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Anthropic's CEO proposes a three-step plan to curb AI development

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:37:31 +0000

Dario Amodei said that "we owe it to humanity to try."

How to share your iPhone's location for just as long as you need

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000

For some time, Find My sharing was limited to an hour, a day, or indefinitely. That's changing in iOS 27, thanks to more flexible timelines.

Is a free VPN worth using? Here's why it could be risky

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

A free VPN might seem like a great deal, but they're not all created equal. While you can expect some compromises, you shouldn't use any old service.

How to know it's time to replace your EV battery

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

EV batteries usually fade gradually, so the real warning signs are often changes in behavior rather than age alone.

Are you using the right Ethernet port on your router? Here's how to know

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

The various Ethernet ports on your router can serve different purposes, depending on the model. Thankfully, it's not hard to discern what they're for.

How to properly clean and sanitize your secondhand tech finds

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Cleaning secondhand gadgets is essential, since you never know how dirty something is. Thankfully, it's not hard to polish them up before reuse.

How to get started with Meta's new AI agent, Muse

staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000

After a few days of testing Meta's AI agent Muse. I can confirm that there is very little learning curve to get started.

How Google Maps knows when a business is packed

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Instead of relying on intuition or sheer luck to find local venues and restaurants capable of hosting you, Google Maps can take away the guesswork.

Is a 256GB SSD better than a 1TB hard drive? It depends how you're using it

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Should you choose a smaller SSD for speed or a larger HDD for storage space? The answer depends on what you prioritize.

Get the best battery life for your Windows laptop by changing these settings

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Windows laptops aren't known for having excellent battery life, but a lot of that is because of unoptimized settings. Change these for big improvements.

Engadget review recap: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, Insta360 Luna Pro and more

staff@engadget.com (Billy Steele) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0000

A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.

GameCube vs PS2: Which retro console is more powerful?

staff@engadget.com (Deven McClure) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The GameCube and PS2 had different strengths in their exclusive libraries and extra features, but which one had more horsepower for rendering games?

Wardogs, Valheim 1.0 and other new indie games worth checking out

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Our weekly indie games roundup includes a double deckbuilder, capybara puzzles and an undead William Wallace.

Moss developer Polyarc has closed

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:58:32 +0000

The studio produced some early hits for the PSVR and Oculus Quest.

Lenovo's Googlebook 15 seems decidedly premium based on a new leak

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:01:58 +0000

The Lenovo Googlebook 15 will reportedly have a high-resolution, high-refresh rate display and an Intel Core Ultra 5 chip.

iPhone 18 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro: How Apple and Google's flagships stack up

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:17:46 +0000

Google and Apple's latest flagships feature more AI, better cameras and few reasons to switch ecosystems.

Roblox will soon add offline and browser-based play modes

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Roblox has revealed that players will be able to play in-browser and offline in the near future.

New images show a detailed view of Meta's upcoming mixed reality headset

staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:28:11 +0000

The device known as Project Phoenix is a new form factor for Meta.

Where should Apple go after the iPhone Duo? Bring on smaller and larger foldables

staff@engadget.com (Devindra Hardawar) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Come on Apple, just keep following in the footsteps of Samsung, ASUS and so many other foldable makers.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd gen) review: Upgraded in all the right places

staff@engadget.com (Billy Steele) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Ultra-level features and a few design tweaks highlight the updates on the second-gen QuietComfort Headphones.