2026-08-01

Is bulldozing homes, seizing land, harming the climate, and replacing workers really worth everyone having an AI agent?

AI agents will soon handle your work, and your personal life - but at what cost? [...]

2026-08-01

Cyberattacks hit water facilities in seven states across the US

The FBI has issued a warning after water facilities from seven states reported that they were hacked. [...]

2026-08-01

After noise complaints, judge orders Waymo to stop overnight charging in Santa Monica

Autonomous vehicle giant disturbs residents' sleep. [...]

2026-08-01

Engadget review recap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Meta Glasses and more

A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget. [...]

2026-08-01

Top tech of the month: the best new gadgets we've tested for August 2026

These are the standouts from the past four weeks of testing, including a stellar new GoPro flagship and a controversial TV. [...]

2026-08-01

How long is a new MacBook actually supposed to last?

Hardware obsoletion or ended support are significant considerations when buying a new laptop, so just how long can you expect a new MacBook to last? [...]

2026-08-01

What is a silicon carbon battery and is it the answer to smartphone battery life issues?

A number of major Chinese smartphone makers have adopted silicon carbon batteries in their handsets, and now Samsung has embraced it in the new Fold lineup. [...]

2026-08-01

As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews

Reddit may still be considering ending its licensing deal with Google. [...]

2026-08-01

A security researcher built a self-spreading worm that hides inside Word docs and hijacks Microsoft Copilot

A security researcher has demonstrated a worm-like attack on Microsoft Copilot for Word: invisible prompt injections hidden in documents spread automatically into new files every time they're reused. Microsoft confirmed the issue but failed to fix it after 144 days and two attempts.<br /> The article A security researcher built a self-spreading worm that hides inside Word docs and hijac [...]