It’s a day ending in the letter “y” which inevitably means there’s more drama at Twitter. Chief information security officer Lea Kissner, chief privacy officer Damien Kieran and chief compliance officer Marianne Fogarty have all quit, according to The Verge. The report suggests that the company’s engineers will now be responsible for ensuring compliance with… Continue reading More Twitter privacy and security executives abandon ship
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Tiny robotic fingers let humans interact with insects
Human fingers are clearly too big to safely play with bugs, but technology might offer a far gentler option. Scientists at Ritsumeikan University have developed soft robotic “microfingers” that let people interact with insects. The tiny digits (just 0.47in long and 0.12in wide) combine flexible liquid metal strain sensors with pneumatic balloon “muscles” to offer… Continue reading Tiny robotic fingers let humans interact with insects
VR-controlled robots are being designed to treat injured soldiers
If you think of robots in the military, your mind may conjure dystopian images of science-fiction battlefields with AI-powered machines trading laser fire. But in a much more humane application, UK researchers are developing a potentially lifesaving medical system equivalent to a VR triage video call. University of Sheffield researchers are working on a telepresence… Continue reading VR-controlled robots are being designed to treat injured soldiers
Apple’s M2 MacBook Air is $150 off and back to its all-time low
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. A quick PSA for anyone looking to pick… Continue reading Apple’s M2 MacBook Air is $150 off and back to its all-time low
The best fitness trackers for 2022
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Philips Hue’s smart string lights are a pricey way to add holiday cheer to your home
With the holidays around the corner, Signify, the company formerly known as Philips Lighting, is finally introducing a set of festive fairy lights. Measuring 20 meters (or just a touch over 65 feet), the Festavia string lights feature 250 mini LEDs. Naturally, they’re fully compatible with the company’s recently redesigned Philips Hue app. Thanks to… Continue reading Philips Hue’s smart string lights are a pricey way to add holiday cheer to your home
Twitter might get a native payment system
In 2021, Twitter launched an in-app tipping feature that people can use to send money to creators, but it needs to be connected to a third-party payment processor to work. If Elon Musk’s vision for the social network comes true, though, Twitter may have a payment system of its own. Twitter’s new owner and temporary… Continue reading Twitter might get a native payment system
Joe Biden says Elon Musk’s ‘relationships’ with other countries should be ‘looked at’
President Joe Biden says that Elon Musk’s dealings with countries outside of the United States are “worthy of being looked at.” Speaking to reporters, Biden didn’t elaborate on if some kind of of investigation was underway, but suggested the Tesla and Twitter CEO deserved further scrutiny. “I think that Elon musk’s cooperation and/or technical relationships… Continue reading Joe Biden says Elon Musk’s ‘relationships’ with other countries should be ‘looked at’
Crypto exchange Binance abandons rescue of FTX one day after announcing takeover bid
FTX won’t be rescued by its biggest rival. One day after announcing a proposed deal to buy the cryptocurrency exchange, Binance said it didn’t like what it found in the company’s books. “As a result of corporate due diligence, as well as the latest news reports regarding mishandled customer funds and alleged US agency investigations,… Continue reading Crypto exchange Binance abandons rescue of FTX one day after announcing takeover bid
Windows 11’s iCloud Photos integration is now available
If you use an iPhone and a Windows PC, syncing photos is about to get a lot easier. The feature Microsoft announced last month that adds iCloud Photos to the Windows Photos app begins rolling out today. Microsoft says it will be available to all Windows 11 users by the end of November. Previously, if… Continue reading Windows 11’s iCloud Photos integration is now available