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Fallouts second season is coming to a close, and its been well worth the wait. But if a reluctance to add yet another subscription to your streaming rotation means you havent watched Amazons surprisingly excellent adaptation yet, you might be interested to know that the company is currently releasing season one for free on the Prime Video YouTube channel. Whether driven by Amazon wanting even more people to watch what has become one of its biggest TV success stories, or a move that speaks to how few people are actually signed up for Prime Video, its good news for anyone who hasnt seen the show yet. Fallouts first season did a great job of taking everything thats great about the long-running post-apocalyptic RPG series and weaving it into a wildly entertaining live-action show, elevated by excellent performances from Ella Purnell as a hopelessly naive but endearingly optimistic vault-dweller, and Walton Goggins as the Ghoul. Amazon is currently adding a new episode each day ahead of next weeks season two finale, presumably hoping a whole new set of fans hop straight into that once theyre done. But heres the catch: you only have until February 11 to watch the whole lot. After that, the show will be for Prime Video subscribers only once again. And that isn't the the only Fallout freebie up for grabs right now. Between now and February 5, Bethesdas MMORPG, Fallout 76, is free-to-play on Xbox and PC, while PlayStation players have until February 4. Fallout 76 first launched in 2018, and as a fully multiplayer-focused game it represented a new direction for the series. It was, to put it bluntly, a bit of a mess for quite a while, but Bethesda has never abandoned the title or its player-base, and if you have Fallout on the brain, this is the perfect opportunity to see how its looking in 2026.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/the-first-season-of-amazons-fallout-show-is-now-free-on-youtube-162920615.html?src=rss
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Grammy winner Bad Bunny, seen here accepting his award for Best Música Urbana Album for Un Verano Sin Ti in 2023, is nominated again this year. (Timothy Norris/FilmMagic) Timothy Norris via Getty Images The 2026 Grammy Awards honor music's biggest achievements of the year, and some of the biggest stars on the planet are nominated this year. Kendrick Lamar leads the way with nine nominations, including for Record and Song of the Year for "luther," his collaboration with SZA. Other top nominees this year include Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut with seven nominations apiece, and Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Leon Thomas, who have six. The 2026 Grammy Awards will be hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, who also happens to be a nominee this year in the Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling category. The 2026 Grammys will take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and the broadcast will air this Sunday, Feb. 1, at 8PM ET/5PM PT on CBS, streaming live on Paramount+ (for Premium subscribers only). The 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony where the majority of the Grammys are actually awarded will take place earlier that same day, from 3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT, and streams live free on YouTube. Heres how to watch the 2026 Grammy Awards live this Sunday. When are the 2026 Grammy Awards? The 68th Grammy Awards will be held this Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. Grammys start time The Grammy Awards live TV broadcast begins at 8PM ET/5PM PT. It's scheduled to run until 11:30PM ET. Prior to the main broadcast, the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony (this is where you can watch the awards for categories like Musical Theater, Americana, Reggae, Metal, Gospel and more) will take place from 3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT. The Grammys Premiere Ceremony will stream live for free at live.GRAMMY.com and on YouTube. Grammy Awards TV channel The 68th Grammy Awards will air on CBS and stream live on Paramount+ for Premium subscribers. The awards show will also be available the following day on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers. How to watch the Grammys without cable How to watch the 2026 Grammys free Who is performing at the 2026 Grammy Awards? Among this year's Grammy's performers are Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Album of the Year nominees