Legal questions linger as governments and companies keep pushing into space
The Perseverance rover’s landing on Mars is still fresh in people’s memories, privately-owned companies are ferrying people and supplies into orbit, and NASA continues to work on “the most powerful...
View ArticlePAWS anti-poaching AI predicts where illegal hunters will show up next
AI and machine learning systems are poised to drastically improve wildlife rangers’ effectiveness by helping them not only track where poachers have been but also predict where they are most likely to...
View ArticleFacebook may soon face a UK antitrust investigation
Regulators might look into whether Facebook harnessed user data to fend off rivals.
View ArticleMicrosoft updated Windows 10 again to fix printer problems
An emergency Windows 10 update last week fixed BSOD errors linked to printers, and now a second one addresses missing graphics and logos.
View ArticleTablo rolls out a $200 quad-tuner DVR with HDMI
This $200 DVR can record up to four programs at once on USB-connected storage.
View ArticleAcer reportedly hit by $50 million ransomware attack
The REvil ransomware gang is demanding $50 million from Taiwanese computer manufacturer Acer, according to Bleeping Computer, The Record and other sources, and it may have exploited a Microsoft...
View Article'United States vs. Reality Winner' is sympathetic, but not essential
'United States vs. Reality Winner' is sympathetic whisteblower documentary that could go a lot deeper.
View ArticleThe Morning After: A ransomware gang is demanding $50 million from Acer
Acer is reportedly suffering a ransomware attack, and we're taking a look at the future of Twitter.
View ArticleRecommended Reading: Breaking down 'Zack Snyder’s Justice League'
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best long-form writing on technology and more.
View ArticleGet a 13-course training bundle on DIY PIC microcontrollers for $50
With 27 hours of expert instruction, this course bundle will teach you how to build remote door locks, RC vehicles and more.
View ArticleHitting the Books: Bill Gates on why we can't have electric airplanes
In his new book, tech luminary Bill Gates lays out his comprehensive plan to halt the oncoming environmental apocalypse, blunt the effects of human-caused climate change, and keep Earth habitable for...
View ArticleICYMI: We spend a few nights with the Bose Sleepbuds 2
Here's a recap of Engadget's tech reviews from this week, including those for the Bose Sleepbuds 2 and AMD's Radeon RX 6700 XT GPU.
View ArticleChina reportedly bans Tesla cars from military facilities over spying fears
China's military has reportedly banned Tesla cars from its facilities over fears the cameras could be used for spying.
View ArticleXbox Series X and S owners start testing Dolby Vision HDR for gaming
Xbox Series X and S owners are reporting that Microsoft has started testing Dolby Vision HDR on the consoles, albeit with limits.
View ArticleTwitter creates an entity in Turkey to obey a social media law
Twitter has set up a legal body in Turkey to comply with a social media law, but there are concerns this might have consequences for privacy and freedom of speech.
View ArticleMicrosoft Defender will automatically prevent Exchange server exploits
Microsoft Defender Antivirus has been updated so that it automatically mitigates CVE-2021-26855 on vulnerable Exchange servers.
View ArticleRivian plans a network of 10,000 EV chargers in North America by 2023
Rivian is countering Tesla by planning a network of 10,000 EV chargers across the US and Canada by 2023.
View ArticleApple wants Tim Cook, Tim Sweeney to testify in Epic lawsuit
Apple and Epic have produced witness lists for an App Store lawsuit that would include Tim Cook, Tim Sweeney and other major executives.
View ArticleThese truly wireless over-ear headphones combine unique design and functionality
Human Headphones are two pieces, like most portable earbuds, but they’re built with an over-ear design for both better audio quality and more effective adaptive sound.
View Article'Tenet' finally comes to HBO Max on May 1st
'Tenet' is finally streaming on HBO Max on May 1st, several months after its originally planned theatrical debut.
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