Musk and Former Twitter Executives Reach Settlement in $128M Severance Lawsuit Elon Musk and X Corp. have agreed to a settlement with former Twitter executives Parag Agrawal, Ned Segal, Vijaya Gadde and Sean Edgett over roughly $128 million in unpaid severance and stock option payouts. The settlement amount has not been publicly disclosed and is contingent on "certain conditions" being met in the near term, according to a filing in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Key points Parties: Parag Agrawal (former CEO), Ned Segal (former CFO), Vijaya Gadde (former CLO), Sean Edgett (former general counsel) vs. Elon Musk/X Corp. Allegations: Executives sued over unpaid severance and vested stock options after Musk closed the $44B acquisition early and terminated them. Settlement: Agreed to an undisclosed amount;…

Prime Day: Best Tech Deals Under $50 — Tested Picks We collected Engadget’s handpicked, tested tech and gadget deals that are under $50 during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days (often called the October Prime Day sale). Many discounts require an Amazon Prime membership — so non‑members may see fewer deals. Quick picks PNY microSD Express (128GB) — Great for Switch 2 storage. Buy: PNY microSD Express 128GB on Amazon. Anker Nano II 65W — Compact multi-port charger, good for laptops and phones. Buy: Anker Nano II 65W on Amazon. UGREEN Nexode Pro 65W — Fast 3-port USB-C charger with folding prongs. Buy: UGREEN Nexode Pro 65W on Amazon. Elgato Stream Deck Mini — Six-button shortcut pad useful for streamers and productivity. Buy: Elgato Stream Deck Mini on Amazon. Want more?…

Prime Day tech deals under $25 — top picks As Prime Day hits its second (and final) day, here are the best tech accessories under $25 worth grabbing before the deals end tonight. These picks come from trusted reviews and buying guides. Chipolo Pop — $25 — Bluetooth tracker to find lost items. Shop: Chipolo Pop on Amazon Blink Mini 2 — $20 — Budget indoor camera for pet and entryway monitoring. Shop: Blink Mini 2 on Amazon Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go — $23 — Loud, IP67 Bluetooth speaker. Shop: Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go on Amazon Roku Streaming Stick Plus (2025) — $24 — 4K HDR streaming dongle. Shop: Roku Streaming Stick Plus on Amazon Echo Pop — $25 — Compact Echo for small rooms. Shop: Echo Pop…

Best Prime Day Gaming Deals — Final Day Amazon's October Prime Day is into its second and final day — still plenty of solid discounts on games, headsets, controllers and storage. Note: many offers are Prime-only. Below are the top picks and quick links to shop (affiliate links). Elden Ring (PS5) — $30A deep, challenging action-RPG with a vast, lived-in world. Buy: Elden Ring on Amazon Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) — $35A grand action-RPG best appreciated after playing its predecessor. Buy: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Amazon Gran Turismo 7 (PS5) — $30The PS5's premier sim racer; patient, precise driving rewards. Buy: Gran Turismo 7 on Amazon Returnal (PS5) — $30A tough, beautiful third-person shooter roguelike — not for the faint of heart. Buy: Returnal on Amazon The Last…

Prime Day LEGO deals — Star Wars & Super Mario (October Prime Day 2025) October Prime Day brings discounts on many LEGO sets — especially Star Wars and Super Mario — making it a good time to pick up early holiday gifts or stock up without paying full price. Engadget and other outlets highlighted deals on several sets; note that prices move quickly during Prime events. Quick tips Check Keepa or CamelCamelCamel before buying to confirm whether a price drop is new. Prime Day deals can sell out fast — act quickly if you see a genuine discount. Featured sets and Amazon search links (US, affiliate) Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025 21280 — 16% off: Search on Amazon Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2025 76456 — 16% off: Search on…

