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Phone Reviews
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OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: Too little too late
you can't have it all
Review: Months after launch, the Galaxy S21 is still a killer value
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Lite in name only
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G review: Standing out for all the right reasons
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Going strong
OnePlus Nord review: Still the one to beat in 2021
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Finally great
Vivo X60 Pro+ review: A worthy alternative to the OnePlus 9 Pro
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Chromebook Reviews
I think I can, I think I can
Acer Chromebook Spin 311 review: The little Chromebook that could
The only box you need
Review: The ASUS Chromebox 4 is the best Chromebox to buy right now
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Ready to Ryz-en
Review: The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 strikes the perfect balance
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Classic and cutting edge
Review: The Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook is worth its high price
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That new Chromebox smell
Acer Chromebox CXI4 review: The tiny desktop you've been waiting for
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Accessory Reviews
Vista-full of audio
Jaybird Vista 2 review: Workout earbuds to like with an app to love
Literal thumb drive
Review: Is Genki Shadowcast the world's smallest capture card?
The Best
Which headset takes the virtual cake?
Should you get the Oculus Quest 2 or the Valve Index?
The Oculus Quest 2 and the Valve Index each represent the best in their class of VR. Where the Quest is accessible, the Index is powerful. That begs the question, in a virtual battle of the titans, which headset comes out on top?
Best 📶🎧
These are the best wireless headphones for most people
You could trip over how many Bluetooth headphones are out there now, but which ones are worth putting on your ears? We've got the best wireless headphones you can buy in 2021.
Clean and clear and under control
Give your phone a heavy-duty clean with these UV sanitizers
Keeping your phone clean on the inside is as easy as clearing cache files and deleting old, backed-up photos. Cleaning the outside of your phone down to the microbiotic level can be easy, too, if you have the right equipment.
Alexa gadgets galore
These are the best devices for Amazon Alexa that you can buy
If you're looking for the ultimate guide of the best products for Amazon Alexa, then look no further. We've compiled our favorite gadgets that either have Alexa built-in or are compatible with Amazon's smart voice assistant. These gadgets are sure to fit perfectly in your home.
buyers guide
Believe it or not, Philips Hue is not the only smart bulb you can buy
The are plenty of smart lights available that are similar to Philips Hue bulbs at nearly half the cost. Most offer easy management from a designated app on your smartphone or tablet, too.
buyers guide
Get a better case for your Samsung Galaxy Note 9!
The Galaxy Note 9 is a big and flashy phone, but it can quickly be ruined should you happen to drop it. Here are the best cases you can buy for it!
Latest Reviews
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OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: Too little too late
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G aims to offer a similar set of features as the Nord for a little less money. Let's find out if it has managed to do that, or if you should wait for the Nord 2 instead.
This Final Fantasy never ends
Review: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is a fun, but short, ride
Whether you're new to Final Fantasy 7 Remake or just looking for something to tide you over until the sequel, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade and the INTERmission DLC are a quick dive back into the world, as well as an introduction to a really fun character. It's not the sequel we're waiting for, but it is a lot of fun.
A menial upgrade
Ring Video Doorbell 4 review: Better value, bigger upsell
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Ring Video Doorbell 4 debuts at a lower price and with more features than Ring Video Doorbell 3, but can it keep up with the stiff competition?
Android Game of the Week
Build a colony and conquer tiny foes in The Ants, a tiny game for Android
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As intricate as an ant colony itself, The Ants: Underground Kingdom is a shockingly deep strategy game that will push you to the limits of your resource management skills.
As fast as possible
TP-Link Deco X90 review: An incredible AI-driven mesh system
This fast tri-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh system has AX6600 speeds with and AI-optimized mesh connections. If you need a ton of coverage with great multi-gig speeds, the Deco X90 is one of a handful of systems with the power to keep up.
you can't have it all
Review: Months after launch, the Galaxy S21 is still a killer value
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The Galaxy S21 delivers the flagship Samsung experience in a reasonably small and affordable package. It's a generally great phone for the majority of users, but its lower price point comes with a few compromises. 1 month later, it continues to be a solid deal.
