Imagine drones that map disaster zones today and scout military targets tomorrow. Or seismic activity sensors built for construction that go on to detect submarines underwater. These ideas represent the promise of dual-use technologies that serve both civilian and military purposes. For the first time, the European Commission is explicitly proposing to fund them through programmes such as Horizon [...]
The iPhone 17 is here, and Verizon is offering new and current customers up to $1,100 off any of the new phones, and some free Apple Watch and iPad offers, too. We've got all the details. [...]
If you want to read more and stare at your phone less, an ereader can help. And Amazon's Prime Day sale can help you get one for less. For this guide, we found the best Prime Day Kindle deals — plus an introductory deal on Kindle Unlimited. Engadget editors and reporters have tested nearly every current-model Kindle and our reviews are linked below. You can also check out our buying guide t [...]
This week Valve surprised us all with the announcement of three new devices: The tiny Steam Machine PC gaming desktop, the Steam Frame VR headset and a new Steam Controller. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's gaming reporter Jessica Conditt discuss how these devices fit into the PC gaming world, which has already been reshaped by Valve's Steck Deck portable. Also, we discuss our fa [...]
President Donald Trump has long insisted that the on-again, off-again tariffs he’s imposed will be fully paid by other countries at no cost to Americans. But both Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trump himself undercut that case over the weekend. Read more... [...]