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I keep coming back to the criminally slept-on Model:Samples and Model:Cycles.

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Don’t overlook Elektron’s budget electronic music instruments

I keep coming back to the criminally slept-on Model:Samples and Model:Cycles.

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I finally found a magnetic phone grip I never want to remove

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Xteink’s tiny e-readers are getting access to free books through Libby

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We’re reaching peak camera with the Sony A7R VI

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A RAMageddon guide to back-to-school laptop shopping

It’s a terrible time to buy a laptop (sorry), but if you gotta do it, here are some to consider.

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CMF’s clip earbuds hit the balance between cheap and good

The CMF Clip Pro are a very comfortable option for those that hate things in their ears.

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The MSI Claw EX is the most important PC handheld since Steam Deck — I still wouldn’t buy oneThe MSI Claw EX is the most important PC handheld since Steam Deck — I still wouldn’t buy one

I finally found a robot lawnmower I’d trust with my yard

I pitted five automowers against each other to find the best cutter for my challenging garden.

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The Corvette Grand Sport X delivers Porsche 911 performance for a fraction of the price

More than just an E-Ray replacement, the GSX adds more power to the Corvette experience.

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Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health

We’re talking offline Gemini, proactive AI suggestions, better GPS maps, insulin resistance trends, and a $50 price hike.

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Google’s Pixel 11 series pairs a little new hardware with a lot of new software

More helpful features, less AI slop.

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Honor’s Robot Phone is better than a gimbal in a phone has any right to be

After an hour of testing the Robot Phone, I’m surprised but impressed.

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This great retro-inspired keyboard now comes preassembled

The Classic-TKL is one of my favorite keyboard kits, and now you don’t have to build it yourself

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Is this $450 laptop from an unknown brand too good to be true?

Short answer: Yes. Longer answer: Yeeeeeeeeeessssssss.

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Nitecore’s latest power bank is the lightest and most compact yet

You gotta pay to play though.

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The only instant cameras worth your money

Whether you’re after inexpensive film, vintage prints, or a camera with more creative control, these are our top picks.

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Samsung’s Z Fold 8 Ultra is more of the same, but better than ever

It doesn’t quite feel ‘Ultra,’ but it’s a comprehensive improvement on last year’s phone.

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HP’s HyperX Omen 15 isn’t quite the budget-friendly gaming laptop its predecessor was

But it’s decent enough for 1080p gaming in our RAMageddon world.

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This tattoo is permanent, pain-free, and might soon come in the mail

Applied without scary needles or noise.

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A second lens makes DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P my new favorite video camera

This is bigger than the Pocket 4, but definitely better.

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The Nothing Ear 3A look great… and sound good enough

At $99, Nothing can get away with some minor flaws, especially when the earbuds look this good.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 feels like the future

The Z Fold 8 looks unusual at first, but you get used to it fast.

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This is my new favorite laptop, but thanks to RAMageddon the price already went up by $800

The Framework Laptop 13 Pro has it all. But RAMageddon spiked its price.

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Forget expensive sleepbuds. Buy this pillow instead

A lo-fi solution for hi-fi side-sleepers.

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Plus the first specs, including a battery life better than Meta’s.

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I almost forgot Samsung’s Z Flip 8 was a foldable

Cover screen? More like cover phone.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 bet big on battery

The watches sport a new chip, bigger batteries, and new health metrics. But the updates come with another price hike.

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Samsung’s wider Z Fold 8 feels just right

But $1,900 is a hell of a lot for a phone with no telephoto camera.

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Samsung’s newest foldable finally feels Ultra

One small step for phones, one giant leap for foldables.

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The 2026 Honda Prelude is a marvel of hybrid technology

The first new Prelude in 25 years has a hybrid powertrain and simulated shifting. But don’t let that deter you.

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A touchscreen and light make the new X4 Pro the best version of Xteink’s tiny e-readersA touchscreen and light make the new X4 Pro the best version of Xteink’s tiny e-readers

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Orchid is a delightfully retro and approachable hipster synth

A modern take on vintage reed organs from Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker that makes writing rich chord progressions breezy.

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Surprise! Facial recognition smart locks are actually good

I tested four locks that unlock with a look, and while hands-free with UWB is better, if you want a sci-fi experience for your front door, facial recognition is worth considering.

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Sony’s flagship RGB LED TV is incredible

The Bravia 9 II is the best RGB LED TV available with game-changing features, but I’d still buy an OLED.

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Fine, electric mountain bikes don’t suck

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