Tag: author_name|Devindra Hardawar
What to expect at Apple’s ‘far out’ iPhone 14 event
Get ready for some major upgrades to the iPhone and Apple Watch lineup at Apple’s “Far Out” event next week. While last year’s iPhone 13 was a mostly marginal update (aside from fast ProMotion screens and Cinema Mode on the Pro models), the latest rumors suggest the iPhone 14 will…
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AT&T is using amphibious vehicles, drones and more to restore its network during disasters
In a nondescript warehouse outside of Atlanta, nestled among the office parks and chain restaurants that pepper suburban America, AT&T is preparing for catastrophe. This is one of the company’s Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) sites, a place where a volunteer group of AT&T workers can test and train on equipment…
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Dell XPS 13 Plus review: Beauty vs. usability
The XPS 13 Plus is one of the boldest laptops I’ve ever seen. It’s like Dell sent a computer back in time from the future, Terminator-style. It has a keyboard that stretches from edge to edge, with no gaps between the keys. The haptic trackpad is hidden underneath the wrist…
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Engadget Podcast: Diving into the Pixel 6a and Netflix’s latest mess
Is the Pixel 6a the best Android phone under $500? Tune in for Cherlynn’s review! This week, Devindra and Cherlynn also discuss why losing almost a million subscribers was actually a good thing fo Netflix. And they dive into Qualcomm’s latest hardware for smartwatches, as well as the latest updates…
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Vizio is elevating its mid-range TVs and soundbars
Vizio has long been known as a budget TV brand, but over the past few years the company started to push into premium territory with its P-Series and OLED TVs, as well as the rotating Elevate Dolby Atmos soundbar. This year, Vizio is focusing on its more affordable mid-range devices.…
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MacBook Air M2 review (2022): Apple’s near-perfect Mac
The new MacBook Air is one of Apple’s most important computers since Steve Jobs pulled the original Air out of an envelope. It shows what’s possible when Apple builds an ultraportable entirely around its mobile chips, instead of lazily sticking them in old laptop designs, like with the recent 13-inch…
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