Tech
- How long can you expect your old cassette tapes to last?by staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) on September 20, 2026 at 12:30 am
Controlling the environmental conditions where your tapes are stored is key to their longevity.
- How to record audio on your iPhoneby staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) on September 20, 2026 at 12:00 am
You don’t need to record unnecessary video to capture a meeting, song or personal memo on your iPhone. Recording audio is simple.
- What is the difference between Apple CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra?by staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) on September 19, 2026 at 11:30 pm
CarPlay provides a great iOS-like experience in your vehicle. CarPlay Ultra expands that, but isn’t widely available yet.
- The pros and cons of using wired vs. wireless Xbox controllersby staff@engadget.com (Jack Whitcombe) on September 19, 2026 at 11:00 pm
A wireless Xbox controller lets you move around freely, but you have to worry about batteries. Wired controllers can pose a hazard, but never run out of charge.
- Common problems with Google Wallet and how to fix themby staff@engadget.com (Jack Whitcombe) on September 19, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Google Wallet is great for storing payment cards, tickets and digital IDs, but it doesn’t always work how you want it to. Here’s what to do if it doesn’t.
- What are the downsides of robot vacuums?by staff@engadget.com (Jack Whitcombe) on September 19, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Robot vacuums save a lot of time and effort with their ability to clean autonomously. However, there are a number of reasons why they might not work for you.
- The Slate Truck is cheap, but its battery range can’t competeby staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) on September 19, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Slate’s electric truck is built specifically for affordability and efficiency, which means it comes with compromises. One of the biggest could be its battery.
- SpaceX targets September 28 for Starship’s first orbital flightby staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) on September 19, 2026 at 7:45 pm
For Starship’s 14th test flight, it will orbit our planet multiple times for 10 hours.
- Now Trump says he’s creating an AI Forceby staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) on September 19, 2026 at 7:22 pm
The president said he will soon announce an “AI czar” to run this newly made-up agency.
- Anthropic picks Accenture for third-party AI safety evaluationsby staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) on September 19, 2026 at 6:33 pm
This move represents the first step in the CEO’s plan to slow down AI development.
- Why buy a streaming device when you have a smart TV?by staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) on September 19, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Many modern TVs can stream apps like Netflix and Prime. But you may want to get a streaming device too.
- You can use DeX on the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s inner screen with this trickby staff@engadget.com (Isaac Egbon) on September 19, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Samsung’s DeX lets you plug in your Samsung Galaxy device into a monitor or TV to create a PC-like experience. Now, it can launch directly on your phone.
- Why is your iPad not charging (and how to fix it)by staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) on September 19, 2026 at 5:30 pm
You probably don’t think about your iPad charging until it runs into trouble. When plugging it in doesn’t work, you’ll need to check its port and charger.
- California governor wants to implement a kill switch for frontier AI modelsby staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) on September 19, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Newsom’s executive order calls for an expert panel to develop new AI safety measures.
- How to switch between two phones on CarPlayby staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) on September 19, 2026 at 4:30 pm
When using Apple’s CarPlay, it will automatically connect to the first iPhone it was paired with. Here’s how to get it to connect to a different device.
- Here’s why some monitors have two USB ports (and the best ways to use them)by staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) on September 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm
These ports are often part of a built-in USB hub, letting you keep desk accessories connected to the monitor instead of occupying ports on your computer.
- Which tech upgrades are worth making to your car’s old sound system?by staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) on September 19, 2026 at 3:30 pm
You can upgrade an older car with modern tech to enable Bluetooth, CarPlay and more. Your options depend on your car and what you need most.
- How to block and unblock a number on your Android phoneby staff@engadget.com (Isaac Egbon) on September 19, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Unwanted calls and texts are a part of modern-day life, but you can block and unblock numbers that are repeat offenders.
- This Game Boy inspired hi-res music player raised over $500,000 on Kickstarterby staff@engadget.com (Deven McClure) on September 19, 2026 at 2:30 pm
The AP30 Music Boy is just the latest example of “dumb” tech’s resurgence.
- How to factory reset your Steam Deckby staff@engadget.com (Isaac Egbon) on September 19, 2026 at 2:00 pm
There are a few reasons you might want to factory reset your device, and doing so is easy.
- Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthyby Karen Stollznow, The Conversation on September 19, 2026 at 11:10 am
Research suggests that bilingualism can offer cognitive benefits.
- Rings around a tiny body have changed over the past decadeby Jacek Krywko on September 19, 2026 at 10:00 am
Chariklo is only about 250 km across, but it has two rings, and they’re changing.
- AI hallucination of Chinese nuclear components almost led to US military attackby Kyle Orland on September 18, 2026 at 8:26 pm
But the military’s overall use of AI seems to be accelerating.
- FAA tees up $875M AI tool to help manage air traffic congestionby Jeremy Hsu on September 18, 2026 at 7:20 pm
FAA plans for AI tool to help manage DC air traffic before a nationwide rollout.
- FCC lets Paramount sell 49.5% equity stake to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatarby Jon Brodkin on September 18, 2026 at 5:57 pm
FCC rejects concerns about repressive governments buying influence over CBS owner.