What we’re buying: Our new home and garden essentials

Posted on 18/11/2020 by Engadget

2020 has been a year of life lived in suspension and in suspense. As the COVID-19 pandemic held America in thrall amid the rising tides of civil and economic unrest, just getting through the day became a victory, cause for celebration -- even as the...

The best board games to gift this holiday season

Posted on 18/11/2020 by Engadget

Watching TV and playing video games with your loved ones is fun, but it’s good to get away from the screen every once in a while. Board games are a great way to spend time with friends and family away from the trappings of technology. And no worries...

The best tech gifts for new parents

Posted on 17/11/2020 by Engadget

Parenting is tough, especially when you’ve got a newborn baby that needs near-constant attention to keep it safe, well-fed, and happy. You can’t do it alone, and need your family, friends and whoever else you can rope in to get through those rough fi...

The best fitness gadgets for the athlete in your life

Posted on 16/11/2020 by Engadget

Athletes are some of the easiest people to shop for. We can never have too many socks, and we also need lots of stuff — stuff to track our workouts, stuff to keep us entertained and stuff to help our bodies recover. In my spare time I’m a distance ru...

The top video streaming services that are worth your money

Posted on 10/11/2020 by Engadget

The number of video streaming services available has increased dramatically over the past couple of years as everyone decides they want a piece of the pie. The days when Netflix was your only option are long gone now, and while that’s great for all o...

How to choose a next-gen game console

Posted on 09/11/2020 by Engadget

Know someone that would love a new console this holiday season? Yeah, so do we. Figuring out what to buy them, though, can be tricky. Should you go next-gen or stick with something cheaper from the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One era? There’s no right or...

Everything in our gift guide that you can buy for under $50

Posted on 06/11/2020 by Engadget

The holidays can be stressful as the number of people you need to buy gifts for grows with each passing year. You may not be able to control that, but you can still find good presents for everyone on your list while sticking to a budget. To help you...

The books, movies and music we’re gifting this year

Posted on 06/11/2020 by Engadget

There’s no better way to spend a mid-winter holiday evening than wrapped up in blankets on the couch, sipping cocoa and watching a fun, wholesome film with the family -- at least it would be if you hadn’t already been locked in the same house with th...

The best gear to give to the photographer in your life

Posted on 05/11/2020 by Engadget

Smartphones have taken over the camera market for normal everyday shooting, but they’re still not nearly good enough for talented creators. Whether your loved one is into landscapes, filmmaking or vlogging, they’ll need a decent compact or mirrorless...

The best digital gifts to send your friends and family