Anna Washenko

Contributing Reporter

Anna has been a freelance writer for more than a decade. In that time, she's covered everything from electronics to esports, from marketing to magic. Her tech and entertainment reporting has appeared on Ars Technica, Mashable, Digital Trends, and more. She especially loves playing, making, and geeking out over video games.

Articles by Anna Washenko

Disney sends cease and desist letter to Character.AI
Disney has demanded that Character.AI stop using its copyrighted characters, and for now, the chatbot platform appears to be complying.
Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios is the latest game company to announce layoffs
Avalanche Studios is following in the footsteps of so many game developers this year.
YouTuber reports battery swelling caused Galaxy Ring to get stuck on his finger
Daniel Rotar of the ZONEofTECH YouTube channel shared some gnarly photos of a smart ring gone bad.
How to follow Amazon's big hardware event tomorrow
Tomorrow, Amazon will host an event in New York City to unveil some new hardware and Engadget will be liveblogging.
Disney reportedly lost 1.7 million paid subscribers in the week after suspending Kimmel
An independent reporter claims that more than 1.7 million paying subscribers canceled their plans to DIsney streaming services.
What to expect from Amazon's event on Tuesday, September 30
Here's what we think will be discussed at Amazon's event on September 30.
UK announces plans for digital ID cards
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a new requirement for all working adults in the country to carry a digital identification.
Call-recording app Neon goes offline after security flaw uncovered
Since Neon's launch last week, it quickly rose in popularity, but the service was taken offline today.
Meta now has a feed for AI slop
The Vibes feed is a home for AI-generated short-form videos in the Meta AI app and website.
OpenAI introduces personalized daily summaries with ChatGPT Pulse
OpenAI is positioning ChatGPT Pulse as a bulletin for users to start their day.
Check out the intricate, inky world of PS5 game Chronoscript: The Endless End
Chronoscript: The Endless End is an action-adventure game with a very cool hand-drawn art aesthetic
Alan Wake 2 will be free on PS Plus in October
Alan Wake 2 will be the free to play for members of the PS Plus program in October.
Waymo's newest service caters to businesses
The Waymo for Business service offers companies access to the brand's autonomous vehicles on a larger scale than individual one-off rides.
Google AI Mode now speaks Spanish
Google's AI Mode is continuing its rapid global growth.
Amazon is closing all Fresh grocery stores in the UK
Amazon is pivoting its grocery operations in the UK, announcing that it will close 14 of its Amazon Fresh stores in the country.
Major League Baseball will adopt an automated challenge system in 2026
The MLB announced today that it will use the Automated Ball Strike challenge system for all spring training, championship season and postseason games in 2026.
How to cancel your Disney+ subscription
Here are the steps to cancel your Disney+ service, whether you're billed directly or through a third-party provider.
Facebook adds an AI assistant to its dating app
Facebook Dating has added two new AI tools, because clearly a large language model is what the search for love and companionship has been missing all this time.
The LCD Steam Deck is 20 percent off right now
Steam's seasonal sales are the peak moments to add new software to your library, but right now, Valve is offering a notable hardware discount.
The Supreme Court will hear former FTC commissioner Rebecca Slaughter's case
The Supreme Court has voted 6-3 in favor of hearing a lawsuit brought by a former member of the US Federal Trade Commission.

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