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The Dell 14S is yet another cheap laptop chasing the MacBook Neo

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Dell's latest attempt to match the MacBook Neo looks like a solid contender.

GTA VI extended look got 31 million views on Netflix despite six-hour exclusivity window

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:16:37 +0000

GTA VI extended look took the top spot on Netflix's movie rankings for the last week of August.

This is the best setting and placement for your Dolby Atmos soundbar

staff@engadget.com (Yoni Yardeni) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Take the proper steps to fully experience Dolby Atmos sound.

Are all TVs at risk from burn-in? Here's how to avoid the problem altogether

staff@engadget.com (Calvin Wankhede) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

OLED screens run the biggest risk of burn-in, but with a little common sense you can mitigate the issue.

Blue Origin wins NASA contract for telecommunications on Mars

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:00:16 +0000

The company will create a high-performance Mars telecommunications orbiter for NASA by December 31, 2028

Android stuck in Safe Mode? Here's how to turn it off

staff@engadget.com (Deven McClure) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0000

You're just a few taps away from getting your Android phone out of safe mode and back to normal.

Lake Ontario is now 'Lake America' on Apple Maps

staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:54:41 +0000

President Trump reportedly "reached out directly" to the company.

How to change the background on iPhone Messages

staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000

How to change the background on iPhone Messages.

Skip the 5K monitor for gaming and go with a 4K instead — here's why

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

5K is even sharper than 4K UHD, but it's for a specific audience. As a gamer, you won't be able to get as much use out of it as you might think.

Meta's new AI transcription model can distinguish between multiple speakers and languages in real-time

staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:56:29 +0000

The latest release from Meta Superintelligence Lab is a powerful transcription model.

Are expensive HDMI cables worth it?

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000

You need the right HDMI cable for your setup, but that doesn't mean it has to cost $100. Here's when to spend a bit more and when a cheap cable will do.

The new Street Fighter movie trailer looks fun in all the right ways

staff@engadget.com (Devindra Hardawar) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:10:16 +0000

The Street Fighter movie looks silly and campy and that's just fine!

The Sonos Ace Ultra headphones and Beam Ultra soundbar are smarter than I expected

staff@engadget.com (Nathan Ingraham) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:03:10 +0000

Sonos' latest hardware is smarter than ever about how it fits into your home.

The TV vs projector value debate isn't close — here's why

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

If you want the largest image for the least amount of money, a projector is the only choice.

Should you remove the film from your CarPlay infotainment screen? It depends

staff@engadget.com (Jack Whitcombe) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Double-check before you accidentally remove a protective layer of your screen.

A new Android Find Hub feature will help you remember where you put important things

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Google also announced a new visual assistant for Gemini Live and Keep integration with Messages.

'Reasonable' consumers know they don't own digital downloads, Sony says

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:37:44 +0000

The company was responding to a suit accusing it of violating California law.

What more can you delete from your iPhone to free up space?

staff@engadget.com (Ben Stegner) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

If you're running out of space on your iPhone, there might be unused data hiding in places you wouldn't expect.

BT's old copper network could be worth over $2 billion

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:57:06 +0000

Landlines are finding a second life as valuable scrap metal.

Razer just released a cute and teensy mobile game controller

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:50:34 +0000

It's called Prio and folds up when not in use, making it pocket-friendly.