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Sony ULT Wear headphones review: Brain-shaking bass
Sony’s ULT Wear headphones are a better implementation of bass boost than previous models along with considerable updates to ANC, features and overall design.
Sony ULT Wear headphones review: Brain-shaking bass
Sony’s ULT Wear headphones are a better implementation of bass boost than previous models along with considerable updates to ANC, features and overall design.
DJI Avata 2 FPV drone review: A cheaper, more potent tool for creators
The Avata 2 improves just about everything from the very popular original while shaving some dollars off the cost.
The Humane AI Pin is the solution to none of technology's problems
Engadget's in-depth review of the Humane AI Pin wearable.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review : This is the 14-inch gaming laptop to beat
For anyone who wants strong performance in a portable design, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is both pound for pound and dollar for dollar the best choice around.
Smartphone Reviews
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Nothing Phone 2a review: A budget phone that's packed with personality
Packing a bright 120Hz OLED screen, great battery life and unique design, the Nothing Phone 2a proves that a good budget phone doesn’t need to be boring.
OnePlus 12 review: A no-nonsense flagship for a great price
The OnePlus 12 offers the same speedy performance and better battery life than the Galaxy S24+ along with solid cameras and a great screen for $200 less.
Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+ review: A taste of generative AI in everyday use
Samsung's new AI tools, combined with subtle design tweaks, help the Galaxy S24 and S24+ make a more compelling case for upgrading from any phone older than the S23.
Galaxy S24 Ultra review: Samsung’s AI reinforcements have arrived
For 2024, the addition of a titanium frame, a new Snapdragon Gen 3 chip and an entire suite of AI tools makes Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra an even more versatile flagship phone.
Laptop & PC Reviews
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review : This is the 14-inch gaming laptop to beat
For anyone who wants strong performance in a portable design, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is both pound for pound and dollar for dollar the best choice around.
HP Spectre x360 14 review (2024): Keeping the 2-in-1 laptop dream alive
The HP Spectre x360 14 has everything you’d want in a 14-inch convertible notebook. It’s fast, features a gorgeous screen and can rotate to suit your needs.
ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) review: The first dual-screen laptop worth buying
Starting at $1,500 and with dimensions that aren’t much bigger than a traditional clamshell, ASUS’ Zenbook Duo is the first dual-screen laptop you’d actually want to buy.
MacBook Air M3 13-inch and 15-inch review (2024): Excellent yet unsurprising
Apple's latest MacBook Air takes everything we loved about the M2 redesign -- a sleeker and lighter case -- and adds more power thanks to an M3 chip.
Gaming Reviews
See moreASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review : This is the 14-inch gaming laptop to beat
For anyone who wants strong performance in a portable design, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is both pound for pound and dollar for dollar the best choice around.
The Fallout TV series is V.A.T.S. (a very awesome TV show)
While fans of the franchise will get extra value, the Fallout TV show on Prime Video is a great watch in its own right.
Apple Vision Pro two months later: A telepresence dream
I've had the Vision Pro for two months, but it hasn't transformed the way I live.
Alienware’s 32-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor is total overkill, but in a good way
Alienware’s 32-inch 4K QD-OLED is the pinnacle of gaming monitors, featuring rich colors, deep black levels and impressive contrast. Gameplay also looks silky smooth thanks to its class-leading 240Hz refresh rate.
Headphone Reviews
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Sony ULT Wear headphones review: Brain-shaking bass
Sony’s ULT Wear headphones are a better implementation of bass boost than previous models along with considerable updates to ANC, features and overall design.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review: Stellar sound, forward-looking features
Sennheiser’s latest flagship earbuds retain the excellent sound quality the company is known for, and add some quality-of-life updates that are improvements over the previous model.
Sennheiser Accentum Plus review: Upgrades that aren’t worth the extra cost
Despite changes to ANC and a few new features, the Accentum Plus isn’t a significant upgrade over the regular Accentum that debuted last year.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review: Function meets fashion
Bose’s new open-fit earbuds are more of a fashion accessory than a wearable and come with some inherent trade-offs.
