Mat Smith
Articles by Mat Smith
Nothing Phone 4a hands-on: A more technically accomplished entry-level smartphone
The company has put effort into improving its cameras, and it’s paid off.
MWC 2026’s most bizarre phone can start fires (on purpose)
Its built-in igniter is designed to help light campfires, but it looks like it'll work on cigarettes.
At MWC, Tecno’s super-thin modular concept phone doesn't even have a wired charging port
A lot of modules and a lot of fun.
Vivo's X300 Ultra goes global and gets a huge 400mm Zeiss telephoto lens
Vivo barely has a presence outside of China but that seems to be changing in a big way with the company's next flagship phone.
TCL is upgrading its easy-on-the-eyes glare-free NXTPAPER display tech with AMOLED
TCL is preparing for a major leap forward on future phone and tablet displays.
Motorola Razr Fold hands-on at MWC 2026: Bright screens, inside and out
Motorola made both screens on its newest foldable brighter than any of its rivals by quite a margin.
Lenovo's robot concept can help you digitally sign documents (and maybe annoy coworkers)
The AI Workmate Concept has its own Intel Core Ultra processor, 64GB of memory and a built-in Pico projector.
A closer look at Honor’s Robot Phone
Alongside a humanoid robot, Honor showed off a handful of features for its Robot Phone and its somehow cute 200MP camera.
Leica’s Leitzphone by Xiaomi has a huge 1-inch camera sensor and a stylish new design
Xiaomi announced a further deepening of its relationship with Leica, with the Leitzphone.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra hands-on: Incredible cameras, but maybe hard to get
The company has continued its pattern from previous Xiaomi flagships, by focusing on powerful camera sensors, huge batteries and… being selective about global availability.
The Morning After: The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display is pretty cool
The biggest news stories this morning: Apple and Netflix are teaming up to share Formula 1 programming, Burger King will use AI to monitor employee ’friendliness’, Canadian government demands safety changes from OpenAI
Samsung Galaxy S26 hands-on: A lot more of the same for a little more money
Both the S26 and S26+ are more expensive than last year and it’s often a game of spot the difference when it comes to what’s new.
The Morning After: What to expect at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event tomorrow
The biggest news stories this morning: The creators of Dark Sky have a new weather app, Engadget review recap: Sony WF-1000XM6, ASUS Zenbook Duo and more.
The Morning After: What to expect from Apple’s March 4 hardware event
The biggest news stories this morning: Meta’s metaverse is going mobile-first, Meta reportedly plans to release a smartwatch this year, Ring could be planning to expand Search Party feature beyond dogs.
The Morning After: Meta turned Threads algorithm complaints into an official feature
The biggest stories in tech you might have missed: The first Control Resonant gameplay trailer shows a sideways NYC, Apple’s Siri relaunch is reportedly behind schedule , Elon Musk’s latest scheme is a satellite catapult on the Moon.
The 7 best air fryers for 2026, tested and reviewed
Here's a list of the best air fryers you can buy, plus tips and tricks on how to use one, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The Morning After: DOJ may face investigation over removal of ICE agent tracking apps
The biggest stories you might have missed: The iPhone 17e will reportedly bring some key upgrades without raising the price, HBO Max is finally coming to the UK and Ireland, SpaceX is pivoting to focus on a Moon base before Mars.
The Morning After: The Switch is officially Nintendo’s most popular console ever
The biggest stories you might have missed: Everything we know about Valve’s new Steam Machine, Apple AirTag (2026) review and more!
Apple AirTag (2026) review: Simply better
The new AirTag might look the same, but with boosted precision finding range and clearer ring chime, it's better in the most crucial ways.
The Morning After: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is buying his AI company, xAI
The biggest stories you might have missed: iPhone Fold rumors: Everything we know so far, including the leaked design, Rivian made an electric ambulance for Grey’s Anatomy.