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The easiest way to turn your regular TV into a smart TV

staff@engadget.com (Maddie Fisher) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:15:00 +0000

If you have an older TV that doesn't have smart features, you might not need to upgrade. Here's how to turn your "dumb" TV into a smart one.

How to tell if your smart TV has a camera (and how to disable it)

staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:30:00 +0000

If you're concerned about privacy, then you'll want to make sure that your smart TV doesn't have a camera - and that you disable it if it does.

How building a cheap home server could save you money in the long run

staff@engadget.com (Maddie Fisher) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Using an old PC to create your own server can save you quite a bit of money through a couple of avenues. Here's what it can do.

The Amazon Fire TV Stick setting you should try for better audio

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Dialogue is an important part of any movie or TV show, but it isn't always as clear as we would like. Amazon's Fire TV Stick has a solution.

The Death Stranding anime's first teaser trailer arrives ahead of its Disney+ debut

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:07:09 +0000

The adaptation has a fittingly strange tagline: "My mom became a crater."

Sony is working on a film adaptation of viral indie horror game Mouthwashing

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:52:36 +0000

The adaptation will be directed by Karyn Kusama, and scripted by the writers of The Invitation.

Don't throw away your old speakers — Use them for your TV instead

staff@engadget.com (Nimrod Aldea) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Old speakers often get set aside alongside the device they were used with, but you may still be able to use them with your current tech.

Cyberpunk 2077 is the latest video game to get the movie treatment

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:30:26 +0000

Paramount Pictures will develop the film and CD Projekt Red will produce.

Xbox's new division will focus on TV and movie adaptations of its biggest franchises

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:33:37 +0000

No really, how are you going to adapt Candy Crush.

The Social Reckoning is a timely reminder that we shouldn't trust Meta

staff@engadget.com (Devindra Hardawar) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Don't make Aaron Sorkin tap the sign.

Are extended warranties on TVs and laptops ever really worth it?

staff@engadget.com (Roger Fingas) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000

TV and laptop repairs can get expensive in a hurry, so getting a warranty sounds smart. But is it really?

Arc Raiders and The Finals are both getting TV and film adaptations

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:07:04 +0000

There aren't many details on these upcoming game adaptations just yet.

Are there any disadvantages to using IMAX theaters?

staff@engadget.com (Jack Whitcombe) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000

IMAX screenings are quite simply the best way to watch a blockbuster movie. However, there are a number of important factors that can limit that enjoyment.

Neon will make a truly open-source SCP movie after A24 controversy

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:41:44 +0000

Movie studios are turning to the horror fiction site SCP Foundation and showing how dealing with that community can go right, and wrong.

Amazon unveils a thinner and faster Fire TV Stick 4K, plus a new remote

staff@engadget.com (Cherlynn Low) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

It will cost just $30 during the Prime Day deals event next week, and retail for $60 otherwise.

Nicolas Cage is anything but subtle in the Madden trailer

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:10:54 +0000

The biopic arrives on Prime Video in November.

7 ways to get free movies and TV channels on your smart TV

staff@engadget.com (Ben Stegner) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:15:00 +0000

With the influx of premium streaming services, it can be difficult to find apps that offer access to free movies and TV channels in the sea of options.

Is there any benefit to keeping your smart TV in standby mode?

staff@engadget.com (Calvin Wankhede) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000

A Smart TV doesn't just sit idle when you push the power button on your remote. They're designed to perform a number of important tasks without you realising.

What's the 30-degree rule for TVs?

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers has a simple method for calculating the ideal viewing distance based on your TV size.

How to set up your Sonos speakers using the app

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Whether you just got a Sonos speaker or you're adding one to your current setup, you'll need to use the app.