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How to track prices with Safari’s Notify Me tool on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Apple’s iOS 27 (also iPadOS 27 and macOS 27) includes a lesser-known Safari feature called Notify Me, which lets users track changes on any website—such as price drops, product restocks or ticket availability—directly within the browser, without needing third-party apps or extensions. Built into Safari’s on-device processing rather than the cloud, it broadens the scope…
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Remap underused Windows keyboard keys with PowerToys
Windows keyboards include several keys most people rarely use, and Microsoft’s free PowerToys utility makes it simple to reassign or disable them so they serve a more useful purpose. Repurposing underused keys, such as Caps Lock, Scroll Lock or function keys, can streamline typing and reduce accidental disruptions caused by pressing them unintentionally. To remap…
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What makes IMAX theaters different from normal ones?
IMAX is enjoying a surge in popularity, driven partly by films such as Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey selling out its exclusive screens months ahead of release, prompting renewed public interest in aspect ratios, film gauges and frame rates. Unlike ordinary cinemas, IMAX does not simply project a standard film onto a bigger screen; it reshapes…
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Why it’s important to regularly restart your router
Regularly restarting your home router is a simple, often-overlooked habit that can significantly improve internet speed, connection stability and network security. Routers are essentially small computers that run continuously without a break, and over time accumulated memory usage and temporary files can degrade their performance, so periodic reboots help maintain a fast, reliable connection for…
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Installing an iOS public beta on your iPhone? Always do this first
Ahead of installing an iOS public beta, Engadget advises iPhone users to make a full computer-based backup rather than relying solely on iCloud. This matters because beta software carries real risk—apps can break, phones can slow down or drain battery faster, and in rare cases a device can fail to update properly—so having a reliable…
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How does Ottocast CarPlay work and how much does it cost?
Ottocast makes a range of adapters that plug into a car’s USB port to convert a wired Apple CarPlay connection into a wireless one, offering a fix for drivers whose infotainment systems only support wired CarPlay. The device sits between the iPhone and the car, pairing initially over Bluetooth before switching to Wi-Fi, and thereafter…
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Razer launches a cheaper version of Clio, its head cushion wireless speaker
Razer has introduced the Clio X, a cheaper version of its head cushion speaker for gaming chairs, unveiled at PAX West 2026. Priced at $110, it costs less than half as much as the original Clio, which launched last year at $230, making immersive chair-based audio more accessible to gamers on a budget. The Clio…
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Acer Project DualPlay Mini concept hands-on: Flipping from powerful handheld to powerful tiny laptop
Acer unveiled the Project DualPlay Mini at IFA 2026, a concept device that flips and swivels between a handheld gaming PC and a small laptop, both using the same eight-inch display. The gadget stood out as one of Acer’s most intriguing showcase items, though Engadget’s hands-on suggests it is unlikely to reach shops given the…
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Does your Android Auto keep lowering the volume? This might be why
Android Auto sometimes lowers your music or media volume automatically while driving, and this is typically intentional rather than a fault. The behaviour, known as “audio ducking,” is designed to ensure drivers can clearly hear important alerts, such as text messages, calls or navigation prompts, without them being drowned out by music or podcasts, and…
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How to check your MacBook’s hard drive health
Engadget has published a guide explaining how MacBook users can check the health of their SSD or hard drive, warning that storage failure without a backup can mean permanent data loss. The article stresses that prevention is the priority, recommending Apple’s Time Machine tool alongside iCloud for a full backup, since iCloud alone only syncs…