Xbox Game Pass: Remaining October 2025 Additions Microsoft has confirmed the rest of the Xbox Game Pass additions for October 2025. Below is a concise list with dates and availability, plus quick notes and links for more info. Confirmed additions & dates Baldur’s Gate 1 & 2 — Enhanced Editions — Oct 9 (Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC) Ball x Pit — Oct 15 (Ultimate, Premium, PC) Keeper — Oct 17 (Ultimate, Premium, PC) Ninja Gaiden 4 — Oct 21 (Ultimate, Premium, PC) Supermarket Simulator — Available now (shadow drop; Ultimate, Premium, PC) The Casting of Frank Stone — Oct 14 (Ultimate, Premium, PC) The Grinch: Christmas Adventures — Oct 15 (Ultimate, Premium, PC) Eternal Strands — Oct 15 (Premium; already on Ultimate & PC) He Is Coming (Game Preview,…

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (1st‑Gen) $100 Off for Prime Day — Is It Still Worth It? Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra (first generation) is currently $100 off for Prime Day, dropping to $329. These remain among the best noise-canceling headphones you can buy: excellent ANC, comfortable fit and very good sound. If you want the latest hardware, Bose’s newly announced 2nd‑gen model brings improved battery life, better ANC/audio performance and wired lossless audio over USB‑C, but it launches at $449. Quick summary Deal: QuietComfort Ultra (1st‑gen) — $329 (Prime Day, $100 off) New 2nd‑gen: Launch price $449, adds improved battery, ANC and lossless wired audio Why buy the 1st‑gen: Proven top-tier ANC, comfort, substantial $100 savings Why consider 2nd‑gen: Better battery and lossless wired support if those matter to you For most buyers…

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold — The Tankiest Foldable The Pixel 10 Pro Fold (P10PF) brings one major missing feature to mainstream foldables: proper IP68 dust and water resistance. That upgrade, plus improved battery, camera performance and Qi2 support, makes it the most durable and versatile foldable you can buy — though it remains thicker and heavier than Samsung’s thinner Galaxy Z Fold 7. Key Specs & Highlights IP68 dust & water resistance — first on a Pixel foldable Displays: 6.4" exterior (≈3000 nits) and 8" interior (≈3000 nits) Processor: Tensor G5, 16GB RAM, up to 1TB storage Cameras: 48MP main, 10.5MP ultra-wide, 10.8MP telephoto (5x optical) Battery: 5,015mAh cell (notable endurance gains) Charging: Wired 30W, Wireless 15W, Qi2 support & PixelSnap magnetic accessories Weight & thickness: ~258g (9.1 oz),…

Google Pixel Buds 2a — Summary, Pros/Cons, and Buying Links The Pixel Buds 2a bring Active Noise Cancellation to Google’s midrange earbuds at a $129 MSRP. They offer comfortable fit, improved sound (spatial audio without head tracking), decent bass and hearing wellness tracking via the Pixel Buds app. Most Pixel features work best when paired with a Pixel phone. Key specs (quick) Price: $129 (MSRP) ANC: Yes (improved over previous A-Series, not as strong as Pro) Battery: ~7–8 hrs with ANC on, ~10–12 hrs ANC off (varies by use) Charging: USB-C only (no wireless charging) Chip: Tensor A1 (same silicon family as Pro 2) Missing features vs Pro 2: Adaptive Audio, Loud Noise Protection, Conversation Detection, beamforming mics/voice accelerometer, onboard volume controls What’s good Punchy, detailed sound for the price…

Pixel Watch 4 — Why the Charger Is the Real Star The Pixel Watch 4 is one of the best-looking smartwatches on the market thanks to a larger, curved glass display and slimmer bezels — but the most meaningful upgrade isn’t the screen: it’s the charger. What changed New charging cradle swaps charging pins for two side contacts, which makes alignment effortless and places the watch vertically so the screen can double as a small bedside clock. Charging speeds are dramatically improved — in real-world testing the Pixel Watch 4 reached ~94% in 30 minutes, while the Pixel Watch 3 was around ~58% at the same point. Improved charging curve and faster top-up times mean daily recharging is no longer a chore; owner reports ~2.5 days of battery with always-on…