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How to improve your Android phone's battery life

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Don't give up just yet on your Android. If the poor battery is your main complaint, give these usage and settings tips a try.

This setting change can make your Android phone feel instantly faster

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

This easy Android tweak makes navigating your phone and switching apps feel almost immediate. And it's really easy to set up. Here's how.

Florida AG requests emergency order to stop OpenAI model development

staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:11:33 +0000

This follows a lawsuit from this summer where ChatGPT was allegedly connected to a mass shooting.

How to set up Amazon Alexa's price drop alerts and auto-buy feature

staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Amazon's Alexa for Shopping can help you catch prices when they're low, and Auto Buy can make sure you don't miss the deal.

How to improve sound quality on your Android phone during calls

staff@engadget.com (Isaac Egbon) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0000

If you're struggling to hear the person on the other end, try these tweaks on your Android phone to improve your call quality.

Bose's throwback to wired earbuds add much-needed ANC

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:39:12 +0000

Everything old is new again.

Sony is skipping CES in 2027 as it focuses more on entertainment

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:26:16 +0000

End of an era.

How to stop AI companies from training on your data

staff@engadget.com (Luke James) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0000

AI companies are able to improve their models by submitting users' conversations as training data. Opting out is easy, you just need to know where to look.

How to improve your Samsung Galaxy's battery performance

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0000

If your Samsung Galaxy phone is running out of juice faster than it used to, it might need some settings to be adjusted. Here's which ones.

Why it's important to eject external drives properly

staff@engadget.com (Isaac Egbon) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Safely removing external drives before removing them might sound like old-school advice, but it's still important to keep your files healthy.

How long will a 20,000 mAh power bank typically last?

staff@engadget.com (Antony Terence) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0000

If you need to charge your phone repeatedly while away from an outlet, a big power bank could be a good investment.

The US government plans to use AI to help redact documents

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:25:54 +0000

AI use for FOIA requests might result in even more information being withheld.

You can now preorder the tiny Boox Picco ereader

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

It's so cuuuuuuute!

Level 1, 2 and 3 EV chargers: Which is better to use?

staff@engadget.com (Calvin Wankhede) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Provided you don't drive long distances every day, Level 1 charging could be all you need.

Are 3D printers worth buying in 2026?

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

3D printers have become more advanced and user-friendly than they were ten years ago, but they may not be ready for the masses.

What do foldable phone cases actually protect?

staff@engadget.com (Christine Persaud) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Foldable phones inherently have more weak points than bar phones, and the hinge mechanisms are susceptible to dust. Getting the right case matters.

When is it worth using a bike computer over a smartphone?

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Your phone may be all you need until battery life, navigation or rough conditions start getting in the way.

How to turn your old MacBook into a home NAS server

staff@engadget.com (Jonny Evans) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000

If you have a MacBook sitting around collecting dust, you can give it new life by turning it into a home NAS server. Here's how to get started.

Here's what happens to your old computer parts you donate to Goodwill

staff@engadget.com (Kari Paul) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Goodwill has a pretty robust electronics refurbishment program.

Bill Gates says it's 'completely irresponsible' for AI to not have safeguards

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:12:29 +0000

The Microsoft co-founder said that the more present danger is bad actors with access to AI tools.