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

Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review: An impressive headphone debut
Cambridge Audio’s first wireless headphones have a high-end look and long battery life.
The best outdoor gifts for 2024
Here are the best outdoor gifts and gifts for outdoorsmen and women that you can get this year, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Loop Switch 2 review: Easily adjustable earplugs that are great for concerts
An overhauled version of Loop's Switch ear plugs are designed to be easier to adjust while you're wearing them in various loud environments.
Fellow Aiden review: A highly customizable pour-over coffee machine
Thanks to Fellow, there's finally an automatic drip coffee machine that actually delivers on its promise of hands-off pour-over quality brewing.
What is Sonos’ Sound Motion technology?
The Sound Motion technology inside of Sonos' Arc Ultra soundbar is a big boost for sound quality. Here's how it works.
MEMS drivers are coming to open-wear devices like XR glasses, smart watches and earbuds
The company behind the "sound from ultrasound" micro speakers, xMEMS Labs, is taking aim at open-fit earbuds, AR glasses and smart watches with its new Sycamore driver.
The best outdoor gear for the fall
We’ve compiled a list of items to help you make the most of your time on the porch, in the yard or out in the woods this fall.
Sonos Arc Ultra review: New tech powers a big audio upgrade
Sonos’ latest premium soundbar relies on new technology to improve audio quality, and the upgrade delivers more than just a bass boost.
Engadget review recap: Two new Macs, the PS5 Pro and more
Catch up on all of the in-depth gadget reviews we've written over the last week.
Engadget review recap: Amazon's colorful Kindle, DJI's latest action cam and more
Catch up on all of the in-depth gadget reviews we've written over the last week.
Meater's Pro Duo keeps tabs on grill temps with two smart probes and Wi-Fi
Meater's latest smart cooking device comes with two probes and swaps Bluetooth for Wi-Fi.
How to use Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid
With an iPhone and the AirPods Pro 2, you now have a hearing aid in your pocket. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it.
How to take Apple’s hearing test with the AirPods Pro 2
With an iPhone and the AirPods Pro 2, you now have a hearing test in your pocket. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it.
Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing health tools could normalize wearing earbuds everywhere
Apple's suite of hearing health tools are now available. Here's what it's like to use them.
Apple Music helps artists turn concert set lists into playlists
Thanks to a new feature, you might not have to manually create playlists based on your favorite artist's set lists on Apple Music as often.
JLab's $30 Go Pop ANC are its most affordable noise-canceling earbuds ever
Decent ANC earbuds can be yours for as little as $30.
Sony LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open review: Two designs, one clear champ
Two years after the LinkBuds and LinkBuds S, Sony is back with an all-new model and a revamped version of the original.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) review: A more affordable ANC ace
Bose offers a lot for $120 less than its flagship earbuds on the new QuietComfort Earbuds. You still get great sound and effective ANC, plus a host of handy features.
Ooni's Karu 2 Pro pizza oven has app connectivity and a bigger window
Ooni has given its largest multi-fuel pizza oven a significant overhaul with three key improvements.
Sony expands its LinkBuds line with new open earbuds, ANC earbuds and a speaker
Sony has completely overhauled its open wear LinkBuds, but it also added a new ANC model and a speaker to the series.

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