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by staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) on (#7874X)
Vibe coding has gotten a bad reputation as lazy, AI-driven coding, but that's not where it came from.
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| Updated | 2026-09-08 14:49 |
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by staff@engadget.com (Isaac Egbon) on (#7874Y)
Tri-band routers have, unsurprisingly, one more band than dual-band routers have. But what does this mean in practice?
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by staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) on (#7874Z)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) on (#78750)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) on (#78751)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) on (#78752)
Is 256GB enough for an iPhone? Here's when you should go bigger.
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by staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) on (#7871J)
The PS5 controller has various longevity concerns to consider, including its battery life and overall useful lifespan.
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by staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) on (#7871K)
For better coverage or more wired connections, mesh, access points and Ethernet switches usually make more sense than a second active router.
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by staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) on (#7871M)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) on (#7871N)
Volatile and non-volatile memory are both vital parts of modern computers and devices, but how do they work together?
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by staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) on (#786ZJ)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Isaac Egbon) on (#786ZK)
With the right setup, an old, unused phone can be repurposed into a security camera. Even better? It's free.
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by staff@engadget.com (Isaac Egbon) on (#786XX)
AI has been known to mess up some pretty basic things, but Claude wants to help you with your emails.
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by staff@engadget.com (Ben Stegner) on (#786XY)
iPhones are smaller than iPads, so why aren't they cheaper? Several variables factor into the price difference between the two product lines.
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by staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) on (#786XZ)
There's a way to display any app on Android Auto, but it does present concerns about safety and reliability.
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by staff@engadget.com (Jack Peachey) on (#786Y0)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) on (#786Y1)
You can still buy music from the iTunes Store, believe it or not.
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by staff@engadget.com (Deven McClure) on (#786QK)
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?
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by staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) on (#786QM)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Cheyenne MacDonald) on (#786QN)
Reuters reported earlier this week that the agents hijacked a German wiki forum in an incident OpenAI did not disclose.
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by staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) on (#786PE)
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?
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by staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) on (#786PF)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Ben Stegner) on (#786N6)
There are almost certainly keys on your keyboard that you never touch. Assign new functions to give them a job.
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by staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) on (#786N7)
The Seattle Times and Newsday accused the two AI giants of using their content without permission.
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by staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) on (#786KM)
In the case of IMAX, bigger really is better.
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by staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) on (#786KN)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) on (#786KP)
A federal court decided that "Twitter" was off-limits, but tweet and the bird logo were fair game.
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by staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) on (#786KQ)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Jack Whitcombe) on (#786HM)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) on (#786HN)
Roku's new free programming gives AI creators a platform for their productions. Whether the public will embrace it remains to be seen,
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by staff@engadget.com (Jack Whitcombe) on (#786HP)
What's cooler than wired Apple CarPlay? Ditching the annoying cable and having Ottocast deliver it wirelessly the minute you switch your car on.
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by staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) on (#786HQ)
Razer Clio X is a headrest with a wireless speaker for your computer chair.
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Acer Project DualPlay Mini concept hands-on: Flipping from powerful handheld to powerful tiny laptop
by staff@engadget.com (Mat Smith) on (#786HR)
It's a concept device, sure, but there's something intriguing about Acer's handheld gaming PC and laptop 2-in-1.
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by staff@engadget.com (Jack Whitcombe) on (#786HS)
Audio ducking can be annoying, but it serves an important purpose.
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by staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) on (#786FT)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) on (#786FV)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) on (#786FW)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Ben Stegner) on (#786EK)
As Apple continues to upgrade its operating system and line of smartphones, smartwatches, displays, and computers, it's leaving plenty behind in 2026.
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by staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) on (#786EM)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) on (#786EN)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Ben Stegner) on (#78677)
Use a methodical approach to see what's using the most space on your PC and easily clean it up.
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by staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) on (#7865S)
Tetris knockoff 'Build the Wall' is one of six new games hosted on the White House website, and The Tetris Company is not happy.
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by staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) on (#7863K)
Florida joins a growing list of cities and states responding to the license plate reader backlash.
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by staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) on (#78604)
Zelda takes center stage on September 8 and everything else is being saved for September 9.
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by staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) on (#785WT)
OpenAI says it's investigating the incident after a group of researchers disclosed their findings.
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by staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) on (#785WV)
Regulators will review the process and data Tesla used to self-certify the vehicle.
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by staff@engadget.com (Devindra Hardawar) on (#785WW)
But you'll need a powerful system with 64GB of RAM to use it.
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by staff@engadget.com (Cheyenne MacDonald) on (#785SP)
The Boox Go 6 (Gen II) is a versatile Android ereader with the ability to take notes directly in books.
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by staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) on (#785SQ)
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.
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by staff@engadget.com (Mat Smith) on (#785SR)
Don't worry, we didn't share $500 CameraJet toothbrush.
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