The iPhone 16e has failed to be the iPhone SE 4 I wanted
The iPhone 16e is no doubt better than the iPhone SE 3. But what about the iPhone 14?
I used the Oppo Find N5, here’s why it’s replacing my Galaxy Z Fold 6
After weeks of teases, the Oppo Find N5 is finally here. Having used it, here's why it's so good and it's replacing the Galaxy Z Fold 6 for me.
Apple missed a cute, fitting opportunity with the iPhone 16e’s name
I love the new iPhone 16e's name, far more so than the other possible alternatives, but there was another option I thought would have fitted really well.
This cool stealth G-Shock has a unique feature that transforms the watch
All of the Casio G-Shock watches I own (and I own… quite a few), are attached to their own, special band. It’s an integrated part of the design, and even if I wanted to, there’s no obvious easy way to change it out for another. That’s what makes the limited edition so special, and unique […]
The iPhone 16e is crucial to the iPhone’s future, here’s why
It's not September but Apple has launched a new iPhone dubbed the iPhone 16e. Here's why it's crucial to the future of the iPhone.
The big Fusion camera upgrade on iPhone 16e is missing a few tricks
Apple has hyped the 48-megapixel 2-in-1 Fusion camera on the iPhone 16e, but it misses features that are available even on three-generations older iPhones.
OnePlus makes the best Android phone and watch combo you can get right now
I've used the OnePlus 13 and the OnePlus Watch 3, and consider them the best Android phone and watch combo you can get. Here's why.
The Humane AI Pin was always destined to fail, here’s why
The Humane AI Pin — a standalone gadget that wanted to replace your phone but cost $699 and $24 per month — has now been killed. I'm not surprised, here's why.
Research suggests cutting down screen time can work better than antidepressants
With access to internet cut off, screen time came crashing down, leading to better mental health, improved sleep, and positive behavioral changes in users.
I tried roaming on Google Fi and T-Mobile, this is the best
I spent a month traveling and testing roaming speeds, quality and plans on Google Fi and T-Mobile US. This is what happened, which is faster and who I'd pick.
Huawei’s wild tri-fold phone finally breaks out of China, and I’m excited
The world's first tri-fold phone is coming outside of China. It remains expensive but the Mate XT Ultimate brings new ways to use a foldable phone.
Google Messages can now be your notes app. Please don’t do that
Google Messages recently got an update that allows you to use it as a notes app. Here's why that's a bad idea, and other messaging apps that can do the job more securely.
This affordable case fixed the worst woe of iPhone’s Camera Control
The iPhone 16 Pro’s Camera Control is fantastic, but protective cases make it a hassle to interact with the button. This ESR case offers a fix, on a budget.
I wore 3 smart rings and flew 10,000 miles, this is the best
What's the best smart ring? I picked the three best and flew 10,000 miles to see how they would handle the craziest travel schedule ever. Here's what I found!
I tried a stylus with location tracking. It ruined Apple Pencil for me
The ESR Geo Digital Pencil adds Apple Find My support at a fraction of the Apple Pencil's sticker price. Is it reliable? Let's just say ESR schools Apple!
Chrome tab groups now allow mobile-desktop sync, and it’s utter chaos
Do I want to see my mobile tab groups on PC? Yes, but only the work stuff. My Reddit memes on desktop? Oh, heck no. It also acts very weird, as per irked users.
Why I’m sad this delightful iPhone camera is about to go away
It looks certain Apple will take the 12-megapixel away from its cheapest iPhone very soon. Let me explain why I'm sad about it.
I’ve found a perfect use for the Galaxy Ring, but I can’t recommend it
The Samsung Galaxy Ring was a miss for me — but I've still managed to find the perfect use for it. Only, I can't recommend it to anyone. Here's why.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra’s camera crushed its old rival in our test
Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera a big improvement over the Galaxy S24 Ultra? We found out in an in-depth test.
Why the OnePlus Open 2 situation is terrible for phone fans
OnePlus won't release a foldable phone in 2025, meaning the anticipated OnePlus Open 2 isn't coming. Here's what the news means to you.
I tested the Galaxy S25 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro cameras, this one wins
Which $1,000 phone has the best camera? Should you buy the iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung's latest Galaxy S25 Plus? I tested both to find out, here's which one wins.
Apple gets relief for an AI ache. It could fix Apple Intelligence for everyone
Apple has inked a deal with Alibaba to offer AI tricks in China. This partnership could probably fix Apple Intelligence woes for the rest of the world, too.
Galaxy S25 Edge leak says it will not skimp on power, but that worries me
An overclocked Galaxy Snapdragon 8 Elite is rumored to power the Galaxy S25 Edge, but that could be a reason to be worried. Here's why!
Is the Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom the best? I tested it and it’s close
Does the Galaxy S25 Ultra camera with its 100x space zoom have the best zoom on a smartphone in the US? I tested it and it's very close, here's what I found!
This tech can end QR code scams, if only Google and Apple pitch in
QR code phishing has emerged as a serious threat. A retrofit variation that uses cryptographic security and can even work offline might just be the solution.
I tested the Galaxy S25 Plus and Pixel 9 Pro cameras, it’s no contest
The Galaxy S25 Plus and Pixel 9 Pro both cost $1,000 but they have very different camera performance. I tested both and discovered that the winner is clear.
Can an AI chatbot help you quit smoking? It can, with lots of caution
AI chatbots can offer helpful quitting advice to smokers more often than not. But as per research, they still serve misinformation and often omit crucial tips.
This is why I love Circle to Search on the Galaxy S25 series
The Galaxy S24 series introduced Circle to Search to Android phones, but the Galaxy S25 series makes it even better with this feature.
The amazing story of how a cooler and app have transformed organ transplants
What started as a conversation about a new app, became a story about how new technology from a company called Paragonix has transformed organ transplants.
I like the Galaxy S25 Ultra far more than I expected to
I thought the Galaxy S25 Ultra would prove to just be another iterative upgrade from Samsung, but I was wrong. Here's why I like it more than I expected to.
The phone I’m most excited about in 2025 is not an iPhone
The next iPhone models are definitely in my mind, but there's one phone I'm even more excited to try, and it's the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Here's why.
This upcoming phone could be the best foldable this year
There's a new folding phone coming in a few weeks, and it is shaping up to be the best folding phone this year. Here's why it'll challenge Samsung and Google.
This One UI 7 update just made my Galaxy S25 Ultra way more fun
Good Lock's updated Home Up module brings new ways to experiement with your home screen on the Galaxy S25 series, and I'm hooked.
How I fell in love with the massive Galaxy Watch Ultra
I put the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra on when I started using the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but little did I know the way I felt about it would dramatically change.