Smaller battery packs are great for refiling phones and tablets, but if you need to keep a laptop juiced up while youre far from an outlet, youll need something larger. For this guide, we tested portable chargers with at least a 20,000mAh (74Wh) capacity, but kept the upper limit below 27,000mAh (99Wh), since thats about the maximum size allowed by the TSA in carry-on luggage. Some laptop power banks sport extra features like wireless charging or an AC plug so you can power small devices such as

Sony offered a sneak peek at its PlayStation Black Friday deals, which start on Friday. In addition to some (currently nebulous) deals on hardware and games, the sale will include up to 30 percent off PlayStation Plus memberships. The deals will run from November 22 through December 2. PlayStation Plus subscriptions will be up to 30 percent off for a 12-month membership. If youre already a PS Plus Essential Member, you can save 25 percent on the remainder of your plan when upgrading to PlayStati

Apple Black Friday deals have started popping up , and this is your chance to grab a new iPad for much less than usual. Our top pick for the best iPad for those on a budget, the 10th-gen iPad has dropped to $280, which is a record low and a $70 discount. The 10th-gen iPad is only slightly thicker and heavier than the iPad Air. It looks similar to the iPad Air, too the tablet no longer has the Home button that its predecessor did, and it has a bigger screen with smaller bezels. The device is pow

While the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale events are arguably the best times of the year to pick up most gadgets, theyre also a great time to save on subscriptions and services you may already have or that youve been wanting to try. Whether its an audiobook service like Audible, a VPN service like ExpressVPN or an online learning subscription like Masterclass, you can typically find good subscription deals during this time of the year. Many of them also make it pretty easy to give a subscript

Black Friday deals have arrived for Samsung smartphones, and now you can get a few of our favorites for a few hundred dollars less than usual. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is currently down to $950 from $1,300. The Ultra came out in early 2024 and quickly became our choice for best premium Android phone . It scored an 89 in our review thanks to features like its long battery life we often had over 50 percent left after 24 hours. It has a titanium frame and a 6.8-inch OLED panel that peaks at 2,

Amazon just surprise-dropped the Echo Show 21 , a massive smart display with all kinds of bells and whistles. As the name suggests, this device boasts a 21-inch screen. Its also wall-mountable, just like the pre-existing Echo Show 15 . The display boasts a 1080p resolution, which wont be winning any awards, but the audio quality looks to be much-improved from previous models. The Echo Show 21 should be capable of delivering immersive sound, double the bass and room adaption technology. The camer

Weve tested scores of speakers over the years, and the best ones have made their way into three of our buying guides: soundbars , portable speakers and smart speakers . Right now Black Friday sales are already underway, bringing notable discounts to a few of our top picks. Amazon's says its Black Friday deals will start in earnest November 21, and we expect other retailers to follow suit. That means there will be far more Bluetooth speakers, smart speakers, and soundbars on sale at that point a

The stream of new video games seemingly never ends but, for some of us, nothing beats the classics. If you dont feel like hunting through eBay and local game shops for old cartridges to add to your loved ones collection, weve got some other gift ideas for the nostalgic gamer in your life from video upscalers for old consoles to retro-themed books and artwork. Best retro gaming gifts for 2024 FAQs Why do people buy retro games? Because theyre fun! Or because video game companies have generally h

Yesterday, at the Disney APAC Content Showcase in Singapore, the company revealed Volume 3 of Star Wars: Visions . This anthology of nine short animations from nine separate anime studios is set to release next year. In keeping with tradition from prior volumes, each studio is allowed considerable creative freedom and will likely produce shorts with distinctive art styles that fans will recognize instantly. Based on the Star Wars websites blog post , we can immediately see four returning studios

