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reMarkable Paper Pure digital note-taker device.

reMarkable Paper Pure review: An excellent digital slate that I love, and feel vexed by

The reMarkable Paper Pure offers the best digital canvas for note-taking that I've experienced lately. But this excellent slate is held back by a restrictive software experience.
Xteink X4 ereader in black.

Xteink X4 review: I doubted this tiny e-reader, but it fixed my poor screen habits

The Xteink X4 is easy to pass on, easier to become a part of your every day carry, and an irresistibly charming device that just might win over the bibliophile inside you without hurting your wallet.
Baseus Inspire XH1 noise-cancelling headphones

Baseus Inspire XH1 review: These Bose-tuned headphones defied my budget expectations

If you're disappointed by affordable headphones making too many cuts, the Baseus Inspire XH1 get as close to perfect as it gets. On a side note, they regularly land sweet discounts, too.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone in blue color.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: After four months of testing, I can’t part with it

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the best showcase of consistent excellence and a solid return to innovative streak, despite not being the beefiest warrior in the Android ecosystem.
Person using the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro Android tablet.

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro review: I swapped my trusty iPad for this and didn’t miss it at all

Xiaomi's Pad 8 Pro is a rare breed that balances build, performance, and meaningful perks without nuking your wallet or having you sorely regret not picking an iPad.
Gotrax Mustang electric bike.

Gotrax Mustang electric bike review: Stylish, comfortable, and shockingly practical

Gotrax's Mustang is a surprisingly practical choice for town and trail rides, thanks to a combination of solid suspension and fat tires that offer a comfortable ride tagging alongside an impressive per-charge mileage.
AirPods Pro 3 top view

Apple AirPods Pro 3 review: Eight months later, a worthy pick that keeps on giving

With the AirPods Pro 3, Apple set out for a new benchmark. The company reached pretty close to the summit, but notched a few unexpected wins along the way, as well.
Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition laptop.

Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition review: The only laptop to woo me away from Apple 

Armed with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip and an unprecedented 128GB of RAM, the Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition PX13 wants to be a creator's best friend — at a sweet premium, that is!
Sonos Play Speaker in white

Sonos Play review: A sweet spot portable speaker that I can’t stop firing up

The Sonos Play gets as close to the "powerhouse in a tiny packet" epitome as it gets. It's punchy, well-built, and offers its own set of add-ons that make it an easy pick for on-counter and on-the-go fun.
Asus Zenbook S16 OLED Review

Asus Zenbook S16 OLED review: A balanced ultrabook that I think plays it too safe

A lightweight 16-inch OLED laptop with excellent everyday performance and design, but limited by conservative tuning that prioritises thermals and efficiency over peak power.
Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Stand with Qi2 25W

Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Stand Qi2 Review: Fast, folding, and my new favorite

Satechi's 3-in-1 charging stand blends the convenience of a foldable design with the best wireless top-up pace you can find on a device of it's kind. Hate wire clutter? This one is a heavy-hitter.
Asus Zenbook A16

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: A suave MacBook killer from the Windows tent?

Armed with a lovely 3K OLED screen, the Asus Zenbook A16 delivers a solid battery life in a svelte frame and emerges as an AI-ready performance powerhouse for Windows fans.
Dell 34 Plus USB-C Monitor - S3425DW

Dell 34 Plus USB-C monitor review: An ultrawide beauty with surprises you’ll love

The Dell 34 Plus USB-C is a sleek, 120Hz ultrawide gem that nails the productivity game with a clever port hub, stunning design, and single-cable convenience that earns every penny.
Jabra Evolve3 85 headset

Jabra Evolve3 85 review: I didn’t expect to love a business headset, but I changed my mind

Jabra Evolve3 85 blend an unexpectedly stylish design and luxurious build with class-leading calling experience, reliable audio quality, and wireless charging convenience. It's not for everyone, but for the right audience, it's nearly perfect.
Indoors, Interior Design, Furniture

Eight Sleep Pod review: Will better sleep make life easier?

The Eight Sleep Pod, armed with dynamic temperature control and biometric tracking, is a high-end investment that significantly improves sleep quality.
Amazon Kindle Scribe

Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft review: The luxury ride to digital note-taking

At $630, this new breed of Kindle is expensive, but its sleek build, color panel, and paper-like display surface are the core reasons to buy it, if you can stick with the basics.
Samsung S26 Plus

Samsung S26 Plus Review: Consistently fine and utterly boring

The middle child is out. For years, Samsung has stuck to its holy trinity formula for the Galaxy S lineup: the regular, the Plus, and the top – tier Ultra (formerly known as “we killed the Note but kept its soul”). And somewhere in that evolution, the Plus model quietly lost its identity. Quick Take […]
Beatbot Sora 70 pool cleaner

Beatbot Sora 70 Review: The Cordless 4-in-1 Robot That Finally Cleans Your Tanning Ledge

The Beatbot Sora 70 skips the gimmicky tech and gives you features that actually work to provide a spotless pool.
Baseus Picogo Power Bank AM31 Qi2 5000 mAh

