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The hidden features every Waze user should know about

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0000

There are a load of features tucked away in Google's 'other' mapping app.

We're in the middle of a PS5 Pro shortage and GTA 6 will only make it worse

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to become the most popular game ever and Sony is finding it very difficult to satisfy demand for the PlayStation 5 Pro.

Why it's important to backup data saved on your older thumb drives

staff@engadget.com (Roger Fingas) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0000

Transferring important files to a thumb drive is brilliant for portability, but not always great for longevity. Here's why you should back them up elsewhere.

Here's how much the PlayStation 5 cost in 2020 vs. 2026

staff@engadget.com (Calvin Wankhede) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000

The PS5 hasn't seen a major price cut or bundle like its predecessors. Instead, you'll pay even more for one today than at launch.

What's the difference between Android Automotive and Google Built-In?

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000

One is a set of apps while the other can run almost everything inside of a car.

What is the oldest Samsung device that still gets software updates in 2026?

staff@engadget.com (Antony Terence) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0000

Knowing how long your phone will get updates is important for deciding when to upgrade.

Why CPU overclocking is mostly now a thing of the past

staff@engadget.com (Calvin Wankhede) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

The performance gains you get with modern chips aren't as noteworthy as they used to be.

How to properly clean your solar panels (and why it's important)

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Dirt can cut solar output, but cleaning only pays off when the numbers make sense.

Here's how much the MacBook Pro cost in 2021 vs. 2026

staff@engadget.com (Giancarlo Valdes) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000

You'll be shocked to learn things are getting a lot more expensive.

How to enable Live Activities on iPhone and CarPlay

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Live Activities put the most important real-time information from apps in a place where it's easy to keep an eye on.

How does a backup camera actually work?

staff@engadget.com (Kari Paul) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Aftermarket backup cameras might not work as well as integrated ones, but they're still a useful upgrade to an older car.

How to use the parental controls on iOS 27

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Screen Time has new features to help parents manage their children's Apple devices, as well as refinements to existing controls.

How to reduce mobile data usage on your iPhone

staff@engadget.com (Ben Stegner) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000

If your cellular plan has limited data, you'll want to take advantage of these easy tweaks to stretch those gigabytes.

Simple tweaks to improve your 4K TV's picture quality

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Even if your TV looks great as-is, some tweaks to its modes and sliders, as well as the room it's in, will make it look much better.

How to lock apps on your Samsung Galaxy phone

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Samsung phones have a couple of features that can keep sensitive apps and files private. One locks your chosen apps, and the other restricts all but one app.

What is the 3-2-1 rule for backing up your data?

staff@engadget.com (Erin Carson) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Make sure your files are safe in the event of a hard drive disaster.

How does using your MacBook while charging affect its battery life?

staff@engadget.com (Kari Paul) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Modern MacBooks are pretty smart about managing their battery's health.

This Android Auto problem is affecting calls on foldable phones

staff@engadget.com (Erin Carson) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Gemini might be causing some issues with Android Auto.

How to quickly check your Samsung Galaxy's warranty info

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000

You don't have to guess how long is left on your Samsung device's warranty; the company makes it easy to confirm.

What is ray tracing in gaming and does it really make a difference?

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Ray tracing makes light's behavior more realistic in supported games, but your PC has to use a lot of horsepower to make that happen.