Latest articles by Daniel Bader
With few standout categories or technologies in 2019, CES is primed to get weird
There's a lot to love about CES — and just as much as furrow your brow at. That's why we love it.
A Father's Day tribute to beloved music in the age of smart speakers
My dad's love of music — and expensive stereo equipment — has influenced how I approach today's crop of smart speakers.
Android feeds my constant yearning for something better
Constant change is music for my soul. Android's frenetic pace of change fuels that.
Google announces Android 7.1 Developer Preview, coming late October
Android 7.1 is on its way, first as a Developer Preview released later this month and then as a public release in early December.
Traveling with tech makes everything more complicated
Gadgets make traveling easier, but they also get in the way of just enjoying your damn self.
The FCC's plan to end net neutrality is here, and the fight is going to get ugly
America's telecom regulator has made public its intention to roll back net neutrality laws. Here's what you need to know.
The beauty of having a good camera in every pocket
We use our phones as cameras more and more each year, and they're getting better very quickly.
Budget vs. Mid-range vs. Premium: Exploring the different phone categories
The budget and mid-range phone space is full of great phones, so does that make you less likely to buy a flagship?
Philips Hue 3.0 is the smart light update you've been waiting for [Update]
Philips has given its Android app a little redesign, and it’s now easier to do... everything.
Sonos Roam review: Into the unknown
Sonos is back with its latest speaker, and it's smaller and more versatile than anything the company's put out before.
With its own silicon, Google can finally build the perfect 'camera' phone
Google's Whitechapel silicon, expected to launch with the Pixel 6, won't be a powerhouse, but it will pave the way for Google to reclaim its photography crown.
OPPO Find X3 Pro review: Under the microscope
OPPO's latest flagship is a beautiful piece of glass and metal that you probably won't be able to buy.
BlackBerry KEYone review: Coming home
Come for the keyboard, stay for the battery life. You already know if this is your next phone.
Moto G5 Plus review: The new standard for budget phones
The Moto G5 Plus is probably your best best for an under-$250 smartphone, but you'll have to spend closer to $300 for a bit of future-proofing.
Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro review: Sounds about right
Soundcore isn't a household brand just yet, but Anker's headphone division is making a name for itself as the producer of the best-sounding true wireless earbuds under $150.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus review: Fourth time's a charm
Samsung's Galaxy Buds Plus take everything that was good about the originals and amplifies them. But it also gets rid of nearly every issue last year's model had.
Samsung Galaxy S20+ review: Discontinued, but still great
The Galaxy S20+ is just right, the best of the new series' size, weight and capabilities. It may be pricey, but it's incredible value and overall the best phone you can buy right now.
Nest Thermostat long-term review: A smarter buy
The Nest Thermostat isn't the best thermostat Nest makes, but it's an essential piece of the smart home for someone who doesn't want to spend hundreds of dollars for the privilege.