Baseus PicoGo AM31 Qi2 power bank review: I finally found my perfect iPhone companion

The Baseus Picogo AM31 Qi2 Power Bank offers enough juice to keep your phone go past the last stretch of the day, with plenty of added conveniences and a barely-there footprint.
Aiper Scuba V3

Aiper Scuba V3 Review: Finally, a pool robot with an actual brain

The Aiper Scuba V3 offers great AI technology coupled with solid value
Samsung Galaxy S26 in the hands of a user.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Review: This compact flagship is starting to feel too safe

The Galaxy S26 delivers the familiar Samsung flagship formula in a compact form, though the lack of meaningful hardware progress keeps it from feeling truly exciting.
Indoors, Interior Design, Adapter

Anker Solix E10 Whole-Home Backup System Review:  Power That Actually Fits Your Life

After rigorous testing, I can confidently say that the Anker Solix E10 can critical household necessities with ease, while scoring high on practicality and seamless convenience.
TCL TV

TCL X11L Review: An impressive blend of display excellence and surprisingly great audio

If you are in the market for a large, premium television and you want the best picture quality that Mini-LED can currently offer, then the TCL X11L deserves serious consideration
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora gaming laptop

Alienware 16X Aurora review: I tested Dell’s gaming middle-weight, but it’s a heavy-hitter 

The Dell Alienware 16X Aurora is a strong performer at mid-tier gaming, packs a lovely display, and goes for a mean look rather than gaudy RGB lightshows.
Person wearing CMF Headphone Pro.

I’m anxious about budget audio gear. At $99, the CMF Headphone Pro won me over

The CMF Headphone Pro defy expectations with their unconventional looks, terrific battery life, and good sound output with noise cancellation — all on the platter under hundred bucks.
Front view of Asus Vivobook 14.

I tested the most affordable Copilot+ laptop I could find, and Asus’ Vivobook 14 surprised me

The Asus Vivobook is one of the most affordable laptops with Qualcomm's Snapdragon silicon and a Copilot+ badge for AI chops. It's a utilitarian workhorse that occasionally stumbles, but gets the job done.
The rear of the OnePlus 15R, held in a man's hand.

OnePlus 15R review: it’s not flashy, but it’s the best phone I’ve ever tested in one key area

The OnePlus 15R takes some unpacking, but see past its higher-than-expected price and pared-back feature set and you'll find a solid and reliable Android.
The OnePlus Pad Go 2 laid down on a table, showing its main page.

OnePlus Pad Go 2 review: a solid Android tablet to sway iPad fans

The OnePlus Pad Go 2 goes up against the iPad, and some specs are comparable though it drops a few balls.
LG C5

LG C5 OLED review: a gorgeous TV, in the right setting

It’s not as bright or as cheap as MiniLED displays, which are increasingly dominating the market, but the LG C5 stands on its own amid a competitive year in TVs.
Rear shell of OnePlus 15.

I reviewed the OnePlus 15 and I don’t want to let go of it

The OnePlus 15 is neither brash, nor bold. It's more like a subtle refinement that manages to deliver high on practicality, with some signature performance-centric oomph.
Flowers on TV

TCL QM9K review: I can’t quite believe just how good this TV is

If you're in the market for a premium large TV, then please do yourself a favor and buy, or at least try, the QM9K.
Aiper Scuba X1 pool cleaner

Aiper Scuba X1 review: gets the job done without complexity

The Aiper Scuba X1 pool cleaner I reviewed, works great and proved to be reliable.
Jeremy Allen White plays a guitar.

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere review: melancholic portrait adds little value to music biopics

Bruce Springsteen's music shines in Deliver Me from Nowhere. However, the rest of the movie leans too heavily into biopic clichés. Read our review.
A soldier sits on his knees.

A House of Dynamite Review: Kathryn Bigelow invites you to experience nuclear panic

In A House of Dynamite, Kathryn Bigelow's Netflix movie will shake you to your core, but it tries to do so a few too many times.
Nebula X1 on a table, with cables and remote

Soundcore Nebula X1 review: Cinema for the neighborhood

The Nebula X1 is an amazing portable projector packed with technology that movie fanatics will love.
A man leans against a wall.

Is This Thing On? review: stand-up is therapy in Bradley Cooper’s midlife crisis dramedy 

Bradley Cooper finds success with a smaller scale and an introspective look at finding yourself in Is This Thing On?
Person wearing Apple Watch Series 11.

I reviewed the Apple Watch Series 11. It stacks big wins atop small upgrades

Apple Watch Series 11 serves familiar looks, but under the hood, it packs a few upgrades that gently nudge it to the summit of smartwatch excellence.
Person wearing AirPods Pro 3.

I tested the AirPods Pro 3 and they wowed me for three unexpected reasons

The AirPods Pro 3 mark a pivot where Apple's earbuds turn their focus to health and conversational conveniences. But there's a lot more to love at the fundamentals, too.