Facebook may have shut down the "Storm Area 51" event that racked up more than two million followers, but the spirit of the meme is going to live on in the form of a festival. Matty Roberts, the creator of the original event, announced that he teamed… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2H33VbM via IFTTT

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Facebook yet again, and it's said to be delving into possible antitrust practices. Critics suggest its purchases of Instagram and WhatsApp were carried out, in part, to stave off potential competitive thr… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2OVC2so via IFTTT

The rumors of Verizon selling Tumblr turned out to have merit. Verizon (Engadget's parent company) is selling the social network to Automattic, the company behind the blogging tool WordPress. It's not disclosing the size of the deal, but Automattic… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Z2Fb9y via IFTTT

Please enjoy this guide to the best creative and productivity apps for students, just one part of our larger 2019 back-to-school guide. In addition to top picks in 11 categories — everything from laptops to smartphones to gaming and dorm gear — we… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2yQHbY2 via IFTTT

Your phone's GPS app can alert you when you approach a speed trap or accident — but will remain silent if you come upon a dangerous railroad crossing. Politico reported that Google, Apple and Microsoft have yet to add information on US railroad cros… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2YHNtZt via IFTTT

In its ongoing quest to rid the world of passwords, Google is introducing a new feature that allows Android owners to use their phone's fingerprint sensor or PIN lock code, instead of a password, to log into one of the company's web services. Notably… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/31yu7Tq via IFTTT

TP-Link will not be updating their popular Kasa Smart Plug Mini to support Apple's HomeKit, according to the product's FAQ page. The networking brand had previously announced support for Apple's smart home framework at CES back in January, with plans… from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/33uVory via IFTTT