The Engadget Podcast

Engadget Podcast host Cherlynn Low is joined by Michael Fisher (MrMobile) to talk about what it's like to review the iPhone Duo after years of testing Android foldables. They also confess their tech sins and bad habits.Surprises and hot takes after a week with the iPhone Duo - 1:53Confessing our tech sins: Ignoring messages and blue light filters - 31:47Follow MrMobile on Instagram: @themrmobileFollow MrMobile on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOpcUkE-is7u7c4AkLgqTwWatch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EngadgetAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are the iPhone Duo and Apple's Audio Intelligence features thoughtful or thoughtless? Engadget's executive editor Cherlynn Low is joined by guests Julian Chokkattu from Wired and Michael Fisher (aka MrMobile) to talk about the company's most impactful announcements this week.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We’re back with a recap of Apple’s iPhone Duo launch event! In this episode, Devindra and Engadget Senior Reporter Karissa Bell break down their thoughts on Apple’s first foldable, and how the company is building on a form factor that Samsung pioneered. Also, we dive into the curious case of the iPhone 18 Pro, which has a new variable aperture camera, but will likely be overshadowed this year by the Duo.The iPhone Duo is here! Is Apple’s first foldable worth the wait? - 2:08The iPhone 18 Pro gets useful new camera features - 14:12Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 get some minor updates - 17:50AirPods 5 add better ANC and a cheaper price - 27:03Watch the Livestream on Youtube: Let's chat about the iPhone Duo and all of Apple's new gadgets!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's rare for tech companies to get a second chance at life, but that's the story of the VR exercise platform Supernatural. After Meta announced that it planned to shut down the exercise app, Supernatural revealed that it will be relaunching later this year as an independent company. To figure out what's next for Supernatural, we talked with one of its founding coaches and Head of Fitness, Leanne Pedante.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this special episode, Cherlynn is joined by editor-in-chief Aaron Souppouris and Cherlynn Low to break down Samsung's announcements at Unpacked 2026. Mostly we felt like everything costs too much in 2026 and best practices for these hardware launch windows.Our Thoughts On The New Samsung Foldables - 1:32Time Is Money! Save Yourself This Hardware Season - 17:56Our Week With The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 - 20:34Samsung Galaxy Card & Other Software Announcements - 35:19Watch the Livestream on Youtube: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Live Reactions To The New FoldablesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

They preview iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate public betas, focusing on performance gains and interface tweaks. They debate Siri AI’s local models, privacy tradeoffs, and how it stacks up against Copilot. They react skeptically to rumors of OpenAI building a portable, humanoid-like AI speaker. They also cover Apple’s legal fight over alleged trade secret theft tied to AI hardware.

Microsoft made its Xbox layoffs official this week, and they’re absolutely brutal. The company plans to lay off 3,200 employees, or 20 percent of its workforce, over the next year. 1,600 were immediately let go this week. To help us understand Xbox's strategy (if there’s any), we chatted with Mike Futter, co-host of the Virtual Economy Podcast and Director of Ops and Publishing at Causeway Studios. Once again, we chart Xbox’s sad decline to the inauspicious debut of the Xbox One in 2013.Microsoft’s Xbox layoffs get real and several studios are spun off – 0:59Mike Futter’s prediction for the future of game dev: AAA and everyone else – 35:34Behold, iRobot’s first new product post-bankruptcy: a vacuum operated by humans – 42:39Jess Conditt’s Steam Machine review: Very expensive and underpowered…but at least it’s quiet! – 44:47Pop culture picks – 46:06Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jessica Conditt, a senior gaming writer who tests hardware like Valve’s Steam Machine and Steam Deck, breaks down the Steam Machine’s lofty $1,049 price and how it stacks up against consoles and mini PCs. She discusses SteamOS, controller and living-room fit, Sony’s move away from physical PlayStation discs by 2028, and the potential fallout from Xbox studio shakeups.

Nitish Pahwa, Slate staff writer focused on tech and public policy, breaks down SpaceX’s planned IPO and its near-trillion valuation. He covers why investors chase hype over fundamentals, Starlink’s role as the chief revenue engine, and how Elon Musk’s behavior and voting control complicate regulatory and governance risks. The conversation also touches on energy costs, index inclusion, and broader systemic stakes.

Judner Aura, creator and consumer tech commentator; Brenda Stolyar, Wirecutter senior staff writer; and Daniel Howley, Yahoo Finance tech editor. They discuss WWDC 2026 highlights: Siri AI rollout and fragmentation, seeing Apple’s promises come alive in person, developer beta impressions, practical AI features that matter daily, performance tweaks, Image Playground photorealism and creator ethics, and Tim Cook’s legacy.