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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…
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Is it worth paying extra for iCloud storage?
Apple’s iCloud has offered just 5GB of free storage since 2011, an amount that fills up quickly given modern devices routinely store photos, backups, messages and documents in the cloud. This has left many users weighing whether to pay for extra iCloud+ storage, with Apple providing a range of paid tiers to suit different needs,…
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How to check which apps are draining your iPhone battery
The article explains how iPhone users can identify which apps are draining their battery the fastest, using a built-in feature that has been part of iOS since iOS 8. This matters because some apps quietly consume significant power in the background, such as through location tracking or content refreshing, even when a user is not…
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10 products Apple is leaving behind in 2026
Apple regularly retires older products from sale or drops them from major software updates as newer models arrive, and Engadget has rounded up devices affected in 2026 so owners know when it’s worth upgrading. The changes matter because losing official support or storefront availability affects resale value, warranty options and whether a device will keep…
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There May Not Be an iPhone 18 This Year
Apple’s iPhone launch event on 9 September is expected to introduce the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, alongside the company’s first foldable device, but reports suggest the standard, cheaper iPhone 18 will not appear this year. Instead, analysts expect Apple to delay its budget and mid-range models, including a possible iPhone 18e and second-generation…
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Flock cameras are officially banned on state roads in Florida
Florida’s Department of Transportation has officially banned police from installing automatic licence plate readers (ALPRs) on state roads, becoming one of the first states to formally regulate the technology amid a broader backlash against providers such as Flock Safety. The decision, issued in a memorandum from DOT Chief Operating Officer Will Watts, was driven by…
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Allegedly Visited Pedophilia Chatroom, Leading to Suspension
Sony Pictures Television has suspended “Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton and begun recasting his role while it investigates allegations that he visited a chatroom apparently associated with paedophilia during a commercial flight in May. The claims originated with TMZ, which reported that a fellow American Airlines passenger photographed Thornton’s laptop screen showing what appeared…
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What to expect at Apple’s September 9th launch event
Apple will hold a launch event on 9 September, its first since John Ternus succeeded Tim Cook as chief executive, with speculation pointing to one of the company’s most significant product unveilings in years. The headline attraction is expected to be Apple’s first foldable phone, a rumoured “iPhone Ultra”, which would arrive shortly after Samsung’s…
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Boox Go 6 (Gen II) review: A worthy Android ereader, with some tradeoffs
Boox’s latest ereader, the $200 Go 6 (Gen II), builds on its predecessor by adding stylus support and a redesigned suitcase-inspired body, appealing to readers who want the flexibility of Android apps rather than being locked into Kindle or Kobo ecosystems. As an E Ink device running Android with access to Google Play, it lets…