On Oct. 9, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made a telephone call to his assistant a few miles away — the first demonstration of what would ultimately become a global telephone network.

On Oct. 3, 1950, three Bell Labs scientists received a patent for a "three-electrode circuit element" that would usher in the transistor age and the era of modern computing.

It can take years to collect evidence that shows effective uses of new technologies in schools. Unfortunately, early guesses sometimes go seriously wrong.

Cameras, GPS, smartphones, microscopes — these everyday inventions have transformed how we live, connect, and create in today’s world.

The glass cockpit did not just alter the way jets are flown; it redesigned the tasks of the flight crew, ergonomics, and more.

The engadget logo has seen a lot of changes over the years. From its early days to now, the design has shifted along with the tech world itself. Each update tells a bit about what the site stands for ...

The appearance of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere was a turning point in the history of our planet, forever transforming the environment and setting the stage for complex life. This event, known as the ...

Figure Technology Solutions Inc.’s stock rallied 24% in its first day of trading on Thursday in a sign of sustained interest by Wall Street in the fast-growing digital-currency sector. At the closing ...