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5 expensive hobbies where owning a 3D printer actually saves you money

staff@engadget.com (Jonny Evans) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:30:00 +0000

While a personal 3D printer is certainly an investment, if you regularly engage with an expensive hobby, it might actually save you some cash.

Amazon made the AUX input on older Alexa devices less useful

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Amazon has made a quiet change to older Echo speakers that will leave owners rethinking how they use their devices and manage their home audio setups.

How big and powerful is SpaceX's Starship rocket?

staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0000

SpaceX's Starship has a big role to play in NASA's plans to land astronauts on the Moon. Here's how big this rocket is and how its two stages work together.

Why your Apple AirPods' battery drains so fast and how to make it last longer

staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000

It's annoying when your Apple AirPods run out of juice, but the culprit might not be what you think. Here's what's going on and what you can do about it.

The Slate vs Ford Fathom debate might be settled by this one key tech feature

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Slate and Ford are both building affordable electric pickups, and that means compromises. But the two automakers are taking very different paths to get there.

4 important features you should know if you use Microsoft Teams

staff@engadget.com (Erin Carson) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0000

A wealth of not-so-well-known features on Microsoft Teams make the experience easier and more stress-free than you may have previously thought.

The reason most electrical plug prongs have holes in them

staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000

If you've ever looked at the end of a plug, you've probably wondered why some have holes, and some don't - and no, it's not actually a big conspiracy theory.

5 Netflix tips we all wish we knew sooner

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000

If there are aspects of Netflix streaming that aren't to your liking, there are several changes you can make to optimize your viewing experience.

Why your Apple AirPods won't connect to your iPhone and how can you fix it

staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000

When your AirPods refuse to show up on your iPhone, the cause is usually simpler than you'd think. Here's where to look first and what to try next.

Xbox manager says AI is already being used in game development

staff@engadget.com (Robin Bea) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Brandon Stirrup deleted his comments from X a day after saying that AI usage is widespread in the gaming industry.

The best Roku Streaming Stick depends on your picture quality needs

staff@engadget.com (Robin Bea) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Roku only sells one streaming device that doesn't support 4K output.

Why your AirPods keep disconnecting without warning: These settings can fix it

staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Handy features of your AirPods can be overzealous, leading to disconnections and unwanted device swapping.

How to use Claude Duet when it rolls out to you

staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000

For now, you'll need to first join a waitlist.

4 drawbacks you should know before buying a PlayStation 5

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The PS5 isn't as good of a buy today as it was early in its life, so you should be aware of the drawbacks in this awkward console generation.

Bolt Graphics powers on its first Zeus GPU

staff@engadget.com (Luke James) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Bolt Graphics has been working on its simulation-centric Zeus GPU for a while now and has reached a significant milestone: a successful test run.

These Samsung Galaxy Watches won't be getting the new One UI update

staff@engadget.com (Antony Terence) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Samsung has released the latest version of its wearable OS, One UI 9 Watch, and most of its watch lineup will get the update - except these.

How to fix your phone screen when it's unresponsive to touch

staff@engadget.com (Isaac Egbon) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Few things are more annoying than an unresponsive touchscreen. Before you give up on your phone, here's what to try to get it working again.

How building a cheap home server could save you money in the long run

staff@engadget.com (Maddie Fisher) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Using an old PC to create your own server can save you quite a bit of money through a couple of avenues. Here's what it can do.

Why your Spotify might be using so much storage

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Spotify can be a storage hog if you don't have your device's settings optimized. Here's what you can do if Spotify is taking up too much storage.

How long is too long for a USB cable?

staff@engadget.com (Robin Bea) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000

USB cables, much like their HDMI cousins, have limits on how long they can be. The thing is, those limits are probably much lower than you expected.