Smaller battery packs are great for refiling phones and tablets, but if you need to keep a laptop juiced up while you’re far from an outlet, you’ll 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 that’s about… Continue reading The best laptop power banks for 2024
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The 15 best gifts for dads
I’ve loved Withings’ hybrid watches, which put all the health tech you need into an analog watch body, for more than a decade. The ScanWatch Nova crams the ScanWatch 2’s hardware into a diver’s watch body and looks far more luxurious than it actually costs. And, of course, it’s got all the fancy health and… Continue reading The 15 best gifts for dads
Meta’s latest features for Messenger Calling include AI backgrounds
If you’re one of the people out there making calls with Meta’s Messenger app, its latest update adds a bunch of new features for making video and audio calls, according to the official Meta blog. When you make a video call, you can add an AI-generated background to your screen by tapping on the effects… Continue reading Meta’s latest features for Messenger Calling include AI backgrounds
Threads rolls out its custom feeds tool after a quick testing phase
The battle over who will get all of X’s users now that it’s an utter cesspool continues. Threads just began rolling out its own custom feeds feature to compete with rival Bluesky. Custom feeds have long been a hallmark of Bluesky and now Threads users can get in on the action. Meta announced it was… Continue reading Threads rolls out its custom feeds tool after a quick testing phase
Black Friday Apple deals 2024: The best Apple sales on iPads, AirPods, Apple Watches and MacBooks
Apple’s website hardly ever hosts sales of its own and they’re not making an exception for 2024. So we have to rely on other retailers, like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target to discount Apple devices for Black Friday. This year, the deals are already looking pretty good — if you’ve been waiting for a… Continue reading Black Friday Apple deals 2024: The best Apple sales on iPads, AirPods, Apple Watches and MacBooks
You can now stream some Xbox games you own, but you still need Game Pass Ultimate
Microsoft has announced a long-anticipated feature for Xbox Cloud Gaming. Starting today, you’ll be able to stream select games that you own on TVs and Meta Quest VR headsets, as well as supported browsers on phones, tablets and PCs in every country where Xbox Cloud Gaming is available. Microsoft plans to expand the feature to… Continue reading You can now stream some Xbox games you own, but you still need Game Pass Ultimate
William Shatner’s Captain Kirk returns one last time in an eight-minute short film
William Shatner, who once sparred with Engadget over Twitter’s verification policy, has finally reprised his most famous role. Captain Kirk is back in the short film 765874 – Unification. This eight-minute story is live now on YouTube and follows the events of Star Trek: Generations, which was the last time Shatner donned his Starfleet uniform.… Continue reading William Shatner’s Captain Kirk returns one last time in an eight-minute short film
Apple Black Friday deals include the 10th-gen iPad for a record low of $280
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… Continue reading Apple Black Friday deals include the 10th-gen iPad for a record low of $280
The best Black Friday subscription deals for 2024: Audible, Kindle Unlimited, MasterClass, ProtonVPN and more
While the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale events are arguably the best times of the year to pick up most gadgets, they’re also a great time to save on subscriptions and services you may already have or that you’ve been wanting to try. Whether it’s an audiobook service like Audible, a VPN service like… Continue reading The best Black Friday subscription deals for 2024: Audible, Kindle Unlimited, MasterClass, ProtonVPN and more
The best iPad for 2024: How to pick the best Apple tablet for you
Screen size: 11 inches or 13 inches | Display resolution: 2420 x 1668 (11-inch), 2752 x 2064 (13-inch) | Storage: Up to 2TB | RAM: Up to 16GB | Weight: 0.98 pounds (11-inch), 1.28 pounds (13-inch) | Battery life: Up to 10 hours | Front camera: 12MP | Rear camera: 12MP Read our full Apple… Continue reading The best iPad for 2024: How to pick the best Apple tablet for you