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How to set up your new Apple Watch
Here's how to set up your new Apple Watch, with tips and tricks from Engadget editors.
Why Nikon and Canon have given up on DSLRs
The biggest news in the camera industry this month is that Nikon is reportedly halting development of new SLR cameras, marking the end of a 63-year run.
How to stream every game of March Madness 2022
Here’s everything you need to know about streaming every game during March Madness.
How Telegram found itself at the heart of the Ukrainian conflict
Telegram is far less well-known than WhatsApp, and yet it's become a vital tool.
Cities turn to tech to keep sewers free of fatbergs
Fatbergs are a modern problem that have civil engineers increasingly turning to tech in order to keep their cities’ subterranean bits clear of greasy obstructions.
What economic sanctions mean for Russia's space program
The shockwaves created by these sanctions will impact every strata of Russian society with far reaching consequences for Roscosmos and the continued safe operation of the International Space Station.
How NASA spots potentially catastrophic geomagnetic storms before they strike
Geomagnetic storms pose an ongoing threat to the world’s electrical infrastructure interrupting broadcast and telecommunications signals and damaging electrical grids. Here's how we spot them before they strike.
Why TikTok stars are criticizing its creator fund
High-profile TikTokers have taken the unusual step of publicizing how much — or in this case, how little — they are making from the fund.
Why airlines and telecoms are fighting over the 5G rollout
5G technology from Verizon and AT&T could disrupt aircraft avionics if operated too close to airports, the airline industry argues.
NASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope will study the universe's origins
The James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled to lift off on Christmas Eve. It's mission: Peer deeper into space than ever before.
Amazon's casualties in Illinois aren't an isolated incident
While Friday's tornado system may have been an unusually extreme weather event for many reasons, Amazon's decision to schedule its workers during potentially deadly conditions is not.
Why Apple changed its mind on Right to Repair
Earlier this week, Apple announced that it would let users start repairing and replacing parts of the iPhone. What brought about this big change to the company's policies?
What’s in the Facebook Papers and what it means for the company
Facebook (and now, Meta) is from whistleblower Frances Haugen's disclosures and a series of stories based on documents she spirited out of the company.
Is Big Tech 'greenwashing' its environmental responsibilities ahead of COP26?
Do Big Tech's protestations of sustainable progress signify a legitimate effort to clean up its collective act or are they simply more PR spin?
What even is the metaverse?
Facebook is changing its name to build out its vision of the 'metaverse.' So, uh, what does that mean, exactly?
How to use SharePlay on iOS 15
How to get started and make the most of your SharePlay sessions on iOS 15.
Here’s how to deal with those badly written equations you find online
It's an easy social media trick, and one you can avoid with some high school math.
Why is Facebook so bad at countering vaccine misinformation?
While Facebook has tired to quash health misinformation during the pandemic, its previously lax stance on vaccine misinformation could be making that more difficult.
Why Apple's child safety updates are so controversial
Apple is trying to balance child safety and privacy, but some privacy advocates say the company is going too far.
Why Tesla is delaying the Semi EV until 2022
Tesla representatives confirmed previous reports that its commercial EV project, Semi, will be delayed until 2022.