Apple Black Friday deals have arrived, at least on MacBooks. Were seeing some decent discounts on M-series laptops right now, including the relatively budget-friendly M2 MacBook Air . That notebook with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage has dropped to $749 thanks to various discounts and clippable coupons at Amazon. The regular price is $1,000, so this is a discount of 25 percent. This model easily made our list of the best MacBooks , even with the presence of the newer M3 MacBook Air . Here are

Were still a week out from Black Friday, but several of the better TV sales we expect to see during the big day are already available. If youre looking to upgrade your living room over the holidays, weve dug through reviews and checked price histories to find the Black Friday TV deals that are actually worth checking out. Right now, those include high-end OLEDs and budget LEDs alike from Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense and TCL. As in recent years, a few of those manufacturers kicked off their Black F

This time of year has a lot of merry and bright things to be excited about, but it can be stressful if youre stumped on what to get your mom, dad, best friend, coworker or kids teacher as a holiday gift. Whether you enjoy or dread buying gifts for people, its safe to say we all want to give our loved ones things they will enjoy and appreciate. But theres a lot of noise, junk and bad deals disguised as good deals to sift through as we get closer and closer to the holidays. Allow us at Engadget to

Ooni is discounting all of its ovens and accessories by 20 percent as part of a Black Friday deal. This sweeping sale means you can snag one of our two top choices for a home pizza oven. If you're looking to splurge, the Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel pizza oven is available for $519, down from its typical price tag of $799. We appreciate that this model can use wood, charcoal or gas to sizzle up your slices, plus it has a built-in digital thermometer and can fit up to a 16-inch pie. If you'd rather no

Strinova is a third-person hero shooter coming out this week, and its recent closed beta functioned more like an open beta despite the label. Its anime art style caught my eye, so I decided to register and try it out. While this hero shooter had much in common with others in the genre, I thoroughly enjoyed the new mechanics it introduced. This new third-person shooter from iDreamSky has elements players of Counter-Strike 2, Overwatch and Valorant will find familiar, such as game modes and Agent

Black Friday deals have come for Blink security devices, including the new-this-year Blink Mini 2 . You can snag a two pack of the updated, wired security cameras for only $35, which is half off and $5 less than you'd usually pay for just one of them. Thats a record low and cheap enough to qualify as a stocking stuffer . There are a bunch of other Blink devices on sale right now as well, including the Blink Video Doorbell , which is also half off and down to $30. The compact security camera has

Other than a bike, helmet and a few emergency maintenance essentials, there arent many things a person needs to enjoy a bike ride outside. But having the right accessories can go a long way towards making the experience more fun, more safe and, ultimately, more rewarding. The list of recommendations below cover the gamut of things you can give to the cyclist in your life, from must-have safety accessories like bike lights, to more techie gadgets like bike computers. However, each represents an i

What qualifies a video game as depressing? The most obvious answer is that game you simply cannot beat no matter how hard you try, but thats not what were talking about here. Instead, were looking at games that just have a pall over them, whether its directly from story beats or a more subtle vibe given off by the visuals, music or activities the player has to participate in. The games on this list dont have a lot in common on the surface there are big-budget action thrillers, smaller independe

Weve long considered Apples iPads to be the best tablets on the market, but determining exactly which model you should buy isnt always straightforward. Do you just want a big screen for streaming and web browsing? Do you want to use it like a pseudo-laptop? Do you care about those Apple Intelligence features the company has been pushing so hard in recent months? If you arent quite sure, allow us to help. Weve tested and reviewed just about every iPad ever made, including all six tablets in Apple

If you tried to get some flight time in Flight Simulator 2024 today only to find yourself staring at a loading screen, youre not alone. The official X page for Microsofts flight sim @MSFS_Support posted an update that several users are reporting long initial loading times. Not exactly the debut anyone was hoping for. The post blames the games slowdown on the large number of server requests trying to log into the game at once maybe something Microsoft should have expected. The post also recommend

