Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews

Canon's R8 II camera borrowed its styling from a classic SLR film camera

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Though preoccupied with vlogging lately, Canon hasn't forgotten its full-frame photography market.

Considering a Level 2 EV charger? How to know if you need one

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Charging your EV from home is cheap and convenient, but knowing which type of charger will get the most out of your electric car can often be confusing.

How to get Spotify's best audio quality

staff@engadget.com (Ben Stegner) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Spotify's default audio settings let you enjoy music wherever you go, but you're not always getting the best quality. A few tweaks can make all the difference.

How to manually update Android Auto (and what it might mean if you can't)

staff@engadget.com (Calvin Wankhede) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0000

The Android Auto app lives in the Play Store, so start there if you want to update.

Are USB-C flash drives better than USB-A ones?

staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000

USB-A and USB-C flash drives both have their purposes. USB-C is increasingly common, but USB-A isn't going anywhere yet.

Microsoft will hold a Windows and Surface event on October 7

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:18:07 +0000

The event is focused on "Windows, NVIDIA RTX Spark, Surface, and the broader PC ecosystem," with Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang among the speakers.

Wired vs wireless speakers: What are the pros and cons?

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Wired and wireless speakers each offer different trade-offs, advantages and disadvantages. Plus, what audio you put through them has a big effect.

How to improve the audio quality on your iPhone

staff@engadget.com (Jack Peachey) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000

You can improve your iPhone's audio quality whether you're using the built-in speakers, headphones, or a speaker.

The safety and privacy concerns of storing your driver's license in a digital wallet

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

A digital driver's license kept in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet is convenient, but you should be aware of its implications on your privacy.

Google's latest Pixel drop will keep you more connected to your VIPs

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Google has revealed the updates coming with the latest Pixel drop.

DOJ says companies used Binance to funnel $1.5 billion in crypto to Iran

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:51:45 +0000

Hardly the first time Binance has been a vector for illegal transfers of funds.

X-viewing services Nitter and XCancel shut down after threats of legal action

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:46:33 +0000

Press X to pay respects.

A Googlebook 'celebration' event is set for October 5

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:43:21 +0000

Preorders start September 21.

What is IMAX Enhanced and do you really need it?

staff@engadget.com (Calvin Wankhede) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

IMAX has a certification for content you view at home as well as in the cinema.

Are older MacBooks still worth buying in 2026?

staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000

You'll probably want to avoid Intel-powered MacBooks, but Apple Silicon models are solid.

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale returns in October

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:01:55 +0000

Expect big discounts on Amazon's own products, of course.

Refurbished vs. pre-owned phones: What's the difference and which is better?

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Pre-owned and refurbished devices have various quality standards across marketplaces, so understanding what you're getting is critical.

The biggest issues with delivery robots are exactly what you'd think

staff@engadget.com (Deven McClure) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Too often, delivery robots just don't understand the rules of the road (or sidewalk).

GM finds splitscreen solution for CarPlay and Android Auto

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:29:26 +0000

That should keep these infotainment systems from hogging all the important screen real estate.

You should probably have the "Improve Siri & Dictation" setting off — here's why

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Apple used anonymized voice data to improve its products, but you might not want to contribute to this even with its privacy methods in place.