Sam Rutherford
Sam is a Senior Writer at Engadget and previously worked at Gizmodo as a Senior Reporter. Before that, he worked at Tom's Guide and Laptop Mag as a Staff Writer and Senior Product Review Analyst, overseeing benchmarks and testing for countless product reviews. He was also an archery instructor and a penguin trainer too (really).
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Editor's ChoiceEven compared to its legendary predecessors, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the finest games Nintendo has ever made.

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For people who want ruggedness and fantastic battery life without spending flagship-phone money, the LG X Venture is an intriguing pick at $330.

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Editor's ChoiceWith fantastic gesture controls, top-notch performance, great battery life and two models to choose from, the Moto G5 Plus is easily one of the best phones under $300.

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If you're looking to catch a football game when you're away from home, here are the services and apps that will let you stream NFL matches right on your phone.

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From its Infinity Display and more powerful processor to its smart home powers, here are the top features Samsung packed into the Galaxy S8 and S8+.

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The Moto Z2 Play is an even thinner version version of Moto's fun modular phone, but it takes a hit on battery life.

By Michael Andronico, Sam Rutherford Published
Here's what you need to know about Blizzard's first-ever FPS and one of the biggest multiplayer games in the world.

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There are some things you can't learn about a device unless you use it every day. Here are the most important things I've learned about the Galaxy S8 after owning one for a month.

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The Honor 9 offers flagship specs and a gorgeous all-glass design to go along with its dual cameras. But will it be worth the wait?

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Samsung is slowly rolling out the voice features of its Bixby personal assistant, making them available as a beta for Galaxy S8 owners. We took Bixby out for a spin to see how it performs.

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The Alcatel's Idol 5S style, bright display and sweet sound bring it so close to being a great value, but weak battery life holds it back.

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It's a big day for Alexa, as an update for the HTC U11 will let Amazon's assistant function like you always wanted it to on a smartphone.

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Here's everything we know about the Overwatch League so far, from the first teams to how competitions will work.

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The OnePlus 5 is the latest phone to hop on the dual-camera bandwagon, but can it top the iPhone 7 Plus for quality?

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Editor's ChoiceWith sharp dual rear cameras, a 2.3x optical zoom and the best battery life ever, Asus' ZenFone 3 Zoom is a great pick for an affordable price.

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With a big bulky grip and an even bigger camera module, the Kodak Ektra may not be the sleekest or the most powerful phone, but it's still pretty charming.

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The Honor 6X goes all in on value, giving you dual rear cameras, a fingerprint sensor and other features usually reserved for higher-priced phones.

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We pit the OnePlus 5 against the Samsung Galaxy S8 to see which flagship phone is the right one for you.

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Editor's ChoiceIf you just want a solid phone at an attractive price, the OnePlus 5 has everything you need.

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If you just got a new Galaxy S8, check out these handy tips for getting the most out of your phone's camera.

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Editor's ChoiceThe ZTE Max XL is a fantastic big-screen phone for budget-conscious buyers on Sprint, Boost and Virgin Mobile.

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Editor's ChoiceWith top-notch performance, a stunningly good rear camera and a unique, eye-catching design, the U11 is the best phone HTC has made in years.

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Packing built-in language translation, automatic activity tracking and excellent battery life, Bragi's Dash Pro are looking to take true wireless audio to a new level.
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