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What is a VESA mount and how to know what type your TV has

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Those 200 × 200 and 400 × 400 numbers tell you where the mounting holes line up, but you still need to check the mount's weight limit and hardware.

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How is Android Auto different from Android Automotive?

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

While these two names sound like they'd refer to the same product, there are major differences between them.

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How to stop Siri from interrupting while you're using CarPlay

staff@engadget.com (Ben Stegner) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Don't let Siri become a hassle instead of an assistant; keep it quiet in the car to reduce distractions.

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Humanoid robots have beaten Usain Bolt's 100-meter dash record

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:40:04 +0000

And they looked absolutely ridiculous doing it.

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Why are there so many fast charging standards, and what's the difference between them?

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000

A guide to the confusing world of USB-C fast charging.

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Does Analogue 3D really make retro games 4K? Here's what you should know

staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The Analogue 3D does a great job at upscaling old N64 games, with a few caveats.

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Twitch and Amazon hit with lawsuit for training AI with streamers' content

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:39:26 +0000

The class action suit claims that Amazon never obtained consent from Twitch streamers to be used to train its AI models.

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Is it safe to use a USB-C laptop charger on your phone?

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000

If you've ever wondered whether you can just charge your phone with the cable for your laptop, read on and find out how to tell.

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Is a liquid-cooled PC worth it?

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Air cooling is reliable, while liquid cooling is visually slick. Which one you should use depends on how heavy you game on your system.

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These modern smartwatches are in their last year of updates

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000

A whole bunch of smart watches are getting phased out this year. Is your watch on the list?

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Wi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7: What's the difference wnd which is better for home internet?

staff@engadget.com (Antony Terence) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Wi-Fi 6 Vs Wi-Fi 7: What's The Difference And Which Is Better For Home Internet?

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The reasons Siri may not work on CarPlay

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000

If you're struggling to get Siri to work with your car's CarPlay system, there are some things you can check.

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This affordable fix may be all you need to improve earbud sound quality

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

You might not need to invest in a newer pair of earbuds to improve the sound quality. Here's how to upgrade your current pair for a better listening experience.

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What to try when an Android app keeps crashing

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Don't keep restarting your phone. Try these other steps instead.

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If Waymo cars are Level 4 automation, what does it take to be a Level 5?

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0000

We break down the different autonomous driving levels, and why Level 5 is so hard to achieve.

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How to limit Instagram from using your data for AI and ads

staff@engadget.com (Novak Božović) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

You can keep Instagram from using your activity outside the app to influence the ads you get.

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The oldest iPhone model you can trade-in with Apple is older than you'd think

staff@engadget.com (Ben Stegner) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Even old Apple devices you haven't touched in years could still get you some credit towards a new phone.

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OpenAI calls for California to strengthen its AI safety laws

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:27:04 +0000

The AI leader said that the state's SB 53 framework should "be amended to expand safeguards."

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Are digital cameras still worth buying in 2026?

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Yes, so long as you're willing to put in the work (and money) for better photos.

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Is Nintendo Switch Online still worth it in 2026?

staff@engadget.com (Ben Stegner) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Nintendo Switch Online upgrades your experience with online play and a lot of other perks, but should you shell out for it?

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