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Is it safe to buy a refurbished iPhone from Walmart?

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Walmart provides lower-cost refurbished phones than buying from Apple directly, but you also have to navigate through more sellers and terms.

When are portable Apple CarPlay screens actually worth it?

staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Many recent vehicles had CarPlay and Android Auto built in, but if yours doesn't, you can add a portable one to your dash.

The pros and cons of using wireless Android Auto

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Wireless Android Auto delivers on the promise of making your life easier most of the time, but ditching the cable can come with a number of tradeoffs.

10 Smart Gadgets That Could Instantly Upgrade Your Backyard

staff@engadget.com (Courtney Holt) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Smart outdoor tech is changing how people use their backyards, and this handful of clever upgrades can make your space more useful and enjoyable.

How to use your MacBook's built-in backup tool instead of paying for cloud storage

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0000

If you're searching for a backup option and don't need to access your files from the cloud, you won't need to look beyond what Apple's macOS has to offer.

Common problems with Apple Wallet and how to fix them

staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Apple Wallet and Apple Pay are great, but only if they're working properly. There are some basic troubleshooting steps when payments won't go through.

The Slate Truck is great, but this one problem may stop a lot of folks from buying it

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Slate's build-a-truck model aims to keep costs low by only including features you'll use. But it won't be popular outside the U.S.

How To Send High-Quality Images And Videos From Android To iPhone

staff@engadget.com (Jack Peachey) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000

It can be tough to preserve the quality of your images when sending them from Android to iPhone, but these tried-and-true methods keep them crystal clear.

OpenAI says it reached its goal of creating an automated research intern

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:26:52 +0000

The company hopes to have an even better "automated AI researcher" by March 2028.

What is vibe coding and why does it get so much hate?

staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Vibe coding has gotten a bad reputation as lazy, AI-driven coding, but that's not where it came from.

Dual-band vs. tri-band routers: What's the difference between them?

staff@engadget.com (Isaac Egbon) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Tri-band routers have, unsurprisingly, one more band than dual-band routers have. But what does this mean in practice?

How to set up ChatGPT's parental controls to protect your teen

staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

The idea of your child using ChatGPT can be daunting, but OpenAI's new teen-focused tools provide granular controls over what they can and can't access.

How to find your iPhone even when it's off

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000

If you lose your iPhone, it's findable even after someone turns it off or the battery drains, as long as you don't delay.

The pros and cons of using an iPad as a laptop

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

An iPad has several advantages over a laptop, including its touch screen and portability. But depending on what you want to do, it might not be enough.

Is 256GB enough for an iPhone? Here's when you should go bigger

staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Is 256GB enough for an iPhone? Here's when you should go bigger.

How long can you expect a PlayStation 5 DualSense controller to last?

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

The PS5 controller has various longevity concerns to consider, including its battery life and overall useful lifespan.

You probably don't need two routers — do this instead

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

For better coverage or more wired connections, mesh, access points and Ethernet switches usually make more sense than a second active router.

Foldable phones still need to fix this problem

staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Samsung's Z Fold series has improved the foldable phone form factor over time, but there remains an issue that the rumored iPhone Ultra may not remedy.

What's the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory?

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Volatile and non-volatile memory are both vital parts of modern computers and devices, but how do they work together?

How to check your PC's hard-drive health

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This is a step-by-step guide to checking the health of your Windows hard drive and what you can do if you get a bad result.