Clipse and Pharrell Williams, and every Best New Artist nominee, including Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías. This year's In Memorium honoring artists we've lost this year will include a musical tribute from Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson, a performance from Ms. Lauryn Hill in honor of D'Angelo and Roberta Flack, and an Ozzy Osbourne tribute from artists like Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, and Slash. Who is hosting the Grammys this year? Trevor Noah will return to host the Grammys for the sixth and final year. Who is presenting at the 2026 Grammys? While the full list of Grammys presenters has yet to be released, we do know that Harry Styles and Doechii will be presenting. Grammy Awards new categories This years Grammys will see the return of the award for Best Album Cover (after 53 years!). This year, the category of Best Country Album will now be split into two awards: Best Contemporary Country Album and Best Traditional Country Album. Grammys eligibility window The 2026 Grammy Awards will recognize music released from August 31, 2024 to August 30, 2025. 2026 Grammy nominations Here are the nominees for the 68th Grammy Awards. Album of the Year Bad Bunny Debí Tirar Más Fotos Justin Bieber Swag Sabrina Carpenter Mans Best Friend Clipse, Pusha T & Malice Let God Sort Em Out Lady Gaga Mayhem Kendrick Lamar GNX Leon Thomas Mutt Tyler, the Creator Chromakopia Record of the Year Bad Bunny DtMF Sabrina Carpenter Manchild Doechii Anxiety Billie Eilish Wildflower Lady Gaga Abracadabra Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA Luther Chappell Roan The Subway Song of the Year Lady Gaga Abracadabra Doechii Anxiety ROSÉ & Bruno Mars APT. Bad Bunny DtMF HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI) Golden Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA Luther Sabrina Carpenter Manchild Billie Eilish Wildflower Best New Artist Olivia Dean KATSEYE The Marías Addison Rae sombr Leon Thomas Alex Warren Lola Young Best Pop Solo Performance Justin Bieber Daisies Sabrina Carpenter Manchild Lady Gaga Disease Chappell Roan The Subway Lola Young Messy Best Pop Vocal Album Justin Bieber Swag Sabrina Carpenter Mans Best Friend Miley Cyrus Something Beautiful Lady Gaga Mayhem Teddy Swims Ive Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2) Best Alternative Music Album Bon Iver Sable, Fable The Cure Songs of a Lost World Tyler, the Creator Dont Tap the Glass Wet Leg Moisturizer Hayley Williams Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party Best Rock Album Deftones Private Music HAIM I Quit Linkin Park From Zero Turnstile Never Enough YUNGBLUD Idols Best Rap Album Clipse, Pusha T & Malice Let God Sort Em Out GloRilla Glorious JID God Does Like Ugly Kendrick Lamar GNX Tyler, the Creator Chromakopia Best R&B Album GIVON Beloved Coco Jones Why Not More? Ledisi The Crown Teyana Taylor Escape Room Leon Thomas Mutt Best Contemporary Country Album Kelsea Ballerini Patterns Tyler Childers Snipe Hunter Eric Church Evangeline vs. The Machine Jelly Roll Beautifully Broken Miranda Lambert Postcards From Texas Best Traditional Country Album Charley Crockett Dollar a Day Lukas Nelson American Romance Willie Nelson Oh What a Beautiful World Margo Price Hard Headed Woman Zach Top Aint In It for My Health Producer of the Year, Non-Classical Dan Auerbach Cirkut Dijon Blake Mills Sounwave Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical Amy Allen Edgar Barrera Jessie Jo Dillon Tobias Jesso Jr. See the full list at Grammy.com. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/how-to-watch-the-2026-grammy-awards-tv-channel-start-time-where-to-stream-nominations-list-and-more-150015179.html?src=rss
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Somehow, we live in a world where people can bet on practically anything using sites like Polymarket and Kalshi. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget Senior Reporter Karissa Bell dive into the world of prediction markets. How did we get here? And is endless betting having an effect on the real world? Also, we chat about the new American version of TikTok, which stumbled during its first weekend with a litany of errors and reported censorship.Subscribe!iTunesSpotifyPocket CastsStitcherGoogle PodcastsTopicsWhos going to buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Tri-fold for $2900? 1:18Tesla is killing off the Model X and S lines to focus on its Optimus robot moonshot 6:46Amazon plans to cut 16,000 jobs and close its grocery stores in another round of restructuring 10:45Most of the UK will lose access to Pornhub in a fight over age verification and privacy 21:16Internal messages from Meta about Instagram being a drug for teens could be bombshell evidence at trial 26:59What are prediction markets and why are they suddenly so popular? 32:11As TikTok US stumbles, users ask is it server problems or censorship? 46:55Around Engadget 59:11Pop culture picks 1:01:23 CreditsHosts: Devindra Hardawar and Karissa BellProducer: Ben EllmanMusic: Dale North and Terrence OBrienThis article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/engadget-podcast-what-do-prediction-markets-like-kalshi-cost-us-143113799.html?src=rss
