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A person holding the Realme 13 Pro+.

This is one of the most beautiful phones I’ve seen in 2024

Realme once again proves it knows how to design a phone, with the launch of the lovely Realme 13 Pro+. But can the rest of the phone match the looks?
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max in hand.

The iPhone 16 is almost here, and this is the feature I’m most excited about

The iPhone 16 lineup will be here before we know it. There are a lot of rumored upgrades, but I'm most excited about one specific new feature.
Infinix GT 20 Pro gaming phone held in hand.

This $300 gaming phone blew me away

Gaming phones are distressingly expensive. This cheap Android phone proves why that shouldn't be the case.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Samsung made a big mistake with the Galaxy Ring

Samsung's Galaxy Ring looks like it will be a hit, but Samsung made one big mistake.
A person holding the Ray-Ban Meta and Solos AirGo 3 smart glasses.

I lived with two pairs of smart glasses, but only one is worth buying

I've worn the Ray-Ban Meta and Solos AirGo 3 smart glasses, and have learned enough to know which one is worth buying.
A person wearing a Casio Casiotron TRN-50 watch.

I wore a watch that was 50 years in the making. Here’s why it’s so special

After 50 years, the Casio Casiotron is back. It's not quite a smartwatch, smarter than a dumb watch, and incredibly special.
The cover screen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Samsung is starting to lose the foldable race

Samsung has largely dominated the foldable market for the past six years. But with the release of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, that's starting to change.
The Marathon 41mm Jeep Rubicon GSAR's dial.

Only a few watches can replace my Apple Watch. This is one of them

When Jeep decided to make a watch celebrating its heritage, it didn't go for a smartwatch, but a traditional watch instead. Here's why.
Insider Tracker app on iPhone.

I tried a $500 health tracking app. Here’s why it’s worth every penny

Looking for a health tracking solution that goes deep? I tried InsideTracker, a $500+ health tracking app unlike anything else. Here's why it's a game-changer.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring next to its charging case.

4 reasons why I bought the Galaxy Ring (and 1 that almost stopped me)

I preordered the Samsung Galaxy Ring. Here are four reasons I chose it over the Oura Ring (and one reason why I might not have).
A person wearing the Circular Ring Slim smart ring.

Whatever you do, don’t buy this smart ring

I revisited the Circular Ring Slim hoping to find the revised version was much better than the first one. It's not, and in some ways, it's worse.
The Rabbit R1 shown in the Outtafocus column's main image.

The worst gadget of 2024 has a killer camera feature

The Rabbit R1 isn't very good, but beneath the mediocre camera hides a really cool feature that just might make it worth buying after all.
A person taking the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 out of a pocket.

I’ve already discovered the best thing about the Galaxy Z Fold 6

I'm less than 48 hours into using the Galaxy Z Fold 6, but I can already tell it's a big hardware improvement over the devices that have come before it.
The Apple Watch Series 9 with the Snoopy watch face.

WatchOS 11 will change your Apple Watch more than you realize

WatchOS 11 is coming soon. When it arrives, it will include a lot of smaller, lesser-known features that could change your Apple Watch in big ways.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 with its cover screen on.

The biggest Galaxy Z Flip 6 upgrade is hiding in plain sight

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 might not look like a meaningful upgrade. But it has a crucial feature that can lift the phone's performance in more ways than one.
home Screen of an iPad Pro that boots iPadOS 18.

I tested iPadOS 18. It’s not the iPad update I was hoping for

I spent some time using and testing Apple's new iPadOS 18 update. There's plenty to like, but it's not the iPad update I was hoping for.
A person holding the iPhone 15 Pro Max inside the Clicks Keyboard case.

I turned my iPhone into a BlackBerry, and now my fingers hate me

The Clicks Keyboard case adds a physical keyboard to the iPhone, and I've been using it with the big iPhone 15 Pro Max. Here's what it's like.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 in different colors.

Don’t buy the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Here are 5 reasons to wait for the Z Fold 7

Samsung just announced its next-generation foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 6. But there are some reasons why you might want to hold off until the Z Fold 7.
A person wearing the Samsung Galaxy Ring and the Oura Ring.

Where the hell is the Apple Ring?

The Galaxy Ring is Samsung's first smart ring — and it looks great. But I have one question: Where the heck is Apple's smart ring?
A person holding a closed Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Why I’m not upgrading to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 this year

I liked the Galaxy Z Fold 6 enough to consider upgrading from my Galaxy Z Flip 5 to it, but that was before I saw the trade-in and preorder offers where I live.
Someone holding a Google Pixel Fold in hand.

I have a love-hate relationship with the Google Pixel Fold

The Google Pixel Fold came out over a year ago. After revisiting the phone, I've found some things I still like — and others I can't stand.
Reading document on Onyx Boox Go 7.

The Boox Go Color 7 is the best Kindle alternative I’ve ever used

Kindles are great, but they're also quite limited. The Boox Go Color 7 is a lot like a Kindle — just better in almost every way imaginable.
Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.

I’m not buying a Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and neither should you

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 may be new, but it's basically the same watch we got last year. Why would you buy it when you can buy something better instead?
OnePlus Nord 4 in midnight black color with a metal unibody shell kept on a white fabric beside a gunmetal OnePlus 3T.

The OnePlus Nord 4 has something no other OnePlus phone has ever had

The OnePlus Nord 4 is a stunning phone — and it also sets a promising new record. Here's what COO and President Kinder Liu told us in an exclusive interview.
The gold Samsung Galaxy Ring.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring may change wearables forever

Samsung has made the Galaxy Ring's app and all its data free to access, and the decision may have a big impact on its competition now and in the future.
Two Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 smartwatches laying next to each other on a table.

The new Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 looks great. But there’s a catch

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is Samsung's newest smartwatch, and I got to use it ahead of its release. Here are my first impressions.
Two Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 smartphones next to each other.

I spent two hours with the Galaxy Z Flip 6. These are the 5 things that stood out to me

I recently spent a couple of hours using the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. Some of it's good, some of it's not. Here are the five biggest takeaways.
A person wearing the gold Samsung Galaxy Ring.

I wore the Samsung Galaxy Ring. Here’s why the Oura Ring is in trouble

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is here to take on the Oura Ring, and having tried it on, I think half the battle is already won.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra on a person's wrist.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is Samsung’s most controversial smartwatch yet

I've worn the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, and it's all set to be a highly controversial product. Here's why, and why it's still set to be a winner.
Acefast Z4 218W fast charger with display and transparent front panel kept on a wooden surface.

This ridiculous-looking charger is one of my favorite gadgets of 2024

With over 200W of charging speed, a partially see-through design, and a color display, this charger is one of the coolest gadgets I've used this year.
The Google Pixel 8's screen.

5 reasons why you should not buy the Google Pixel 8

The Google Pixel 8 is a great phone — but you shouldn't buy one. Here are five reasons why you shouldn't buy the Google Pixel 8 in 2024.
A person holding the OnePlus Nord 4.

The OnePlus Nord 4 has something I haven’t seen on a phone in ages

The OnePlus 4 brings back the metal unibody back, a design trend that once dominated phones, but has largely been forgotten until now.
An iPhone 15 Pro with Anker screen protector on.

I think I found the perfect iPhone screen protector

After a couple of dropped iPhones and a lot of searching, I think I finally found the perfect iPhone screen protector.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Mint Green color along with a Samsung notebook and a cermaic bowl with lemons.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a $600 smartphone that offers several great features. However, there are five great alternatives worth considering.