It’s 2025 and the OnePlus Pad 2 is still my favorite Android tablet
Android tablets often lack compared to the iPad, but there's one Android tablet that I like to use. Here's why the OnePlus Pad 2 is my favorite Android tablet.
One of the craziest phones I’ve tested also turns into a gaming console
This is the most obnoxious (in a good way) gaming phone I have used, and I was surprised to learn I could use it as a portable gaming console as well.
5 things Samsung needs to do with its folding phones in 2025
Samsung faces huge challenges to the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip lineups in 2025, but the answer is simple. Here are five things Samsung should do.
I’m using an Amazon Kindle Scribe for the first time — and I love it
I had never used a Kindle Scribe before. After a few days with the new 2024 model, I'm already hooked.
Motorola phones have 3 serious problems that need to go away in 2025
Motorola lost its way, not just to the competition but also within its fanbase. Here's a glimpse at previously unreported woes, and how Motorola can find redemption.
The good and bad of Apple Intelligence after using it on my iPhone for months
Apple Intelligence features have been available for a few months. Here's what works (and what doesn't) after using Apple's AI tools on my iPhone 16 Pro.
5 things that could change smartphones forever in 2025
It's been a great year for smartphone competition, and a new season of phone launches is just weeks away. Here are 5 things that could change phones in 2025.
I’m giving up on Apple Photos
For the last several months, I've been using Apple Photos and Google Photos simultaneously. Here's why I'm giving up on Apple and going all-in with Google.
I’m a longtime iPhone user. This was my favorite Android phone of 2024
There were plenty of great phones that came out in 2024 besides the iPhone. This was my favorite Android phone for the year.
4 ways that Google Pixel phones can defeat Samsung in 2025
The Pixel 9 series are my phones of the year, and Google is close to being able to compete with Samsung in mobile. Here are four things it needs to do in 2025.
How I’m using Google’s Gemini AI app to make me more human
I am not a fan of AI taking over my work. It lacks the human touch. Yet, Google's Gemini made me a better person. At least the realms of an overflowing inbox.
2024 was the year of small flagship phones
Both Apple and Google delivered flagship optics in a compact flagship, but it took small phones getting bigger to get there.
Google needs to solve this Android tablet problem in 2025
Android is finally showing signs that it could evolve into a half-decent tablet platform. I dearly hope Google gives it a deservedly meaningful desktop mode.
5 things Samsung needs to do to beat Apple in 2025
Samsung and Apple have had contrasting years in mobile, but all is not lost. Here are five big things Samsung can do to take the fight back to Apple in 2025.
There’s a glaring issue with Nothing Phones, and it isn’t pretty
Nothing makes some of the flashiest and more original smartphones around. But there's a nagging issue with them that needs to be addressed, and soon.
The 2025 Android phone I’m most looking forward to isn’t from Samsung or Google
Google and Samsung are all set for big smartphone releases in 2025. But the Android phone I'm most looking forward to won't be made by either company.
I finally have RCS on my iPhone, and it’s one of my favorite iOS 18 features
I've had iOS 18 on my iPhone for a few months now, and one of my favorite new features is RCS messaging. Here's why.
These 3 gadgets prove wearable tech reached its peak in 2024
There are three standout wearables that have made 2024 a fantastic year for smartwatches, smart rings, and smart glasses.
5 things I want to see from the Apple Watch in 2025
A new year is almost here, and Apple could make some big changes to its popular wearable, the Apple Watch. Here's what I want to see.
I have the new Mocha Mousse color for the Motorola Razr Plus, and it’s stunning
Motorola recently freshened up the Razr Plus 2024 with a new Mocha Mousse color. I have it, and I'm in love.
Samsung has a smartphone design problem
Hey, Samsung, your Galaxy S flagship looks like the Galaxy A midranger, which is a copy of the entry-level Galaxy A series. And the Galaxy M series. See the pattern?
I tracked my sleep with a smart display, ring, and watch. This is my favorite
If you are serious about tracking your sleep, should you use a smart ring, a smartwatch, or even a smart display on your nightstand? Let's find out.
This is the worst smartphone camera I used in 2024, and it’s not even close
Choosing the best camera phone of 2024 was easy, but what about the worst camera phone of the year? There are some strong contenders, but only one winner.
Tips to keep your smartphone just as safe as a government official’s
A top U. S. government cybersecurity agency has released a set of smartphone safety protocols for top officials and politicians. You should follow them, too.
I wore an Oura Ring for all of 2024. Here’s why I love it and why I’m concerned
I've worn an Oura Ring all year, and this is how it holds my attention but also why I'm a little concerned about how it'll look through 2025.
I replaced Google Assistant with Amazon Alexa and haven’t looked back
A year ago, I decided to switch from Google Assistant to Amazon Alexa for my smart home duties. Now, 12 months later, I reflect on whether it was a good move.
5 things I want to see from the iPhone in 2025
A new year is just around the corner. Here's what I hope Apple will do with the iPhone in 2025.
Visual Intelligence has made the Camera Control on my iPhone 16 worth using
I was initially let down by the iPhone 16 Camera Control button, but the latest update finally makes it worth using.
We need to talk about this fantastic, industry-leading Motorola collab
Motorola's partnership with Pantone is far more impactful than I realized, and it took a gray phone to make me understand why it matters.
I’m really worried about the future of smart glasses
The Ray-Ban Meta have put smart glasses in a great place, but I'm worried about the situation going into 2025 and fear history may be about to repeat itself.
I used lots of great smartphone cameras in 2024. The Vivo X200 Pro is my favorite
Vivo's latest flagship phone, the X200 Pro, is filled with features that make your camera less relevant. Here are two that I loved the most.
I tried Apple Fitness Plus as a beginner and loved what I found
After three months using Apple Fitness Plus, I've learned a lot about the devices you need, the workouts, the trainers, and if it's worth a subscription or not.
5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is one of the best folding phones around. But before you buy it, here are five other phones you should consider first.
I tried the Dexcom Stelo, one of the best mobile gadgets for tracking your glucose
CGMs have saved my life after a heart attack four years ago. I recently tried the Dexcom Stelo OTC CGM, and it's been mighty impressive.