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What we're listening to: Brass Against and 'Gastropod'
In the latest installment of our audio IRL, contributing writer Kris Holt introduces us to a brass band that's covering some big hits with their own spin. Database editor Ian Levenstein explains why you need to add a culinary-themed show to your regular podcast rotation.
What we're buying: Slö reverb pedal and Glarry electric bass
A couple of our editors went on a buying spree over Thanksgiving break, and bought "gifts" for themselves. In a complete coincidence, both Managing Editor Terrence O'Brien and Senior Editor Chris Velazco purchased devices of a musical bent; the Slo Multi Texture Reverb from Walrus Audio and a Glarry electric bass.
What we're listening to: Sturgill Simpson and 'Chase Darkness with Me'
In this installment of our audio IRL, senior editor Andrew Tarantola's affinity for anime leads him to an unlikely musical discovery. Senior editor Jessica Conditt is addicted to true crime podcasts, but her recommendation is an audiobook with podcast roots.
The Engadget staff on 'The Man in the High Castle' finale
It's been almost five years since The Man in the High Castle pilot premiered on Prime Video. The show, which explores an alternate timeline where the Nazis won World War II, was set up to be the next big Amazon original after Transparent and Mozart in the Jungle. And while the first episode performed well -- it was Amazon's most-watched pilot at the time -- the show never grew into the Game of Thrones-level behemoth that the company clearly wanted. Still, the e-commerce juggernaut backed the alt-history epic to its dramatic fourth-season conclusion earlier this month. So what did we think of the ending? And has it changed our overall opinion of the show? In this week's video IRL, Engadget editors Nick Summers and Matt Brian discuss the many highs and lows of High Castle and how they will remember the writing, acting and production design of the finale. (This article contains spoilers for 'The Man in the High Castle' season four)
What we're buying: TCL 65-inch 4K 65R625
This week, Senior Editor Richard Lawler tells us of the highs and lows of his new TCL 65-inch TV.
What we've been watching: 'State of the Union' and 'Little Monsters'
In this installment of our video IRL, senior editor Daniel Cooper highlights the short-bites marital drama Ste of the Union that you absolutely must not binge. Senior editor Richard Lawler explains why Hulu's shlocky horror movie Little Monsters is worth your time.
What we're listening to: Kim Gordon and Cave In
In this installment of our audio IRL, managing editor Terrence O'Brien reminisces about Sonic Youth while taking in Kim Gordon's first solo album. Contributing writer Marc DeAngelis explains why Cave In's latest album is much more than a tribute to a member who died last year.
What we’re buying: BenQ’s HT3550 projector delivers 4K HDR on the cheap
This week, Associate Editor Steve Dent gives us his thoughts on BenQ's latest 4K projector.
What we've been watching: Ken Burns' Country Music
This week, Senior News Editor Billy Steele explains why everyone should check out the latest documentary series from Ken Burns. Senior Editor Devindra Hardawar has an unexpected affinity for the latest CBS procedural and Senior News Editor Richard Lawler has found one thing worth watching on Netflix.
What we played in October: 'Untitled Goose Game' and 'What the Golf?'
Welcome back to Engadget's Gaming IRL, a monthly segment where we run down what our editors are playing. This time, it's all about the goose. You know which one. We also dove into one of Apple Arcade's most addictive titles, What the Golf, as well as Sayonara Wild Hearts. And of course, we couldn't help but check out the latest Apex Legends season. We'd also love to know what you've been playing, shout out in the comments below!
What we're listening to: Death Cab for Cutie and The Appleseed Cast
Fall is here, and with it came a bunch of new music. In this week's column, deputy managing editor Nathan Ingraham offers some thoughts on the new Death Cab EP. Senior news editor Billy Steele reminisces on when he discovered The Appleseed Cast and praises the band's 2019 album that arrived over the summer.
What we're buying: Magnetic eyelashes and eyeliner
This week, Reviews Editor Cherlynn Low takes a look at the latest in beauty tech trends with false eyelashes that attach to your lids with magnets.
What we've been watching: 'Another Life'
In the September edition of our video IRL series, contributing editor Mariella Moon explains the appeal of a horror TV show with episodes that clock in at under a half-hour, and Georgina Torbet checks out Netflix's Another Life to see if it deserved such an astoundingly poor reception from most critics.
What we've been playing in September: 'Control' and 'Wheels of Aurelia'
What the Engadget staff has been playing in September 2019: 'Control' and 'Wheels of Aurelia'
What we're listening to: Surfbort and 'Kermode and Mayo's Film Review'
In the September installment of our audio IRL, contributing writer Christine Fisher praises "one of New York's last (only?) great punk bands," and contributing writer Kris Holt tells us why a BBC film podcast deserves a listen.
What we're buying: Concept2 Model D with PM5 rowing machine
This month, Senior Editor Dan Cooper tells us about his new (if gently used) rowing machine and what he likes, and dislikes, about it.
What we played in August: Gundam building, 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses'
Welcome back to Engadget's Gaming IRL, a monthly segment where we run down what our editors are playing. This time around, we dive into the new Gundam mobile model building game, and chat about our time with Fire Emblem: Three Houses and the new Wolfenstein side-story, Youngblood. Because who wouldn't want a Nazi murder simulator to go alongside their religious high school anime sim? We'd also love to know what you've been playing, shout out in the comments below!
What we're listening to: 'Soccer 101' and 'Athletico Mince'
In this month's installment of our audio IRL, we're getting ready for European football with a podcasts. The season starts this week, after all. Senior News Editor Billy Steele is getting a proper soccer education while Senior Editor Dan Cooper takes a more comedic route.
What we're buying: Elf Audio's Koala Sampler
This week, Senior Editor Billy Steele indulges his inner DJ with a $4 app.
What we played in July: 'Bloodstained' and 'Super Mario Maker 2'
Welcome back to Engadget's Gaming IRL, a monthly segment where we run down what our editors are playing. This time around, we've finally got our hands on Kickstarter darling Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, as well as some more impressions on Super Mario Maker 2. And for a change of pace, we take a look at an intriguing visual novel, Miss Fisher and the Deathly Maze. We'd also love to know what you've been playing, shout out in the comments below!
