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Don't Toss That Old Android Tablet — One App Turns It Into a Car Screen
Engadget editor Max Miller put the Open Headunit app to the test, turning a spare Android tablet into an Android Auto display. With a 14.6-inch 2K AMOLED screen, driving comes with a serious upgrade for navigation and music.
Can Swapping in Foam Tips Save Your Sound Quality? Engadget Editor Tests a Simple Upgrade for AirPods Pro 2
No need to buy a new pair of earbuds — Engadget editor Adnan Ahmed swapped the stock silicone tips on his AirPods Pro 2 for memory foam ones and found noticeable differences in fit and bass performance. He also shares practical tips on choosing and swapping them out.
Laptop Speakers Not Enough? Four Ways to Upgrade Your PC Audio
A PC audio upgrade does not require replacing everything at once. External speakers, headphones, home audio and software tuning can each improve the experience according to your space, budget and listening habits.
Your Phone Isn't Secretly Listening to You—But What It Collects Could Get You Prosecuted
TIDEZINE editors break down how app tracking really works: from device identifiers and sensors to your typing rhythm, every signal you give up builds a profile—one that law enforcement has already used to secure convictions.
Your iPhone Has a Life-Saving System Hidden Inside—Have You Set It Up? A Complete Guide to Medical ID and Emergency Contacts
Apple has included Medical ID and Emergency Contacts in iOS since 2014, and first responders know where to find them. The essential controls are tucked inside the Health app and system settings.
Why Did Old Games Look Better on CRT TVs? A TINDZINE Editor Solves the Mystery with Dithering and Scanlines
TINDZINE editor Igor Bonifacic breaks down the scanlines and deinterlacing tech behind cathode ray tube TVs, explaining why "Final Fantasy Tactics" dropped its dithering effect—proving that retro game visual gaps aren't just simple nostalgia.
Samsung SSD Prices Triple in Half a Year — USB Flash Drives Are Suddenly the Smart Buy
The AI boom has sent SSD prices through the roof — Samsung's 990 Pro jumped from $318 to $1,100 — and suddenly the humble USB flash drive everyone used to mock is the most cost-effective way for regular people to move files around.
Ray-Ban Meta's Privacy Maze: Photos Stay Local, But Ask AI a Question and It's Uploaded
Photos don't upload, but AI queries get saved. Voice can't be turned off in the US. And that LED light? It can be physically disabled. Ray-Ban Meta's privacy situation isn't one simple toggle—it's four completely different sets of rules.