October 1, 2018 Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin beats key rival to rocket engine deal Blue Origin is best known for its own rocket programs, but it just scored a deal that could make it an important name in…
October 1, 2018 California governor signs nation’s toughest net neutrality bill into law California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed the nation’s toughest net neutrality bill into law. The law will prohibit internet providers from blocking or throttling…
September 30, 2018 Telegram desktop app leaked internet addresses when starting calls Telegram has a reputation for privacy and security (much to the chagrin of some governments), but it's not immune to gaffes. Security researcher Dhiraj…
September 30, 2018 Conference app for the UK’s Conservative Party leaked attendee data This weekend, members of the UK’s Conservative Party kicked off their annual conference in Birmingham, using the event to highlight their plans and priorities…
September 30, 2018 New York City’s WiFi kiosks have over 5 million users New York City's high-speed WiFi kiosks have been around for a while, but just how many people are using them? Quite a few, in…
September 30, 2018 The FBI used a suspect’s face to unlock his iPhone in Ohio case When Apple debuted Face ID with the iPhone X last year, it raised an interesting legal question: can you be compelled to unlock your…
September 30, 2018 Surface Pro and Surface Laptop may only receive simple spec bumps We hope you weren't expecting major overhauls of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop at Microsoft's October 2nd event — you might be disappointed….
September 30, 2018 How to safely charge and store lithium drone batteries By Signe Brewster This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget…
September 30, 2018 Brain-to-brain network allows three people to share their thoughts There have been experiments in direct brain-to-brain communication before, but that's now extending to full-fledged networks. Researchers have developed a three-person brain network that…
September 30, 2018 Dad Adam Driver learns how to play Fortnite on SNL Saturday Night Live returned for its 44th season this weekend, with The Last Jedi’s Adam Driver returning as host. While he didn’t reprise his…