Engadget Podcast: 2025 in Review — gadgets, AI PCs, smart glasses and industry shakeups
Engadget’s year‑end podcast looks back at the biggest tech stories of 2025, guided by Managing Editor Cherlynn Low and host Devindra Hardawar. The episode mixes gadget picks, industry analysis and cultural takeaways — from standout devices to surprising shifts in corporate behavior.
Highlights include the editors’ favorite hardware of the year (like the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and AirPods Pro 3), a discussion of why AI‑powered PCs underwhelmed, and the notable rise of smart glasses as a recurring theme across hardware and fashion. The podcast also examines how major tech companies adjusted to political pressures in 2025.
Top topics covered
- Best gadgets: Editors name top devices of 2025, including unexpected sleeper hits such as Anker’s laptop power bank.
- AI PC disappointment: Why many devices failed to meet expectations despite big marketing promises.
- Smart glasses: The tech saw renewed interest and notable developments this year.
- Big Tech and politics: A candid look at how companies navigated political pressures in 2025.
Why listen
The episode blends gear recommendations with broader context — useful whether you want buying tips or a sense of where consumer tech is heading. It’s a concise way to catch up on major trends, product standouts and industry controversies without reading a dozen articles.
You can find the full episode and subscribe on major podcast platforms (iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts) or read the original Engadget roundup: Engadget podcast recap.
Discussion: Which tech moment from 2025 mattered most to you — a favorite gadget, a surprising flop, or an industry shakeup?