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
Ztylus Metal Camera Kit Review (iPhone 6/6-Plus/5/5s)
By Sam Rutherford published
The Ztylus offers an innovative 4-in-1 iPhone lens kit and an attractive, sturdy case with good image quality, all for a competitive price.
Exolens for iPhone 6 Review
By Sam Rutherford published
The Exolens offers a super-strong frame for attaching its two lenses to an iPhone 6, but is bulkier and more expensive than competing lens kits.
Robin Smartphone Promises to Never Run Out of Storage
By Sam Rutherford published
The Robin is an attractive mid-range Android phone with a clever trick: cloud data management that automatically frees up storage when you need it.
Verizon Hum: Like OnStar but Better, For Almost Any Car
By Sam Rutherford published
Hum is a third-party connected car device that brings OnStar-like functions to any car made after 1997.
Everyday Carry: Sam Rutherford, Tom's Guide Staff Writer
By Sam Rutherford published
If you're looking to see what a complete tech setup looks like, check out what's in Sam Rutherford's bag, a Tom's Guide Staff Writer.
New Gadget Makes Your Dumb Car Smart for $99
By Sam Rutherford published
Vinli is a $99 black box that attaches to the OBD II port in your car and adds 4G LTE Connection, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and helpful service apps.
$120 Goggles Turn Almost Any Phone into a VR Headset
By Sam Rutherford published
The Zeiss VR One pairs legendary optics quality with multi-phone compatibility so both Android and iOS users can try VR out for themselves.
Lenovo C40 Review
By Sam Rutherford published
If you can find it for less than full price, it's easy to like Lenovo's C40 all-in-one with its 21.5-inch display and handy HDMI-in port.
Hyundai Sonata Is First With Android Auto
By Sam Rutherford published
It's time for other car makers to catch up to Hyundai, which has become the first company to ship Android Auto, as seen on the 2015 Sonata.
Asus Zenfone 2 Review: Very Fast, Very Affordable
By Sam Rutherford published
With a world's-first 4GB of RAM and U.S.-first Intel Atom CPU, the Asus Zenfone 2 goes toe to toe with other flagship phones for less than half the price.
Camera Clash: LG G4 vs. Samsung S6 vs. iPhone 6 Plus
By Sam Rutherford published
We compare the advanced camera on the LG G4 against the Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6 Plus in a multi-round shootout.
Android Auto Test Drive: Meet Pioneer's In-Dash Unit
By Sam Rutherford published
We test drive Android Auto on the streets of NYC with Pioneer's AVIC-8100 NEX in-dash receiver.
Tesla Powerwall Battery Ready to Power Your Home
By Sam Rutherford published
First Tesla revolutionized batteries for electric vehicles, now it's looking to do the same for homes with its Powerwall home battery.
Chevy's Self-Driving Concept Car Blurs Sci-Fi and Reality
By Sam Rutherford published
Looking like something straight out of the movies, Chevy's FNR self-driving concept combines high tech and outrageous futuristic styling.
The Best Cars from the 2015 New York Auto Show
By Sam Rutherford published
Here are pictures of the best cars of the 2015 New York Auto Show. Our favorite models range from a $2 million Aston Martin to a Smart car.
I Loved the HTC One, But the Romance Is Over
By Sam Rutherford published
My favorite phone over the last two years was the HTC One M7. But here's why I just bought a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.
Shootout: Galaxy S6 Camera Defeats iPhone 6
By Sean Captain, Sam Rutherford published
Samsung's new super phone beats Apple's best handset with image stabilization, a larger aperture and new white-balance tech.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Tiny Desktop Review
By Sam Rutherford published
While larger than other mini PCs, the M83 Tiny is a powerful desktop for home and business, with an optional all-in-one monitor accessory.
Jaguar's New XF Brings Smartphone Inspired Infotainment
By Sam Rutherford published
Jaguar's all-new XF features a redesigned infotainment system inspired by smartphones, sporting a 10.2-inch touchscreen and mobile app.
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Review
By Sam Rutherford published
Type-0 isn't as beautiful or as innovative as other recent Final Fantasy titles, but for a PSP remake from 2011, it's pretty good.
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number Review - Still on Fire
By Sam Rutherford published
Wrong Number brings more of what made Hotline Miami so great: puzzles, fast-paced action and a soundtrack that can't be contained.
Meet Endgame: Proving Ground - Google's AR Mobile Game
By Sam Rutherford published
Google's Niantic Labs has announced beta signups for Endgame: Proving Ground, a mobile game based on James Frey's Endgame series.
How to Set Google Now to Always On in Android 5.0
By Sam Rutherford published
Configure your phone to wake Google's voice assistant any time you say "Ok, Google."
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