Xiaomi Mi 9T impressions: Dazzling color and amazing value
The Xiaomi Mi 9T's stunning color scheme -- where flashes of light dance across the back of the phone -- instantly catch your eye, but it can't quite outshine the astonishing value on display. From the battery to the camera, the Mi 9T impresses at almost every turn and costs less than a Google Pixel 3a.
Visible’s R2 is an acceptable $100 phone on a low-cost network
Visible is one of the most interesting new carriers to pop up over the past few years, but the company doesn't just want to offer up phone service -- it also wants to sell phones. Its first is the Visible R2, a $100 phone made by ZTE. Is it worth your money? We tried it out on Visible's network.
Huawei Mate 20 X 5G hands-on review
The Mate 20 X 5G is Huawei’s first mainstream 5G endeavour, and it hasn’t been subtle, as this is a super-sized, super-fast phone that is more tablet than phablet. However, the great design means it’s never ungainly, and the 5G speeds it can achieve are what we want from the next generation mobile network.
Moto E6 hands-on review
Motorola’s latest is the Moto E6, its most affordable phone this year, and a follow-up to the Moto E5 series from 2018. The Moto E6 is unremarkable. It doesn’t have many features worth talking about. Why? Motorola says it focused on improving the fundamentals.
Kindle Oasis (2019) review
It’s 2019, and Amazon’s latest Kindle Oasis still comes with a Micro USB charging port over USB-C. But that’s just about our only complaint with the newest top-of-the-line ebook reader, which comes with a new color-adjustable front light. It helps makes it Amazon’s best yet.
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom review
The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom has a special camera that’s capable enough to take a great photo in just about any situation or lighting conditions. It’s a great reason to look closely at the Reno 10x Zoom, but what about the rest of the package? On the plus side the battery lasts a long time, but the software? That’s a downside. Here’s our review.
Black Shark 2 review
With the incredibly powerful Snapdragon 855 and a unique gamer-focused design, the Black Shark 2 has the power to demolish games and looks good while doing it. But its predecessor was tripped up by some buggy software that made it hard to recommend. Can the Black Shark 2 overcome those flaws?
Doogee S40 product impressions: A super-tough phone for just $120
Rugged phones are excellent if you need to venture into the wilderness, or spend a lot of time in dirty, dusty, or hazardous areas. But such phones often cost hundreds of dollars -- so when Doogee claimed it could offer one for $120, we had to try it out. Can the Doogee S40 hold up to the competition?
LG V50 ThinQ 5G review
If a phone supports 5G, that doesn’t mean you should buy it. The first wave of 5G phones are here, including the LG V50 ThinQ; it’s a strong phone in almost every area, but it’s too overpriced for the features it offers. Battery life is also a concern on 4G LTE. Here’s our review.
iPadOS hands-on review
Apple’s iPads are the best tablets around, and they’re getting even better with the forthcoming software update that will convert the operating system from iOS to iPadOS. It’s a new chapter for iPads, and the future is looking bright.
Diesel On Full Guard 2.5 review
Diesel’s no-holds-barred watch designs are awesome, so we hold its new smartwatch to a similarly high standard. Sadly, while Diesel holds its end of the deal up, the On Full Guard 2.5 is let down by a poor battery and the underlying Wear OS software platform from Google.
iOS 13 hands-on review
iOS 13 is here -- at least, the public beta has landed. You can install it now on a supported iPhone. Check out our iOS 13 hands on as we dive into some of the biggest new features, from user interface changes and Dark mode to the new Photos app. If you do plan to install it, you should backup your data.
Motorola One Vision review
If Motorola’s mission with the One Vision was to make a dependable, capable smartphone at a price that’s affordable, then it’s definitely mission accomplished. The Motorola One Vision delivers a Pixel 3a-type of experience, for less money, and who isn’t tempted by that?
The stand-alone Palm is now available, but you don’t really need it
Palm, the reinvented company carrying the name of the brand we all know, has released a stand-alone version of its tiny Android-powered smartphone. That means you don't need another phone to use it with, and you don't need to pay for another data plan. But you'll still need to deal with poor battery life.
Asus ZenFone 6 review
Asus is embracing the 2019 trend of not following any trends at all and instead going in its own direction. The ZenFone 6 has a motorized flip-around camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and an almost Google Pixel-like version of Android installed. We’ve been using the phone, and here's our review.
Honor 20 Pro hands-on review
Where does Honor go after the Honor View 20, the best device it has made? The answer is the Honor 20 Pro, which takes what made the View 20 great, and then gets better by adding more cameras, and shrinking the size. It’s priced well, but questions linger on whether it’s a worthwhile purchase due to the U.S.’ relationship with Huawei.
Garmin Forerunner 245 Music review
Garmin's new Forerunner 245 Music debuts with a bevy of new metrics, onboard maps, and music. Will these features help you make strides in your training? Is it for casual or serious athletes? We put the watch through its paces to find out.