Listen up
Google Pixel Buds 2020 review: AirPods for the Android world
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For its second set of headphones, Google dropped quirks and just made a great pair of earbuds. The new Pixel Buds are one of the best true wireless headphones available.
Stronger together
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart review — A new flagship franchise for Sony
Insomniac is at the top of its game with Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, an excellent entry to the long-running series that's accessible to older fans and newcomers alike.
8 is enough
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd gen) review: Still the smart screen to get
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The Amazon Echo Show 8 has been our pick for the best Echo Show speaker for a long time, and the 2nd Gen version will help it stay in that top spot. The reason why? Its much-improved camera gives you most of the benefit of the rotating Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) for over $100 less.
Vista-full of audio
Jaybird Vista 2 review: Workout earbuds to like with an app to love
Jaybird sticks with what works and adds some extras to make the Vista 2 sound good, feel good, and play for longer stretches. Once you get the app going with all its custom features, you'll get these sounding just how you like them.
Tri-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh
TP-Link Deco X68 review: An entry-level tri-band mesh with promise
The TP-Link Deco X68 is a well-balanced mesh system with plenty of speed and coverage for most homes. The dedicated Wi-Fi 6 backhaul enabled by the third Wi-Fi band helps this mesh deliver gigabit speeds all over the house up to 5,500 square feet.
No glassholes here 👓
Review: The Amazon Echo Frames (2nd Gen) are more than a concept product
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If you were interested in the original Day 1 Edition Echo Frames but didn't want to take a flyer on a beta product, now's your chance to see what all the fuss was about. Read why we think the Echo Frames (2nd Gen) just might be the Echo device we've been waiting on to get Alexa out of the house.
all in your pocket
Review: Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming works wonders on Android
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Game streaming doesn't get much better than Xbox Game Pass on Android. Microsoft has found a way to deliver the console gaming experience to your pocket, and it does so at a low monthly cost with plenty of other benefits.
Android Game of the Week
Implosion for Android hacked and slashed its way right into my heart
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A top-down hack and slash action game, Implosion: Never Lose Hope puts you in control of a mech and sends you back to Earth to fight off the alien menace that has nearly driven humanity to extinction.
Cheap but not too cheap
Review: The TP-Link Archer AX21 is a great router for most people
The TP-Link Archer AX21 isn't the fastest Wi-Fi 6 router by any stretch of the imagination but it does manage to deliver more than enough speed most people with an AX1800 connection and enough coverage for a three-bedroom home. The Archer AX21 also comes with easy-to-use software and basic parental controls.
Cut the music
Review: The JBL Live Pro+ TWS give you the bass, just not all the basics
The JBL Live Pro+ TWS are the kind of true wireless earbuds you would expect the company to make. Solid bass out of the box, with decent app support, provides plenty to start with on the audio side. But you have to also accept what needs work to really enjoy them.
Your own cinema
XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K projector review: A brilliant home theater projector
XGIMI has launched its first 4K projector, and it delivers brilliant picture quality while undercutting its rivals by a sizeable margin. Here's why the Horizon Pro is a standout 4K projector.
Lite in name only
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G review: Standing out for all the right reasons
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Xiaomi knows how to make a mid-range phone, and with the Mi 11 Lite, it is offering a device with standout hardware and great cameras encased in a lightweight chassis. Here's why the Mi 11 Lite is one of the best mid-range phones you can buy today.
Going strong
OnePlus Nord review: Still the one to beat in 2021
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A year after its launch, the OnePlus Nord continues to be one of the best mid-range phones available. With a 90Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 765G chipset, 48MP camera at the back, and clean software, it nails the basics. Here's what you need to know about the OnePlus Nord in 2021.
Modern solutions for modern problems
Linksys Velop AX4200 review: Streaming with the greatest of ease
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If your household is all-in on streaming, the Linksys Velop AX4200 might just be the best router for you. But that doesn't just mean the usual Netflix streaming — it also means streaming VR games to your Oculus Quest 2, or Xbox games to your smartphone.
Alexa goes circular
Amazon Echo (4th Gen) review: The circular speaker that won my heart
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The Amazon Echo (4th Gen) is the latest in a long line of Alexa smart speakers, with a radical new design, upgraded audio, and the same $100 asking price. So is it worth picking up?