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The best cheap fitness trackers for 2024
Here are the best cheap fitness trackers you can buy for $100 or less, as tested by Engadget editors.
Malak Saleh09.16.2024
A plastic Apple Watch SE may still be happening, but not until next year
Apple announced a bunch of new products at the It’s Glowtime event on Sept. 9, but the rumored Apple Watch SE with a plastic shell wasn’t among them. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, we may still see it soon.
Cheyenne MacDonald09.16.2024
23andMe will pay $30 million to settle 2023 data breach lawsuit
23andMe is close to settling a proposed class action lawsuit filed against the company over a data breach that compromised 6.9 million users' information.
Mariella Moon09.14.2024
8810088100Engadget review recap: Foldable, wearable, floatable
Two weeks can feel like ages. In case you missed it, Engadget reviewed the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the Pixel Watch 3 and a floating speaker in the last fortnight.
Cherlynn Low09.14.2024
OpenAI is reportedly moving away from its complicated non-profit structure next year
Sam Altman has reportedly told OpenAI staff members that they're moving away from its non-profit structure.
Mariella Moon09.14.2024
The best iPad accessories for 2024
Here are some of the best accessories you can buy for your new iPad, including stands, hubs, chargers and more, as reviewed by Engadget editors.
iPads will support third-party app stores in Europe starting September 16
Starting on September 16, iPad users in the EU will be able to easily install third-party app stores. Apple will enable that as part of iPadOS 18.
Kris Holt09.14.2024
iPhone 16 launch: Here's how to pre-order the new iPhone from the Apple Store
Apple just announced its newest family of smartphones at the 2024 iPhone event. Here's how to pre-order yours before they hit the shelves.
Amy Skorheim09.14.2024
One of our top MagSafe-compatible power banks is 40 percent off, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
Here are the best deals from this week on the tech we've reviewed and tested.
Amy Skorheim09.14.2024
Anker's 3-in-1 MagSafe foldable charging station drops back down to its Prime Day price
Anker's 3-in-1 MagSafe foldable charging station drops to $88. It’s 20 percent off now and its Prime Day price isn’t exclusive anymore.
Lawrence Bonk09.13.2024
Meta hides warning labels for AI-edited images
Starting next week, Meta will no longer put an easy-to-see label on Facebook images that were edited using AI tools.
Mariella Moon09.13.2024
My iPhone 11 is perfectly fine, but the new buttons on the iPhone 16 are compelling
The iPhone 16 launch event was a work thing for me. I wasn't thinking about buying a new phone. But those new buttons got me.
Amy Skorheim09.13.2024
Roomba robot vacuums are up to $620 off right now
Roomba robot vacuums are up to $620 off right now. This includes the j9+ combo model for $780.
Lawrence Bonk09.13.2024
How to pre-order the Apple AirPods 4
The newest AirPods are now open for pre-orders before they officially hit the shelves on September 20.
Amy Skorheim09.13.2024
How to pre-order the new Apple Watch Series 10
Here's how to pre-order the new Apple Watch ahead of the official release.
Amy Skorheim09.13.2024
Tesla Semi fire required 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish
California firefighters needed to use 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish a roadside Tesla Semi fire.
Steve Dent09.13.2024
Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16, AirPods 4 and Apple Watch Series 10 impressions
The iPhone 16 event is over, and now we've got plenty of thoughts to share after playing with all of Apple's new hardware.
Devindra Hardawar09.13.2024
The Morning After: OpenAI made its latest model slower, on purpose
The biggest news stories this morning: Flappy Bird is back, The future of NASA and White House tries to curb deepfake porn.
Mat Smith09.13.2024
The best wireless earbuds for 2024
It's safe to say the wireless earbuds space is pretty saturated. We've tested and reviewed dozens of models; these are our top picks.
Billy Steele09.13.2024
Elgato's latest Stream Deck is a $900 rackmount unit for pros
Elgato has introduced the Stream Deck Studio, a new version of its creative control tech that's firmly targeting professional broadcasters.
Anna Washenko09.13.2024