Category: author_name|Cherlynn Low
The tech industry still has a long way to go when it comes to accessibility
As many in the accessibility community will tell you, inclusive design isn’t an endeavor that’s “one and done.” It’s a continuous, ongoing effort to ensure that as new products and services are made, people with different needs or disabilities aren’t left out. Over the last three years, Engadget has produced…
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The best laptops for 2023
You may want to upgrade your tech as we begin a new year, but buying a new laptop computer can be confusing. There have never been more brands, features and configurations to consider, and given that we’re still dealing with inflation, you may also be concerned about rising prices. The…
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L’Oréal’s Hapta is an assistive grip that keeps lipstick level while it’s being applied
In years past, L’Oréal has shown up at CES with gadgets that deliver personalized beauty products to consumers. From the Perso custom skincare dispenser to the YSL at-home lipstick maker, the company's tech lab has brought interesting gadgets to the show that have tangential inclusive benefits. But this year at…
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CES 2023 Day 1 recap: Catch up on the biggest news from the year’s biggest tech show
We’re back in Vegas for CES, and while the show doesn’t officially open until tomorrow, many exhibitors have already unveiled their new products at various press conferences and media events. Today, we’re starting to see some of the early car news that frequently dominates CES, as well as more from…
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The worst of tech in 2022
Though it can be depressing to consider the worst in tech each year, sometimes naming some of the losers can actually bring some schadenfreude. In 2022, watching the long-overinflated crypto bubble burst was like staring at a pimple being popped in slow motion: oddly and grossly satisfying. And though some…
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Amazon Kindle Scribe review: Better than pen and paper but not the competition
When I turned 10, I was finally allowed to own a pen. At school, that was when we moved from pencils to ink, and our parents were told to get us all-new stationery. That was also the year we learned to write in cursive, because we were finally big kids…
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