Youve probably been tempted to jump on the air-fryer bandwagon in recent months and, if you have not yet taken the plunge, were here to help. Like the ubiquitous Instant Pot that came before it, air fryers have surged in popularity as of late, promising extra crispy foods of all kinds without the mess and danger of a big vat of hot oil. These small appliances come in all shapes and sizes now and they can be a versatile addition to your kitchen, so long as you know what they are (and arent) capab

The winter months can be a tough time for keeping up with health and wellbeing as colder, darker weather sets in. For anyone looking for a gadget to help them manage their sleep, activity and other health stats, now could be the right time to look into a wearable. The basic finishes of the Oura Ring Gen 3 are on sale for $249 ahead of Black Friday. That's a $50 savings for the black or silver finish, which is the biggest discount we've seen to date on this wearable. You can also snag the luxe fi

While pretty much every TV is a smart TV these days, you might still want a dedicated streaming box to do the heavy lifting or maybe you'd like to have one for a projector. There a number of Black Friday deals on streaming devices, including the latest Roku Ultra. That box has dropped by $20 to $80 , which is an all-time low-price for the streaming box. Roku unveiled the 2024 Ultra in September . It claims that the device is at least 30 percent faster than any of its other players. As such, app

Remedy just announced that Control Ultimate Edition will be released for Mac computers on February 12, 2025. The developer didnt say which Macs would run the title, but its a safe bet that the game will only work on M-series computers. Control Ultimate Edition contains the original game, post-launch patches and season pass expansions. It hasnt been revealed if this version will include the updates for current-gen consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This information comes from the companys

Apple devices have a few things in common: theyre well-designed, solidly built and easily connect with one another. But chances are, if it bears the Apple logo, its not cheap. Thats why promos like Black Friday are always worth checking out if youre in the market for a new Apple device. Weve reviewed nearly every major release from the company over the last 20 years , including the newest products for 2024, like the AirPods 4, the M4 iPad Pro, the M4 Mac Mini and more. Some of those devices are

The UKs competition regulator has cleared Google's $2 billion investment in Anthropic, according to reporting by Bloomberg and others. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially concluded that the company hasnt acquired material influence over the AI startup Anthropic as a result of the investment. The continuing investigation into the partnership has also been squashed, with the UK antitrust watchdog saying that the investment doesnt qualify for a full probe under merger rul

We at Engadget spend a lot of time thinking about the best tech gifts for anyone and everyone in your life. But during that process, we often cant help but think about the things wed like to receive as gifts. We encourage everyone to treat themselves in some way while scrambling to find gifts for those they love, and its about time we take our own advice. Here, weve compiled a list of gadgets on our staffers wish lists with the hope that it may inspire you to splurge a bit on yourself this year.

Lets be honest most built-in TV speakers just dont cut it. Theyre often unable to provide the immersive experience youre looking for, leaving much to be desired. Thats where a soundbar comes in, giving your setup a serious audio upgrade without the hassle (or price tag) of a full surround-sound system . If you want a more cinematic experience at home, a soundbar is the perfect middle-ground solution. There are different soundbars to suit all kinds of setups and budgets. Some of the best Dolby A

PC gamers have almost too many options when it comes to titles to play, which is a great problem to have. With decades of games to choose from (and the first port of call for most indie titles, too), the options are endless. You also get the perks of (nearly always flawless) backward compatibility and console-beating graphical performance if you've got the coin for it when youre building your perfect kit or picking up a high-powered gaming laptop . The whole idea of what a gaming PC is and wher

A four-pack of Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 trackers are on sale via Amazon for just under $62 . This Black Friday deal brings this particular combo pack down to a record low price. The typical cost is $100, so this represents a discount of 38 percent. This is one of our favorite Bluetooth trackers , and with good reason. They are the perfect companion accessory to Samsung phones. The finding network is vast and the battery life is fantastic. These trackers will stay powered on for up to 500 days, o