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The Chinese government has given DeepSeek its approval to purchase NVIDIAs H200 AI chips, according to Reuters. ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent have also reportedly received permission from Beijing to buy a total of 400,000 H200 GPUs. Reuters says Chinese authorities are still finalizing the conditions theyre imposing on the companies to be able to proceed with their orders, so it may take a while before theyre able to receive their shipments. In addition, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang told reporters that his company has yet to receive orders from the aforementioned firms and that he believed China is still finalizing their licenses. In December 2025, the US government allowed NVIDIA to sell its second-best H200 processors to vetted Chinese companies in addition to its H20 model in exchange for a 25 percent tariff on those sales. China previously dissuaded local companies from purchasing NVIDIA's H20 chips, but it recently agreed to import hundreds of thousands of H200 units after Huangs visit to the country. While Chinese companies are striving to rely on local manufacturers, such as Huawei and Baidu, for AI chips, NVIDIAs technology is still more advanced. The H200 is only second to NVIDIAs B200 and is around six times more powerful than the H20. Chinas National Development and Reform Commission is the agency in charge of determining the conditions Chinese companies have to meet in order to buy H200 units. Stateside, DeepSeeks purchase could lead to questions from authorities. As Reuters notes, a lawmaker has just accused NVIDIA of helping DeepSeek develop AI models that were subsequently used by the Chinese military. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/deepseek-reportedly-gets-chinas-approval-to-buy-nvidias-h200-ai-chips-130000933.html?src=rss
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Sony A7 series camera launches are eagerly anticipated by camera lovers, as those models are typically a showcase for the companys latest imaging tech. The new A7 V is a great example of that: its equipped with Sony's new 33-megapixel partially-stacked sensor the most advanced in any midrange full-frame mirrorless model. The A7 Vs resolution is higher than rivals like Panasonics S1 II and the Nikon Z6 III in this category while matching Canons R6 III. However, Sony trumps the latter with a faster sensor that promises lower rolling shutter distortion in electronic mode. Sony also boasts that it offers the highest dynamic range of any of its cameras to date. Unlike Canon with the R6 III, Sony didnt bend over backwards to accommodate creators, though. Video resolution is limited to 4K, and the A7 V lacks any RAW video capability, compared to 7K and RAW for Canons latest model. All of that means the A7 V may be great for some buyers, but fall short for others. Design and handling Like other recent Sony cameras, I didnt find the A7 V comfortable to hold for long periods of time. Thats because the grip, while deep, is a bit short and too small for large hands. At the same time, it has harder exterior materials than Canons cameras and is a bit heavier than the A7 IV at 1.53 pounds (698 grams) compared to 1.45 pounds (653 grams) for its predecessor. The handling makes up for the lack of comfort, though. It has two dials for the primary controls (shutter speed and aperture), along with a third for exposure compensation. Theres a dual dial with a shooting mode on top and video/photo/S&Q below, plus a rear joystick, rear dial and nine buttons. The main controls fell nicely to my hands, which made camera control a cinch. The A7 V has the same well-organized menu system as other recent Sony models and it's easy to customize dials, buttons and quick menus to your liking. Overall, Sonys menus are now among the best, and