Latest articles by Harish Jonnalagadda
Fiio JA11 review: This $15 dongle DAC is too good to be true
#Donglelife Fiio just launched the JA11, and the dongle DAC costs just $15. I used it nearly a month, and I think it is the best value in audio right now.
TerraMaster F4-423 review: Still a great 4-bay home NAS
Two years after its release, the F4-423 continues to be a stellar choice.
I used a dozen iPhone 15 Pro Max cases — these are my favorites
Cover it up I don't use cases with most of my phones, but that's different with the iPhone 15 Pro Max. I got over a dozen cases to use with the phone, and these are my favorites.
Still using Authy to manage 2FA tokens? I just switched to 2FAS, and you should too
Secure your 2FA I used and recommended Authy for most of the last six years, but the service isn't as reliable. So I switched to 2FAS to manage my 2FA tokens, and it has been amazing.
I used an external HDD after a decade, and it was surprisingly good
Hardwired External HDDs are still a good choice if you need plenty of affordable storage, and Seagate's Ultra Touch gets my recommendation.
Dockcase's Studio is an 8-in-1 USB-C hub with a difference
Dockcase Studio is a USB-C hub aimed at content creators, and as such, it has slots for just about any memory card.
ASUSTOR AS3302T v2 review: A good 2-bay starter NAS with 2.5GbE connectivity
Start strong The AS3302T v2 is a budget 2-bay NAS with 2.5GbE connectivity and powerful hardware.
UGREEN 300W 48000mAh Power Bank review: The only power bank you'll ever need
Charge anywhere UGREEN made a power bank with a 48000mAh battery, and it goes up to 300W when all ports are in use.
Earbuds with solid-state audio drivers are about to go mainstream
Hardwired Most earbuds have regular dynamic drivers, but solid-state audio drivers that use silicon are about to gain momentum.
Prime Day is coming soon — here are my NAS picks
Storage season Prime Day is just a month away, and if you're looking to buy a home NAS server, these are my recommendations.
Nothing's $29 CMF Buds have no right being this good
Hardwired Nothing makes a lot of earbuds, but the entry-level CMF Buds are among its best.
Creative Sound Blaster X5 review: Unique extras that don't ultimately make a difference
Game on Creative's Sound Blaster X5 has considerable upgrades over its predecessor, but it still isn't quite as good as its rivals.
The Xiaomi 13T Pro is still a great phone in 2024
Terrific Xiaomi has a lot of options if you want to buy a new phone in 2024, and here's why you should consider the 13T Pro.
Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim review: Nothing short of magnificent
Level up Elysian Acoustic Labs usually limits itself to the high-end segment, but with the Pilgrim, it is changing that. This $399 IEMs may just be one of the best around.
Fiio M23 review: This mid-range digital audio player has all the right upgrades
Timely upgrade Fiio's latest mid-range digital audio player is the M23, and it includes notable upgrades over the M11S.
30TB HAMR hard drives are now a reality, and I'm excited
Hardwired Seagate is now making 30TB hard drives, and it's using an innovative laser-based HAMR tech to achieve greater density.
OnePlus 12 Glacial White hands-on: Simply lovely
OnePlus has a new limited-edition variant of the OnePlus 12 in Glacial White, and it is rather nice.
GameSir G8 Galileo review: The ultimate mobile gaming controller
Get your game on Thanks to a comfortable design and excellent buttons and triggers, GameSir's G8 Galileo is a phenomenal mobile controller.
Baseus Blade 2 review: Ultra-sleek 65W power bank with a big caveat
Charge in style The 12000mAh battery is on the smaller side, but if you need a lightweight power bank to use with your phone, the Blade 2 is a decent choice.
Sennheiser IE200 review: Phenomenal sound on a budget
Hear everything The IE200 has the same great design and sound quality as the rest of Sennheiser's IEM portfolio, but it is available at just $149, making it a real bargain.
Redmi Note 13 Pro long-term review: Still not good enough
This isn't it The Redmi Note 13 Pro has been around for just under six months, and while it has made the switch to Android 14, it still doesn't do enough to justify its price tag.
Fiio CP13 cassette player review: Nostalgia done right
Turning back the clock Fiio made a cassette player, and if you've got a pile of cassettes lying around, it is just what you need to rekindle the nostalgia.
Five years later, the Kindle Oasis is still the best e-reader I've used — and that's a problem
Hardwired After a half-decade of use, my Kindle Oasis is starting to show its age. But it is still the best e-reader around, and it's annoying that Amazon isn't going to make a new one.
