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The Morning After: OpenAI made its latest model slower, on purpose

The company claims the new model can actually reason.

The biggest news stories this morning: Flappy Bird is back, The future of NASA and White House tries to curb deepfake porn.

Mat Smith
17 hours ago
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The Morning After: Everything we know so far about Nintendo’s next console

Or the Switch 2. It won’t be called the Switch 2.

The biggest news stories this morning: The audio earrings Kamala Harris didn’t wear during the debate barely even exist, Ultimate Ears Everboom review, Adobe's AI video tools will arrive later this year.

Mat Smith
09.12.2024
The Everboom can be fully submerged, but it won't stay that way for too long since it can float.
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Ultimate Ears Everboom review: A floatable outdoor speaker that packs a punch

There’s a lot to like, but audio performance won’t wow the purists.

Small enough to haul easily, yet loud enough to power a party, the Everboom checks a lot of boxes for a UE speaker.

Billy Steele
09.11.2024

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The best iPad accessories

The best iPad accessories for 2024

Turn your Apple tablet into the ultimate productivity tool with the right gear.

Here are some of the best accessories you can buy for your new iPad, including stands, hubs, chargers and more, as reviewed by Engadget editors.

The best wireless earbud

The best wireless earbuds for 2024

These are the wireless earbuds we've tested and reviewed that are the best for all needs and budgets.

It's safe to say the wireless earbuds space is pretty saturated. We've tested and reviewed dozens of models; these are our top picks.

Billy Steele
19 hours ago
The best wireless headphones

The best wireless headphones for 2024: Bluetooth options for every budget

We've tested and reviewed dozens of headphones are different price ranges — these are our favorites.

Here's a list of the best wireless headphones you can buy right now, as reviewed by Engadget editors.

Billy Steele
09.12.2024
The best projectors

The best projector for 2024

Get the biggest projector screen for your home theater for the least money possible.

Here's a list of the best projectors you can buy at all price points, as well as tips and tricks for shopping for a projector.

Steve Dent
09.11.2024
The best iPhone accessories

The best iPhone accessories for 2024

Including the MagSafe accessories worth your money.

Here's a list of the best iPhone accessories you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.

The best 2-in-1 laptops

The best 2-in-1 laptops for 2024

Tablet or laptop? How about both — these are our favorite hybrid machines.

Here's a list of the best 2-in-1 convertible laptops you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.

The best smartphones

The best smartphones to buy in 2024

Our top phone choices aren’t just flagships.

Here's a list of the best smartphones you can buy right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.

The best mobile microphones

The best mobile microphones for 2024

Our top picks for phone mics will help you record anything and everything.

Here’s a list of the best mobile microphones you can buy, plus how to pick the best one for your needs.

James Trew
09.09.2024

Latest in-depth reviews

The Everboom can be fully submerged, but it won't stay that way for too long since it can float.
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Ultimate Ears Everboom review: A floatable outdoor speaker that packs a punch

There’s a lot to like, but audio performance won’t wow the purists.

Small enough to haul easily, yet loud enough to power a party, the Everboom checks a lot of boxes for a UE speaker.

Billy Steele
09.11.2024
The 41mm Pixel Watch 3 with a pink band on a person's wrist.
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Pixel Watch 3 review: Google finally got it right, especially with the battery life

This year’s lineup of Google hardware feels ready to take on Apple at last.

Like the rest of this year's lineup of Pixel hardware, the Pixel Watch 3 feels mature and ready to do battle.

Cherlynn Low
09.11.2024
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold slightly folded, with its internal display facing out. It's sitting on a park table with mahjong tiles scattered around it.
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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: A grown-up, glowed-up foldable

Google's camera and battery performance make up for minor shortfalls in software.

Engadget's review of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. We loved its cameras, desisng and battery life, but wish it were cheaper.

GoPro Hero 13 Black

The GoPro Hero 13’s biggest upgrades are on the outside

Interchangeable lenses, a magnetic mount, but very similar to its predecessor.

GoPro’s latest action cam offers more versatility and features aimed at high-level users who’ve probably owned a GoPro or two for years. GPS is back, the battery is bigger, and slow-motion capture and other features have been upgraded, but the big news might be outside of the camera unit itself.

Mat Smith
09.04.2024
A person holding up a pink Pixel 9 Pro to take a picture.
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Engadget review recap: The Pixel 9 phones are surprisingly great, in spite of their price

And a Dell Copilot+ PC that is solid but unexciting.

A recap and some insight on how the Engadget team reviewed the Pixel 9 series and the Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ PC.

Cherlynn Low
08.31.2024
XPS 13 Copilot+ AI PC
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Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ review: A capable AI PC, but Windows on Arm issues remain

You'll still have to deal with compatibility problems and the XPS 13's design quirks.

The XPS 13 is a capable and stylish Copilot+ PC, but it’s still slower than the Intel model at times and doesn’t run some games and apps. Battery life is also surprisingly average.

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