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What Is USB Tethering And How Do You Enable It For Mobile Hotspot?

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000

There are times when a physical connection will perform better than a Wi-Fi hotspot. Here's when you want to use USB tethering, and how.

How To Safely Recycle Your Old USB Cables

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

If you've got a drawer or box full of old cables, here are some things you can do to thin them out. You don't need that many.

Slow downloads? These tweaks could speed up your router

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000

If your Wi-Fi is a bit sluggish, there are some things you should check before upgrading your router.

Before you disable Google Play Protect, here's what you need to know

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Some Android users find the security feature to be too restrictive. Here's how to disable it and what you risk by doing so.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra: Which new foldable is better for you?

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:05:22 +0000

Let's compare the differences between Samsung's latest large foldables.

Public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27 and more Apple platforms are now available

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:45:24 +0000

Try the new Siri AI and system-wide performance improvements.

iCloud+ vs. Apple One: Which is worth it for you?

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The two subscription services offer more than just extra storage, but getting the right one can save you money.

What's the fastest charging speed your iPad or iPhone port can handle?

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Here's how to find out whether you're charging your Apple mobile devices at top speed.

Only these iPhone models are getting the new Siri AI this fall

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Some Apple devices are about to get much more intelligent, while others are getting left behind.

Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet just got a refresh with a bit more RAM

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:40:03 +0000

A RAM upgrade? In this memory economy?!

iOS 27 beta 2 is out now, here's what's new

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:16:27 +0000

Spoiler: It's more Siri stuff.

How to personalize the screensaver on your Kindle

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Once you remove lockscreen ads and toggle on book covers, here's what else you can do to customize your Kindle's screensaver.

Boox's new Go 6 ereader offers stylus support for note-taking

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:29:25 +0000

Boox's new Go 6 ereader offers stylus support for note-taking.

AT&T now offers $3 day passes for 'unlimited' iPad cellular data

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

If you've ever needed iPad data for a day or two without signing a contract or paying for an entire month, AT&T has a new option.

The best Kindle alternatives for those looking to ditch Amazon

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Whether you hate subscriptions like Kindle Unlimited or simply want to get away from Amazon for whatever reason, you'll find plenty of solid options available.

Halide Mark III adds a built-in editor to the popular camera app

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:32:35 +0000

The update also introduces the app's take on film stock simulation.

Cuneflow's e-paper writing tablet uses AI to record and transcribe meetings

staff@engadget.com (Daniel Cooper) — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:02:44 +0000

The e-paper slate has a built-in voice recorder to save you having to take meeting minutes.

I/O 2026 is bringing more AI to Google Play

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Play Games Sidekick is also getting a wider rollout.