Sam Rutherford

Senior Writer, Reviews

Sam Rutherford has been covering tech since 2013 when he started at Tom’s Guide and Laptop Mag. In 2017, he joined Gizmodo before moving to Engadget in 2022. He has reviewed hundreds of phones and laptops while also covering a wide range of other devices including VR headsets, cameras, cars and more. Quotes from his work have been seen everywhere from billboards at the World Trade Center to the Super Bowl. Before getting into tech, he taught archery and looked after penguins at the New England Aquarium, and when he’s not writing he’s probably gaming or testing out a new recipe.

Articles by Sam Rutherford

Lenovo’s Auto Twist concept laptop has a lid that can swivel and bow down at your command
Lenovo's latest wacky laptop idea is one with a motorized hinge that lets it swivel around and bow down on its own.
Google Pixel 9 review: The go-to Android smartphone
Thanks to a slick new design, improved software, upgraded cameras and a vibrant display, the Pixel 9 is the true Android phone to beat.
King of Meat preview: A monstrous mash-up of a co-op platformer
Inspired by things like The Running Man, Castle Crashers and the WWE, Glowmade's King of Meat is a wild four-player co-op hack-and-slash dungeon builder.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold hands-on: A clever new shape and even bigger displays
Today at its latest Made By event, Google showed off the Pixel 9 Pro Fold sporting a brand new design and an even larger 8-inch main screen.
Google Pixel 9 and 9 Pro hands-on: A smart evolution, and a smaller Pro model
For 2024, Google has updated the Pixel 9 with a refreshed design, new Tensor G4 chip and two sizes for the Pro model.
Google Pixel Fold one year later: More durable than I expected
Despite phones with flexible screens being more delicate than typical handsets, after a year of daily use, the Pixel Fold proved itself to be more durable than I expected.
ASUS ROG Ally X review: A fully armed and operational handheld battle station
Thanks to some subtle design tweaks and major hardware upgrades, ASUS has turned the ROG Ally X into the flagship Windows gaming handheld it was meant to be.
The Google TV Streamer is a replacement for the Chromecast line
With the Google TV Streamer, Google finally has a proper set-top box for binging all your favorite shows and movie that also pulls double duty as a smart home hub.
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT review: A thrilling mix of pedigree and electricity
While classic muscle car fans may not agree, the Mustang Mach-E is a thoughtful reinterpretation of Ford’s iconic pony car for the EV era.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review: The king, but for how much longer?
Even without a new main camera, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold’s sleeker design, brighter screens and native stylus support are enough to maintain its rank as the best big foldable phone on the market.
Prime Day tablet deals bring the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE down to $330
With a discounted price of just $330 for Amazon Prime Day, Samsung's 10.9-inch Galaxy Tab S9 FE is simply a great all-around Android tablet.
The OmniBook Ultra 14 is HP’s first AMD-powered next-gen AI PC
Packing Ryzen AI 300 series chips, the OmniBook Ultra is slated to be HP's first AMD-powered next-gen AI PC.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6: Brighter, lighter and faster, but is that enough?
With the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, Samsung has once again refined its flagship flexible phones with better displays, lighter chassis and better performance. But is that really enough?
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 review: Success at last
With the Surface Laptop 7, Microsoft has finally created a sleek Arm-based notebook that's a worthy rival to Apple's MacBook Air.
Made by Google's next event will be August 13
Google has announced the date for its next Made by Google event, which is scheduled to take place at 10AM PT on August 13.
Motorola’s 2024 Razr and Razr+ might be the most stylish and affordable foldables of the year
For 2024, Motorola's Razr and Razr+ feature bigger screens, stunning new colors and a big upgrade in water resistance.
MSI Claw A1M review: A touch late and bit too pricey
At $750 for the Core Ultra 7 model, the Claw is more expensive than rivals like the ROG Ally and Legion Go while offering similar performance and not enough in the way of special features.
Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 review: A super slim travel companion for almost any gadget
For just $80, Logitech’s Keys-To-Go 2 is a super slim and surprisingly versatile universal travel keyboard.
Hey Elon, go ahead and ban Apple devices
Following WWDC 2024, Elon Musk threatened to ban Apple devices at his companies if Apple's partnership with OpenAI goes through. So enough with the talk, let's see him actually do it.
In case there weren't enough emoji already, Apple's Genmoji uses AI to generate even more
At WWDC 2024, Apple used its new AI platform to create custom emojis based on your prompts called Genmoji.

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