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How to get started with Shortcuts on your MacBook

staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Your Mac's Shortcuts app is a powerful way to automate tedious tasks, and you can now set up scripts using natural language.

The warning signs that your iPhone battery needs to be replaced

staff@engadget.com (Yoni Yardeni) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Your iPhone's battery doesn't have infinite longevity. Over time, it degrades, and you'll know that's happening when you see these signs.

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.

California is banning public officials from making memecoins

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:55:33 +0000

The state has enacted several new rules around cryptocurrencies.

My iPhone hit 1,000 charge cycles — Here's how it's holding up

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000

I've had my iPhone 15 Pro Max for three years and have completed 1,000 battery charge cycles. Here's what the experience has been like.

How to improve your FPS for better gaming (without buying new hardware)

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Frame rates and graphical fidelity have an inverse relationship, so making your games look a little less beautiful runs them much better.

Discord is testing a lightweight mode to free up resources while gaming

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:51:39 +0000

Unsurprisingly, it's called Game Mode.

Google will support ChromeOS until 2034 as it shifts to Googlebook OS

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:36:57 +0000

Some recent Chromebook devices will be able to switch to the new operating system.

Meta is starting an enterprise business to justify its massive AI spending

staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:37:57 +0000

Meta wants to sell its AI products and services to other companies.

Ayaneo shrank down the Game Boy form factor with its latest $89 handheld

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:31:44 +0000

The Konkr Pocket Block is now up for preorder and will start shipping in October.

Where to find YouTube's autoplay settings and how to turn it off and on

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

An annoying feature that's typically on by default.

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.

SpaceX's latest Starship mission reached low-Earth orbit

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:14:21 +0000

...with some small hiccups along the way.

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.

The safest and easiest way to debloat Windows 11

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Windows 11 includes a ton of unnecessary junk, some of which you can remove manually and some of which is best handled by a tool.

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.

Affordable alternatives to Apple's AirPods Pro

staff@engadget.com (Billy Steele) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

You won't find the exact same AirPods Pro features elsewhere, but you will find persuasive savings.

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.