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The best board games to gift (and play) this 2024 holiday season
Here are the best board gifts you can gift this year, including family games, tabletop games and everything in between.
Engadget12.18.2024
The 12 best last-minute Christmas gifts for the 2024 holiday season
These are the best last-minute Christmas gifts you can get this year, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Engadget12.18.2024
TP-Link routers are being investigated by several US authorities
TP-Link is being investigated by several US authorities as some of its routers have been linked to cyberattacks.
Jeremy Gan12.18.2024
CarlinKit 5 delivers solid wireless CarPlay... most of the time
CarlinKit 5 does a solid job of turning a wired CarPlay vehicle into a truly wireless one.
Devindra Hardawar12.18.2024
LG's QNED evo LCD TV lineup for 2025 can wirelessly receive 4K videos
LG has revealed the 2025 refresh for its QNED LCD TV lineup.
Mariella Moon12.18.2024
The Morning After: The OnePlus 13 will shrug off high-pressure water jets
The biggest news stories this morning: Elon Musk is opening a preschool, Unofficial mod transforms the Playdate into a charming robot pet, Seagate teases its first HAMR-based hard drive.
Mat Smith12.18.2024
The best cheap phones for 2025
Navigating the budget smartphone market can be tricky, but Engadget can help you find the perfect cheap phone for your needs.
The best mobile microphones for 2025
Here’s a list of the best mobile microphones you can buy, plus how to pick the best one for your needs.
James Trew12.18.2024
Apple Maps' Look Around is now available on the web
Apple has rolled out Look Around for Maps on the web.
Mariella Moon12.17.2024
Honda and Nissan reportedly open merger talks
They’re said to discuss stakes in a new holding company for the combined automakers. They’re Japan’s second- and third-biggest vehicle companies.
Will Shanklin12.17.2024
Seagate teases its first HAMR-based hard drive
Seagate's Exos M HDD will offer 30 or 32TB of storage once it goes on sale.
Danny Gallagher12.17.2024
Grubhub settles with the FTC over adding restaurants without their consent
It’s also accused of inflating driver pay expectations, blocking accounts with large gift card balances and adding junk fees.
Will Shanklin12.17.2024
Threads is working on scheduled posts
Threads will “soon” begin testing the ability for users to schedule posts ahead of time, according to an update from Adam Mosseri.
Karissa Bell12.17.2024
Elon Musk is opening a preschool near his Texas business operations
Not content with meddling in politics, Elon Musk's next venture is an attempt to reimagine the United States' education system.
Anna Washenko12.17.2024
The best smart plugs in 2025
To find out which smart plug you should invite into your connected home, we tested ten, using Alexa, Siri and the Google Assistant.
Amy Skorheim12.17.2024
Consultant found guilty in murder of Cash App founder Bob Lee
Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of notable fintech figure Bob Lee.
Anna Washenko12.17.2024
Amazon workers at two NYC warehouses are set to go on strike
Workers at two Amazon warehouses in New York City are set to go on strike over pay and working conditions. They claim that the company has yet to come to the table to negotiate a union contract.
Kris Holt12.17.2024
Twelve South's AirFly SE Bluetooth dongle drops to only $30
The AIrFly SE, a Bluetooth dongle that transmits audio from in-flight entertainment systems and other devices, has dropped to a record low price. It can be yours for $30.
Kris Holt12.17.2024
OnePlus will launch its new flagship, the OnePlus 13 series, on January 7
OnePlus will launch its new flagship, the OnePlus 13, on January 7. It won't be available yet, but we'll get the full details soon.
Jeremy Gan12.17.2024
FTC bans hidden junk fees on tickets and short-term lodging purchases
There should be more transparency about additional fees.
Sarah Fielding12.17.2024
