Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16e review and Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+

The keyword for the iPhone 16e seems to be "compromise." In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for. Also, [...]

A Tax Expert's Warning: Don't Make This Costly Mistake if You Receive a 1099-K

It's easy to make this simple misstep that could hike your tax bill or slash your refund. [...]

Engadget Podcast: We've survived two days of CES 2025

In this bonus episode, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss the latest innovations in robot vacuums, new AI PC hardware from AMD and Intel, and Dell's decision to nuke its PC brands in favor of Apple-es [...]

Everything Apple announced this week: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e and more

Apple had promised a “big week” for the company as rumors swirled that it had a number of product announcements lined up. True enough, it unveiled a half-dozen new and refreshed devices over the l [...]

W-2 and 1099: Understanding the Forms That Determine Your Tax Refund

Don't let tax season catch you off guard. We break down the key differences on a W-2 and 1099 forms that directly impact your tax refund. [...]

Kindle Scribe 2 review: Is slightly useful AI worth the extra cash?

My hand is cramping. It’s not carpal tunnel or some other dubious reason that’s causing the pain. It’s an analog ache that is oddly satisfying in a nostalgic way. In the last few days, I’ve he [...]

IRS 1099-K Update: Venmo, PayPal and Cash App Users Should Know About This New Tax Rule

The IRS is moving forward with its 1099-K tax reporting change. Here's what that means for you. [...]

Meta’s DreamGym framework trains AI agents in a simulated world to cut reinforcement learning costs

Researchers at Meta, the University of Chicago, and UC Berkeley have developed a new framework that addresses the high costs, infrastructure complexity, and unreliable feedback associated with using r [...]

George Hotz says coding agents will be "one of the most costly mistakes" in software development

Programmer George Hotz warns that AI coding agents will become one of the industry's most costly mistakes. After six months of testing, his verdict: LLMs deliver fast prototypes but fall apart on [...]