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FBI warns voters about inauthentic videos relating to election security
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Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 drop to $179 in this early Black Friday deal
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Okta vulnerability allowed accounts with long usernames to log in without a password
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Engadget review recap: Amazon's colorful Kindle, DJI's latest action cam and more
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New Apple repair program will fix iPhone 14 Plus' rear camera issue for free
- 11.02.2024
Greg Hildebrandt, iconic Star Wars and Lord of the Rings artist, has died at 85
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- 11.03.2024
FBI warns voters about inauthentic videos relating to election security
- 11.03.2024
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 drop to $179 in this early Black Friday deal
- 11.02.2024
Okta vulnerability allowed accounts with long usernames to log in without a password
- 11.02.2024
Engadget review recap: Amazon's colorful Kindle, DJI's latest action cam and more
- 11.02.2024
New Apple repair program will fix iPhone 14 Plus' rear camera issue for free
- 11.02.2024
Greg Hildebrandt, iconic Star Wars and Lord of the Rings artist, has died at 85
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FBI warns voters about inauthentic videos relating to election security
The FBI said it's aware of two videos that show false content and claim to be from the FBI.
Cheyenne MacDonald11.03.2024
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 drop to $179 in this early Black Friday deal
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are currently going for just $10 more than their October Prime Day price.
Cheyenne MacDonald11.03.2024
Okta vulnerability allowed accounts with long usernames to log in without a password
Okta has fixed a vulnerability that let people log in without a password if the username has 52 characters or more.
Mariella Moon11.02.2024
Engadget review recap: Amazon's colorful Kindle, DJI's latest action cam and more
Catch up on all of the in-depth gadget reviews we've written over the last week.
Billy Steele11.02.2024
New Apple repair program will fix iPhone 14 Plus' rear camera issue for free
Apple has launched a new repair program to fix iPhone 14 Plus models that may exhibit no preview when you use their rear cameras.
Mariella Moon11.02.2024
Greg Hildebrandt, iconic Star Wars and Lord of the Rings artist, has died at 85
Legendary artist Greg Hildebrandt, known for his work on Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, and Magic: The Gathering, passed away on Thursday at 85. Alongside his twin brother Tim, who died in 2006, they formed the iconic Brothers Hildebrandt until they pursued solo careers in 1981.
Will Shanklin11.02.2024
How we test VPNs
VPNs, or virtual private networks, are everywhere. Here's how we evaluate each service for our guides and reviews.
Polestar delivers the first US-made Polestar 3 EVs
The first American-made Polestar 3 SUVs have arrived in the US and Canada. The Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Biden in 2022, encourages US automakers to produce EVs, providing tax credits for companies and buyers.
Will Shanklin11.02.2024
Bose's latest QuietComfort headphones return to a record-low price ahead of Black Friday
The newest Bose QuietComfort headphones are on sale for $200. That ties a record-low price.
Lawrence Bonk11.02.2024
Apple is buying the developer of one of the iPhone's best photo-editing apps
Apple is bringing one of the independent photo-editing app developer Pixelmator.
Kris Holt11.02.2024
The best early Black Friday 2024 deals we could find from Amazon, Best Buy and more
We're rounding up all of the early Black Friday deals that are worth your attention in one easy place.
Blink multi-camera systems are up to $380 off ahead of Black Friday
Amazon has an eight-camera bundle of Blink Outdoor 4 security cameras on sale for $380 off. They usually cost $99 apiece, and the bundle usually costs $630. You can grab eight for $250 or six for $180 today.
Will Shanklin11.02.2024
Security researchers found a serious zero-click bug in Synology's Photos app
If you own a Synology NAS drive, you’ll want to update your device as soon as possible.
Igor Bonifacic11.01.2024
Meater's Pro Duo keeps tabs on grill temps with two smart probes and Wi-Fi
Meater's latest smart cooking device comes with two probes and swaps Bluetooth for Wi-Fi.
Billy Steele11.01.2024
Election 2024: What will the candidates do about the digital divide?
Broadband access in poorer and more rural communities has been a major campaign issue since 2008. Bridging the digital divide was a key component of Barack Obama’s platform. And, while far from perfect, his administration did a lot of work to grow the nation’s fiber-optic infrastructure, free up wireless spectrum and expand access to subsidies for low-income families.
Terrence O'Brien11.01.2024
Engadget Podcast: Apple’s M4 chip heads to the iMac, Mac mini and MacBook Pro
In this episode, Devindra and producer Ben Ellman dive into all of Apple's new M4 hardware: the new iMac, Mac mini and refreshed Macbook Pros.
Devindra Hardawar11.01.2024
A four-pack of AirTags drops to $74 in this early Black Friday deal
It's basically buy three get the fourth free.
Sarah Fielding11.01.2024
Meta’s Orion prototype offers a glimpse into our AR future
If you’re excited, or even just a little curious, about the future of augmented reality, Meta’s Orion prototype makes the most compelling case yet for the technology.
Karissa Bell11.01.2024
The best white elephant gift ideas to exchange in 2024
Here are the best white elephant gift ideas, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Engadget11.01.2024
ChromeOS update makes it easier to avoid distractions
Google's ChromeOS M130 update is now making its way to Chromebooks.
Mariella Moon11.01.2024