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ReviewsSmartphonesThe Galaxy S20 FE Is the More Affordable Samsung Phone You Really Want
When Samsung chose the Galaxy S20 FE’s name (FE stands for Fan Edition), it did so because FE tested better in focus groups compared to other tags like “Lite” that normally get slapped on slightly cheaper budget flagship devices. But you know what? I’m kind of OK with that slice of corporate nonsense because it’s … Continued
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ReviewsOther GadgetsThe Sony A7Siii Is a Dreamy Video Monster
The original A7Siii was my first Sony camera. I got it when I set out to travel the country in a van because I wanted a full-frame camera that could handle photo and video in low light, because I knew I’d never carry a flash. Over the years, as I shifted more and more toward … Continued
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ReviewsOther GadgetsThe Future of Male Sextech Sounds Like a Bike Pump
The Arcwave Ion, a new sex toy from a company called Wow Tech, promises a different kind of male orgasm. They deliver… kind of. BTW, friends, this review is NSFW. Wow Tech makes the disgustingly-named Womanizer, a popular ladies toy that uses vibration and suction to directly stimulate the clitoris. The product, which took the … Continued
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ReviewsSmartphonesYou Might Not Like It, But the ROG Phone 3 Is What Peak Android Performance Looks Like
The ROG Phone 3 is big, it’s heavy, and it’s got more vents and RGB lighting than most people are probably comfortable seeing on a mobile device. But if you’re a gamer or you just want the absolute best performance you can get from an Android phone, like it or not, Asus’ unapologetically aggressive handset … Continued
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ReviewsLaptopsGateway’s Back With an Imperfect But Delightful Budget Gaming Laptop
I have fond memories of late 90s and early 2000s Gateway computers. Sure, they were my dad’s preferred PC brand. So by proxy, it was ours until us kids went to college. But they were reliable, inexpensive machines. We didn’t need the latest and greatest when our social lives revolved around what we could do with … Continued
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ReviewsTabletsSamsung’s Galaxy Tab S7+ Is Simply the Best Android Tablet Around, Warts and All
Compared to the iPad Pro, sometimes trying to pick the best Android tablet feels like a consolation prize. That’s because while Apple has made major strides in turning the iPad into a proper laptop replacement with iPadOS 13 and 14, it feels like Android tablets have been treading water. But that hasn’t stopped Samsung from … Continued
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ReviewsThe Best Browser for Most People
Reader, I have a confession to make: Despite being a reporter who writes about all the ways our privacy regularly gets exploited by the feds and major tech players alike, I don’t exactly practice what I preach. I’ll download any free app regardless of whether or not it’s sending my data to dubious data brokers … Continued
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ReviewsHome Entertainment & Smart HomeGoogle’s Nest Audio Is the Best Sounding Smart Speaker You Can Get for $100
After buying Nest back in 2014, Google has been repositioning all of its smart home products under the brand, and that includes its smart speakers. One of the last holdouts to be upgraded as a Nest was one of the company’s first smart speakers, the 4-year-old Google Home. But the new Google Nest Audio sounds … Continued
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ReviewsThis Is the Best USB Microphone
USB mics were popular before the pandemic, especially among streamers and anyone who needed a high-quality microphone that was also easy to set up with their computer. But if you didn’t invest in a mic pre-lockdown and now find yourself needing a good one for meetings or that new podcast you and your friend are … Continued
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ReviewsOther GadgetsA Pilot’s Review of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
I’ve been flying regional jets and in general aviation for 12 years. But your flying job will always restrict you to the type of flying and destinations that your employer needs, and unless you’re Bezos or Zuck, you can’t own every genre of airplane and fly everywhere. With Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, I got a … Continued
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ReviewsAccessories & WearablesJust Get the Apple Watch SE
For months, it was rumored that Apple would introduce a budget smartwatch—an affordable alternative to its flagship device, much like the iPhone SE. And it did exactly that, down to the name: The $280 Apple Watch SE is a cheaper version of the $400 Series 6. But Apple also kept the $200 Series 3 in … Continued
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ReviewsThe LG Wing Is the Funnest Phone of 2020
Out of all the ambitious phones of 2020 including the handsets with monstrous specs like the ROG Phone 3, forward-thinking devices like the Surface Duo, and futuristic phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 2, LG’s weird and wacky Wing is easily the funnest phone of the year. With just the flick of a finger, the … Continued
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ReviewsAccessories & WearablesThe Best Smartwatch You Can Buy Is Also an Underwhelming Upgrade
I’ve been wearing the Apple Watch Series 6 every day (and night) for almost two weeks, and it must be said: This is a good smartwatch. In fact, it’s the best smartwatch. But I wore an Apple Watch Series 5 regularly prior to this, and a Series 4 before that, and using the Series 6 … Continued
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ReviewsLaptopsThe Cheap iPad Is Still Good
Apple’s new wallet-friendly iPad is a good one. It looks the same as last year’s cheap iPad, and it doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles, but it offers plenty for the price. It’s the iPad I would give to my nieces and nephews to play educational games or read books, or the iPad … Continued
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ReviewsXbox Cloud Gaming Is a Wonder—Until I Tried Halo [Update: Halo Works Now]
Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass, originally called Project xCloud back when the streaming service was in preview, launched last week on Sept. 15. It’s another game streaming service like GeForce Now, Stadia, and Shadow that lets you play video games over wifi or a mobile connection. There are no downloads or installs necessary, aside from … Continued
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ReviewsHome Entertainment & Smart HomeThis Solar-Powered Weather Station Is Stealthy, Accurate, and Works With Alexa
Weather stations are sort of like a pocket protector for your lawn. They tell the world that the person inside the house is kind of techy, kind of fascinated by the weather, and kind of a dork. Thanks to the Tempest from WeatherFlow, you can now hide your dorkiness with a device that looks more … Continued
By John Biggs
