At one point in my life, I managed a team of seven. My days consisted of one-on-one calls, performance reviews, and running interference between the team, other departments, and customers. I thought that’s what I wanted: the perceived power and responsibility of being a manager. But in reality, it was very stressful. I’ve now been…
In November 2025, the Trump administration announced a special park pass commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary that featured images of two presidents: George Washington and Donald Trump. Featuring the current president—in place of the National Park Service’s usual landscape pictures—triggered both a lawsuit and a social media movement to put stickers over Trump’s face. As…
Apple’s AirTag is designed to help people keep track of personal belongings like keys, bags and luggage. But because AirTags and other Bluetooth trackers are small and discreet, concerns about unwanted tracking are understandable. Apple has spent years building safeguards into the AirTag and the Find My network to reduce the risk of misuse and…
The highlight reel of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics was defined by extreme tricks—corkscrews, twists, and flips performed by snowboarders and freestyle skiers. These aerial feats are complex, but in many cases, they can be traced back to a simple tool: hours spent spinning and flopping into oversize plastic bags. Over the last 20…
Gather ‘round, it’s time to catch up on the latest batch of Engadget reviews. Whether you missed our in-depth testing of Sony’s latest flagship earbuds or a truly unique ASUS laptop, I’ve compiled our recent reviews so you can get up to speed quickly. Read on for the list that also includes a love letter…
How are you feeling about the stock market these days? Depending on who you talk to, the American economy is either poised to soar into the stratosphere or fall off a cliff. As the current administration has been delighted to point out, the Dow Jones Industrial Average recently closed above 50,000 for the very first…
Welcome to our latest roundup of what’s going on in the indie game space. As a reminder, the latest edition of Steam Next Fest runs from February 23 until March 2, during which you’ll be able to check out demos for hundreds of upcoming games. A bunch are available already, including one for Denshattack!, which…
I called Burger King president Tom Curtis a few times this week, but it went straight to voicemail. You can try too, his number is (305) 874-0520. Okay, so maybe it’s not his personal cell number, but Curtis is still taking calls and texts from anyone and everyone. On February 17, Burger King announced he…
Biometric authentication—the ability to unlock your devices by using just your face or fingerprint—is one of the few smartphone features that, even today, leave me feeling like we’re living in the future. When I was a kid, technology like facial recognition was limited to science fiction. But as cool and useful as biometric authentication is,…
Olympians aren’t just physically exceptional—they’re masters at managing where their attention and energy go. Cognitive research finds a key link between working memory and performance: elite athletes are better able to regulate their memory and attention than their less-trained peers, and this ability predicts better performance under pressure. What separates peak performers isn’t just effort,…