functions are easier to access than on Canons R6 III, for example. The 3.69-million dot EVF display is relatively sharp and on par with the R6 III, but falls short of 5.76-million-dot EVF on the significantly cheaper Nikon Z6 III. The 3.2-inch rear display fully articulates as before, but it also tilts now, so I was able to easily shoot from high and low angles. Its also slightly bigger and has 2.1 million dots, up from 1.65 million dots on the A7 IV. The A7 V has a dual-slot card system with two SD UHS II slots and a faster CFexpress Type A slot. However, Type A CFexpress cards are less than half as fast as the CFexpress B cards used in other cameras. The A7 V includes a full-sized HDMI port for external display, 3.5mm mic and headphone ports, and two USB-C ports one for charging and one for 10Gbps data transfers. Battery life is decent with up to 630 shots on a charge or 100 minutes of continuous 4K 30 fps capture. The camera isnt constrained much by temperature limits, as I was able to shoot 4K 30p video for 90 minutes straight with no issues. Performance The 33MP partially-stacked sensor has made a big difference in the A7 Vs speed and autofocus accuracy. It can now hit 30 fps blackout-free RAW burst speeds with the electronic shutter (with autofocus and auto exposure enabled), compared to an anemic 10 fps with the A7 IV. That makes it a surprisingly good choice for sports and wildlife photography, or just shooting fast-moving kids or pets. Speeds drop to 10 fps in mechanical shutter mode, which is on par for this category. ISO 6400, f/2.8, 1/40th Steve Dent for Engadget Rolling shutter distortion is only an issue when shooting super fast subjects like airplane propellers or golf swings. And unlike Canons R6 III and other rivals, the A7 V maintains full 14-bit RAW quality during electronic shutter bursts instead of dropping to 12-bit RAW, which allows for higher dynamic range. As youd expect with Sony, autofocus is fast and extremely accurate, delivering the best in-focus hit rate of any camera in this price range. When tracking moving subjects like bikes, birds or kids, I rarely saw a blurry shot. This applied even in tricky lighting and chaotic situations with multiple subjects. The A7 V also nailed auto exposure and auto white balance, even when I shot at dusk with a mix of indoor and outdoor lighting. Sonys latest AI features make it easy to track nearly anything. Face, eye and body tracking are supported for people, and you can also follow animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and airplanes. The AI has been trained to track people in any position, even if theyre partially obscured or disappear in the frame. This proved to be convenient when I shot street photos in crowds with a specific subject in mind. This does bring up one sore point with the A7 V. When using third-party lenses, the burst rate speeds drop from 30 fps to 15 fps. In addition, you may not be able to use some lenses at all in AF-C (continuous) mode without applying a firmware update. In-body stabilization is improved significantly over the A7 IV from 5.5 to 7.5 stops with compatible lenses, but falls short of all rivals that hit at least eight stops. Still, I was comfortably able to shoot at shutter speeds as low as a half second handheld without any camera blur. Image quality Photo quality is where the A7 V shines. Dynamic range is superior to rival cameras, both in the real world and specialized testing. This is due to Sonys latest dual gain output tech that combines two ISO levels at once integrated with the new 33MP partially-stacked sensor (when using the mechanical shutter). I noticed this when taking photos at twilight in several of Paris squares. After shooting a statue against a bright sky, I was able to extract noise-free shadow detail from RAW files and easily adjust bright areas. When shooting ducks in water that reflected a bright sky, I saw similarly high levels of detail in both darkand bright picture areas. There is one thing to keep in mind, though: As Photons to Photos noted, theres a slight drop in dynamic range below ISO 1,000 when using the electronic shutter. Should you need even more detail and dynamic range, Sonys new Composite RAW feature thats borrowed from the A9 III combines four, eight, 16, or 32 RAW images to reduce noise and improve image quality. I used it to photograph some high-contrast scenes on a sunny Paris day and it dramatically reduced noise, but isnt a good option for moving subjects. Sony's A7 V has plenty of manual controls for easy operation Steve Dent