CRISPR can stop malaria spread by editing a single gene in mosquitos

CRISPR gene-editing therapy has shown great potential to treat and even cure diseases, but scientists are now discovering how it can be used to prevent them as well. A team of researchers found a way [...]

Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16e review and Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+

The keyword for the iPhone 16e seems to be "compromise." In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for. Also, [...]

UK unleashes drone-zapping microwave weapon amid defence tech drive

The British Army has successfully neutralised swarms of drones in a trial of the “RapidDestroyer” — a new kind of weapon that uses high-frequency microwaves to disable critical electronic compon [...]

'Like a field plowed prior to planting': Researchers want to grow lasers, yes lasers, on material commonly found in sand

Researchers at Imec have found a way to grow lasers directly on silicon, a material commonly found in sand. [...]

Engadget Podcast: We've survived two days of CES 2025

In this bonus episode, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss the latest innovations in robot vacuums, new AI PC hardware from AMD and Intel, and Dell's decision to nuke its PC brands in favor of Apple-es [...]

Magnets produced at room temperature using lasers could one day produce better HDDs, faster non-silicon processors — and at 20nm, they are so thin that they could be used almost anywhere, even in the human body

Magnets tuned with lasers at room temperature could lead to faster hard drives and a new generation of computer chips. [...]

12 thoughts about that Doctor Who finale

Spoilers for “The Reality War.”<br /> The BBC and Disney chose not to share screeners ahead of “The Reality War” to preserve its numerous twists. There isn’t time to review it in the u [...]

I'm Done With Citronella. This $35 Device Keeps Mosquitos at Bay Without the Odor

There's no better way to keep summer bug bites from ruining an otherwise enjoyable outdoor affair. [...]

I Found the Best Way to Stop Mosquitos This Summer, and It's Not a Spray or Candle

Put the citronella down and try this modern mechanism for keeping those infernal summer bugs from biting. [...]