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
Apple Watch Pricing: How Much Will It Cost?
By Sam Rutherford published
Here's the list of every Apple Watch model and watch band option, and how much it will cost to buy them.
How to Add a New User or Guest Account in Android 5.0
By Sam Rutherford published
Not every enhancement in Android 5.0 Lollipop is obvious. Here's how to add new users and guest accounts in Android 5.0.
How to Increase Text Size in Android 5.0
By Sam Rutherford published
High-resolution screens mean sharp videos at the cost of small, hard to read text. Here's two ways to make text bigger in Android 5.0.
How to Turn on High-Contrast Mode in Android 5.0
By Sam Rutherford published
If you're looking to make Google's Material design UI even easier to read, here's how to turn on two high-contrast settings in Android 5.0.
How to Turn on Smart Lock in Android 5.0
By Sam Rutherford published
Increase your smartphone or tablet's security by enabling Smart Lock in Android 5.0, which lets you use trusted devices, places and faces to unlock your device.
How to Turn on Battery Saver Mode in Android 5.0
By Sam Rutherford published
In Android 5.0, follow these steps to see what apps and components are eating your battery.
How to Turn on Color Blind Mode in Android 5.0
By Sam Rutherford published
If you're like one of the millions of color deficient tech users, here's how to turn on the color blind modes in Android 5.0.
Steam Controller Hands-On: The Final Version is Here
By Sam Rutherford published
After two years of development, Valve is finally ready to unveil the final version of its Steam Controller.
This War of Mine Writer Talks Tablets, Tough Choices
By Sam Rutherford published
At GDC 2015, 11 Bit Studios senior writer Pawel Miechowski talked about the award-winning This War of Mine and its upcoming tablet versions.
Meet Nvidia Shield: World's First 4K Android TV Console
By Sam Rutherford published
We go hands-on with the the Nvidia Shield, which delivers Nvidia Grid game streaming straight to your living room.
How to Stop Apps from Auto-Updating in Android 5.0
By Sam Rutherford published
With the average user having 29 or more installed apps, here's how to stop apps from auto-updating to save data usage and battery life.
Pentax K-S2: World's Smallest Weather-Resistant DSLR
By Sam Rutherford published
The new Pentax KS-2 offers a tiny retractable lens and 3-inch LCD on what it claims is the world's smallest DSLR kit.
Canon's 5DS R and 5DS Are 50-MP DSLR Monsters
By Sam Rutherford published
Medium format killers? Canon lets loose a pair of 50MP, full-frame cameras, the 5DS and 5DS R, promising the sharpest pics ever from a DSLR.
HTC One M9 Rumors: New Cameras But No Front Speakers?
By Sam Rutherford published
Thanks to the rumor mill, we have a good idea of what might be coming on HTC's possible One M9. Here's what we know so far.
Gibson Stuns with Gorgeous Les Paul-Inspired Headphones
By Sam Rutherford published
With design elements taken from its famous line of guitars, Gibson’s new guitar-inspired headphones sound great and look even better.
Sony Skates into CES with Two New Action Cams: 4K and HD
By Sam Rutherford published
Sony's new flagship 4K Action Cam shoots brilliant high-res video with even better image stabilization and crisper audio.
D5500 Is Nikon's First DSLR with a Touchscreen
By Sam Rutherford published
Nikon pulls the covers off a new DSLR camera and two lenses. The new D5500 features the companies first-ever touchscreen on a DSLR.
Liquid Image Ego LS 800 Cam Streams Video Over 4G LTE
By Sam Rutherford published
Liquid Image brings 4G video streaming on the Ego LS Model 800 camera, allowing users to send videos straight to YouTube without Wi-Fi.
Marshall's Major II Headphones: What's Old is New Again
By Sam Rutherford published
Marshall's Major II on-ear headphones delivers clean, neutral lows and warm, rich mids with a style that calls back to its 60's heritage.
HTC RE Review
By Sam Rutherford published
A curious combination of a smartphone camera and a GoPro, the HTC RE takes pictures and movies without interfering with the moment.
Olloclip 4-in-1 iPhone 6 & 6 Plus Lens Review: A Sure Shot
By Sam Rutherford published
Olloclip's new 4-in-1 Lens for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus delivers its trademark image and build quality, now for both front and rear cameras.
HTC One M8 for Windows Review
By Sam Rutherford published
One of the best Android phones now shines on Windows, boasting even better battery life on top of the same speedy specs of the original.
iPhone 6 Plus vs Galaxy Note 4: Phablet Face-Off
By Sam Rutherford published
Almost every smartphone maker has now hopped on the phablet bandwagon, pushing screen sizes up and over the 5-inch barrier. But the two biggest names in this arena are Apple and Samsung. With the 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 4, Samsung continues to refine its fo
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