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Billy Steele

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
21
Latest publication
Oct 1, 2026
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Jul 11, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Billy Steele

    Engadget's best of 2026 - Engadget (opens the original)

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    The highest-rated devices that we reviewed this year in a variety of categories. By the end of the year, Engadget writers will complete over 150 product reviews. From Apple's iPhones to Google's Pixels, the AirPods to Sony's 1000X series and MacBooks to Dell's XPS, our reviews team covers a wide range of devices from a wide range of companies. During the course of the year, products that receive a score of 90 or higher earn Engadget's Editors' Choice, while other category-topping devices score i

  2. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Billy Steele

    Affordable alternatives to Apple's AirPods Pro - Engadget (opens the original)

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    You won’t find the exact same features elsewhere, but you will find persuasive savings. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Apple's AirPods Pro 3 are the best earbuds for iPhone owners. Simply put, only the company's own audio accessory provides the deep level of integration and dedicated features that offer the most convenience for its customers who own its other devices. You're not getting a hearing test, a hearing aid (if you need it) or live translation on a set of Bose

  3. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Billy Steele

    Engadget review recap: Apple devices, Sonos' return and more - Engadget (opens the original)

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    A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget. September has been relentless in terms of new gadgets, and October is showing no signs of slowing down. We've reviewed 15 devices over the last two weeks, running the gamut from Apple to Sonos and Beats to DJI. Catch up on anything you might've missed below, and prepare for another batch of in-depth tech reviews just around the corner. Apple got the month started just after Labor Day, and all of those new devices have now made their way to stores. The i

  4. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Billy Steele

    Apple AirPods 5 review: The choice is clear - Engadget (opens the original)

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    There should only be one model of the AirPods 5. This is a hill I will die on. But let's back up a bit, because there's a lot to discuss before we get to that ultimate conclusion. Apple's latest "regular" AirPods no longer force you to choose between living with or without active noise cancellation (ANC). Since both models have the feature, it means they both also offer Live Translation, since that heavily relies on ANC to work its magic. But my frustrations with the two AirPods 5 options are in

  5. Article · Sep 12, 2026 · Billy Steele

    Engadget review recap: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, Insta360 Luna Pro and more - Engadget (opens the original)

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    A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget. Whether it's a productivity-focused laptop or the newest gimbal camera, our latest batch of reviews includes those gadgets and a few in between. We also tested a screen-less activity tracker, some excellent-sounding earbuds and more. Read on to catch up on everything you might've missed from the last two weeks as we clear our desks for the incoming iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods reviews. The ThinkPad has been a workhorse for the Windows faithful for a

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