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T-Mobile Revvl Tab 5G review: Free doesn't always mean bad
It's not a showstopper, but the Revvl Tab gets the job done
I always reserve healthy skepticism for free promotional devices offered by different phone carriers. I’ve found they often feature woeful displays, shoddy build quality, and anemic performance — all things you want to avoid in a new device. Surprisingly, though, that’s not the case with the T-Mobile Revvl Tab 5G.
Kobo Elipsa 2E review: A niche but near-perfect e-reader
This is the perfect e-reader... for the right person
We've reviewed plenty of Kobo's e-readers in the past, and the Kobo Elipsa 2E is the biggest and most versatile yet. Combining a 10.3-inch screen with competent note-taking tools, the Elipsa 2E is a powerful device that ticks all the boxes for a top-of-the-line e-reader.
Ring Battery Doorbell Pro review: Fancy features, dated design
It boasts radar to track people's footsteps, and can keep an eye on packages for you, too
Ring is one of the market leaders when it comes to smart doorbells, with a wide range of products like the Battery Doorbell Plus, offering plenty of features at an affordable price, or the Doorbell Elite, which comes with all the bells and whistles at the expense of a complex wiring process.
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar review: Immersive sound at a premium price
Bose took a swing at ultra-customized spatial sound (and hit it out of the park)
There are plenty of options out there for equipping your living room, movie room, or bedroom with a full-fledged sound system. Still, if you're looking for something simpler, there are also soundbars capable of putting in the work normally done by a subwoofer and satellite speakers – or at least most of it, anyway. Soundbars are becoming evermore powerful, with expanded features to support smart homes and more immersive TV watching.
Synology BeeStation review: A great first NAS
Looking for a straightforward NAS for your home? This is it!
Synology has a strong hold over the conventional network storage space, where it offers tons of excellent NAS models across price ranges; I still rely on the good-old DiskStation DS920+ for my everyday use. But for someone new to the world of network-attached storage (NAS), there are a lot of network and hardware settings to figure out — so much so that it can easily deter people from investing in one.
Nothing Phone 2a review: Nothing you're missing out on
In an about-face from Phone 2, Nothing's latest is made for Europe and Asia
The Nothing Phone 2a is a decent budget device with a unique look — par for the course for Nothing. For an asking price of $350 or so, the 2a offers Nothing's striking design, a nice display, long battery life, and more-than-good-enough performance.
DreameBot X30 Ultra robovac review: Just shy of touchless cleaning
High-tech and automated cleaning at a high price
In the competitive world of robot vacuums, the DreameBot X30 Ultra manages to stand out. Featuring advancements in mop cleaning and a self-cleaning base station for a touchless experience, its dock washes mops with hot water, and the robot can extend them to clean baseboards. A unique feature allows mop pad detachment in the dock, together with a new self-cleaning mechanism. The X30 Ultra isn't cheap, but with good cleaning efficiency and a wealth of features, it does a pretty good job justifying its high price.
Carsifi Wireless Android Auto Adapter review: A smooth ride for some single-vehicle families
It'll take a specific use case for this adapter to make sense
If you’ve purchased or rented a new car in the past five years or so, there’s a good chance it supports Android Auto, Google’s smartphone projection system that lets you put Google Maps and other Android apps up on your dashboard in a way that’s vastly superior to the infotainment systems found in most vehicles.
Cherry KC 200 MX mechanical keyboard review: Workplace warrior
A bulletproof office keyboard with enthusiast-grade switches
Mechanical keyboards are technically superior to the average membrane boards on store shelves or the integrated keyboard in most of our favorite Chromebooks. Mechanical options are built to serve you a lot longer than rubber dome and scissor switches in notebooks, and the longevity of the former isn’t tied to other components, which makes laptops feel dated after a couple of years.
Fitbit Premium review: Dubious value at a questionable price
Google makes some odd choices when choosing what to hide behind its paywall
What do you get when you buy Google’s flagship Pixel Watch 2 wearable? On the hardware side, you get a vastly improved watch over the Pixel Watch, which offers many new features, including new health sensors and an updated charging mechanism. It’s one of the best Android-powered wearables, but hardware is only half the battle.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review: Premium and practically future-proof
Sennheiser's flagship earbuds get even better, but they're still pricy
Sennheiser’s done it again. The German company has launched a showstopping pair of truly wireless earbuds –– the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4. The earbuds bring a lot of what fans loved about the previous models and adds a few more bells and whistles. The earbuds retain its stylish, durable design, excellent Sennheiser audio quality coupled with powerful adjustable noise cancelling technology and Auracast, a new future-forward, audio sharing feature –– all for the budget-breaking price of $299.
