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Nanoleaf's monitor stand is an all-in-one setup that brightens up your desk space

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:15:08 +0000

The Smart LED Monitor Stand is currently available for $169.99.

Why do phones still use battery when powered off?

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Your battery is continually losing charge.

The new Lola x Miffy digital camera is extremely cute and ships with a themed wrist charm

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Let's be honest we mostly wrote about this because we think it's really cute.

There isn't a single consumer Wi-Fi router that is 100% American-made

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000

You get a waiver! You get a waiver!

Why USB-B never became as popular as USB-A or USB-C

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Do you know your USB ABCs?

The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader with more features than you might expect

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader for DRM-free books.

Sonos brings tab navigation, speaker sorting and more to its app

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:42:32 +0000

Sonos has added some handy quality-of-life updates to its mobile app.

If you're still on a single monitor, this is the best workflow upgrade you can make

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000

This simple, and sometimes free, change will enhance both your productivity and entertainment.

What's the difference between active noise canceling and passive?

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000

The frustrating science of keeping your ears from doing their job.

Which USB port should you use for your mouse and keyboard?

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Save your best ports for your most demanding devices.

Sony launches $120 in-ear monitors for pros

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:17:10 +0000

The IER-M500 earphones were designed for fit and comfort during stage wear.

Nothing announces Ear (3a) sub-$100 ANC earbuds

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Nothing's Ear (3a) are ANC-equipped earbuds that cost less than $100.

Why are people ditching wireless earbuds, and are wired headphones really making a comeback?

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Everything old is new again.

A USB-C port isn't a guarantee of high speeds: here's why

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000

USB-C promised simplicity, but has turned into a mystery box of different specs.

USB4 cables: When and why it's worth paying more

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000

They're for more than just fast charging.

Mesh Wi-Fi or a range extender? Here's how to know which one you actually need

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Wi-Fi extenders are cheap, but come with distinct drawbacks.

Is your phone charger wasting electricity when it's not charging?

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Homes with many phone chargers pay more even when they're not using them.

Here's why cables for Thunderbolt 4 and 5 ports cost so much

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Thunderbolt looks like USB-C, but there's a lot more inside.

Sennheiser debuts open-ear Accentum Clip earbuds with nine hours of battery life

staff@engadget.com (Billy Steele) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Sennheiser joins the open-ear earbud craze with its first clip-on design.

FIFA wants Jamal Musiala to forget about Dre (during the World Cup)

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:42:07 +0000

FIFA, which has strict policies around advertising, reportedly had the Bayern player tape over the Beats logo of his headphones.