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A free VPN might seem like a great deal, but they're not all created equal. While you can expect some compromises, you shouldn't use any old service.

EV batteries usually fade gradually, so the real warning signs are often changes in behavior rather than age alone.

The various Ethernet ports on your router can serve different purposes, depending on the model. Thankfully, it's not hard to discern what they're for.

Instead of relying on intuition or sheer luck to find local venues and restaurants capable of hosting you, Google Maps can take away the guesswork.

Should you choose a smaller SSD for speed or a larger HDD for storage space? The answer depends on what you prioritize.

A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.

The GameCube and PS2 had different strengths in their exclusive libraries and extra features, but which one had more horsepower for rendering games?

Our weekly indie games roundup includes a double deckbuilder, capybara puzzles and an undead William Wallace.

The studio produced some early hits for the PSVR and Oculus Quest.

The Lenovo Googlebook 15 will reportedly have a high-resolution, high-refresh rate display and an Intel Core Ultra 5 chip.

Google and Apple's latest flagships feature more AI, better cameras and few reasons to switch ecosystems.

Roblox has revealed that players will be able to play in-browser and offline in the near future.

The device known as Project Phoenix is a new form factor for Meta.

Come on Apple, just keep following in the footsteps of Samsung, ASUS and so many other foldable makers.

If the name Packard Bell sends you back to beige desktop towers, chunky CRT monitors, floppy disks and dial-up modem screeches, Acer has a surprise for you.

Apple will release iPhone Handoff with iOS 27 this month, but it will only be available to T-Mobile subscribers in the US at launch.

Apple or Samsung? It really comes down to which ecosystem you prefer.

They're aimed at protecting minors, but the rules are not universally supported.

Anthropic produced an extensive collection of case studies covering the ways its current AI models have been misused.

The company is suggesting that its work with traditional fact checkers could come to an end.

The platform was linked to an FBI investigation into a dark web marketplace last week.

The fundraiser for Malala Fund runs September 13-19.

It's also pretty easy on the eyes.

The unnamed software will be built around licensed music from UMG artists who want to participate.

Snapchat Plans lets you organize IRL gatherings, though it's missing one seemingly obvious detail.

There's now a direct rival to the Osmo Pocket 4 you can easily buy in the US.

GymKit is a great idea that has never been fully realized. Now, it doesn't require an Apple Watch to take advantage of.

NASA and IBM's latest collaboration is an AI model of the moon made for the Artemis era.

Trump Mobile's T1 Phone, which an iFixit teardown revealed to be pretty much identical to an HTC handset, got a $250 price hike.

Nintendo has finally delivered Switch 2 docked variable refresh rate support for TV gaming.

AppleCareOne Family insurance will cover all eligible devices for up to six members.

Kojima and Xbox are teaming up after Sony pulled out of 'Physint.'

Volvo refreshed the XC40, but it's sadly doing away with the all-electric EX40 in the US.

Google has erased the listing for the Pixel Tablet from its e-commerce store, signaling that the device has been discontinued.

Apple Wallet and Apple Pay serve different functions, but you need them both to make online payments and store your cards.

The exact circumstances surrounding the changes aren't clear, but Meta execs have accidentally tagged the band instead of their AI agent.

We finally have an Apple foldable, and it looks pretty damn compelling.

Get a good look at Gloom Gate, Houm and Soggy Froggy from Playdate season three.

The iPhone Duo makes a great first impression, I just wish it had three cameras in back.

Right on cue, Motorola has teased a wide new foldable to compete with the Galaxy Fold 8 and iPhone Duo.

With football season just hours away, Google has turned its AI into a fantasy football coach.

The Communications Workers of America represents about 1,900 workers at the game company.

Apple's first foldable competes well with the Z Fold 8, at least in terms of specs.

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While the iPhone Duo might make headlines, variable aperture and more control is more important to me than a foldable iPhone.

Apple says it's taking privacy concerns seriously with its new spyware feature for Watch Series 12.

In the absence of federal protections from AI, unions are stepping up.

It doesn't fold, but it probably is the one most people will buy.

The Cosmos update is huge and 100 percent free.

The free update arrives today.