I put four robot lawnmowers through a brutal backyard battle — and only one person got injured
I put four robot lawnmowers through a brutal backyard battle — and only one person got injured The Husqvarna 430X, Dreame A1, Segway Navimo i110N, and Mammotion Luba 2 were our test subjects. It’s a scorching afternoon in August 2024, with temps hovering at 101 degrees. I’m flat on my back, sweating under a 1970s […]
The best earbuds to buy right now
The best earbuds to buy right now It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good of a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market has come a long way since the early […]
Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 review: powerful graphics, LOUD FANS
Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 review: powerful graphics, LOUD FANS A little over three Gs for capital-G Gamers. The Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 is a gaming laptop, and it sure looks like one. It’s an inch thick, weighs 5.5 pounds, and is awash in RGB lighting, stylized text, and curved plastic. This Aorus Master offers powerful […]
EcoFlow Wave 3 review: a portable A/C and heater that’s better in every way
EcoFlow Wave 3 review: a portable A/C and heater that's better in every way EcoFlow Wave 3 review: a portable A/C and heater that’s better in every way The Wave 3 needs all this to be portable and work efficiently. I’ve been testing the EcoFlow Wave 3, a follow-up to the all-in-one battery-powered air conditioner, […]
GPD Win Max 2 review: a surprisingly competent tiny laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld
GPD Win Max 2 review: a surprisingly competent tiny laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld Since Neuromancer took the sci-fi world by storm in 1984, computing nerds have pined for a “cyberdeck” – the ultimate in personal, portable PCs for surfing and hacking the world. Usually, they’re DIY affairs. But the 10-inch GPD Win […]
I tried the magnetic mouse with its own folding USB-C charge cable
I tried the magnetic mouse with its own folding USB-C charge cable Ever wanted a mouse that could easily stick to your laptop as you carry it around? I can’t say so myself – but one’s launching on Kickstarter today that seems to do the job! I’ve been testing the $36 ESR MagMouse for roughly […]
OnePlus 13R review: Maybe just buy a Pixel 9A
OnePlus 13R review: Maybe just buy a Pixel 9A A battery that goes for days at a price that’s nice. The OnePlus 13R is a particular kind of midrange phone for a particular kind of person. It’s a pared-down version of the OnePlus 13 – which is a full-on flagship and a good one at […]
Kuxiu’s ‘world first’ solid-state power bank costs a little more but lasts much longer
Kuxiu's 'world first' solid-state power bank costs a little more but lasts much longer Kuxiu’s ‘world first’ solid-state power bank costs a little more but lasts much longer The Kuxiu S2 magnetically attached to the MagSafe-compatible case on my iPhone 15 Pro. Solid-state batteries are the future. They’re more powerful, compact, safe, and sustainable than […]
The best robot vacuum and mop to buy right now
The best robot vacuum and mop to buy right now Robot vacuums that can both mop and sweep your floors have improved significantly in recent years. While they are still not as effective as good ol’ manual labor, if you run them regularly, they will help keep your floors cleaner with much less effort on […]
Brondell Swash Thinline T44 bidet review: king of the throne
Brondell Swash Thinline T44 bidet review: king of the throne It was either this or a picture of a bathroom. It is our lot in life to poop. We eat stuff, digest it, and then the waste must be expelled. That’s just the way it is, which means we are destined to spend a not-insignificant […]