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Ikea’s smart donut lamp is a sweet treat

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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 TuohyApr 15

More phone cameras should come with telephoto lenses

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 JohnsonApr 15

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

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

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

Cameron FaulknerApr 14

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

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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 HigginsApr 12

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

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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 BenedettoApr 12

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

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

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

Cameron FaulknerApr 11

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

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 BenedettoApr 9

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

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

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

Sean HollisterApr 8

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

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

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

Andrew LiszewskiApr 8

I wish this selfie phone case was better for selfies

I wish this selfie phone case was better for selfies

I wish this selfie phone case was better for selfies

Allison JohnsonApr 7

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

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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 BenedettoApr 7

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

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 JohnsonApr 5

Is the Slate Truck too minimal for its own good?

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. HawkinsApr 5

Anker’s Nebula P1 projector is the portable sound king

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Anker’s Nebula P1 projector is the portable sound king

Too bad they forgot the battery.

Thomas RickerApr 4

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

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

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

Andrew LiszewskiApr 2

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