for Engadget JPEGs look great straight out of the camera with excellent detail, though noise reduction can be a bit excessive at high ISOs. Sonys color science has improved over the last model, so colors are accurate and the magenta-hue issues seem to be largely resolved. However,I still find Canons cameras capture more accurate skin tones. The A7 V is a low-light marvel, with relatively noise-free photos all the way up to ISO 12,800 and usable shots at ISO 25,600. Whats remarkable is that the A7 V beats all its 24MP rivals in this regard, despite the nearly 50 percent higher resolution. Sony added a new Compressed RAW HQ mode with the A7 V, designed to deliver better compressed RAW quality while keeping files smaller than Lossless RAW. Note that this new mode is not currently supported by Adobe Lightroom, so Id avoid using it for now. Video Sony's A7 V can take sharp video but doesn't stand up against rivals. Sony Two or three years ago, the A7 V would have been fine for video but not in 2026. While all its rivals are embracing internal RAW video at 6K or 7K, Sony is sticking with 10-bit 4K MP4 at up to 60 fps, or 4K 120 with an APS-C crop. The video is oversampled from a 7K sensor size so its very sharp though, and S-Log3 is available to boost dynamic range. Sony likely thinks that creators using this camera will mostly shoot 4K MP4 (as I do), so it didnt feel that RAW was a must. However, users who do need the benefits of RAW like minimal degradation when editing, flexible white balance and improved dynamic range cant even do external RAW capture. The 4K max resolution and lack of open gate 3:2 is also a downside for creators who like to reframe shots in post or output to social media. With that all said, you can capture high-quality 10-bit 4K 60 fps video with the A7 V. The S-Log3 Cine/S-Log 3 option and high data rate 4:2:2 HS video provide flexibility in post, letting you easily correct over- or under-exposed video or tweak colors. As with photos, color accuracy is nearly on par with Panasonic and other rivals. Shooting in low-light is a breeze, especially when you know that noise levels will be minimal even at high ISO speeds. Sony has some extra video tricks like focus breathing compensation that eliminates zooming when focusing from a near to a far subject. And the A7 V comes with a new AI Auto Framing mode, which recognizes and crops in on humans, keeping them centered in the frame. I was able to keep subjects centered (while stabilizing the shot) as long as I didnt move the camera excessively. Autofocus is just as excellent for video as photos, with the same level of speed and accuracy. AI-powered autofocus supports all the same modes (people, animals, etc.) and usually nails focus of human or animal eyes, like when I captured footage of some ducks and dogs. Video stabilization is also very good, just behind Panasonics S1 II and ahead of the Canon R6 III. In regular optical-only mode, it removes shaking from handheld video without too much movement. When you engage the Active mode, it adds electronic stabilization with a small crop for panning or tilting, and Dynamic Active lets you walk with surprisingly smooth results. Rolling shutter is rarely an issue for most types of shooting, including walking, unless you really whip the camera around. The lack of rolling shutter skew also makes it easier to apply stabilization in post with Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve. Wrap-up ISO 800, f/2.8, 1/500th Steve Dent for Engadget The A7 V is an incredible camera for photography, with speeds, autofocus accuracy and image quality ahead of rivals, including the Canon R6 III, Panasonic S1 II and Nikon Z6 III.However, Sony isnt keeping up with those models for video. The A7 V is missing RAW, native resolution and open gate capture, all of which can be found on the aforementioned cameras. That makes it hard to recommend for serious video users or creators who use full-frame open gate to export high-quality vertical video. Theres one intangible, though. I enjoyed taking pictures with the A7 V more than other cameras Ive tested lately because of the AF accuracy and image results. For anyone who wants a fast, reliable and easy-to-use camera for photography, I cant recommend it enough. For video creators, though, Id look at Canons R6 III, the Panasonic S1 II, or if youre on a budget, Nikons Z6 III. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cameras/sony-a7-v-review-awesome-speed-and-photo-quality-130000592.html?src=rss
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