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Five reasons to stick with your iPhone 17 Pro instead of upgrading to the 18 Pro

The iPhone 18 Pro offers Apple's latest and greatest, but it's only a meaningful upgrade if you're coming from a model that's several years old.

Engadget · Sep 22 · Read original →

Xbox 'reset' continues with 268 job cuts and Activision making the next Halo game

Xbox's turbulent 2026 continues with more job cuts and a probably closure of Ninja Theory.

Engadget · Sep 22 · Read original →

NVMe vs. SATA SSD: What's the difference between the two drive types?

An SSD is a huge upgrade over an HDD, but SATA and NVMe SSDs offer major differences in their performance.

Engadget · Sep 22 · Read original →

Robotaxis aren't always a smooth ride - here's what passengers should look out for

Robotaxis from companies like Waymo, Xoox and Tesla are always improving, but some riders do experience injuries or find themselves in places they shouldn't.

Engadget · Sep 22 · Read original →

Beats 360 review: Customizable headphones capable of double duty

Beats goes all in on customization with the Beats 360, offering headphones that are built for use everywhere - including the gym.

Engadget · Sep 22 · Read original →
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Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: How do Apple's flagship headphones compare?

We compare the new Beats 360 with the AirPods Max 2. Find out how they stack up in design, comfort and features to see which pair is right for you.

Beats 360 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: How these high-end wireless headphones compare

See how the Beats 360 stacks up with the popular Sony WH-1000XM6 in design, comfort and features in our hands-on comparison.

How Beats designed the Beats 360 headphones

Beats VP Oliver Schusser discusses the company's new headphones and what to expect in the future.

How to enter VR mode on Steam

If you've bought a VR headset and already installed Steam, it only takes a few minutes to get everything set up and ready for gaming in virtual reality.

Sonos Beam Ultra review: A huge Atmos upgrade for $699

The Sonos Beam Ultra isn't quite mid-range at $699, but it sounds almost as good as the huge Sonos Arc.

Sonos Ace Ultra review: Giving the people what they want

The Ace Ultra is an obvious upgrade over the original Ace headphones, with headphone linking performing reliably already, even in its early phase.

The creator of Windows Task Manager has 'vibe coded' a new version that runs on macOS and Linux

Three decades after he wrote the original Windows Task Manager at Microsoft, Dave Plummer is back with a new iteration that works on macOS and Linux too.