Steve Dent

Paris

Associate Editor at Engadget

@engadget reporter in Paris, covering cameras and drones. Sorry, I've temporarily closed direct messages while I get caught up, so @ me for anything.

Articles

Panasonic's S1 II is its most powerful creator camera yet

3 days ago | thetechstreetnow.com | Steve Dent

31 minutes ago Engadget After dropping a rare photography-oriented camera recently with the S1R II, Panasonic is going back to its creator roots. The company just unveiled the S1 II, a 24-megapixel full-frame mirrorless camera with a partially-stacked sensor (like the Nikon Z6 III) that can capture 6K ProRes RAW video internally with minimal rolling shutter wobble. At the same time, Panasonic is pitching it as a relative value next to full stacked sensor cameras.
Panasonic's S1 II is its most powerful creator camera yet

3 days ago | engadget.com | Steve Dent

Why you can trust usEngadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products. Steve Dent for EngadgetAfter dropping a rare photography-oriented camera recently with the S1R II, Panasonic is going back to its creator roots.
Sony's new Xperia 1 VII borrows Hi-Fi sound tech from its Walkman

3 days ago | engadget.com | Steve Dent

Why you can trust usEngadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products. SonySony's smartphones probably haven't made much money in a long time, but they do provide a showcase for the company's latest camera and AV tech.
DJI Mavic 4 Pro review: A new standard for consumer drones

3 days ago | engadget.com | Steve Dent

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products. Steve Dent for EngadgetDJI’s much-awaited Mavic 4 Pro drone has launched, but there’s bad news. Due to Trump’s tariffs and other market uncertainties (like a potential DJI ban), it’s not yet on sale in America and there’s no word on when it will be, or for what price.
US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days

4 days ago | engadget.com | Steve Dent

Following negotiations in Geneva, the United States and China have agreed to lower tariffs substantially for the next 90 days, the White House announced. The aim is to de-escalate the current trade war and allow both parties time negotiate to achieve a "sustainable, long-term and mutually beneficial economic and trade relationship," they said in a joint statement. The US will temporarily lower its tariffs on Chinese goods from 145 to 30 percent (10 percent plus a 20 percent fentanyl-related levy).
Nintendo's Switch 2 sales forecast predicts 15 million consoles in its first fiscal year

1 week ago | engadget.com | Steve Dent

EngadgetNintendo is throwing some cold water on Switch 2 sales estimates even though launch demand seems to be off the charts. In its latest earnings report, the company projected sales of 15 million Switch 2 units in its first year on sale to March 2026, fewer than analyst predictions of 16.8 million. It didn't explain the number but it's likely due to uncertainty around US tariffs and the fact that Nintendo is usually cautious with its forecasts.
Nintendo thinks it'll sell 15m Switch 2s in its first fiscal year

1 week ago | engadget.com | Steve Dent

Nintendo is throwing some cold water on Switch 2 sales estimates even though launch demand seems to be off the charts. In its latest earnings report, the company projected sales of 15 million Switch 2 units in its first year on sale to March 2026, fewer than analyst predictions of 16.8 million. It didn't explain the number but it's likely due to uncertainty around US tariffs and the fact that Nintendo is usually cautious with its forecasts.
ASUS and Microsoft's Xbox-branded handheld appears in leaked FCC photos

1 week ago | engadget.com | Steve Dent

New photos leaked from the FCC appear to confirm that an Xbox-branded handheld gaming console is coming soon. A listing shows two versions of ASUS's ROG Ally 2 handheld, a dark model with a dedicated Xbox labeled button at the top left and a white version with the same button blacked out. The latter could carry a different function or be removed altogether from the production model, according to the leak (related to Wi-Fi modules) from Videocardz seen by The Verge.
ASUS and Microsoft's Xbox-branded handheld appears in leaked FCC photos

1 week ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Steve Dent

New photos leaked from the FCC appear to confirm that an Xbox-branded handheld gaming console is coming soon. A listing shows two versions of ASUS's ROG Ally 2 handheld, a dark model with a dedicated Xbox labeled button at the top left and a white version with the same button blacked out. The latter could carry a different function or be removed altogether from the production model, according to the leak (related to Wi-Fi modules) from Videocardz seen by The Verge.
Apple hit with class action suit from developers after App Store ruling

1 week ago | thetechstreetnow.com | Steve Dent

13 hours ago Engadget Apple may see further fallout over its failure to comply with a court order that led to last week’s contempt ruling. A class action suit filed on behalf of developers claims that Apple's actions cost Pure Sweat Basketball (and other developers) revenue during the period it was found to have violated the original court order.