It’s nearly impossible to lose this solar-powered location-tracking wallet
The Ekster Parliament smart wallet with solar-powered tracker card, allows you to check the location of your wallet from your phone or ask Alexa or Google Assistant where it is? It's leather and boasts some other tempting features, but is it worth opening your old wallet for? I tried it to find out.
Lenovo Smart Tab P10 review
Why have a fixed smart display when you could have a tablet with a speaker dock? Lenovo answers that question with the Lenovo Smart Tab P10 which is an Android tablet that turns into an Echo Show when docked. It’s affordable and attractive, but some troublesome issues lurk below the surface.
Oppo RX17 Pro review
The Oppo RX17 Pro looks great, and has a triple-lens camera on the back; but don’t let these aspects make you rush out and buy one. There are a few too many downsides with Oppo’s affordable mid-range phone, especially with the masses of excellent devices that are vying for your attention.
Garmin Forerunner 45S Review
Garmin's new Forerunner 45S debuts with a bevy of new metrics and a fresh new look. Are these features worth the $200 price tag? We logged some serious miles to find out.
Tag Heuer Connected Modular 45 Golf Edition review
Tag Heuer’s known for its sporting partnerships, and this new Golf Edition Connected Modular 45 smartwatch is so into the game, it even comes with three specially-branded golf balls. It has got the looks, but has it got the talent? Surprisingly, it does, and there is more than just some balls in the package.
Bose Sleepbuds mask noise to help you drift off to sleep
A lot of people struggle to drift off to the land of nod at night, or they're woken from their slumber by noises, which is why sleep gadgets are taking off in a big way. Bose Sleepbuds are designed to lull you off to sleep by playing soothing sounds and masking noise around you. We tried them out.
Alpina AlpinerX review
The Alpina AlpinerX is what happens when the Swiss watch industry gets smartwatches right. It combines the desirability of a Swiss-made timepiece with the convenience of notifications and smart features of a full smartwatch, with carefully judged accuracy. It’s as delicately balanced, and expertly made as you hope.
Sony Xperia 10 Plus review
There has never been a better time to buy a smartphone with an unusual design, and one of the cheaper models out there vying for your attention is the Sony Xperia 10 Plus. It has a 21:9 aspect ratio screen, making the phone long and slender. Sony claims it offers an immersive viewing experience, so is it a blockbuster, or a flop?
Armani Exchange AX Connected review
The Armani Exchange AX Connected smartwatch does everything right. It has strong technical features, a good design, and isn’t over-priced. However, it doesn’t stand apart from the competition, and relies too much on the appeal of the Armani name to convince people to buy it. Is that enough? The watch has been on our wrist for a while, and we’ve found out.
Amazon Kindle review (2019)
Amazon has a new Kindle, and it costs just $90. You get 4GB of internal storage to store all your books. There’s also Bluetooth in case you want to use Audible to listen instead of read, and the 6-inch screen is perfect for travel. If you’re an avid reader, this is an ebook reader worth checking out.
LG G8 ThinQ review
LG’s latest is the LG G8 ThinQ, and its marquee features are the weirdest we’ve seen on a smartphone in a long time. You can hover your hand over the phone’s selfie camera to make gestures to unlock and control it. While these features differentiate the phone, is it worth using? Find out in our LG G8 ThinQ review.
Moto G7 Play review
The Moto G series has grown along with the wider budget market, but the Moto G7 Play is the cheapest option. Find out how it performs compared to the competition, what the camera is capable of, how the design feels, and more in our comprehensive Moto G7 Play review.
Apple AirPods 2 review
Apple’s updated AirPods arrived last week with little fanfare and packing only minimal improvements. The question is: Has Apple updated its true wireless earphones enough to keep up with the growing crowd of competitors? Check out our review to find out if this is an upgrade worth making.
Apple iPad Air review
Apple now has four types of iPads -- the budget iPad, the iPad Mini, the iPad Air, and the iPad Pro. The iPad Air is almost the same as the new iPad Mini, save for screen size. Professionals reluctant about the price of the highest-tier iPad Pro should consider the iPad Air.
Moto G7 Power review
There are a lot of budget Motorola phones to choose from before we factor in the wider market. Does middle child, the Moto G7 Power, do enough to stand out? We put its hyped stamina to the test in this comprehensive Moto G7 Power review.
Huawei Watch GT Elegant and Active hands-on review
Huawei has launched two new versions of the Watch GT smartwatch, embracing a smaller screen and case size to go along with a new look for the larger model. But while it has not added many new features, it does expect you to pay more to own one. We’ve worn them to see if the higher price is justified.
Garmin Marq hands-on review
Garmin’s celebrating its 30th anniversary in style with the launch of its Marq range of luxury “tool watches,” which have special features that will appeal to adventurers, sailors, pilots, racing drivers, and the very sporty. You’ll have to splash out, but the high quality and laser focused feature list may tempt you.