Devindra Hardawar

Senior Editor

Devindra has been writing about the way technology intersects with our lives for nearly 20 years. He started the Amherst Student's first technology column, worked in IT support for many (many) years, and eventually moved to Brooklyn to cover New York's tech scene in 2009. After several years at VentureBeat, where he reviewed gadgets, covered countless early startups and led East Coast coverage, he joined Engadget to focus on consumer technology in 2014. Devindra focuses PC and gaming hardware -- including laptops, video cards and consoles -- home entertainment, and anything he finds particularly cool. He also launched, and currently co-hosts, the latest iteration of the Engadget Podcast. He holds no awards, but M. Night Shyamalan once played with his iPhone. When he's not diving into tech, he's probably at the movies, binging TV, or podcasting about why The Fast and Furious is the definitive franchise of our time.

Articles by Devindra Hardawar

It's a good year to buy the vanilla iPhone 16 (and avoid the SE at all costs)
After sitting with Apple's announcements for a day, one thing has become clear: The plain $799 iPhone 16 is a pretty solid deal, at least compared to basic iPhones from the last few years.
Engadget Podcast: Apple Watch Series 10 was the star of the iPhone 16 launch
In this bonus episode, Devindra and Engadget Contributing Reporter Kris Holt break down everything new (and not so new) in the iPhone 16 lineup, and discuss why the Apple Watch Series 10 is so impressive.
Apple's A18 and A18 Pro chips will power the entire iPhone 16 lineup
Apple's A18 chips, which are built for Apple Intelligence, will power the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro phones.
What the Car? hits Steam, and it's still one of the best games you'll play this year
What the Car? is a celebration of gaming through pure creativity, unfettered by the trappings of narrative logic.
Engadget Podcast: Pixel 9 Pro Fold review with MrMobile + IFA 2024
Cherlynn and Devindra are joined by Michael Fisher (AKA YouTube's MrMobile) to discuss the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and why it feels like a far more mature device than the previous Pixel Fold.
Microsoft brings 5G to its latest Surface Pros for Business
Today, the company announced that 5G versions of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Pro (Copilot+) for Business will be available on September 26.
Dell's XPS 13 gets its third update in a year with Intel's Core Ultra 200V
If you need another sign that it's a very strange year for PC hardware, consider Dell's latest XPS 13 revision with Intel's just-announced Core Ultra 200V processors.
Intel's Core Ultra 200V chips aim for AI PC dominance
Intel's Core Ultra 200V chips, AKA Lunar Lake, are arriving on September 24th.
Seeking Mavis Beacon is a wild search for a lost tech icon
With a healthy dose of heart and whimsy, the Sundance documentary Seeking Mavis Beacon follows two young Black women who are devoted to finding the original model for Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing.
Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ review: A capable AI PC, but Windows on Arm issues remain
The XPS 13 is a capable and stylish Copilot+ PC, but it’s still slower than the Intel model at times and doesn’t run some games and apps. Battery life is also surprisingly average.
Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16 and Apple rumors with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman
Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone 16 on September 9th, so we've brought on Bloomberg's Mark Gurman to chat about his scoops around Apple's upcoming hardware.
Neva will break your heart on October 15
Neva, from the creators of Gris, will break your heart on October 15.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer introduces Keanu Reeves' broody Shadow
We finally get our first look at Keanu Reeves' Shadow in the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
Engadget Podcast: Pixel 9 reviews and Gamescom 2024
This week, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into Engadget's reviews on Google's Pixel 9 and 9 Pro phones.
AMD explains its AI PC strategy
How is AMD building for the AI PC era? We talk with two executives to find out.
This 1mm 'fan on a chip' could put active cooling inside ultra-thin gadgets
xMEMS's new micro-cooling chip could bring active cooling to any device.
Engadget Podcast: Pixel 9 Pro Fold hands-on thoughts
In this episode, Devindra chats with Senior Writer Sam Rutherford about his hands-on impressions of the new Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Alien: Romulus is a magnificent return to form
Alien: Romulus is a magnificent return to form for the sci-fi franchise.
Engadget Podcast: Breaking down Google's Pixel 9 launch event
This week, Devindra and Senior Editor Karissa Bell dive into the landmark Google antitrust case to explore how it could affect the future of search.
Google's Pixel 9 is a sleeker and more powerful flagship built for Gemini AI
Google's Pixel 9 is a sleeker and more powerful flagship built for AI with a Tensor G4 chip and 12GB of RAM.

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