Sam Rutherford

Senior Writer, Reviews

Sam Rutherford has been covering tech since 2013 when he started at Tom’s Guide and Laptop Mag. In 2017, he joined Gizmodo before moving to Engadget in 2022. He has reviewed hundreds of phones and laptops while also covering a wide range of other devices including VR headsets, cameras, cars and more. Quotes from his work have been seen everywhere from billboards at the World Trade Center to the Super Bowl. Before getting into tech, he taught archery and looked after penguins at the New England Aquarium, and when he’s not writing he’s probably gaming or testing out a new recipe.

Articles by Sam Rutherford

iPadOS 18 is getting a big boost with the arrival of Apple Intelligence
Here are all the important new features Apple is adding to iPadOS from WWDC 2024.
The best everyday carry gear for dads
Here are the best everyday carry items for dads, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Samsung’s Odyssey G8 might be the best 32-inch gaming monitor of the year
After getting announced back at CES 2024, we finally had a chance to check out two of Samsung's best new gaming monitors: the Odyseey G8 and G6.
Breville InFizz Fusion review: The bubble master
For those who can get enough bubbles in their drinks, Breville's InFizz Fusion machine is a wonderful though slightly pricey way of adding carbonation to almost anything.
The ASUS ROG Ally X improves on the original in all the right ways
The updates ASUS made with the ROG Ally X gaming handheld seriously up its appeal.
Ninja Creami review: This machine makes your frozen dreams come true
For people who want a compact machine to make all sorts of frozen treats, the Creami delivers much more than its $200 price tag might suggest.
The Surface Pro Flex is Microsoft's revamped keyboard for 2-in-1s
The Surface Pro Flex is Microsoft's redesigned detachable keyboard and features improved stability, better haptics and the ability to function even when completely detached.
The Yoga Slim 7x is Lenovo’s attempt at a MacBook Air
Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip, the Yoga Slim 7x looks and feels like its Lenovo's attempt at making a true rival to the MacBook Air.
Here are Dell’s five new Copilot+ PCs
Dell's first batch of Copilot+ PCs will include the Latitude 5455, Latitude 7455, Inspiron 14, Inspiron 14 Plus and the XPS 13 9345.
What to expect from Microsoft Build 2024: The Surface event, Windows 11 and AI
Microsoft has a Surface showcase and its Build developer conference planned for early next week. Here's what we expect.
Google Project Astra hands-on: Full of potential, but it’s going to be a while
At Google I/O 2024, Google gave us a glimpse at what next-gen AI could do, but after trying it out, it's clear it won't arrive anytime soon.
Google Pixel 8a review: The best midrange Android phone gets flagship AI features
The Pixel 8a delivers handy AI features alongside a beautiful 120Hz OLED screen, excellent cameras and way above-average battery life for just $499.
Alienware m16 R2 review: When less power makes for a better laptop
Despite featuring a less powerful top-end GPU than the previous model, the new m16 R2's sleeker design and better battery make it a better overall system.
Google Pixel 8a hands-on: Flagship AI and a 120Hz OLED screen for $499
Packing a Tensor G3 chip, the new Pixel 8a supports all of Google's flagship AI features along with solid specs for just $499.
Apple's M4 chip arrives with a big focus on AI
Today at its "Let Loose" event, Apple announced its new M4 chip featuring an upgraded NPU for improved AI and machine learning performance.
Walmart thinks it's a good idea to let kids buy IRL items inside Roblox
Starting this week, Walmart is expanding its partnership with Roblox by allowing teens to buy IRL goods from inside the game's virtual stores.
It doesn’t matter how many Vision Pro headsets Apple sells
This week, there was a lot of back and forth about Apple Vision Pro production numbers. Here's why they don't matter.
Qualcomm is expanding its next-gen laptop chip line with the Snapdragon X Plus
Ahead of the Snapdragon X Elite's arrival later this year, today Qualcomm announced a second laptop processor based on its Oryon CPU architecture.
X’s AI bot is so dumb it can’t tell the difference between a bad game and vandalism
After misinterpreting user posts about Klay Thompson's poor shooting during an NBA game, X's AI bot Grok created a fictitious story on the social media platform's trending section.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) review: Not just for gamers
Like its smaller sibling, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 combines a great display with a super sleek build but with better connectivity and even longer battery life.

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