2025-05-06

Backbone Pro hands-on: A pricey controller for more than just your phone

Since arriving in 2020, the Backbone One has helped popularize dedicated mobile game controllers, the kind you might use for streaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now, remote pl [...]

2025-04-15

The best smart plugs in 2025

I recently moved and, before I had a chance to set up my smart plugs again, I found myself turning on my living room lamps manually — I sort of hated it. Reaching, twisting and visiting each one lik [...]

2025-03-27

The Backbone One: Xbox Edition controller is a great way to work through that Game Pass library

The Backbone One is a fantastic accessory that brings a controller-like experience to mobile devices. There have been multiple iterations throughout the years, but now the company has announced a nift [...]

2025-06-13

Switch 2 Pro Controller review: Nintendo's best gamepad simply costs too much

For as long as I can remember, Nintendo's gamepads have been a core part of my life. The NES's original rectangular controller was awfully unergonomic, but I still loved it, and it set me do [...]

2025-05-22

How to use Nintendo Switch virtual game cards

Nintendo has shaken up how it treats your digital game purchases. It's now calling those virtual game cards, and it hopes to make it easier for you to share your games across multiple Switch syst [...]

2025-01-03

The best smart scales for 2025

The New Year is here and there’s no better time to kickstart those health and fitness goals. Whether you’re looking to shed a few holiday pounds, track your muscle gains or simply stay on top of a [...]

2025-02-28

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, [...]

2025-06-05

Nintendo Switch 2 has officially launched, here's everything you need to know

After years of leaks and months of teasers, the Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here. We've long known what the Switch 2 will look like, and when it'll arrive. We've told you how tariffs h [...]

2025-06-03

Nintendo Switch 2 launches on Thursday, here's everything you need to know

With the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcase behind us, we now know more about the console than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450). We're also keeping a close eye on [...]