Billy Steele

Deputy editor, reviews

After beginning his career in tech journalism as a news freelancer at Engadget in 2011, Billy progressed through the ranks and now leads the reviews program as deputy editor. During that time, he has written hundreds of headphone, soundbar, speaker and gear reviews. In addition to hardware, his expertise includes audio platforms and streaming services with significant long-form reporting on those topics. In 2019, Billy was Engadget’s most prolific reviewer, completing more product testing than anyone else on staff. He's also an aspiring backyard pitmaster with a number of smart grill reviews and outdoor gear guides under his (apron) belt.

Articles by Billy Steele

Sony WF-C710N review: More than midrange
Sony's WF-C710N outperforms similarly priced competitors in several areas, but don’t expect flagship-quality audio at this price.
Wacom debuts three new Cintiq pen displays with slimmer designs and Pro Pen 3 support
For it's latest Cintiq pen displays, Wacom combines a refined look with improved performance in multiple areas.
The best outdoor gift ideas for dad
Upgrade his outdoor haven with any of these gadgets.
Weber Smoque review: A simplified smart grill that’s still a workhorse
Weber built a more affordable option, but it didn’t cut corners on performance.
Spotify adds a 'Following' feed and 'In this episode' section for podcasts
Spotify is making it easier to find the podcasts you subscribe to, and its adding two new tools for creators.
Engadget review recap: DJI Mavic 4 Pro, Sony WH-1000XM6, ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and more
A roundup of the reviews published on Engadget over the last two weeks.
Google brings live translation to Meet, starting with Spanish
Near-real-time, live translation is available in Google Meet without the need to rely on captions.
The first Marshall soundbar is the $1,000 Heston 120 with Dolby Atmos
Marshall's first soundbar has all the stylings of the iconic guitar amps, right down to the control knobs.
Sony WH-1000XM6 review: The best headphones just keep on getting better
Significant improvements to sound and ANC lead the list of updates on Sony's latest flagship headphones.
Engadget review recap: Surface Pro, Rivian, Canon, Light Phone and more
A roundup of the reviews published on Engadget over the last two weeks.
Best of both worlds: How Recteq designed a pellet grill for gas grillers
Recteq built a pellet grill to appeal to gas grillers with a cooking mode and controls that will feel familiar to them.
The best grills and grill accessories in 2025
Here’s a list of the best grilling gear you can buy -- including Traeger and Weber grills -- as chosen by Engadget editors.
How to shop for a smart grill
Here's everything you need to know about buying a smart grill, plus some of the best ones you can get right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Engadget review recap: Panasonic S1R II, NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti and more
A roundup of the reviews published on Engadget over the last two weeks.
Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2 review: Long battery life and satisfying sound for $150
Audio-Technica's latest earbuds excel in two main areas at a lower price than the more premium competition.
Recteq debuts the X-Fire Pro dual-mode pellet grill that can sear at 1,250 degrees
Recteq aims to replace your gas grill with direct-fire searing on its latest pellet grill.
Engadget review recap: The Pixel 9a, smart glasses and AMD's latest CPU
A roundup of the reviews published on Engadget over the last two weeks.
Sony adds three more speakers to its ULT lineup, bass boost button included
Two mid-sized portable options and a new party tower are coming soon to Sony's Bluetooth speaker roster.
How to use lossless audio on the AirPods Max
Apple's pricey headphones are now complete with this newly added feature.
How to stream March Madness 2025: Watch the Final Four games on April 4 and 5
As the NCAA tournament draws to a close, here's how to stream the last few games.

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