Black Friday is good time to pick up a robot vacuum for less than usual, especially considering these can be some of the most expensive smart home gadgets out there. Thankfully, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to get a decent one. Right now, i…
Toyota says the 2023 Prius is its most fuel-efficient ever
Toyota has unveiled the latest Prius at an event on the eve of the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, and it says the model is the most fuel-efficient entry in the lineup to date: Based on the automaker’s own estimates, the entry-level front-wheel drive versi…
A Streets of Rage movie written by John Wick’s creator is on the way
I hope you’re not yet tired of the current avalanche of video game adaptations, because another fun-sounding one is on the way. Lionsgate has picked up the rights to make a Streets of Rage movie, which is being written and produced by John Wick creator…
The best immersion blenders you can buy in 2022
Back in the 80s and 90s, immersion blenders were often restricted to high-end restaurants and the kitchens of nerdy home cooks. But thanks to improvements in tech, these types of blenders (also known as hand or stick blenders) have become powerful and …
Samsung brings game streaming to its 2021 TVs
You no longer need one of Samsung’s latest TVs to try its game streaming features. The electronics giant will roll out cloud gaming to compatible 2021 TV sets starting next week. This includes all 2021 models, ranging from entry AU7000 series through t…
The Instant Pot Duo drops to $50 ahead of Black Friday
There’s no doubt that air fryers have been having a moment, but they haven’t pushed the humble multicooker completely out of the limelight yet. If you somehow haven’t jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon yet, you can give it a try for much less right no…
Anker Eufy robot vacuums are up to 44 percent off right now
We’ve finally reached the point where a robot can vacuum for us — but smart vacs aren’t cheap. Eufy, from parent company Anker, makes solid and affordable robot vacuums that often go on sale. In fact, we recommend waiting until a good deal like this co…
The best smart home devices and kitchen gadgets that make great gifts
Everyone wants their home tidy, organized and safe, but it’s not always easy to keep it that way. Fortunately, there are gadgets that can help make all of it a little easier. We often review smart speakers, robotic vacuums and more here at Engadget, an…
Nike’s big push into the blockchain starts with ‘.Swoosh’
Nike’s interest in the blockchain extends beyond buying a digital collectibles startup. The apparel maker has introduced “.Swoosh,” a blockchain-based platform that will let members collect and eventually create virtual jerseys, shoes and other goods t…
The Morning After: Senator tells Elon Musk: ‘Fix your companies’
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts chastised Elon Musk on Sunday after the billionaire’s glib response to a request for information about Twitter’s new verification policies. “Perhaps it is because your real account sounds like a parody?” Musk tweeted …