X-Plus VickyBoard Ergo Split-V mechanical keyboard review: Fun in the danger zone
Beauty may be just skin deep
Of all computer parts, keyboards arguably have the least dramatic job despite their critical role in human-machine interaction. Worryingly, then, the layout of keys hasn’t changed since the typewriter days. They still look like boring old tools encased in black plastic, existing just as a means to an end. However, a small community of enthusiasts hasn’t forgotten the IBM Model M’s heyday, and a resurgence of mechanical keyboards has spawned an industry of vibrant designs and experimental layouts.
Lenovo Tab M9 review: Spend your money on something else
Even with some neat features, Lenovo's budget tablet just can't keep up
Much like what we've seen from televisions in recent years, tablets seem to be getting cheaper and cheaper every day. Amazon's Fire lineup of slates is obviously a shining example of how to keep prices low by focusing on reading and entertainment, while the Samsung Tab A-series has gotten more and more competitive on cost over the last few years. Lenovo is another entrant in this discussion, with the Tab M9 coming in at only $140 with respectable specs to go along with it. Unfortunately, this budget tablet isn’t worth the hassle, even for the price.
OnePlus Watch 2 review: Worth it for the battery alone
With two chipsets and two operating systems, the OnePlus Watch 2 offers revelatory battery life — but not much more
OnePlus's first smartwatch wasn't very good. The OnePlus Watch had slick hardware and great battery life, but its proprietary software was a little janky, and its activity tracking was flaky at best. Unlike the first generation, the new OnePlus Watch 2 runs Wear OS, including access to the Google Assistant, Google Wallet, and tons of other apps through the Play Store. It also sets a new record in Wear OS battery life, going up to four days on a single charge even with features like always-on display and sleep tracking enabled.
Honor Magic 6 Pro review: I want this battery in every phone
The Honor Magic 6 Pro is jam-packed with the latest hardware and offers a battery like no other
Ever since Huawei was forced out of the US and other Western markets, its former subsidiary Honor has done its best to fill the hole left by what was once one of the most popular smartphone makers around the globe. While Honor still isn't there, it's on a growth trajectory. The company achieves this with its ever-improving lineup of flagship phones and some formidable hardware advancements in the foldable sector with the ultra-thin Magic V2.
Carlinkit 5.0 review: Reliable wireless Android Auto with a catch
A solid Android Auto adapter — once you get it working
Today, many vehicles support Android Auto, letting you project Google Maps, YouTube Music, Spotify, or whatever other apps you want to hit the road on your in-vehicle display. However, while it's not hard to find a car that includes Android Auto, most still require you to plug your phone in with a USB cable; standard Bluetooth systems don't have the bandwidth to pull it off, so you either need a higher-end trim with built-in Wi-Fi or a wireless Android Auto adapter to bridge the gap. That's where the Carlinkit 5.0 comes in.
Kobo Libra 2 review: Perfectly balanced e-reading
The Libra 2 sits in the sweet spot of the Kobo lineup
Rakuten's Kobo e-readers have been steadily building a reputation as a solid alternative to Amazon's Kindle devices, which enjoy a virtual monopoly over the e-reader market. Over the years, Kobo's business strategy has been to undercut Amazon's current offering. Such was the case with its first e-reader, priced $100 less than Amazon's second-generation Kindle (and prompted Amazon to price the Kindle Keyboard at $60 less than the Kobo), and it continues to be the case today with the Libra 2 competing in the same niche as the Kindle Oasis, just at a lower retail price.
Amazon Echo Hub review: A smart display for smart homes
The ultimate hub to control all your smart home devices
Smart speakers are a great way to control smart home devices like lights, locks, and thermostats, allowing you to operate them hands-free and naturally. Smart displays build on that convenience, allowing you to view visual content, see information at a glance, and interact by touch — none of which is possible with speakers.
Naenka Runner Diver 2 review: Reliable bone conduction audio for athletes
An athlete's companion against the elements
We might still cringe at the thought of taking electronics in the water, but more and more gadgets these days are perfectly capable of withstanding a dip in the pool. There are underwater cameras and water-resistant phone cases; even the phones come with some waterproofing now. Another category that avid swimmers shouldn't overlook is waterproof headphones and earbuds, which let you keep the tunes tuning even while practicing your backstroke.
Coros Pace 3 review: A sports smartwatch with style to spare
You'll be hard pressed to find these features for this price anywhere else
The smartwatch scene in the United States has been dominated by the likes of Samsung with the Watch 6 Classic and Apple with its Series 9 Watch. However, in the past five years, a lesser-known Chinese company has quietly made major inroads into fitness-focused smartwatches geared toward running. Coros got its start on Kickstarter in 2016, making smart bicycling helmets.