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Gaming laptops are too expensive right now, but this one’s a good value
The Verge’s latest deals roundup argues that current gaming laptop prices are poor value, largely because of an unprecedented surge in the cost of RAM and, to a lesser degree, storage, which has pushed up prices for low-to-midrange machines. Against this backdrop, the article highlights MSI’s Katana 15 HX (2025) as a rare worthwhile buy,…
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Can AI equalize political campaign ads – or will it remain a tool for spreading lies?
A candidate for a New York City council seat, Jonathan Rinaldi, was arrested in June on misdemeanour forgery charges after using an AI chatbot to fabricate fake news stories and endorsements during his campaign, including a bogus CNN-branded report falsely claiming his opponent had quit the race. The case appears to be one of the…
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The Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhone and Android, Plus Ones to Avoid
WIRED has updated its buyer’s guide to the best MagSafe and Qi2 wireless power banks for iPhone and Android phones, drawing on months of hands-on testing. The guide matters because, despite improved battery life and faster charging, smartphones still frequently run flat before the day is out, and magnetic power banks let users top up…
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Pokémon Champions Has Now Surpassed 10 Million Downloads Worldwide
The Pokémon Company has announced that its free-to-download title Pokémon Champions has surpassed 10 million cumulative downloads worldwide, combining figures from both the Switch and mobile versions. The battle-focused game launched on Switch in April before arriving on smartphones the following month, and the milestone marks a solid start for the competitive-play title. To mark…
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The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch is happening on July 22
Samsung has confirmed that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on 22 July in London, where it is expected to expand its range of foldable phones. The event matters because it underlines Samsung’s continued push to dominate the foldable market while rivals such as Apple have yet to release a foldable handset. Samsung…
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Here’s what the CE mark means on your electronics
An Engadget explainer by Anna Washenko sets out what the “CE” mark on electronics and other goods actually means. The letters stand for the French phrase conformité européenne, or “European conformity”, and indicate that a product meets the health and safety standards agreed by EU members. The piece matters because such labels carry important safety…
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Anthropic brings its Claude cowork agent to mobile phones
Anthropic has announced that Claude Cowork, its AI agent for carrying out digital tasks, is expanding beyond the desktop app to run on smartphones and web browsers without requiring an active desktop session. The change matters because it removes the need for users to leave a laptop open to keep the agent running, allowing scheduled…
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Android status bar icons explained and what each one indicates
This Engadget guide explains the meaning of the various icons that appear in the status bar at the top of an Android phone’s screen, aiming to help users quickly interpret what their device is signalling about its network, battery, calls and other functions. Understanding these symbols, the article argues, saves time and avoids unnecessary troubleshooting,…
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Storms and lightning can fry home electronics and appliances
Doing a little work ahead of time will help keep your gadgets from being fried in an electrical storm.
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Orbitals brings retro anime co-op puzzling to Switch 2 this September
Engadget’s Mat Smith has previewed Orbitals, a two-player puzzle adventure game shown as a Switch 2 exclusive at Summer Game Fest 2026. The hands-on demo highlighted a co-operative experience wrapped in a nostalgic ’80s-’90s anime aesthetic, positioning the title as one of the more notable games in Nintendo’s showcase ahead of its release. Orbitals is…