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Accessory Reviews

Picking up a few accessories helps your tech feel more like your own and can help it last longer, too. While slapping a phone case on your new smartphone might feel like an offense, you’ll probably be happy you did it. And as more smartphones adopt wireless charging, and ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of proprietary Lightning or USB-C adapters, we’ve committed to finding the best accessories to make your life easier with these changes.

What’s the best iPad Pro keyboard?

The answer, unsurprisingly, is complicated

Sam Byford
The best wireless charger to buy right now

Power up

Chaim Gartenberg
Razer’s Stormtrooper gaming gear is a mix of awesome and awfulRazer’s Stormtrooper gaming gear is a mix of awesome and awful
How to choose the right portable SSD

The top speeds cost top dollar, but you might not need the fastest drive

Cameron Faulkner
High-wattage USB-C batteries can keep your laptop charged on the go

These batteries can nearly do it all

Cameron Faulkner
Quark stabilizer review: GoPro without the nauseaQuark stabilizer review: GoPro without the nausea
The best GPS communicator to buy for your next adventure

Don’t get stranded

Brent Rose
River Bank battery review: modular, powerful, and full of portsRiver Bank battery review: modular, powerful, and full of ports
Rodecaster Pro review: a podcast studio you can carry on your backRodecaster Pro review: a podcast studio you can carry on your back
The Hidizs Sonata HD is the best USB-C audio dongleThe Hidizs Sonata HD is the best USB-C audio dongle
The best microphones to start podcasting with

Plug in and get your pod on

Andru Marino
Apogee HypeMic review: small, simple, and superbApogee HypeMic review: small, simple, and superb
Sticking a leather cover on my laptop seemed like a good ideaSticking a leather cover on my laptop seemed like a good idea
The best hardware security keys for two-factor authentication

Keep your virtual life secure with a physical key

Stefan Etienne
North Focals glasses review: a $600 smartwatch for your face
Play

Focals might be the best smart glasses yet, but they’re still far from perfect

Ashley Carman
This slim wireless mechanical keyboard for the Mac almost gets it rightThis slim wireless mechanical keyboard for the Mac almost gets it right
This is the Surface dock that Microsoft should have createdThis is the Surface dock that Microsoft should have created
Apple’s new Smart Battery cases work great, but they aren’t for everybodyApple’s new Smart Battery cases work great, but they aren’t for everybody
The next generation of wall chargers is getting smaller and betterThe next generation of wall chargers is getting smaller and better
This cable lets you charge your Surface Pro or Laptop from a USB-C batteryThis cable lets you charge your Surface Pro or Laptop from a USB-C battery
8BitDo’s wireless adapter is the best way to use a GameCube controller with a Switch8BitDo’s wireless adapter is the best way to use a GameCube controller with a Switch
Invoxia GPS Tracker review: longevity and range from a new kind of networkInvoxia GPS Tracker review: longevity and range from a new kind of network
The Logitech Crayon is a good Apple Pencil substitute that makes some compromisesThe Logitech Crayon is a good Apple Pencil substitute that makes some compromises
The best battery packs for carrying everywhere and charging everything

An essential item that belongs in your bag

Chris Welch
Sony’s 2-in-1 headphone adapter is not our USB-C saviorSony’s 2-in-1 headphone adapter is not our USB-C savior
Amazon’s dock makes the Fire tablet a better Echo ShowAmazon’s dock makes the Fire tablet a better Echo Show
Here are three ways Microsoft could have made a better Surface USB-C adapterHere are three ways Microsoft could have made a better Surface USB-C adapter
The best USB-C hub for your new laptop
Play

Welcome to the dongle

Chaim Gartenberg
This Game Boy-style iPhone case has one redeeming featureThis Game Boy-style iPhone case has one redeeming feature
Chaval’s Supernova gloves are the superheated stars of winter sportChaval’s Supernova gloves are the superheated stars of winter sport
Google Clips review: a smart camera that doesn’t make the grade
Play

Can you trust Google’s algorithms with your most precious moments?

Dan Seifert
The SurfacePad is a sleek leather folio for the iPhone XThe SurfacePad is a sleek leather folio for the iPhone X
Checking out the new $129.95 DJI Osmo Mobile 2 phone stabilizerChecking out the new $129.95 DJI Osmo Mobile 2 phone stabilizer
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Finding the best leather case for the iPhone XFinding the best leather case for the iPhone X
This pom-pom phone case covered my desk in rainbow confetti (in a bad way)This pom-pom phone case covered my desk in rainbow confetti (in a bad way)
Dell’s 8K monitor is stunningly ahead of its timeDell’s 8K monitor is stunningly ahead of its time
I’m concerned about the dirt on my rip-off Supreme phone caseI’m concerned about the dirt on my rip-off Supreme phone case
Yes, I know my hot dog phone case is thicc; no, it doesn’t have a battery insideYes, I know my hot dog phone case is thicc; no, it doesn’t have a battery inside
Roli’s Seaboard Block is a $299 multitouch keyboard that works with your phoneRoli’s Seaboard Block is a $299 multitouch keyboard that works with your phone
A $29 holster for the iPad Pencil might be the most Apple product everA $29 holster for the iPad Pencil might be the most Apple product ever

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