Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews

Vibe coding has gotten a bad reputation as lazy, AI-driven coding, but that's not where it came from.

Tri-band routers have, unsurprisingly, one more band than dual-band routers have. But what does this mean in practice?

The idea of your child using ChatGPT can be daunting, but OpenAI's new teen-focused tools provide granular controls over what they can and can't access.

If you lose your iPhone, it's findable even after someone turns it off or the battery drains, as long as you don't delay.

An iPad has several advantages over a laptop, including its touch screen and portability. But depending on what you want to do, it might not be enough.

Is 256GB enough for an iPhone? Here's when you should go bigger.

The PS5 controller has various longevity concerns to consider, including its battery life and overall useful lifespan.

For better coverage or more wired connections, mesh, access points and Ethernet switches usually make more sense than a second active router.

Samsung's Z Fold series has improved the foldable phone form factor over time, but there remains an issue that the rumored iPhone Ultra may not remedy.

Volatile and non-volatile memory are both vital parts of modern computers and devices, but how do they work together?

This is a step-by-step guide to checking the health of your Windows hard drive and what you can do if you get a bad result.

With the right setup, an old, unused phone can be repurposed into a security camera. Even better? It's free.

AI has been known to mess up some pretty basic things, but Claude wants to help you with your emails.

iPhones are smaller than iPads, so why aren't they cheaper? Several variables factor into the price difference between the two product lines.

There's a way to display any app on Android Auto, but it does present concerns about safety and reliability.

Bluetooth is a common setting that's typically always on in modern phones, but this feature may be leaving your phone open to a rather significant issue.

You can still buy music from the iTunes Store, believe it or not.

The Steam Deck is a solid gaming handheld, but after the arrival of several competitors and higher prices, is it still worth picking one up?

Apple Diagnostics is a hidden menu you hopefully won't need to access often. When your Mac gets into hardware trouble, it helps find what's wrong.

Reuters reported earlier this week that the agents hijacked a German wiki forum in an incident OpenAI did not disclose.

There are plenty of durable, versatile rugged laptops on the market, but you'll rarely see one get pulled out at the coffee shop. Why?

Apple's Notify Me feature can update you every time a price drops or a product comes back in stock. Tell it what to do and it'll take care of the rest.

There are almost certainly keys on your keyboard that you never touch. Assign new functions to give them a job.

The Seattle Times and Newsday accused the two AI giants of using their content without permission.

In the case of IMAX, bigger really is better.

You might not think to restart your router as often as you reboot your laptop, but doing so is an easy step to help it perform at its best.

A federal court decided that "Twitter" was off-limits, but tweet and the bird logo were fair game.

If you're interested in installing an iOS beta on your device, you need to protect your data first with an important step that's easy to forget.

A TV isn't something you can throw into the trash once you're done with it. Here's what you should take into consideration before getting rid of that old panel.

Roku's new free programming gives AI creators a platform for their productions. Whether the public will embrace it remains to be seen,

What's cooler than wired Apple CarPlay? Ditching the annoying cable and having Ottocast deliver it wirelessly the minute you switch your car on.

Razer Clio X is a headrest with a wireless speaker for your computer chair.

It's a concept device, sure, but there's something intriguing about Acer's handheld gaming PC and laptop 2-in-1.

Audio ducking can be annoying, but it serves an important purpose.

Your MacBook's storage is vitally important. If your SSD or hard drive goes kaput without a backup, getting your files back can sometimes be impossible.

Storing lots of photos, videos and files online can quickly fill up your iCloud storage and pause all of your backups. Choosing the right plan can be key.

Some of the reasons why you've lost battery are out of your control, but knowing which apps are draining it can help your iPhone last until the end of the day.

As Apple continues to upgrade its operating system and line of smartphones, smartwatches, displays, and computers, it's leaving plenty behind in 2026.

Memory issues could be behind your PC's performance problems, app crashes and random restarts. A Windows tool could help you understand what's going wrong.

Here are the new indie games worth checking out, plus an early look at shipbuilding, I Am Your Beast DLC and a cat trying to stop an AI office takeover.

Use a methodical approach to see what's using the most space on your PC and easily clean it up.

Tetris knockoff 'Build the Wall' is one of six new games hosted on the White House website, and The Tetris Company is not happy.

Florida joins a growing list of cities and states responding to the license plate reader backlash.

Zelda takes center stage on September 8 and everything else is being saved for September 9.

OpenAI says it's investigating the incident after a group of researchers disclosed their findings.

Regulators will review the process and data Tesla used to self-certify the vehicle.

But you'll need a powerful system with 64GB of RAM to use it.

The Boox Go 6 (Gen II) is a versatile Android ereader with the ability to take notes directly in books.

Claude has the ability to use past chats with you as context for current and future prompts, so it's important that they are accurate.

Don't worry, we didn't share $500 CameraJet toothbrush.