EPA announces strictest fuel efficiency standards ever, reversing Trump-era rollbackBy 2026, automaker fleets will be required to average 55 miles per gallon.By I. Bonifacic, 12.20.2021
Twitter asks judge to throw out Trump's lawsuit over banThe social network says Trump misinterpreted free speech.By J. Fingas, 12.11.2021
Trump’s social network was defaced before it even launchedLax security allowed randos to sign up for accounts and post on the test website.By M. Moon, 10.22.2021
Trump plans to launch his own social media platform in early 2022He's calling it TRUTH Social, and it's apparently part of his efforts to fight against Big Tech.By M. Moon, 10.21.2021
President Biden revokes Trump orders aimed at TikTok and WeChatA new order will require security reviews of these apps.By J. Fingas, 06.09.2021
Engadget Podcast: What’s the point of Facebook’s Oversight Board?Also, we chat about Peloton's slew of bad news, and more.By D. Hardawar, 05.07.2021
Facebook's Oversight Board will issue its ruling on Trump's ban this weekThe decision will come down on Wednesday, May 5th.By N. Ingraham, 05.03.2021
Donald Trump plans to launch a social network in 'two to three months'Whether or not he has the tech partners he needs is another matter.By J. Fingas, 03.21.2021
US intelligence report on the 2020 election dismisses claims of fraud, hackingODNI says Russia and Iran, but not China, sought to influence the election. By I. Bonifacic, 03.16.2021
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Federal court strikes down Trump's coal-friendly EPA climate rulesPresident-elect Biden will have a freer hand to enact stronger climate laws.By S. Dent, 01.20.2021
YouTube extends Trump's suspension ahead of inauguration dayTrump's YouTube channel will be suspended for at least another week.By M. Moon, 01.19.2021
Parler's website is back up, but the service is still unavailableCEO John Matze said he's confident the platform will return by the end of January.By I. Bonifacic, 01.18.2021
Recommended Reading: 'WandaVision' begins Marvel's TV slate on Disney+The week's noteworthy writing on technology and more.By B. Steele, 01.16.2021
YouTube will temporarily ban accounts for posting election fraud videosAny channel that posts an offending video will immediately receive a strike and be blocked for a week.By N. Ingraham, 01.07.2021
Snapchat locks Donald Trump's account, as wellFacebook and Twitter suspended his accounts earlier.By M. Moon, 01.07.2021
Twitter's latest Trump labels say Biden won the electionIt's more explicitly challenging Trump's claims.By J. Fingas, 12.19.2020
Prosecutors say Trump's Twitter was 'hacked' through simple password guessHe won't face charges as an ethical hacker, however.By J. Fingas, 12.17.2020
US Commerce Department delays TikTok ban following court rulingThe agency says it will wait to enforce the order "pending further legal developments.”By I. Bonifacic, 11.12.2020