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I tracked my sleep with a smart display, ring, and watch. This is my favorite
If you are serious about tracking your sleep, should you use a smart ring, a smartwatch, or even a smart display on your nightstand? Let's find out.
I tried the Dexcom Stelo, one of the best mobile gadgets for tracking your glucose
CGMs have saved my life after a heart attack four years ago. I recently tried the Dexcom Stelo OTC CGM, and it's been mighty impressive.
I tested Google Gemini and Apple Intelligence. Here’s which one you should use
Google has given Apple an AI roadmap it should use as it creates Apple Intelligence. Whether it learns from the good and the bad is open to debate.
I’ve had the Google Pixel 9 Pro for three months. Here’s why I still love it
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is one of 2024's best smartphones. How does it hold up over three months after its release?
Can this Android phone camera beat the iPhone 16 Pro? I flew to Bali to find out
You may not have heard of the Oppo Find X8 Pro, but after spending a week in Bali comparing it to the iPhone 16 Pro, it's my new favorite camera phone.
This Vivo phone has the most exquisite camera design I’ve seen
The Vivo X200 may not be the flagship, but Vivo has outdone itself with the camera module's design. Here's all the news about it and the Vivo X200 Pro.
I tried 4 of the best earbud and phone combos. Here’s which one you should use
I tried the top wireless earbuds with matching phones to find out if brand loyalty matters, or if you can mix and match without concern.
The Red Magic 10 Pro is 2024’s best smartphone deal you haven’t heard of
The Red Magic 10 Pro has the specs and design of a $1,000 flagship phone for the cool price of $650. Here's what makes it so darn impressive.
This is the wildest rugged iPhone case I’ve used, and I love it
The Casetify Ultra Bounce case has one of the wildest designs I've seen on a rugged case, and it has the toughness to back the looks up too.
I’m obsessed with this app that turned my iPhone into a retro iPod
Wish you could relive the days of the early 2000s? I found an app that transformed my iPhone 16 into an old-school iPod, and I love it.
This phone highlights what Google and Samsung need to fix with their cameras in 2025
The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Galaxy S24 Ultra both have excellent cameras, but a new phone shows exactly how Google and Samsung need to improve in 2025.
The One UI 7 beta fixes one of my biggest annoyances with Samsung phones
Samsung's One UI 7 beta is here with a lot of big changes — including one I've waited years for.
I tested three travel eSIMs on a trip. It was more complicated than I thought
If you're traveling abroad, how do you stay connected? Do you use a travel eSIM, a local SIM, or your own carrier? I tested three eSIMs on a trip to find out.
How the iPhone 16 won the battle of the camera button
Two new smartphones approach secondary camera controls in very different ways, forcing me to choose between a futuristic option or the luxury of a button.
This new Android phone almost beat my favorite smartphone camera of 2024
Can the Oppo Find X8 Pro's impressive camera beat my favorite camera phone of 2024 in a major test? I found out, and was surprised at how close it was.
6 excellent iPhone apps that I wish were available on Android
The iPhone launched the world of apps, and many apps used to be iPhone only. Most are now on Android, but here are six iPhone apps I miss when I use Android.
I did an iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 6s camera test, and the results blew me away
A decade later, a dusty iPhone 6s came out of the drawer. It went against the iPhone 16 Pro, landed a few solid blows, and won a retro fanatic's heart.
The iPhone SE 4 is going to be a bigger deal than you think
We can expect a new iPhone in just a matter of months with an iPhone SE 4. Here's why it's likely going to be a bigger deal than you think.
I walked a mile with the Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3. Here are the surprising results
I took two of the latest smartwatches — the Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3 — for a mile-long walk. Here's what happened.
I used Oura’s and Samsung’s latest smart rings. This one is my favorite
I've used the latest Oura Ring 4 and Samsung's Galaxy Ring for several weeks. There are many similarities and a few differences, but this is the one I'd pick.
5 phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 16 Pro
Considering picking up an iPhone 16 Pro? Before you spend your hard-earned cash, here are a few alternatives you should look at first.
How two apps are turning smartphones into navigation devices for the blind
A team of researchers has built two apps that only need the sensors fitted inside a phone to help blind people navigate buildings. Here's how they work.
Don’t waste your money. The basic Kindle is the only Kindle you need
Are the expensive Kindles tempting? Absolutely. But you must resist reaching for your wallet, as the basic Amazon Kindle is all you're likely to ever need.