The Pixel Watch 3 is one of the smartwatches that's available for a lower price than usual in early Black Friday deals . Just a couple of months after Google debuted the wearable, it has hit a new record low price of $280 . That's a solid discount of $70 on the Wi-Fi-only 41mm model. The LTE-enabled version of that size is on sale too, but only if you opt for the matte black aluminum case with an obsidian band. That Pixel Watch 3 model has dropped by 17 percent to $373 . The Pixel Watch 3 is our

The 2024 Game Awards nominees have just been announced and a broad mix of 96 different games, teams and individuals picked up nods across a range of categories. As ever, though, many folks are sure to be riled up about what did and did not make the cut. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth the second installment of the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy and the utterly wonderful Astro Bot lead the way with seven nominations each. Metaphor: ReFantazio , a fantasy JRPG from the Persona 5 team, is right behind

While the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale events are arguably the best times of the year to pick up most gadgets, theyre also a great time to save on subscriptions and services you may already have or that youve been wanting to try. Whether its an audiobook service like Audible, a VPN service like ExpressVPN or an online learning subscription like MasterClass, you can typically find good subscription deals during this time of the year. Many of them also make it pretty easy to give a subscript

Black Friday is still a little over a week away, but many of the TV deals we expect to see are already up for grabs. If youre hoping to make a living room upgrade but arent sure which set to get, allow us to help. Though we dont formally review TVs here at Engadget, weve dug into trusted reviews, checked price histories and researched the market to figure out which Black Friday TV deals are actually worth your time. You can find our current favorites below, which include OLED and QLED panels fro

Black Friday deals are already here (no, we don't know where the year went either) and they include discounts on some of our favorite phones. Notably, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is currently down to $950 from $1,300. The Ultra came out in early 2024 and quickly became our choice for best premium Android phone . It scored an 89 in our review thanks to features like its long battery life we often had over 50 percent left after 24 hours. It has a titanium frame and a 6.8-inch OLED panel that pea

Forget coffee for billions of people around the world, a freshly steeped cup of tea is the best part of waking up. Take that Folgers. But with so many varieties and methods of preparation out there, it can be difficult to find the right gift for the tea lover in your life. So to help you out, weve put together a list of our favorite products, from kettles to samplers, with a wide range of prices so you can pick out the perfect tea-themed present. Check out the rest of our gift ideas here. This

Our phones can do so many cool tricks unless theyre dead. Power banks make sure your phone (or tablet or laptop) doesn't die on you when youre far from the convenience of a wall outlet. But there are literally thousands of different options out there, and sifting through them to find a good charger can be bewildering. Ive been testing portable battery packs from most of the major brands (and some of the smaller ones) for nearly two years now, using more than three dozen to refill iPhones, Galax

Portable monitors have been around for years, but their importance skyrocketed during the pandemic. And with the continuation of remote and hybrid work positions, theyre going to be staples for the foreseeable future. But picking one isnt as simple as it seems. At this point, almost every major PC maker has its own take on travel-friendly displays, with prices ranging from as little as $100 to nearly $1,000. So to help sort through the confusion, I tested out a bunch of options to put together a

Its been a few years since Apple first introduced the AirTag, and while the tracker has undoubtedly become a useful everyday tool for a lot of buyers, there have also been concerns and a class-action lawsuit over misuses of the device as reports of AirTag stalking have come to light. With all of this in mind, Apple is reportedly building some privacy improvements into its next AirTag. Namely, itll be more tamper-proof, Mark Gurman reports in this weeks Power On newsletter. The second-generatio

Amazon has a Black Friday deal on a pair of Blink Mini 2 cameras . The security cam, which just arrived earlier this year , has a built-in spotlight and supports person detection. Typically, it costs $40 apiece or $70 for a pair, but you can get two Blink Mini 2 cameras today for $35. Thats a record low and cheap enough to qualify as a stocking stuffer . The compact security camera has color night vision capabilities thanks to its built-in LED spotlight. It supports person detection, although y