Sam Rutherford has been covering tech since 2013 when he started at Tom’s Guide and Laptop Mag. In 2017, he joined Gizmodo before moving to Engadget in 2022. He has reviewed hundreds of phones and laptops while also covering a wide range of other devices including VR headsets, cameras, cars and more. Quotes from his work have been seen everywhere from billboards at the World Trade Center to the Super Bowl. Before getting into tech, he taught archery and looked after penguins at the New England Aquarium, and when he’s not writing he’s probably gaming or testing out a new recipe.
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Walmart thinks it's a good idea to let kids buy IRL items inside Roblox
Starting this week, Walmart is expanding its partnership with Roblox by allowing teens to buy IRL goods from inside the game's virtual stores.
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It doesn’t matter how many Vision Pro headsets Apple sells
This week, there was a lot of back and forth about Apple Vision Pro production numbers. Here's why they don't matter.
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Qualcomm is expanding its next-gen laptop chip line with the Snapdragon X Plus
Ahead of the Snapdragon X Elite's arrival later this year, today Qualcomm announced a second laptop processor based on its Oryon CPU architecture.
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X’s AI bot is so dumb it can’t tell the difference between a bad game and vandalism
After misinterpreting user posts about Klay Thompson's poor shooting during an NBA game, X's AI bot Grok created a fictitious story on the social media platform's trending section.
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) review: Not just for gamers
Like its smaller sibling, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 combines a great display with a super sleek build but with better connectivity and even longer battery life.
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The Fellow Aiden makes coffee good enough for snobs with a single button
After years of customer requests, Fellow is finally announcing its first coffee machine in the Aiden, which delivers a high-quality pour-over experience with a single touch.
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review : This is the 14-inch gaming laptop to beat
For anyone who wants strong performance in a portable design, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is both pound for pound and dollar for dollar the best choice around.
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The Fallout TV series is V.A.T.S. (a very awesome TV show)
While fans of the franchise will get extra value, the Fallout TV show on Prime Video is a great watch in its own right.
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Polestar 4 first look: When no rear window makes for a better car
At the 2024 New York International Auto Show, Polestar revealed that it's next car will feature a starting price of $56,300. That said, one thing you won't get for that money is a rear window.
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Visions of Mana preview: A faithful reimagination of a classic
After a break of more than 15 years, Visions of Mana is hoping to inject new life into the legendary RPG franchise.
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The best Android tablets for 2024
Whereas you only have a few iPad options, there are dozens of Android tablets to choose from. We tested a number of them and these are our favorites.
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ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) review: The first dual-screen laptop worth buying
Starting at $1,500 and with dimensions that aren’t much bigger than a traditional clamshell, ASUS’ Zenbook Duo is the first dual-screen laptop you’d actually want to buy.
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Unicorn Overlord is a must-play for tactics fans
Unicorn Overlord feels like a spiritual successor to games like Ogre Battle 64 and it's quickly become an instant classic for tactics fans.
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The best budget Android phone for 2024
The Android phone space not only offers a variety of models made by different manufacturers, but also smartphones at all different price points. Here are the best budget Android phones you can buy today.
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The Logitech MX Brio packs a big upgrade in image quality and a handy party trick
With the $200 MX Brio, Logitech finally has a premium webcam worthy of its top-notch productivity peripherals
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Nothing Phone 2a review: A budget phone that's packed with personality
Packing a bright 120Hz OLED screen, great battery life and unique design, the Nothing Phone 2a proves that a good budget phone doesn’t need to be boring.
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Razer Blade 14 (2024) review: A portable, but pricey, powerhouse
While it’s a bit pricey, the Razer Blade 14 delivers almost everything you could want in a portable gaming laptop.
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Lenovo’s Project Crystal is the world’s first laptop with a transparent microLED display
At MWC 2024, Lenovo showed off a new concept device called Project Crystal which the company claims is the world's first laptop with a transparent microLED display.
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OnePlus 12 review: A no-nonsense flagship for a great price
The OnePlus 12 offers the same speedy performance and better battery life than the Galaxy S24+ along with solid cameras and a great screen for $200 less.
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US Secretary of Transportation states the obvious: Don't use the Apple Vision Pro while driving
After one owner was spotted driving down the highway while wearing an Apple Vision Pro headset, US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg issued a warning reminding drivers to be in full control of their vehicles at all times.