Month: November 2021
Tim Cook says he owns cryptocurrency
Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that he has invested his personal money in cryptocurrency during a discussion today at the New York Times’ Dealbook conference. “I think it’s reasonable to own it as part of a diversified portfolio,” the CEO said during a conversation with Andrew Ross Sorkin. “I’m…
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The video games we wish someone would gift us
We regularly write about the games we love at Engadget, and even have "best games" lists for each console. But buying a game for someone else is a different matter entirely to choosing one for yourself. Unless you know exactly what they want, where do you even begin? Well, we'd…
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Act fast – this Back 4 Blood PS5 Black Friday deal is more than 50% off
Black Friday 2021 is just over a fortnight away, but we’re seeing some interesting PlayStation 5-specific discounts ahead of time. Currently, there’s a Back 4 Blood PS5 deal – it’s also available for the same price on Xbox Series X – which has been slashed by more than 50%. That’s…
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Peloton is making a $495 smart camera for strength training
Peloton's fitness ambitions go far beyond treadmills and stationary bikes. Its next product is the Peloton Guide, a strength-training camera system that hooks up to your TV and uses machine learning to understand your movements. The movement tracker feature is compatible with hundreds of Peloton strength classes. The idea is…
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Loud typers are on trial in the Theranos courtroom
After two months, the Elizabeth Holmes trial has settled into some particular rhythms. Reporters and curious onlookers line up in the early hours of the morning for access to the trial, clutching coffees from the Starbucks down the street. Holmes shows up in colorful masks, often holding hands with her…
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Most businesses underestimate the risk of a cyberattack
Despite the increasing number of cyberattacks on operational technology (OT), a majority of security decision-makers are “highly confident” that their organizations will not be targeted by one next year, reveals a new report. Compiled by cybersecurity intelligence firm Skybox Security, the report surveyed CIOs and CISOs in the US, UK,…
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