I spent a week using the Trump phone — it sucks
I spent a week using the Trump phone — it sucks

The Trump phone was never a serious phone. Not when it was announced last June, in dodgy renders and with an incoherent spec sheet. Nor when Trump Mobile admitted – just two weeks later – that it wouldn’t be made in the US. Not even when the company revealed the final phone, first to me […]

Xreal’s new AR glasses are way cheaper and almost just right
Xreal’s new AR glasses are way cheaper and almost just right

I love it when a company challenges itself to make a cheaper version of a beloved product. Xreal’s $299 A01 Plus is a stripped-down version of its $449 1S that’s light on features but with just enough of the 1S’ best qualities. These AR glasses are comfortable, they look good, and the screens are surprisingly […]

Schlage’s Sense Pro unlocks the door so I don’t have to
Schlage’s Sense Pro unlocks the door so I don’t have to

The Schlage Sense Pro is a beautiful smart lock. Sleek, discreet, and simple to use, it’s Schlage’s smartest lock to date. Thanks to ultra-wideband (UWB), it unlocks as I walk up to my front door; I don’t need to enter a code or tap my phone or press my finger against it. I’ve tested several […]

Sony brings back the superzoom RX10 with a stacked sensor and a high price
Sony brings back the superzoom RX10 with a stacked sensor and a high price

Sony is bringing back the RX10 superzoom camera after a nearly nine-year gap between models. The newly announced RX10 V retains the same 24-600mm equivalent f/2.4-4 Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 25x zoom lens of its last two predecessors, but it has lots of upgrades elsewhere. The new 20.1-megapixel 1-inch-type sensor is a stacked design, allowing up to […]

Cockroaches will learn to fear my SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable
Cockroaches will learn to fear my SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable

A little robotic switch-flipper has become my sidekick in combating cockroaches. Before I got the SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable, I’d tiptoe through the dark every morning, hoping I wouldn’t step on one of those terrible bugs scurrying around as I made my way to the light switch across the room. Now I’m ready for battle before […]

Fi’s Starlink-enabled pet tracker found my dog when LTE couldn’t
Fi’s Starlink-enabled pet tracker found my dog when LTE couldn’t

Fi Ultra is the first Starlink-enabled pet tracker you can buy. It expands on GPS and LTE trackers, adding automatic failover to T-Mobile’s T-Satellite-branded direct-to-cell service when venturing into cellular dead zones. That lets owners tap into SpaceX’s constellation of low Earth orbit Starlink satellites to track their pets anywhere in the US. But it […]

The Steam Machine fits my TV, my desk, and my life
The Steam Machine fits my TV, my desk, and my life

For the last couple weeks, I’ve been in an extremely lucky position: I’ve been spending a lot of time playing games on Valve’s Steam Machine. We gave the Steam Machine a 6, and I don’t disagree with my colleague Sean Hollister’s review. But even though I already own a PS5 and an Xbox Series X, […]

LG SIGNATURE WM9900HSA review: A washer that’s as fun as it is good looking

LG’s striking 5.8-cu-ft flagship washer delivers fast, quiet, AI-powered cleaning and months of auto-dispensed soap, though the gorgeous LCD struggles in sunlight and the drawer position is also risk-prone.

Asus ExpertBook Ultra review: A dreamy ultra-thin machine that surprised me with raw power

Asus ExpertBook Ultra wants to end your hunt for a thin and light powerhouse laptop that also wants to wow you with its performance. Despite a high asking price, it comes pretty close to achieving that goal.

ASUS Zenbook Duo UX8407AA review: Two screens finally earned their place in my bag

The ASUS Zenbook Duo turns two sharp OLED screens into a genuinely useful mobile workstation, though its steep price and modest graphics keep it aimed at specialists.