Wearable Reviews
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Apple Vision Pro review: Beta testing the future
The Apple Vision Pro is an ambitious first step into the world of spatial computing, with the best displays and AR integration we’ve ever seen. But it’s also clearly a beta product aimed at developers.
Pixel Watch 2 review: Not leading the way, but no longer lagging
Our review of the Pixel Watch 2, including testing of its new stress management feature, heart rate sensor and battery life.
Apple Watch Series 9 review: Freedom from touching your screen
Our review of the Apple Watch Series 9, including our testing of the new Double Tap gesture.
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 review: Evolution not revolution
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is a pretty comprehensive smartwatch that offers a wide range of health and fitness tracking features at a fair price point.
Audio Gear Reviews
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AIAIAI Unit-4 review: Unique wireless portable studio monitors
The AIAIAI Unit-4 Wireless+ are basically the only game in town if you need portable studio quality monitors with low-latency wireless and long-lasting batteries.
The UwU Virtual Pet Buffer is a Tamagotchi in a guitar pedal
Ground Control Audio's UwU Virtual Pet buffer is a Tamagotchi in a guitar pedal that encourages you to practice to keep it healthy.
Embodme Erae II hands-on: A customizable MPE MIDI controller for your soft synths and analog gear
The Erae II takes the customizable MPE playing surface of the original and adds a more robust interface and tons of connectivity options.
Casio's Dimension Tripper lets you control your guitar pedals with your guitar strap
Casio showed up to NAMM 2024 with the Dimension Tripper: an experimental Bluetooth expression controller that you operate with your guitar strap.
Speaker Reviews
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JBL Authentics 300 review: Alexa and Google Assistant coexisting
The ability to run Alexa and Google Assistant at the same time on one device is the biggest selling point on the Authentics 300.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini review: Excellent and expensive
Sennheiser’s smallest Ambeo soundbar does a better job with Dolby Atmos than the Sonos Beam, but it costs $300 more.
Drop's BMR1 PC speakers are almost really good
There's plenty to like about Drop's BMR1 PC speakers, but there are also enough things that could be improved that make them hard to fully recommend.
Sonos Move 2 review: Better sound and battery life comes at a cost
The new Sonos Move 2 portable speaker improves on its predecessor in a lot of ways. But, like a lot of recent Sonos products, it also costs more than it used to.
Photography Gear Reviews
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 review: Maybe the only vlogging camera you need
Three years after the Pocket 2, DJI has introduced the Osmo Pocket 3 with some big improvements.
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses review: Instagram-worthy shades
With its latest smart glasses, Meta has managed to improve the core features, while making them more useful with new abilities like livestreaming and hands-free photo messaging.
Panasonic G9 II review: Its best Micro Four Thirds camera to date
Panasonic's $1,900 G9 II is one of the most capable hybrid cameras available, and the best Micro Four Thirds camera in the company's lineup.
DJI Mini 4 Pro review: The best lightweight drone gains more power and smarts
DJI’s Mini 4 Pro sets another new benchmark for small drones.
Tablet Reviews
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Lenovo Smart Paper review: A solid e-ink tablet spoiled by the cost
Lenovos's Smart Paper is now available in several countries, including the UK. At around $400 (in the UK, £500) it's expensive. But with offline handwriting recognition, does it offer a seamless way of sharing notes across devices?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review: A little too big, a little too expensive
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a powerful, well-designed and massive tablet. The 14.6-inch screen makes it awkward to use in your hands, but the S Pen is a great stylus, and using it with a keyboard in Dex mode makes it a powerful productivity tool.
Google Pixel Tablet review: Clever accessories transform an unexciting tablet
The Pixel Tablet is a competent smart display that is also a tablet that's always charged and ready when you need it. Some quirks aside, it's a versatile product that deserves a spot in your home.
Amazon Kindle Scribe review: Better than pen and paper but not the competition
Amazon’s first Kindle that supports stylus input offers an excellent reading and writing experience. But don’t expect handwriting-to-text conversion or sophisticated note-taking and syncing tools.
