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The hacker group called Fancy Bear (which has been linked to Russian intelligence agency GRU) has been accused of the leaking of the Democratic National Convention emails, the distribution of malware that hijaked Ukrania...

When Elon Musk revealed his plans for SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, he also promised the delivery of his own cherry-red Tesla Roadster to space, all while David Bowie's Space Oddity plays. Not the most subtle of promotio...

"Chaotic." That's how Turtle Rock Studios president Steve Goldstein described the 14 months between its last AAA game, Evolve, being effectively killed and now. The four-hunter-versus-one-gigantic-monster online multipla...

There are various theories about how the solar system formed, but scientists haven't been able to agree on a single model that explains all the quirks of our corner of space as it exists today. Now, scientists at the Uni...

OkCupid is clearly eager to cast off many dating site traditions. Next on the chopping block: usernames. The service has announced that it will require "real" first names in dating profiles (in a tweet it said "You do no...

Last month, Facebook revealed that it would soon launch a tool enabling its users to check whether they’d unwittingly “liked” a Russian 2016 election propaganda post. That tool has just gone live, giving every Face...

Earlier this week, Apple admitted that it is deliberately throttling the performance of older iPhones running newer versions of iOS, explaining that artificially limiting the speed of those devices was necessary to preve...

CES is the busiest time of year for Engadget, with our team spending a week on the ground in Las Vegas looking for the latest and greatest products from companies of all sizes and persuasions. Last CES was no different, ...

If you don't own a pressure cooker, today's a great day to fix that, as Amazon's knocked the month-old Instant Pot IP-DUO Plus60 down to $100 today, or $20 less than usual. Although, it was down to $75 on Cyber Monday.

When it comes to robots, there are quite a number of models that have been released to cater to the consumer at home. These robots are supposed to help consumers have a better life, where some provide a level of companio...

The iconic Arecibo radio telescope has faced quite a few challenges over the last ten years, including budget cuts, a funding crisis and damage from Hurricane Maria. While it may not be the largest radio telescope in the...

In early December, pharmacy chain CVS decided to move big time into the insurance market by purchasing Aetna for $69 billion--a move clearly motivated by Amazon, which was preparing to scale up its pharmaceuticals divisi...

If you remember the '80s, you were probably amazed that you could walk up to a computer, type the following in BASIC and something would happen: 10 PRINT "Robbie is rad" 20 GOTO 10

Thanks to the letter archive of an old scifi mag, we can get a glimpse into how the nascent Star Wars fandom reacted to the shake-ups of The Empire Strikes Back. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the reactions were mixed.

Apple has been working on some sort of autonomous car for a while now. The system — apparently an add-on to existing vehicles — has been seen in a research paper back in November. More plans appeared in a presentatio...

It’s been clear for some time now that Netflix has been going all-in on its original content, with the streaming service gradually making it the primary focus of its business over licensing existing shows and movies. T...

Work smarter not harder with the Microsoft Smart Surface Dial. Compatible with the Microsoft Surface and all Windows 10 devices, this device gives you unprecedented control and precision right at your fingertips. The Sur...

Give your tea the vessel it deserves with the Japanese Handmade Faceted Mug. Made entirely of ceramic, this mug is almost too pretty to use - almost. The exterior has a stunning multi-faceted design and comes in your cho...

Monitor your home from anywhere with the Aura Home Motion Detection Device. This device uses your home's Wi-Fi connection to give you instant alerts and updates. Using no cameras or microphones, the Aura system uses wire...

Enjoy never-ending audio while you're on the go with the Erato Verse Wireless Ergonomic Earbuds. This audio system fits securely and comfortably in your ear thanks to SpinFit technology. The earbuds have tips that rotate...

Enjoy your favorite brews right at home with the Krups The SUB Draft Beer Dispenser. This revolutionary appliance is part of the Hopsy system and works with TORP kegs. When you sign up, you begin a subscription model of ...

Power through your workout with some music with the Braven Flye Sport Reflect Earbuds. This pair, though functioning wirelessly, are connected by a short cable. This rests on the back of your neck to help the earbuds rem...