Technology
Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.
Windows 11 sucks slightly less now, thanks to a June update
The update brings a low-latency profile, speeds up search, and patches hundreds of flaws.
Xbox CEO says current margins 'cannot continue' in public letter to staff
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Canada announces bill banning social media for anyone under 16
The regulation also imposes new safety expectations on 'AI chatbot services.'
Diabetes org apologizes for ejecting scientists over criticism of Trump
For days after the stunning incident, the ADA had doubled-down on the choice.
Man sues Florida cops over arrest spurred by "93% match" in facial recognition
Lawsuit: "Police let an error-prone AI system stand in for an investigation."
Valve will stop producing physical Steam gift cards because of scammers
The never-ending problem of scammers has made Valve decide to stop producing Steam gift cards.
A Fable deep dive video shows off the RPG's compelling life sim system
The delayed Fable reboot is coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC on February 23.
Alien: Isolation 2 keeps the classic horror game's uncompromising approach to raising tension
We played the opening prologue of the horror sequel, and it's still got ways to bring the scares.
Logitech’s foldable mouse is for people who refuse to carry a mouse with them
The Mobi Fold is an $80 Bluetooth mouse with a silicone-wrapped hinge.
Google's latest DiffusionGemma open AI model comes with a 4x speed boost
Diffusion AI is most common in image generation, but it can make text outputs much faster.
Amazon's 'Story So Far' feature is finally rolling out to Kindles
Amazon's "Story So Far" feature is hitting Kindle hardware and the iOS app, but sadly not the Android version just yet.
Take a deep look at Halo: Campaign Evolved before it launches next month
This remake of the first Halo game's hits consoles on July 28.
You can personalize your Instagram algorithm now — unless you want to see more posts from accounts you follow
Instagram has expanded its algorithm personalization features to its main feed.
Ubisoft reportedly shuts down more studios and lays off staff in Barcelona and San Francisco
Ubisoft is reportedly trying to cut costs without leaving key franchises like Rainbow Six: Siege in the lurch with a new round of layoffs.
We managed to glean some interesting details about the Artemis III mission
"I was on the phone with Blue Origin leadership that night, all the next day, all through the weekend."
Nobody needs AI to search the Internet, court says in ruling against Google
Google AI Overview court loss in Germany could spell doom for AI search industry.
After Belfast riots, UK reminds social platforms they're obligated to remove hateful content
The UK's communications regulator has reminded social media platforms they have a duty to minimize hateful content, not encourage it.
Final Fantasy 16 headlines the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for June
Sony is starting to spread its PS Plus Game Catalog updates throughout the month.
Cheap Iranian drone downed $25 million US Army helicopter—maybe by chance
The US military struck Iran again after an Iranian drone’s lucky midair strike.
OB-GYNs release their own vaccine schedule, rejecting RFK Jr.'s meddling
Thirteen other medical groups have already endorsed the independent schedule.
Valve kills its retail gift card program due to scammers
Move also cuts off a massive market of legit users who buy cards with physical cash.
Engadget Podcast: WWDC 2026 thoughts from Apple Park
We dive into our initial thoughts on Siri AI and Tim Cook's legacy.
German court holds Google liable for false AI Overview answers
A recent study found that Google's AI Overviews regularly provide incorrect information and contain facts not supported by cited sources.