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Updated 2026-10-12 12:03
What is QoS on your router, and should you turn it on?
QoS is another acronym buried in your router's settings that you might have just ignored, but it may be worth turning on in some scenarios.
What's the difference between RAM and ROM memory?
RAM and ROM are two core types of memory used in every computing device, but their meanings haven't stayed the same since their inception.
How to change your Apple ID country (and what you should do beforehand)
Jumping between countries can be a hassle when it comes to Apple apps and services. Luckily, there's a few easy ways to get everything prepared for when you do.
Engadget review recap: The best of 2026
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.
A grief-stricken road trip, The Traitors on the go and other new indie games worth checking out
Here's our weekly roundup of indie games to look forward to.
Tesla's Full Self-Driving is now called Assisted Driving in Europe
Tesla has renamed Full Self-Driving in Europe, as it seeks to get it approved in more countries.
Google teases its new 'Fitbit Edge' wearable ahead of an October 12 reveal
Google has seemingly confirmed the rumored "Fitbit Edge" with social media posts teasing a new wearable coming October 12.
Flock Safety is reportedly planning major layoffs now that everyone hates it
Morale at one of the most reviled companies in America appears to be at an all time low.
An Anthropic model submitted a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police
Thankfully, it does not seem to have diverted police resources.
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar review: A great home theater option all by itself
Bose's latest soundbar pulls double duty as both a TV and music speaker. Plus, it doesn't need a separate subwoofer for adequate bass.
Intel is reportedly launching new CPUs on old sockets that support DDR4 memory
If you guessed the RAMpocalypse is involved...
What it's like to spend a night in a Pebble Flow EV RV
Staying in the tech-infused trailer can kind of feel like being in a spaceship - in a good way.
Webb telescope detects galaxy origin of the farthest fast radio burst we've seen to date
Astronomers used the Webb telescope to see where the farthest fast radio burst we've ever seen had come from.
What to expect at Apple's 'Welcome home' event next week
The company is reportedly rebooting its smart home ambitions with a smart display and a whole bunch of other accessories.
Anthropic now offers a free vulnerability-finding service for open-source software
Anthropic is offering open-source projects a new way to check for vulnerabilities with its OSS Scanner.
Netflix releases trailer for its miniseries about Sam Bankman-Fried's scandal-ridden crypto exchange
Watch the trailer for Netflix's The Altruists, a mini-series about the rise and fall of cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
Meta bans TikTok ads from its platforms in tit-for-tat row
Meta has placed a complete ban on ads and marketing from TikTok's US minority owner, ByteDance.
SpaceX wants to become a 'major mobile carrier' with low-band spectrum acquisition
SpaceX has revealed its plans to become a major mobile carrier.
Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute their dismissals in open letter
Three OpenAI researchers said their firings may have a 'chilling' effect on employees.
Apple reportedly plans touchscreen MacBook and iPad Mini launch for this month
The wait to (literally) get your hands on the tech may almost be over.
IDC: Worldwide PC shipments in Q3 fell 20 percent from last year
"With macro conditions worsening, the risk is that the outlook for the next few quarters gets worse before it gets better."
Alexa Tablet vs iPad Pro: How Amazon is keeping up with Apple
Amazon's latest and greatest tablet shares some key similarities to Apple's high-end iPads, but the devil is in the details.
Anthropic bans 'sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior' toward its AI models
The company is also tightening its election policy ahead of the midterms.
Child safety group calls ChatGPT for Teens an unacceptable risk
After extensive testing, Common Sense Media found the chatbot failed in five key areas.
Cyberpunk 2077 is the latest video game to get the movie treatment
Paramount Pictures will develop the film and CD Projekt Red will produce.
Forza Horizon 6 is coming to PS5 on January 26
The racing game's first expansion will also be available early next year.
Google is doing away with Safety Signal on Pixel Watch
Access to the emergency feature for LTE-connected wearables will end by December.
The Atari 800XL hybrid gaming console is back after decades in obscurity
This updated version connects via HDMI and comes with 25 built-in games.
US suspends permanent residency program for Microsoft, Adobe and other tech companies
Seven companies have been accused of fraud regarding the H-1B worker visas.
Razer's Basilisk V4 Pro gaming mouse features a new tilt wheel and up to 275 hours of battery life
The company also released the V4 Hyperspeed and a charging dock.
Everything Amazon has announced so far in October 2026
Every week, the company has been introducing new devices and products. So here's a nifty roundup.
American Airlines is bringing Starlink Wi-Fi to its entire mainline fleet in 2027
It's more than double the number of aircraft the company quoted earlier this year.
Apple is set to show off new smart home devices at an October 13 event
The event is set for 9AM ET.
Careful out there: latest GTA 6 leak has major story spoilers
If you can't help yourself, maybe don't watch it at work...
Xbox's new division will focus on TV and movie adaptations of its biggest franchises
No really, how are you going to adapt Candy Crush.
The new Stylophone Mini packs in iconic sounds and comes in three nifty colors
It's little because it's small, and it's small because it's little.
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro vs Amazon Fire HD 10: What's changed, and is the upgrade worth it?
Amazon's best tablet ever didn't have to work hard for the title, but a new nanomatte screen and Kindle mode sweeten the deal.
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro hands-on: Taking aim at the iPad Pro for less than half the price
It's a promising tablet that starts at about $500.
Amazon's Panos Panay teases more Alexa-branded devices and a new design language
More will be revealed later this month.
Amazon's new Alexa tablets will have full access to Google Play
You'll be able to access Google Play and its apps on the new Amazon Alexa tablets.
Amazon's new Alexa tablets include a 12-inch model with anti-glare screen
Amazon has launched three new tablets that come with Alexa+.
Amazon is releasing kids' versions of its new Alexa Tablets
The new Amazon Kids Tablets come in two sizes and can be bundled with one of two styles of case.
Teenage Engineering will stop making synths to focus on... whatever it feels like
Teenage Engineering, the company famous for its synths, is going to stop making... synths.
The new BMW iX4 is the X4 reborn as an EV
BMW has brought the X4 design to its third Neue Klasse EV with an electric version called the iX4.
GPT-6 is coming to all tiers of ChatGPT
OpenAI is rolling out GPT-6 to ChatGPT, and it will come with the capability to build more visual responses.
Rivian R2 owners can now put a live pet cam on their phone's lockscreen
Keep an eye on your furry, feathered or scaly friends when you leave the car.
The FCC proposes new mid-band spectrum auction and unlocking 800MHz for drones
The agency is doubling down on direct-to-device service.
Here's what the $6,000 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box looks like
Honestly, a bit like an oversized Lego brick.
Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box costs an eye-watering $6,000
It ships in November, if you can afford it.
Surface Laptop Ultra hands-on: A beautiful beast powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark
Yes, it's just a premium laptop. But it sure looks pretty.
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