Technology
How to use your old tablet to build a live streaming setup
You don't always need to buy new products just to start live streaming. This app lets you reuse an old tablet as the centerpiece of your setup.
Hackers pull off $133 million French bank heist via service provider
French cooperative bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa was targeted in a cyberattack that enabled fraudulent transactions of up to $133 million, forcing it to respond by suspending certain s…
How iOS can warn you when one of your passwords shows up in a data leak
You'll be warned if your credentials stored in Apple Passwords are weak or compromised so you can take appropriate action.
Why you don't really need an expensive, high-end router
Getting a top-of-the-line router won't necessarily increase your internet speeds. Here's what you need to know before you buy.
AI broke the cybersecurity world. What’s next?
Today, I’m talking with Alex Stamos, chief security officer at Cognition and longtime cybersecurity expert, about what a mess cybersecurity is right now. This episode is part one …
Windows PowerToys can automate some of your more tedious PC tasks
PowerToys is a secret weapon for Windows users, with tons of handy utilities to help you save time on your PC every day.
Good riddance, Cybertruck!
I'm calling it: time of death, November 6th, 1:30 AM, by tweet. Elon Musk's declaration Friday that Tesla would be "winding down" production of the Cybertruck next year to make ro…
The accessory Samsung Galaxy S26 users should be taking advantage of
There's a lot to like about Samsung's Galaxy S26 phones, especially the S26 Ultra, but some users may not be taking full advantage of what they have to offer.
What's the point of buying a touchscreen laptop when you could just get a tablet?
Tablets are great for simplicity and touch-heavy workflows, while a touchscreen lets a laptop serve some of the same purposes in a different form.
CTM360 Exposes Fake Gift Card Scams Exploiting Trusted Brands
Scammers are impersonating major brands and celebrities to lure consumers into fake gift card giveaways that collect personal information and trigger unwanted subscriptions. CTM36…
China's main intelligence agency reportedly recruited the spy who targeted NVIDIA's CEO
The spy who targeted NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was reportedly a recruit by China's version of the CIA. US officials say Huang was romantically involved with her.
Why PlayStation can't hold a candle to Xbox's backward compatibility
Sony offers some older titles on the PS5, but nowhere near the amount that Microsoft added to its Xbox catalogs. It came down to one decision, made years ago.
Zelda is back and better than ever
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 151, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, get psyched because it's officially Bad Holiday …
How to use Gboard to boost productivity on your Android phone
Gboard's built-in features go way beyond many of the standard keyboards available on Android devices, but they do need to be enabled. This is how you do it.
This is when external DACs for your phone are worth buying
External DACs aren't necessarily for everyone, but they can be an essential smartphone accessory for those interested in high-quality audio.
10 of the coolest features in Samsung's new One UI 9 update
Your Samsung phone gets improvements to the camera, gestures, privacy and much more with One UI 9.
November is the month of fake Black Friday tech deals - here's how to spot them
November is generally a great time to buy tech, but you'll want to avoid pitfalls like inflated discounts and outright scams. Here's how to stay safe.
Engadget review recap: Apple devices, Googlebooks and Kindles
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.
Why a new report on Anthropic automating AI development is alarming researchers
Anthropic is using AI to build more powerful AI. And it appears to be working remarkably well, with the company's models improving roughly twice as quickly as a year ago, with lit…
The migration that transformed Africa's languages, genes, and cultures
Genes and archaeology are revealing how Bantu speakers spread across much of Africa.
Anthropic reportedly must face claims its Claude Max ads misled users
A US judge has ruled that Anthropic must face key claims that it misled customers about how much use they get from its Claude Max plans. Magistrate Judge Alex Tse dismissed severa…
Princess Sophia Wolkonsky brings royalty, global business leaders and esports figures together in Vienna for Castillia 2026
VIENNA, Austria, Princess Sophia Wolkonsky, founder and CEO of Castillia, brought together members of royal families, international business leaders, technology executives and esp…
US charges three men over $129m scheme that faked CEOs’ voices with AI
US prosecutors have charged three men with using AI to copy the voices and faces of company bosses and lawyers, tricking staff into wiring about $129m. The indictment was unsealed…
British soldier ignored order to pull his SIM card, then got blackmailed
Soldier told repeatedly to lock down devices before deploying, got sextorted, court-martialed.