Nikon Z7 II review: A solid upgrade that lags behind its rivals

Posted on 03/02/2021 by Engadget

At a time when the global camera business is struggling, Nikon may be struggling the most. While it kicked off its mirrorless lineup well with the promising new mirrorless Z-mount system and the full-frame Z6 and Z7 models, it has lagged behind rival...

ASUS ZenBook Duo review (2021): A better dual-screen notebook for less

Posted on 29/01/2021 by Engadget

ASUS isn't giving up on dual-screen PCs anytime soon. This year, it revamped the ultraportable ZenBook Duo with a rising second screen, more power and vastly improved software for working across two displays. Plus, the $999 starting price means you w...

2021’s first big Xbox exclusive is just OK

Posted on 27/01/2021 by Engadget

The Medium is a fitting name for the latest game by Bloober Team, though perhaps in an unintended way. Not only does The Medium tell a story about a woman with the ability to exist in dual realities and commune with the dead, but turns out, its title...

A personal trainer app guilt-tripped me into exercising (and it worked)

Posted on 25/01/2021 by Engadget

Like a lot of people, I gained weight during lockdown. Not only did I give in to comfort food and stress eating, I also stopped exercising. On top of those extra pounds, I also grew increasingly sluggish and glum as world events continued to depress...

Samsung Galaxy S21 review: The best Android phone for the money

Posted on 21/01/2021 by Engadget

Welcome to a world where less is more. The Galaxy S21 is the entry-level model of Samsung’s new trio of flagships, and it offers a compelling mix of features for the price. It starts at a more-reasonable $800, has a tiny-hand-friendly 6.2-inch screen...

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review: A capable but costly flagship

Posted on 21/01/2021 by Engadget

Right now, all signs point to 2021 being a turning point for Samsung smartphones. An end-of-year scoop from Reuters cites multiple anonymous sources who claim there won’t be a new Galaxy Note this year, and a Samsung official basically confirmed as m...

Polyend Tracker review: A powerful but confounding groovebox

Posted on 20/01/2021 by Engadget

I’ve been sitting on this review for a long time.That’s partially because the Polyend Tracker wasn’t ready for the masses until recently. But also, frankly, I wasn’t entirely sure what to make of it.

Hatch Grow review: A smart scale for infants that could have been great

Posted on 18/01/2021 by Engadget

I’m not sure how to describe how much my son spits up, but no one else in this household is getting five outfit changes in a day, so let’s just say it’s a lot. While he still seems to be gaining weight, I’d like a more accurate picture of how much he...

Galaxy Buds Pro review: Samsung’s best earbuds yet

Posted on 15/01/2021 by Engadget

When the rumors began to swirl about Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live, the promise of active noise cancellation (ANC) led me to believe the company was finally addressing a key omission from its lineup. However, those earbuds would ultimately offer an “ope...

8BitDo’s second arcade stick is moddable, stylish and versatile