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An okay laptop with 16GB of RAM is better than a nice laptop with 8GB, and this $520 HP OmniBook proves it

The HP OmniBook 3 16 hits different in an era of expensive laptops.

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

An okay laptop with 16GB of RAM is better than a nice laptop with 8GB, and this $520 HP OmniBook proves it

The HP OmniBook 3 16 hits different in an era of expensive laptops.

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

The Pixel 11 isn’t the best Pixel of 2026, but it’s the smartest buy

Sandwiched between the 10A and the Pro 11, the regular Pixel 11 is a good value, thanks mostly to compelling features.

Cameron FaulknerAug 19

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 is promising — but it isn’t finished

Think of this as part one of the Pixel Watch 5 review as most of the new features aren’t out yet. That said, GPS rocks.

Victoria SongAug 19

A great foldable with IP68 and a reliable triple camera, trapped in a shape everyone else seems to be moving on from.

Dominic PrestonAug 19

Forget HiLight and Proactive Assistance. The Pixel 11 Pro is at its best with focused new tools that actually work.

David ImelAug 19

This robot vacuum solves my kitchen stool problem

Hands-on with Mova’s new V70 Ultra Complete and its mopping arm that cleans hard-to-reach spots.

Jennifer Pattison TuohyAug 19

Google’s Pet Memory forgot who my cats are

Gemini for Home promises its Nest cameras can recognize my cats by name — but it can’t tell Boone from Smokey.

Jennifer Pattison TuohyAug 18

Whisker’s AI-powered litter robot thinks my cats swapped bodies

The $899 Litter-Robot 5 Pro is a great pooper-scooper wrapped in AI that just doesn’t work.

Jennifer Pattison TuohyAug 17

I’m hooked on Peak Design’s new City bags

Integrated BagLev hooks make my old bags feel dirty and dumb.

Thomas RickerAug 17

Don’t overlook Elektron’s budget electronic music instruments

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

Terrence O'BrienAug 15

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

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

We’re reaching peak camera with the Sony A7R VI

Sony’s spec monster let me shoot 67-megapixel images fast, silently, and without any blackout.

Antonio G. Di BenedettoAug 15

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.

Antonio G. Di BenedettoAug 14

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.

John HigginsAug 14

The 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.

Jennifer Pattison TuohyAug 13

You can now just point at a mess and this robot vacuum will suck it up

Jennifer Pattison TuohyAug 13

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

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

Lawrence UlrichAug 13

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

Victoria SongAug 12

More helpful features, less AI slop.

David ImelAug 12

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.

Dominic PrestonAug 12

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

Nathan EdwardsAug 10

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

Short answer: Yes. Longer answer: Yeeeeeeeeeessssssss.

Antonio G. Di BenedettoAug 8

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

You gotta pay to play though.

Thomas RickerAug 8

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.

Sheena VasaniAug 7

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.

Dominic PrestonAug 7

Viture’s cheapest AR glasses have the sharpest image clarity I’ve seen yet

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.

Antonio G. Di BenedettoAug 2

With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC

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

Applied without scary needles or noise.

Jess WeatherbedJul 31

Razer’s new keyboards drop the price on powerful gaming features

Antonio G. Di BenedettoJul 30

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

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

Dominic PrestonJul 30

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.

John HigginsJul 29

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.

Dominic PrestonJul 29

You don’t need to splurge on an expensive handheld fan to beat the heat

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.

Antonio G. Di BenedettoJul 27

Forget expensive sleepbuds. Buy this pillow instead

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

Thomas RickerJul 25

Sean HollisterJul 23

Why pick between SD and microSD when your laptop slot could do both?

Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like

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

Dominic PrestonJul 22

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

Cover screen? More like cover phone.

David ImelJul 22

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