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

The Switch 2's best feature is its satisfying Joy-Con 2 'thunk'
The "thunk" of the Joy-Con 2 connection to the Switch 2 means quality."
Engadget Podcast: Answering your Nintendo Switch 2 questions
We dive into what's great, and not so great, about Nintendo's new console.
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB review: Finally, a powerful $350 GPU
The Radeon RX 9060 XT delivers a solid amount of 1080p and 1440p gaming power for just $350. It’s not the fastest card around, but it’s a great option for most people.
The best gaming gifts for dads this Father's Day
Any of these gift ideas will make dad's game time more fun.
Engadget Podcast: Who needs an AI web browser?
Try as we might, we just can't escape AI.
Ask Engadget: How do I set up an Xbox for my kid?
A reader asks about the best ways to monitor their child's Xbox experience.
Volkswagen ID.Buzz review: A head-turning EV microbus with unfortunate flaws
The VW ID.Buzz does a great job of evoking the nostalgia of the classic VW microbus, but it’s held back by its high price and driving range.
Engadget Podcast: The AI and XR of Google I/O 2025
Would you believe Google really wants to sell you on its AI?
Google still doesn't have much to show for Android XR
Headsets from Samsung and Xreal are coming this year, but will Google actually stand behind them?
A new Microsoft 365 Copilot app starts rolling out today
With the latest wave of MS 365 Copilot features, you'll be able to more easily customize Copilot.
LG 27 UltraGear OLED review: I finally get the 480Hz gaming hype
The 27 UltraGear is a phenomenal OLED gaming monitor, and it proves that 480Hz screens aren’t all just hype.
Engadget Podcast: Who needs Samsung's super-thin Galaxy S25 Edge?
It looks like we're entering the era of crazy-thin phones.
Mission: Impossible should never have gone full sci-fi
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning wastes too much time on a clunky AI story, and not enough on the series' strengths.
Andor season 2 review: A Star Wars miracle worth binging
Andor season two is even better than the original.
Surface Pro 12-inch review: A downgrade, but it sure is cute
The Surface Pro is light, thin and can handle basic work just fine. It's also as cute as a button, so you probably won't mind that it has sub-par performance and a lesser screen than the 13-inch model.
Engadget Podcast: Surface Pro 12-inch and a chat with (Google) X’s Astro Teller
This week we're diving into the new 12-inch Surface Pro, which, alongside the 13-inch Surface Laptop, is a foray into smaller Surface hardware.
Microsoft says it hasn't raised Surface prices
A 13-inch Surface Pro now starts at $1,200.
Microsoft unveils smaller Surfaces: A 12-inch Surface Pro tablet and a 13-inch Surface Laptop
Microsoft's new Surface devices are smaller and more compact than ever, but they are also a bit compromised.
Ask Engadget: Is it a good time to move to Macs from Windows?
A reader wonders if it's worth abandoning decades of Windows experience for greener pastures on Macs.
Piaggio turned its cute follow robot into a Star Wars droid
It's basically just a $2,875 version of the Gitamini (which now sells for $2,475) with Star Wars decals and sound effects. But it sure is cute.

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