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What we're listening to: 'Mockery Manor'
In this installment of our audio confessions, senior editor Daniel Cooper explains his love for a British thriller podcast that had him hooked almost immediately.
Formula E is a great cure for F1 withdrawal
The F1 offseason can be brutal for the newly indoctrinated. Formula E's earlier start has certainly helped.
What we bought: How the Kobo Libra 2 got me out of a reading slump
Kobo's $180 Libra 2 e-reader helped push me out of a reading slump and break my reliance on Amazon's Kindle store. Kobo devices may not have as much name recognition as Kindles do, but the Libra 2 excels with its ergonomic design, sharp screen and Overdrive integration.
What we bought: A rice cooker whose greatest trick isn't actually rice
The Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy rice cooker has a "fuzzy logic" tech that ensures perfectly cooked rice. And, it turns out, it's fantastic for other applications too.
‘Welcome to Elk’ packs an emotional wallop in its short play time
Welcome to Elk is a short, but emotional, game about very personal stories.
My to-read list exploded thanks to free books through the Libby app
Kris Naudus describes how the Libby library app helped restore her sanity during lockdown.
Yup, Apple Arcade is still worth five bucks a month
My recent Apple Arcade binge made me realize it's still worth $5 a month.
Arlo’s Video Doorbell and Pro 3 cameras helped me survive suburbia
The Arlo video doorbell and Pro 3 cameras helped Senior Editor Devindra Hardawar avoid package theft and keep an eye on his surroundings.
Fujifilm's XT4 revived my love for photography
Fortunately, given what I do for a living, good gear recommendations are never far away. More importantly for my dingy apartment was the XT-4's in-body image stabilization (IBIS). Fortunately, that's not an issue here.
'The Goes Wrong Show' gets funnier while things get worse
'The Goes Wrong Show' is available for streaming on Amazon Prime.
‘Last Word’ is an RPG about the power of debate
Last Word is the rare RPG where you battle enemies with words.
‘Final Fantasy Adventure’ was everything I hoped for 25 years later
25 years after its release, Final Fantasy Adventure (the first game in the Secret of Mana series) is still an effective RPG.
Bandcamp got me back into buying music
Buying music again helped me appreciate some of the things that get lost when you exclusively stream songs and albums.
What we're watching: 'Deep Space 9,' 'Kingdom' and 'Solar Opposites'
What are Engadget editors watching at home? Lately, 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,' the Netflix zombie series 'Kingdom' and Hulu's new animated show 'Solar Opposites.'
Who knew I’d get obsessed with a spreadsheet game?
And despite the fact that it’s basically a spreadsheet game, I’m hooked, it’s exactly the sort of time-sink game that shelter-in-place orders call for. It’s not the clicking that’s addictive, although the more work you put in, the more attached to your empire you do become.
What we're watching: 'Dispatches from Elsewhere'
A new AMC series exposes the reason people play games, and a BBC show spices up the "home remodeling show" formula by adding VR to the mix.
What we're listening to: 'The Amulet' and Lewis Capaldi
Commerce Editor Valentina Palladino explains why Michael McDowell’s The Amulet is a murder mystery that’s worth your time on Audible.
What we're listening to: 'Hunting Warhead' and Grimes
This month, commerce editor Valentina Palladino explains why you should listen a true crime podcast about the dark web, despite its subject matter. Contributing Editor Igor Bonifacic discusses the merits of the latest album from Grimes.
What we're listening to: Big|Brave and Beloved
In this installment of our audio IRL, managing editor Terrence O'Brien sings... er, types the praises of a band and a genre that isn't for everyone. Senior news editor Billy Steele gets nostalgic for his glory days as one of his favorite bands is back together.
What we're buying: Steinberg UR22C audio interface
This week, Contributing Writer Marc DeAngelis tells us about his new Steinberg audio interface.
