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Oppo’s new phone has one camera too many

The Find X9 Ultra has the best 10x telephoto lens yet, but would be a better phone without it.

Dominic Preston

Oppo’s new phone has one camera too many

The Find X9 Ultra has the best 10x telephoto lens yet, but would be a better phone without it.

Dominic Preston

DJI’s latest power station is proof that good things come in mini packages

Marathon battery life makes Keychron’s Ultra 8K keyboards its best yet

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

Dyson’s handheld fan is more powerful and louder than I expected

This charming gadget writes bad AI poetry

What is a poem?

Allison Johnson

Ikea’s smart donut lamp is a sweet treat

The new Varmblixt adds color-changing, dimming, and Matter-over-Thread support, and brings a touch of inexpensive style to my smart home.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

More phone cameras should come with telephoto lenses

I thought the Vivo X300 Ultra’s extender lenses were a gimmick. Now I’m hooked.

Allison Johnson

Sony’s latest gaming headset offers great open-back audioSony’s latest gaming headset offers great open-back audio

The Hisense UR9 is a great first shot against OLED’s bow

Hisense is the first to release the tech at more affordable prices, but it’s up against tough competition with OLEDs.

John Higgins

Allow me to explain why I love this camera that can’t shoot color

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is the perfect everyday companion that makes the mundane feel interesting.

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

You don’t have to spend more than $50 on a great USB-C dock for your Switch 2You don’t have to spend more than $50 on a great USB-C dock for your Switch 2

I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo’s price range — there’s no contest

The cut corners of these Asus, Lenovo, and Acer laptops are glaringly obvious next to the Neo.

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

The only USB-C AA battery I’d buy for myself is the Zepath 3600The only USB-C AA battery I’d buy for myself is the Zepath 3600

Insta360’s Snap is a tiny magnetic phone screen for taking rear-camera selfiesInsta360’s Snap is a tiny magnetic phone screen for taking rear-camera selfies

I wish this selfie phone case was better for selfiesI wish this selfie phone case was better for selfies

Asus’ lightweight 16-inch laptop is a formidable MacBook Air alternative

The Zenbook A16 is a large laptop that weighs very little and performs great.

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

I let Gemini in Google Maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well

It never once told me to walk into a river.

Allison Johnson

Is the Slate Truck too minimal for its own good?

A two-seater electric pickup with no paint, no radio, no power windows, not even a dang cell connection — who is this for?

Andrew J. Hawkins

Anker’s Nebula P1 projector is the portable sound king

Too bad they forgot the battery.

Thomas Ricker

This even smaller credit card-sized e-reader has one tragic flawThis even smaller credit card-sized e-reader has one tragic flaw

I tested a living room full of cheap Ikea speakers against Sonos and Bose0

It’s just a simple Bluetooth speaker, but for 10 bucks it’s a cheap, colorful addition to a desk, shelf, or kid’s room.

John Higgins

The Korg Handytraxx Play finally got me learning to scratch0

A portable turntable is probably the way to go if you’re starting out, but I might choose something cheaper.

Terrence O'Brien

A YouTuber channeled his distaste for the PS5’s design into slick console coversA YouTuber channeled his distaste for the PS5’s design into slick console covers

The Galaxy S26’s photo app can sloppify your memoriesThe Galaxy S26’s photo app can sloppify your memories

The AirPods Max 2 are a great sequel, but not an ambitious one

Apple’s over-ear headphones get better sound and new features, but they’re still heavy and expensive.

John Higgins

These retractable studded tires might save our roads, ears, and lungs

Putting Nokian’s James Bond tech to the test.

Tim Stevens

Can my favorite Game Boy gadget tell fake cartridges from real?Can my favorite Game Boy gadget tell fake cartridges from real?

Oppo made the best foldable phone, again

The Find N6 is my new favorite foldable.

Dominic Preston

Bluetti’s Sora 500 solar panel is incredibly powerful for its size

Too bad this 500W N-Type panel isn’t bifacial and isn’t (yet) available in the US.

Thomas Ricker

My brief, weird time with the Samsung TriFoldMy brief, weird time with the Samsung TriFold

The versatile Play speaker is a great way into the Sonos world

The Play takes the best parts of the Roam and Move speakers to make a great Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker.

John Higgins

DJI’s Avata 360 is a more functional, flexible 360 droneDJI’s Avata 360 is a more functional, flexible 360 drone

The Hisense U7SG is a great midrange TV you shouldn’t buy yet

The U7SG has improved reflection and blooming control, but it will be cheaper in a few months.

John Higgins

The new MacBook Pro is still fast as hell

And we re-tested the M1 Pro and M1 Max models to see how far the M5 Max has come.

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

Gemini task automation is slow, clunky, and super impressive

It took nine minutes for Google’s AI to order my dinner, but it still feels like the future.

Allison Johnson

The improved battery-powered Starlink Mini is here

Quickly untether from an unhinged world.

Thomas Ricker

Belkin’s wireless HDMI adapter freed me from a long annoying cable when I travelBelkin’s wireless HDMI adapter freed me from a long annoying cable when I travel

Nothing Phone 4A Pro review: That flagship feeling

All style, some substance.

Dominic Preston

My favorite robot vacuum now supports MatterMy favorite robot vacuum now supports Matter

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Hands on with Aqara’s new Matter-compatible camera

Aqara’s G350 brings Matter 1.5 camera support, promising easier smart home integration — but it only works with Samsung SmartThings.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are the choice — if you have a Galaxy phone

Sound and ANC performance improve with the Buds 4 Pro, but you still need a Galaxy phone for full functionality.

John Higgins

MacBook Air M5 review: a small update for the ‘just right’ Mac

The Air can’t ignore the new $600 elephant in the room sitting below it, but it’s still the right pick for many.

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

Asus’ new open earbuds are a wonderful companion for handheld gamingAsus’ new open earbuds are a wonderful companion for handheld gaming

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: show off

The Ultra returns to form with an innovative display.

Allison Johnson

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