The best gaming monitors in 2025

Let’s be honest: shopping for a gaming monitor can feel like wading through mud. As soon as you decide to buy a display for gaming instead of regular productivity use, a whole host of new considerat [...]

The gaming monitors that caught our eye at CES 2026

CES is about many things, but primarily it's about screens. TVs and laptops get the most attention, but you'll find all kinds of new PC monitors, too. At CES 2026, several companies are usin [...]

The best password manager for 2025

Recently, we saw all the ways reused passwords can harm your security posture. The 23andMe attack comes to mind, but generally credential stuffing has been on the rise. Hackers can buy or find your re [...]

Microsoft launches 'Hey Copilot' voice assistant and autonomous agents for all Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft is fundamentally reimagining how people interact with their computers, announcing Thursday a sweeping transformation of Windows 11 that brings voice-activated AI assistants, autonomous softw [...]

Alienware AW2725Q review: An exceptional OLED gaming display

In 2023, I tested my first OLED gaming monitor for Engadget, the LG 27GR95QE. Coming from an IPS LCD, the LG screen was transformational. Its WOLED (White OLED) panel produced inky blacks that made ev [...]

Ask Engadget: What are my options when Windows 10 support ends on October 14?

Q: I'm hearing that Microsoft is pulling the plug on Windows 10 later this year. What does that mean for my current Windows 10 PC, and what are my options?<br /> A: Microsoft will officiall [...]

Microsoft remakes Windows for an era of autonomous AI agents

Microsoft is fundamentally restructuring its Windows operating system to become what executives call the first "agentic OS," embedding the infrastructure needed for autonomous AI agents to o [...]

YouTube may mute notifications from channels you don't watch

YouTube is testing turning off notifications from channels viewers don't engage with in attempt to tame the number of notifications they receive. The video platform says the test will specificall [...]

YouTube is muting push notifications from channels you don't watch

YouTube notifications can get messy fast, particularly if you’re subscribed to a lot of different channels. To address that, today the company will begin muting push notifications from creators that [...]