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
Samsung DeX Review: The Phone-as-PC Dream Remains Elusive
By Sam Rutherford published
Samsung's $150, puck-shaped DeX station is the slickest attempt yet at turning a phone into a desktop, but this system is definitely a work in progress.
Squeezable HTC 11 U Is Wonderfully Weird
By Sam Rutherford published
A unique Touch Sense feature lets you squeeze the sides of the HTC U 11 to perform various actions, and this flagship has Alexa on board, too.
Galaxy S8 Screen Protectors Tested: Better Off Naked
By Sam Rutherford published
Zagg's screen protectors for the Galaxy S8 have received a lot of attention, so we installed both to see for ourselves. And the results were not great.
Puyo Puyo Tetris is One of the Best Switch Games Yet
By Sam Rutherford published
Puyo Puyo Tetris is one the best puzzle games in recent memory, and more than worth its $30 asking price.
The Ultimate Nintendo Switch Battery Pack is Here
By Sam Rutherford published
For those seeking the absolute best battery pack to use with the Nintendo Switch, Anker's new PowerCore+ 26800 PD is here.
Sling Studio Lets You Broadcast Live Video Like a Pro
By Sam Rutherford published
If you've always wanted to put out professional-looking multi-camera broadcasts, the new Sling Studio makes that possible for a fraction of the price of traditional setups.
Galaxy S8 vs. iPhone 7 Camera Shootout: Samsung Has the Edge
By Sam Rutherford published
How do the new Galaxy S8's cameras compare to the best Apple has to offer? Samsung's flagship is better, but not by much.
How Big Is the Galaxy S8's Screen, Really?
By Sam Rutherford published
With the advent of new extra-wide screens on the Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ and LG G6, it's time to take a deeper dive into how much screen you're actually getting.
6 Reasons I’m Buying the Galaxy S8 Over the Pixel and LG G6
By Sam Rutherford published
The Galaxy S8 isn’t perfect, but it’s the best phone for this discerning reviewer right now. Here’s why.
Galaxy S8 Camera Tests: Small Changes Make Big Difference
By Sam Rutherford published
Based on early samples from some lucky YouTubers, it seems Samsung's tweaks to the S8's image processing could have a bigger impact than we initially expected.
Galaxy S8 Gets Smoked by iPhone 7 in Speed Test
By Sam Rutherford published
New test results suggest that the iPhone 7 outpaces the S8 in terms of sheer speed, despite Apple's phone being much older.
Snapdragon 835 Unveiled: Everything You Need to Know
By Sam Rutherford, Philip Michaels published
Qualcomm has shed more light on its upcoming flagship mobile platform. Here's a look at all the new tech and features coming on the new Snapdragon 835.
The Biggest Thing Missing From the Galaxy S8
By Sam Rutherford published
The Galaxy S8 is much improved, but its single rear camera is almost exactly the same, and that's a shame.
LG G6 Review: The Phone That Puts LG Back in the Game
By Sam Rutherford published
With a new premium design, one-hand-friendly screen and IP68 waterproofing, the G6 is the best-looking and most exciting phone LG has made to date.
Moto G5 Plus vs G4: Which One Should You Get?
By Sam Rutherford published
With the release of the new Moto G5 Plus, some people may be wondering if the price cuts on the G4 now make it an even better budget option. We examine the pros and cons of both here.
HTC U Ultra Review: A Big-Screen Gem That Needs More Polish
By Sam Rutherford published
We love the design, front cam and stereo speakers on the HTC U Ultra, but its high price, short battery life and lack of its most important feature make it hard to fully recommend this phone.
HTC U Hands-on: Is Its Beauty Just Skin Deep?
By Sam Rutherford published
The upcoming HTC U is an absolutely gorgeous phone, but its mish mash of features leave us wondering if the overall product is less than the sum of its parts.
New Gear VR Controller Feels Like the Future
By Sam Rutherford published
After getting a chance to try out the newly unveiled controller for Samsung's Gear VR headset, we think it's a welcome addition to mobile VR.
How to Choose What Eevee Will Evolve into in Pokemon Go
By Sam Rutherford published
Here's a neat trick that will let you choose if your Eevee will turn into a Vaporeon, Flareon or Jolteon when you play Pokémon Go.
Nokia Plans a Comeback with These Three Phones
By Sam Rutherford published
With the Nokia 6, Nokia 5, Nokia 3 and the resurrection of the legendary Nokia 3310, the once great phone company is looking to reclaim its greatness.
Huawei's P10 Might Be 2017's Biggest Smartphone Tease
By Sam Rutherford published
With a vibrant array of Pantone certified colors, a nifty fingerprint sensor and dual rear cameras, the P10 is an intriguing next step for Huawei. Too bad it won't be available in the US.
Huawei Watch 2: Good Looks, But Lacking a Major Feature
By Sam Rutherford published
The Huawei Watch 2 is a slick Android Wear 2.0 device with a nifty battery saving mode, but it won't offer built-in 4G LTE -- at least, not in its U.S. version.
Galaxy S8 Design Leaked as New Photos Surface
By Sam Rutherford published
While updating its Secure Folder app for the Galaxy S8, Samsung may have spilled the beans about the design of its next flagship phone, the Galaxy S8.
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