All Reviews
7810078100Sony ULT Wear headphones review: Brain-shaking bass
Sony’s ULT Wear headphones are a better implementation of bass boost than previous models along with considerable updates to ANC, features and overall design.
9410094100DJI Avata 2 FPV drone review: A cheaper, more potent tool for creators
The Avata 2 improves just about everything from the very popular original while shaving some dollars off the cost.
5010050100The Humane AI Pin is the solution to none of technology's problems
Engadget's in-depth review of the Humane AI Pin wearable.
9110091100ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review : This is the 14-inch gaming laptop to beat
For anyone who wants strong performance in a portable design, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is both pound for pound and dollar for dollar the best choice around.
The Fallout TV series is V.A.T.S. (a very awesome TV show)
While fans of the franchise will get extra value, the Fallout TV show on Prime Video is a great watch in its own right.
Apple Vision Pro two months later: A telepresence dream
I've had the Vision Pro for two months, but it hasn't transformed the way I live.
8810088100HP Spectre x360 14 review (2024): Keeping the 2-in-1 laptop dream alive
The HP Spectre x360 14 has everything you’d want in a 14-inch convertible notebook. It’s fast, features a gorgeous screen and can rotate to suit your needs.
My quest for the perfect productivity mouse
The humble PC mouse is underestimated. We tested some of the best on the market to see which can serve as a reliable daily driver.
8510085100Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review: Stellar sound, forward-looking features
Sennheiser’s latest flagship earbuds retain the excellent sound quality the company is known for, and add some quality-of-life updates that are improvements over the previous model.
9010090100Alienware’s 32-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor is total overkill, but in a good way
Alienware’s 32-inch 4K QD-OLED is the pinnacle of gaming monitors, featuring rich colors, deep black levels and impressive contrast. Gameplay also looks silky smooth thanks to its class-leading 240Hz refresh rate.
8010080100GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker review: Turning your kitchen into a BBQ joint
The GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker imparts noticeable wood-fired flavor into meats, seafood and sides and offers a lot of handy features. It requires some extra steps grills don’t, but you also don’t have to venture outdoors to use it.
8410084100ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) review: The first dual-screen laptop worth buying
Starting at $1,500 and with dimensions that aren’t much bigger than a traditional clamshell, ASUS’ Zenbook Duo is the first dual-screen laptop you’d actually want to buy.
7210072100Sennheiser Accentum Plus review: Upgrades that aren’t worth the extra cost
Despite changes to ANC and a few new features, the Accentum Plus isn’t a significant upgrade over the regular Accentum that debuted last year.
Unicorn Overlord is a must-play for tactics fans
Unicorn Overlord feels like a spiritual successor to games like Ogre Battle 64 and it's quickly become an instant classic for tactics fans.
8510085100Roomba Combo j9+ review: The ideal robot vacuum and mop
The Roomba Combo j9+ is the ideal robotic vacuum and mop. It can easily suck up dirt while also wiping down your floors, and now it’s smart enough to refill its own water tank.
8810088100Sony A6700 review: The company’s best APS-C camera yet
Sony's flagship A6700 finally arrived last year with a feature list that's worth the wait.
9010090100MacBook Air M3 13-inch and 15-inch review (2024): Excellent yet unsurprising
Apple's latest MacBook Air takes everything we loved about the M2 redesign -- a sleeker and lighter case -- and adds more power thanks to an M3 chip.
8110081100Nothing Phone 2a review: A budget phone that's packed with personality
Packing a bright 120Hz OLED screen, great battery life and unique design, the Nothing Phone 2a proves that a good budget phone doesn’t need to be boring.
8510085100Razer Blade 14 (2024) review: A portable, but pricey, powerhouse
While it’s a bit pricey, the Razer Blade 14 delivers almost everything you could want in a portable gaming laptop.
8210082100Dell XPS 16 review: Beauty and power comes at a cost
The XPS 16 stands out from most other large laptops by combining power and beauty. But you’ll have to suffer through some usability tradeoffs.