Devindra Hardawar
Articles by Devindra Hardawar
Engadget Podcast: MacBook Air M4 review, Apple delays smarter Siri
In this episode, we dive into Devindra's review of the excellent M4-equipped MacBook Air (and briefly chat about the new Mac Studio).
Apple MacBook Air M4 13-inch and 15-inch review: Minimal upgrades at a much better price
No surprises, but its lower starting price of $999 is welcome.
ASUS Zenbook A14 review: A lightweight in every sense
The Zenbook A14 is astonishingly light and feels high-end, but it’s held back by its slow Snapdragon X processor.
Engadget Podcast: The M4 MacBook Air and Mobile World Congress 2025
This week, we dive into what's new with the M4 MacBook Air and Apple's other new hardware, alongside everything from Mobile World Congress 2025.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT review: Hitting NVIDIA where it hurts
AMD’s Radeon 9070 is a solid mid-range GPU with excellent support for 1440p gaming and a bit of 4K.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 review: Basically a 4070 Ti that’s better at 4K
The RTX 5070 excels at 1440p gaming, and it does a decent job at 4K. But it’s not a major upgrade over the RTX 4070, and it’s even less impressive in games that don’t support DLSS. With just 12GB of RAM, it’s also not nearly as future-proof as the 5070 Ti.
Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16e review and Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+
In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for.
AMD's $549 Radeon 9070 and $599 9070 XT are gunning for NVIDIA's midrange throne
AMD's Radeon 9070 and 9070 XT, which are set to arrive on March 6, have the chance to swoop in and deliver some serious competition to NVIDIA.
Apple Intelligence is headed to the Vision Pro in April, dev beta available today
The rumors are true: Apple confirmed today that the Vision Pro will get Apple Intelligence features in April with the arrival of visionOS 2.4.
Engadget Podcast: Hello $599 iPhone 16e, RIP iPhone SE
Well we didn't get the iPhone SE fourth-gen this week — instead Apple debuted the iPhone 16e, a $599 model based on the iPhone 14's design.
A $599 iPhone 16e is a cruel joke
The $599 iPhone 16e is many things, but don't you dare call it a budget phone.
NVIDIA GeForce 5070 Ti review: A 'sensible' 4K powerhouse for $749
NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti is a capable GPU for 4K gaming, mostly thanks to DLSS 4. It's a solid upgrade for gamers looking for a bit more power and memory than the 5070.
Engadget Podcast: What's up, DOGE? Diving into Elon Musk's hack on America
We joked about "President Musk" shortly after Donald Trump took office, but it turns out that wasn't far from the truth.
Engadget Podcast: Volvo Group’s CTO on his vision for zero-emission trucks
This week, Devindra chats with Volvo Group CTO Lars Stenqvist about the company’s progress developing zero emissions trucks, both of the electric variety and experimental hydrogen options.
Sundance premiere Luz explores how VR can help us find connection in the real world
In Flora Lau's Luz, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this week, there’s no downside to VR. It’s just another way for humans to connect.
Engadget Podcast: DeepSeek blows up the AI world
In the span of a week, the Chinese startup DeepSeek has completely disrupted the AI landscape with its free and "open source" R1 model.
Microsoft's Surface Pro and Laptop for Business are getting Intel's new AI PC chips
Microsoft is rounding out its Surface family by updating its Business machines with Intel's new Core Ultra 200V AI PC processors.
Incention is a desperate attempt to make new Hollywood IP with AI, fans and the blockchain
Incention is a new Hollywood platform for creating franchises using the combined powered of AI, the blockchain and user generated content. And it sounds like a disaster.
Engadget Podcast: Diving into NVIDIA's RTX 5090 and Samsung's Galaxy S25 launch
In this episode, Devindra dives into his final thoughts on NVIDIA's $2,000 GeForce RTX 5090, a super-powered video card with a healthy dose of AI.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 review: Pure AI excess for $2,000
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 is incredibly fast thanks to DLSS 4, but it's also incredibly expensive.