Sonos setup through the official S2 app involves creating a Sonos account, ensuring the app and speaker are on the same Wi‑Fi network, then using “Start a new Sonos system” and “Add your speaker” so the app connects the speaker to Wi‑Fi and assigns it to a room.
Sep 20, 2026 ·
Engadget
Back up your laptop before you wipe it—Windows Backup to OneDrive (with only 5GB free) or to a local HDD/SSD (optionally with EaseUS Todo Backup), and on Mac use Time Machine (via System Settings > General > Time Machine > Add Backup Disk) or iCloud (also 5GB free).
Sep 20, 2026 ·Engadget
Board, a 24-inch touchscreen game table built for groups, has raised $35 million from VCs as it targets people playing together offline rather than one person using a screen alone.
Sep 20, 2026 ·
TechCrunch
More than half of what you hear in a regular room can be sound bouncing off hard surfaces like ceilings, walls and hard flooring, so using things like rugs, curtains, artworks and framed photos to improve room acoustics can significantly reduce muddied, echoing sound without buying foam panels.
Sep 20, 2026 ·Engadget
Whether the original Nintendo Switch is worth buying in 2026 depends largely on price, since new models cost $339.99 (standard Switch), $399.99 (Switch OLED) and $499.99 (Switch 2) but used standard units are around $200 and used OLED units around $250 at GameStop.
Sep 20, 2026 ·Engadget
This El Niño has reached “super” status after Pacific surface waters warmed to 2°C (3.6°F) above average, surpassing NOAA’s “very strong” threshold, and NOAA forecasts a 75% chance it will be the strongest event since 1950.
Sep 20, 2026 ·
CNET
Leftover frying oil can be reused multiple times as long as it wasn’t smoking or overheated and it isn’t used for particularly strong-flavored items like seafood.
Sep 20, 2026 ·CNET
To find an Android phone that’s good for gaming, focus on its processor (chipset/SOC), RAM, display, thermal management (cooling), and battery—phones that check these boxes can deliver strong graphics, stable frame rates, and low lag.
Sep 20, 2026 ·Engadget
Texas Instruments’ graphing calculator division has dominated the market for years, with the same TI calculator showing up on many kids’ back-to-school shopping lists since the early 2000s.
Sep 20, 2026 ·
The Verge
Valve’s new Steam Frame VR headset starts at $1,059 and was originally expected to launch in early 2026, but review coverage says it’s a fun way to play VR and flatscreen games despite bugs and instability.
Sep 20, 2026 ·The Verge
Wireless Qi2 wireless charging is up to 30% less efficient than wired and can increase heat, which can reduce lithium battery capacity by up to 12% over two years (up to 25% in hot environments).
Sep 20, 2026 ·Engadget
Ferrari Purosangue review: it uses mostly physical steering-wheel controls for functions like in-motion Apple CarPlay, while seat and climate adjustments are handled via a small rotating, pop-out touchscreen controller that’s harder to operate when driving.
Sep 20, 2026 ·Ars Technica
Elon Musk and Peter Thiel totaled a $1 million McLaren F1 in 2000 and Musk said he hadn’t bought any insurance, according to Thiel’s 2017 New York Times account.
Sep 20, 2026 ·
Yahoo Finance
Most cassette tapes are expected to last about 30 years under ideal storage conditions, but poor storage can drop their lifespan from 30 years to as few as five.
Sep 20, 2026 ·Engadget
You can record audio on an iPhone using the built-in Voice Memos app by tapping the red button to start recording and tapping again to stop and save.
Sep 20, 2026 ·Engadget
CarPlay Ultra expands iPhone control beyond the infotainment screen by integrating things like the speedometer, fuel gauge, and vehicle controls such as air conditioning and radio into a customizable multi-screen interface, rather than a simplified iOS-like dashboard.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
Cato plans to close 120 retail stores (adding 70 more shutdowns), about 15% of its locations, amid declining sales and customer pressure from inflation and elevated interest rates.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Google Wallet contactless payments and digital ID features can fail due to phone NFC/security eligibility, incomplete card setup/verification with your bank, or your phone failing to meet requirements for Google Play Protect certification and Android 9+ (for IDs).
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
Robot vacuums still require floor prep and regular maintenance, can miss spots (especially tight corners, stairs, and upholstery), and may get stuck or overwhelmed by obstacles like cables, socks, or raised rug edges.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
Slate Auto’s Blank Slate EV truck starts at $24,950 but is estimated to deliver just 205 miles of range on a 63 kWh battery, far below the 280–450 miles common among EV truck rivals.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Engadget
