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Rec Room is the latest VR metaverse closure — but I have hopes it'll return in AR

I tested this super-cheap MP3 player for a month, and I'm surprised to say it quickly became my go-to music source

I tested H2O Audio's affordable, no-frills, bone-conduction running headphones — and there's something to be said for simplicity

'None of your decisions from the first game matter' — Life is Strange: Reunion wants you to have your cake and eat it

A Peloton without the price tag? I've completed dozens of rides on the Zwift Ride & Wahoo KICKR CORE indoor bike combo, and it's great

Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 robot lawn mower — autonomous mowing just got exponentially better for owners of larger landscapes

I tested the Tower Elite 11-Liter Flexi Drawer Air Fryer — it’s the best bang-for-buck large-capacity air fryer around

Amnezia VPN review 2026

Anycubic Photon P1 3D printer review: A huge step up for the company, and while aspects are simplistic, I can't argue with the print quality

Is this a whole new Microsoft? The fix Windows 11 campaign is already in high gear, and I'm loving that execs are seriously engaging with users

Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station review: A serious step-up in power

I spent 3 weeks testing the Sonos Play, and I love it — and the sound isn’t even the most important thing

I had an absolute blast flying the DJI Avata 360 — it’s ‘the 360 drone to beat’

Dare we dream of Windows 11 with fewer ads and promos? Microsoft exec promises a 'calmer and more chill OS with fewer upsells is a goal'

With enticing visual enhancements, creative new bosses, and multiplayer mayhem, is Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Nintendo Switch 2 worth the upgrade? Here’s what I think after collecting every Wonder Seed

I watched all 8 episodes of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 on Disney+ — and the Marvel TV show would be even better than it is if it could fully exorcise its demons

Acer Swift Edge 14 AI laptop review: Another lightweight wonder from the Acer stable

Microsoft exec promises big changes for Windows 11 will come 'this month and every month this year' — but don't get too excited

I tested the Birdfy Bird Bath Pro for a month — it’s the most entertaining bird cam yet, but there's a catch

Microsoft fixes nasty Windows 11 bug that breaks Edge, OneDrive, and other apps, but you won't get it automatically — here's what you need to do

I loved gazing at the ultra-thin design of HP’s 2-in-1 OmniBook — but its OLED display captivated me even more

I tested the Ninja Power Duo Immersion Blender — a quick and effective tool that can tackle just about any ingredient

I tested Bose’s smallest Bluetooth speaker and although I enjoyed its balanced audio, its high price feels hard to justify

AndaSeat's first standing desk just needs a touch more refinement in the cable management and desktop department

It's actually happening — Microsoft promises to fix the biggest issues in Windows 11, from AI slop to pushy Windows Updates

'I'm Batman': I tested the RayNeo Air 4 Pro Batman Justice Edition - the theme is unapologetically fun and the HDR10 and B&O audio experience is surprisingly good

I tested the Jabra Evolve3 85 - a professional headset built for the office, priced for the boardroom, yet styled for the street

Windows 11 update breaks OneDrive, Edge and more — here's what to do if you've been hit by this confusing bug

I tested Asus’ new open earbuds for weeks, and I love their great sound and comfort level — but they’re so ugly I’m actually impressed

Meta’s latest smart glasses feature would have been perfect at the Winter Olympics — but I’m frustrated it can’t be used by everyone

Microsoft hands Copilot haters and 'Microslop' pushers yet more ammunition with 'how to' videos that showcase an embarrassing use of AI

‘Just a joy to use’ — I reviewed the new Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and its striking design, giant blazing screen, and useful Glyph Matrix reminded me that phones can actually be fun

After 80 hours of Crimson Desert I'm thirsty for more of its breathtaking open-world and enthralling set pieces — it just needs a few tweaks in some areas to become a masterpiece

Meta is pulling the plug on its VR metaverse and Meta Quest 3 fans don't know how to respond

Immersive sound, awesome battery life, and karaoke functionality for good measure — Marshall just scored a second hit with its latest party speaker

Spotify could be coming to your smart glasses with a fun tool that’s perfect for solo karaoke

Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN review - a standout choice for niche audiences

Microsoft dropping Copilot notification plans is a victory for users – but the fight over Windows 11’s soul continues

It ain't heavy, but Sony's new budget Bluetooth turntable is still a winner eight days a week

I watched the first 6 episodes of Invincible season 4 on Prime Video — and it 'continues to prove it's the best R-rated animated show around'

I tested the Philips 4000 Series Stacked Dual Basket Air Fryer — a premium appliance with looks to match

Sony's new InZone H9 2 headset leaves its predecessor in the dust — it isn’t cheap, but the audio quality is near perfect

I admire Logitech’s attempt to revolutionize the gaming mouse — but I’m not quite sold on its haptics just yet

I tested the tiny Russell Hobbs coffee maker that uses grounds or Nespresso pods — but I discovered one infuriating drawback

The RedMagic 11 Air is no looker, but you won't find better gaming performance for the money

How to Make a Killing is a rare misfire for A24 — a serial killer story should not be this boring

D-Link D501 review: This 5G travel router made me wish for better local 5G connectivity, because without it, this is an expensive LTE dongle

The Madison review — Taylor Sheridan's emotional standalone series gets everything right that Marshals: A Yellowstone Story is getting wrong

Asus RT-BE92U: tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router provides a high-speed upgrade at a competitive price