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Weather widget on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.

Should you buy the Galaxy Watch 6 or wait for the Galaxy Watch 7?

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is expected to be revealed on July 10. Should you wait for it, or buy a Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 right now? We found out.
The Amazon Fire Max 11 and Poco Pad in their keyboard cases.

I put two cheap Android tablets head-to-head. This is the one to buy

The Amazon Fire Max 11 is almost a year old but still a great buy. Can it take on a new reasonably priced Android tablet with a keyboard?
Someone holding the Motorola Razr Plus 2024.

Don’t buy the new Motorola Razr Plus. 5 reasons to wait for the Razr Plus 2025

The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 certainly looks good. However, here are a few reasons to wait for the 2025 model.
The yellow iPad (2022) lying face-down on a green bush.

5 tablets you should buy instead of the iPad (2022)

Instead of purchasing the aging iPad (2022), you might want to consider one of these five alternatives. Some of our choices might surprise you.
A person holding the RingConn Smart Ring and Oura Ring.

I ditched my Oura Ring for a cheaper smart ring. What happened amazed me

I've worn an Oura Ring for years, but I recently decided to switch to a cheaper smart ring. Here's what happened.
A person holding the Motorola Edge 50 Pro.

This cool new phone shows what’s wrong with Motorola in 2024

I've been using the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, a phone I really like. Unfortunately, I'm tired of Motorola not fixing the same old problems that plague its phones.
A person holding the Nokia 3210, showing the screen.

The Nokia 3210 is the worst phone I’ve used in 2024

The Nokia 3210 is supposed to help you avoid the stress of modern smartphones and social media, but introduces a different type of pain when you try to use it.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 on a flat surface with the purple Galaxy Buds 2 Pro TWS Bluetooth earbuds on the side.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is one of the best folding phones you can buy — but maybe you shouldn't get it. Consider these Z Fold 5 alternatives instead.
The Google Pixel 8a, Nothing Phone 2, Samsung Galaxy A35, and the Samsung Galaxy A55's camera.

I compared the cameras on 4 cheap Android phones, and the winner surprised me

Which cheap Android phone has the best camera: the Google Pixel 8a, the Nothing Phone 2, or Samsung's Galaxy A55 or Galaxy A35? I put them all to the test.
The Google Pixel 8a's screen.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 8a

The Google Pixel 8a is a midrange star, but it's not the only option in town. Here are five phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 8a.
A person folding up the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is an incredible smartphone, but there are others to consider. Here are five alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.
rear shell of M4 iPad Pro.

5 tablets you should buy instead of the iPad Pro (2024)

Before you spend all that cash on a new iPad Pro (2024), consider these great alternatives instead.
Person wearing Nothing Ear earbuds

I used earbuds that made me feel like I’m living in the future

Nothing's earbuds bring ChatGPT into your ears. I tried it out for myself, and it's a (mostly) magical and futuristic experience.
Apple logo for WWDC 2024.

6 things we expect from WWDC 2024: iOS 18, AI, and more

Apple's WWDC 2024 kicks off on Monday, June 10. Here are the biggest announcements we're expecting.
Someone holding the Moto G Power 5G (2024) and Moto G Stylus 5G (2024).

2 reasons why you shouldn’t buy a Motorola phone in 2024

Thinking about buying a Motorola phone in 2024? There are a lot of good ones to choose from. But before you do, there are two things you need to consider.
OnePlus 12 Glacial White held in hand against a marble surface.

I tried the new OnePlus 12 in white. It’s the Elvis Presley of Android phones

The OnePlus 12's Glacial White color is now available outside China. I got to try it, and it reminded me of a legendary icon from the 1950s.
A person putting an OSleeve cover in a pouch.

I tried the must-have accessory for your smart ring

Smart rings are set to get even more popular this year, so I tried out an accessory that could be a must-have for any smart ring owner.
Gray Vivo V30 Pro Aura fill Light held in hand.

This Android phone has a camera feature I’ve never used before, and I love it

The Vivo V30 Pro has a camera feature I've not used before on any other smartphone — and it's one I really, really like. Here's why.
Watching video on M4 iPad Pro.

What Apple isn’t telling you about the new iPad Pro’s OLED display

Tandem OLED is the biggest new feature on the 2024 iPad Pro. But there's a lot Apple isn't telling you about the impressive new display.
Two iPad Air models showing the screens.

5 tablets you should buy instead of the iPad Air (2024)

Thinking about getting the new iPad Air? Before you buy it, here are five other tablets you should consider instead.
A person holding the iPad Air M2.

One missing feature has almost ruined the new iPad Air for me

I'm a few days into using the new iPad Air (2024), and there's one missing feature that's nearly ruined Apple's latest tablet. Let me explain.
A photo of Google's Project Starline during a demo session.

I saw the future of video calling, and it blew me away

During Google I/O 2024, I had an opportunity to try Project Starline — Google's futuristic take on video calling. Simply put, it blew me away.
iPhone 15 Pro (left) and Google Pixel 8a camera modules.

Can a $500 Pixel phone beat a $1,000 iPhone in a camera test? I found out

What happens when you compare a $500 Pixel phone against a $1,000 iPhone in a camera test? Is it close? Is it a total blowout? I found out.
Three 2021 iPads are stacked on a table.

The one thing stopping me from buying a new iPad

I love the iPad, and I can't wait to upgrade my 2019 iPad for something newer. Only, there's a very big problem holding me back: Apple doesn't want me to.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max with Standby mode on the Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station.

It took me 8 months to try out this fantastic iOS 17 feature

I had forgotten about iOS 17's StandBy feature, then the right piece of hardware came along and reminded me how fantastic it is.
Main title image for the Outtafocus column.

My Google Pixel phone turned my photos into AI nightmares

Will AI take over the world? Who knows. But after using the Pixel 8a's Magic Editor on photos of animals, I'm more scared of it than ever.
The Samsung Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55's cameras.

A cheap Samsung phone crushed its biggest rival in this camera test

Ready to buy the Galaxy A55, but wondering if the cheaper Galaxy A35's camera is just as good? We've answered the question in our extensive test.
A person holding the Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro.

These are two of the most confusing Android phones I’ve used in 2024

I tried the Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro right after reviewing the Google Pixel 8a. It was difficult to know which phone to try first, so I used them both.
Street Fighter emulated on an iPhone.

Emulators have changed the iPhone forever

After years and years of waiting, emulators are finally on the iPhone — and they're changing it forever.
The back of the Google Pixel 8a.

It’s impossible to recommend a cheap Google Pixel phone

The Pixel 8a is the cheap Google phone to buy, right? Well, no, because the Pixel 8 is. Sometimes. Google has made it hard to know which phone to buy.
A person holding the OnePlus 12.

5 phones you should buy instead of the OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 12 is a stunning smartphone and a powerful one too. But there are a bunch of other phones that offer similar experiences. Here are five of the best.
M4 iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard.

I spent over $2,000 on the new iPad Pro. Here’s why I already love it

I recently spent over $2,000 for the new iPad Pro, Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil Pro. After a few days with the setup, I'm already in love.
Gemini, ChatGPT, Humane Pin, and Rabbit R1.

AI gadgets are dead

The likes of Humane and Rabbit want to carve a niche. But tools like Gemini and ChatGPT prove that the best place for AI is on your humble smartphone.
Google Photos app on a Google Pixel 8 Pro.

This is the one AI feature from Google I/O 2024 I can’t wait to use

Whether you love it or hate it, AI is all the rage right now. This was especially true at Google I/O 2024, where one particular AI feature stole my attention.