The best gaming headsets for 2025

Sometimes, the best gaming headset doesn’t need to be a “gaming headset” at all. While many people view these devices as their own niche, they’re ultimately still headphones, just with a boom [...]

Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16e review and Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+

The keyword for the iPhone 16e seems to be "compromise." In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for. Also, [...]

The best VR headsets for 2025

Virtual reality has come a long way, and VR headsets are now more exciting and accessible than ever. These devices transport you to entirely new worlds, whether you’re slaying dragons in VR gaming, [...]

Fractal Design Scape review: A stellar debut

Unless you're a PC nerd like me, chances are you're not familiar with Fractal Design. The company has made a name for itself in recent years by designing some of the best cases you can buy f [...]

Samsung Galaxy XR: Everything you need to know

With Galaxy XR, you can split screen between a game like Stardew Valley and a real-time video chat.Samsung<br /> After dropping hints for over two years, Samsung, in partnership with Google, fin [...]

The best Prime Day gaming deals on video games, hardware and more to get before the sale ends

It doesn't take much to play games these days. Phone, console, PC or handheld are all viable options. But why play using the bare minimum when you can upgrade your setup on the cheap by snagging [...]

Sony's XYN XR headset is being used in very different ways at CES 2025

At CES last year, Sony teased an AR/VR headset prototype focused on “spatial content creation.” And at the same time, Siemens announced it was working with Sony to use that same hardware, includin [...]

Google and Samsung's first Android XR headset is the $1,800 Galaxy XR

We've known for a while that the first extended reality (or XR) headset from Samsung and Google would debut in 2025. During an event on Tuesday night, Samsung at long last shared more details abo [...]

In a rare deal, my favorite gaming headset is 28 percent off for Black Friday

The truth is, most gaming headsets aren’t great values. I’ve tested a ton of them for our buying guide, and while the space has improved over time, it remains far too centered on branding and mark [...]