Sam Rutherford
Sam is a Senior Writer at Engadget and previously worked at Gizmodo as a Senior Reporter. Before that, he worked at Tom's Guide and Laptop Mag as a Staff Writer and Senior Product Review Analyst, overseeing benchmarks and testing for countless product reviews. He was also an archery instructor and a penguin trainer too (really).
Latest articles by Sam Rutherford
Best of IFA 2016 Awards: Laptops, Smartwatches and More
By Sam Rutherford, Philip Michaels published
From Lenovo's wild Yoga Book, to a simply stunning smartwatch, to a fitness tracker that measures body fat, these are the best new products from IFA 2016.
Huawei Nova Classes Up Midrange Phones
By Sam Rutherford published
Huawei's new line of Nova phones looks to be a rising star, with a sophisticated upscale design, big battery life and cameras that should please all sorts of photographers.
Meet the First Phone Camera with 5-Axis Image Stabilization
By Sam Rutherford published
With tech inherited from Sony's vaunted A7 II mirrorless camera, the new Xperia XZ is the first phone to feature built-in 5-axis image stabilization.
Hololens Teardown: See What’s Inside Microsoft’s AR Goggles
By Sam Rutherford published
After keeping the Hololens' Holographic Processing Unit a secret, Microsoft finally revealed the details on what's powering its augmented reality headset.
Huawei Honor 8: A Dual-Camera Marvel for $399
By Sam Rutherford published
With the Honor 8, Huawei has created a premium 5.2-inch phone with dual rear cameras, fingerprint sensor and an attractive color-shifting paint job.
Dota 2 VR Is a Taste of Esports' Immersive Future
By Sam Rutherford published
With Dota 2's VR spectator mode, Valve is showing how virtual reality will take esports to a whole new level.
Here are the Strongest Pokémon in Pokémon Go
By Sam Rutherford published
Check out these charts to see which Pokemon are the best at attacking or defending gyms, or which ones simply do the most damage.
The Ultimate Guide to Pokémon Go Battling
By Sam Rutherford published
Pokémon Go is tons of fun, but it doesn't do a good job of teaching you how to play. Here's how to battle and take down gyms like a master.
Don't Buy a Phone or Laptop Without USB Type-C: Here's Why
By Sam Rutherford published
The age of USB Type-C has arrived. Here's why starting now, you shouldn't buy a phone or laptop without a USB-C port.
Pokemon Go GPS Spoofing Is Serious Cheating Problem
By Sam Rutherford published
By using a technique known as GPS spoofing, unsavory players are gaining an unfair advantage over new players in such countries as Japan, which have recently been added in Pokemon GO.
Moto Z Force and Moto Z Droid Review: Modularity Done Right
By Sam Rutherford published
Get the Moto Z if you like a modular design and don’t miss the headphone jack; get the pricier Z Force if you need more battery life or sharper photos.
Moto G4 Plus Review
By Sam Rutherford published
With strong battery life, a sharp 16-megapixel camera and a big and bright 5.5-inch screen, the G4 Plus is a solid, wallet-friendly phone.
Covr Photo for iPhone 6/6s Review: Clever (But Sneaky) Candid Pics
By Sam Rutherford published
The Covr Photo iPhone kit gives you the power to grab captivating candid photos, although it feels limited as a photo-taking accessory.
Cat S60 Review: This Rugged Phone Beats the S7 Active
By Sam Rutherford published
The Cat S60 takes rugged phones to a new level with the world's first built-in thermal camera, a surprisingly elegant design and fantastic battery life.
The Fastest Way to Level Up in Pokémon Go
By Sam Rutherford published
If you want to maximize your items and XP, here's a trick on how to get the most out of Lucky Eggs so you can level up as fast as possible.
FujiFilm's Instax Prints Out Your Mobile Photos Polaroid-Style
By Sam Rutherford published
FujiFilm's $200 Instax Share Printer 2 gives you the best thing about old school Polaroid pictures in an easy-to-use device that works with your smartphone.
OnePlus 3 Review: Third Time's the Charm
By Sam Rutherford published
The OnePlus 3 has the speed, design and price to put a lot of other flagship phones to shame.
Here's How the Moto Z Stacks Up to the Competition
By Sam Rutherford published
See how the modular Moto Z stacks up against the Galaxy S7, LG G5 and HTC 10 in terms of specs and features.
Olympus Tough TG-4 Review
By Sam Rutherford published
Though it can't go as deep as the competition, the Olympus Tough TG-4 takes the best pictures among the waterproof cameras we've tested.
Canon PowerShot D30 Review
By Sam Rutherford published
While Canon's Powershot D30 features some of the highest water resistance of any camera in its class, its image quality fails to impress.
Nikon Coolpix AW130 Review
By Sam Rutherford published
With a well-rounded feature set and dedicated buttons for Wi-Fi and GPS, Nikon's Coolpix AW130 makes a great addition to any active enthusiast's bag of tricks.
Warcraft Movie Gets It Right For Noobs and Gamers Alike
By Sam Rutherford, Cherlynn Low published
Tom's Guide sent two writers to check out the new Warcraft movie: one a total noob, and the other a former hardcore raider. And even though they each got very different things from the movie, they both agree, Warcraft is definitely worth a watch.
MSI's Backpack Rig Unplugs Virtual Reality
By Sam Rutherford published
With MSI's VR backpack, you can finally explore virtual reality the way it was meant to be, fast and untethered.
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