Technology News
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- PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage providerby Scharon Harding on August 14, 2026 at 5:03 pm
"We don't have access to the data on the hardware/servers," Iron Mountain told Ars.
- How to Watch the Apple September Event (2026)by Boone Ashworth on September 7, 2026 at 10:15 am
Apple’s annual hardware launch event may feel different as the company welcomes a new CEO alongside a folding iPhone.
- What’s the Best Kindle of 2026 (So Far)?by Nena Farrell on September 7, 2026 at 10:04 am
I’ve tested every single Kindle. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.
- The Best Labor Day Mattress Deals on Beds We’ve Tried in Our Homesby Louryn Strampe on September 7, 2026 at 9:36 am
It’s one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, and our top tested picks are on sale.
- Plastics Companies Are Writing Lesson Plans. What Could Go Wrong?by Joseph Winters on September 7, 2026 at 9:00 am
The science curriculum the industry is offering to schools casts plastics as safe, recyclable, and a source of good jobs. Critics say it’s propaganda.
- Is it safe to buy a refurbished iPhone from Walmart?by staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) on September 7, 2026 at 12:30 am
Walmart provides lower-cost refurbished phones than buying from Apple directly, but you also have to navigate through more sellers and terms.
- When are portable Apple CarPlay screens actually worth it?by staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) on September 7, 2026 at 12:00 am
Many recent vehicles had CarPlay and Android Auto built in, but if yours doesn't, you can add a portable one to your dash.
- The pros and cons of using wireless Android Autoby staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) on September 6, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Wireless Android Auto delivers on the promise of making your life easier most of the time, but ditching the cable can come with a number of tradeoffs.
- 10 Smart Gadgets That Could Instantly Upgrade Your Backyardby staff@engadget.com (Courtney Holt) on September 6, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Smart outdoor tech is changing how people use their backyards, and this handful of clever upgrades can make your space more useful and enjoyable.
- How to use your MacBook's built-in backup tool instead of paying for cloud storageby staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) on September 6, 2026 at 11:00 pm
If you're searching for a backup option and don't need to access your files from the cloud, you won't need to look beyond what Apple's macOS has to offer.
- Common problems with Apple Wallet and how to fix themby staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) on September 6, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Apple Wallet and Apple Pay are great, but only if they're working properly. There are some basic troubleshooting steps when payments won't go through.
- The Slate Truck is great, but this one problem may stop a lot of folks from buying itby staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) on September 6, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Slate's build-a-truck model aims to keep costs low by only including features you'll use. But it won't be popular outside the U.S.
- How To Send High-Quality Images And Videos From Android To iPhoneby staff@engadget.com (Jack Peachey) on September 6, 2026 at 8:00 pm
It can be tough to preserve the quality of your images when sending them from Android to iPhone, but these tried-and-true methods keep them crystal clear.
- OpenAI says it reached its goal of creating an automated research internby staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) on September 6, 2026 at 7:26 pm
The company hopes to have an even better "automated AI researcher" by March 2028.
- What is vibe coding and why does it get so much hate?by staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) on September 6, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Vibe coding has gotten a bad reputation as lazy, AI-driven coding, but that's not where it came from.
- Dual-band vs. tri-band routers: What's the difference between them?by staff@engadget.com (Isaac Egbon) on September 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Tri-band routers have, unsurprisingly, one more band than dual-band routers have. But what does this mean in practice?
- How to set up ChatGPT's parental controls to protect your teenby staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) on September 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm
The idea of your child using ChatGPT can be daunting, but OpenAI's new teen-focused tools provide granular controls over what they can and can't access.
- How to find your iPhone even when it's offby staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) on September 6, 2026 at 4:30 pm
If you lose your iPhone, it's findable even after someone turns it off or the battery drains, as long as you don't delay.
- The pros and cons of using an iPad as a laptopby staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) on September 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm
An iPad has several advantages over a laptop, including its touch screen and portability. But depending on what you want to do, it might not be enough.
- Is 256GB enough for an iPhone? Here's when you should go biggerby staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) on September 6, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Is 256GB enough for an iPhone? Here's when you should go bigger.
- How long can you expect a PlayStation 5 DualSense controller to last?by staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) on September 6, 2026 at 3:00 pm
The PS5 controller has various longevity concerns to consider, including its battery life and overall useful lifespan.
- You probably don't need two routers — do this insteadby staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) on September 6, 2026 at 2:30 pm
For better coverage or more wired connections, mesh, access points and Ethernet switches usually make more sense than a second active router.
- Foldable phones still need to fix this problemby staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) on September 6, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Samsung's Z Fold series has improved the foldable phone form factor over time, but there remains an issue that the rumored iPhone Ultra may not remedy.
- What's the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory?by staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) on September 6, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Volatile and non-volatile memory are both vital parts of modern computers and devices, but how do they work together?
- How to check your PC's hard-drive healthby staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) on September 6, 2026 at 1:00 pm
This is a step-by-step guide to checking the health of your Windows hard drive and what you can do if you get a bad result.
- The Best Laptop Backpacks for Work, Travel, and Everything Between (2026)by Kat Merck on September 6, 2026 at 11:30 am
The wrong bag can aggravate you every single day. These WIRED-tested picks get comfort, capacity, and organization just right.
- Create Custom Windows 11 Notifications to Remind Yourself of Anythingby David Nield on September 6, 2026 at 11:00 am
Take full control of your desktop alerts by sending yourself recurring reminders and custom notifications triggered by specific events.
- My Brief Summer Fling With Siri AIby Reece Rogers on September 6, 2026 at 10:30 am
I was initially enamored with the beta version of Apple’s revamped smartphone assistant. As the full release approaches, I’ve forgotten Siri AI even exists.
- These Cyborg Cockroaches Could Save Your Lifeby Ritsuko Kawai on September 6, 2026 at 10:30 am
The team embedded electrodes into live cockroaches, then outfitted them with cameras and injection devices to deliver medication via remote control.
- Best Water Leak Detectors (2026): Moen, Phyn, TP-Linkby Simon Hill on September 6, 2026 at 10:09 am
Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.
- Why China Is the Bogeyman Data Center Enthusiasts Just Can't Quitby Molly Taft on September 6, 2026 at 10:00 am
Polls show that overwhelming majorities of Americans hate data centers. China makes a perfect scapegoat for tech leaders and their allies—the only problem is a lack of evidence.






























