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).
Latest articles by Sam Rutherford

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Version 9.3 will be the biggest update to iOS 9 since its release last fall. Here's a quick preview on what's coming soon in Apple mobile OS.

By Sam Rutherford Published
Apple has released its official list of vehicles featuring CarPlay, so check here to see if the model you've got your eye on is supported.

By Sam Rutherford Published
At CES 2016, Qualcomm announced two new processors specifically made to power the communications and infotainment systems in modern cars.

By Sam Rutherford Published
Replacing mirrors with cameras and displays has been done before, but at CES 2016, BMW's i8 mirrorless car takes the idea to a new level.

By Sam Rutherford Published
Here's a hands-on impression of VW's Budd-e, the techy reinvention of Volkswagen's Microbus from the 1950's that made its debut at CES 2016.

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At CES 2016, Faraday Future went from unknown electric-car maker to the next big thing after it unveiled its 1,000 FF Zero concept car.

By Mark Spoonauer, Sam Rutherford Published
The Acer Liquid Jade Primo has a weird name, but it makes up for that with a nifty Continuum dock that lets you run Windows 10 on a large display.

By Sam Rutherford Published
Tom’s Guide goes hands-on with Nikon’s two new flagship DSLRs: the full frame D5 and the crop sensor D500.

By Sam Rutherford Published
Nikon is entering the action cam game with the Key Mission 360 which features 360-degree video capture in 4K.

By Sam Rutherford Published
We go hands-on with the tactical, turn-based action of XCOM 2 ahead of its February 2016 launch.

By Sam Rutherford Published
Blizzard's third, and final, expansion for StarCraft II adds new units and game modes, and ties up loose plot threads in the galactic saga of this storied real-time-strategy franchise.

By Sam Rutherford Published
Microsoft's Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL smartphones feature quad-HD displays, 20-megapixel cameras Windows 10 Mobile. The Lumia 950 will be available through AT&T.

By Sam Rutherford Published
Transformers: Devastation combines authentic sound and visuals with over-the-top action in a game that leaves you wanting more, regardless of whether you love the '80s cartoons. Now, all you need is a little energon and a lot of luck.

By Sam Rutherford, Cherlynn Low Published
We go hands-on with Sony's Alpha 7S Mark II: A full-frame mirrorless camera that offers 4K video recording at 30 fps.

By Sam Rutherford Published
Seek has made a new standalone rugged camera called the Reveal, adding durability and increased resolution to its line of heat-seeing cams.

By Sam Rutherford, Alex Cranz Published
The brand new iPhone 6s unseats the Galaxy S6 to become the fastest smartphone in the world.

By Michael Andronico, Sam Rutherford Published
The LG Watch Urbane 2 brings standalone cellular connectivity and an improved display to LG's signature smartwatch.

By Sam Rutherford Published
The new Google Nexus smartphones could arrive in less than a month, and rumors are swirling. Here are all the details we know so far.

By Sam Rutherford Published
Huawei gets premium with the Mate S, which starts at 649 Euros and packs a 5.5-inch screen, quad-core CPU and a slick aluminum body.

By Sam Rutherford Published
Beyerdynamic stuns with its Tesla-powered DT 1770 Pro headphones, which deliver a truly high-end audio experience by generating its own magnetic field.

By Sam Rutherford Published
Lenovo's new ThinkCentre Tiny may be the perfect combination of power and size with military-spec durability in a super small port-packed case.

By Sam Rutherford Published
Asus showed off five phones at IFA 2015, including one with a 5,000 mAH battery.

By Sam Rutherford Published
Manfrotto's updated case for the iPhone 6 lets you use your old lenses on a new phone, but its 3x telephoto lens produces too much distortion.
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