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Someone holding the Lava Agni 3 smartphone.

I traveled 8,000 miles to get an Android phone unlike any I’ve used before

A recent work trip saw me travel 8,000-plus miles to India and get hands-on time with the Lava Agni 3 — a phone unlike any other I've used this year.
Someone wearing an Apple Watch Ultra and Pixel Watch 3 on different wrists.

I used a Wear OS smartwatch for the first time, and I love it

Someone wearing the Apple Watch Series 10, showing the Smart Stack on the display.

I’ve had the Apple Watch Series 10 for months. Here are 5 things you should know before buying

The back of the HMD Fusion in its Casual Outfit.

I used the HMD Fusion, 2024’s bravest smartphone

The Apple Watch Series 10 models on display at Apple Park.

Every Apple Watch release in chronological order: 2014–2024

Recording a video in Kino camera app.

Kino is the iPhone camera app I’d recommend to everyone

A person wearing the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 changed my mind about small smartwatches

The Cupra Born VZ seen from the front.

I spent a week with an EV and it completely changed my mind about them

The Boox Palma 2 in white.

The Onyx Boox Palma 2 is the gadget I didn’t know I wanted

The Apple Watch Series 10 sitting on top of a green bush.

I bought an Apple Watch Series 10, and I’m surprised by how much I love it

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Don’t buy the Kindle Colorsoft, buy this e-reader instead

Oura RIng 4 Silver Size 12 on a shelf

I love the Oura Ring 4, except for one big thing

The rear camera setup on the Oppo Find X8 Pro.

I tried a new Android phone that puts some of the best smartphone cameras to shame

It's been a while since a smartphone camera surprised me. However, after a quick test with the Oppo Find X8, we may have a new smartphone camera zoom champion.
The front of the Cupra Born VZ.

I reviewed an electric car like it was a phone, and I came to a shocking conclusion

When I spent time with a brand new electric car, the amount of similarities it shared with my phone were obvious, so I decided to review it like one.
A person holding the Oura Ring 4 and the RingConn Gen 2.

I wore two of 2024’s best smart rings. This is the one you should buy

I've been wearing the Oura Ring 4 and the RingConn Gen 2 for weeks now. They're both excellent smart rings, but which one should you buy? I'm here to tell you.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL sitting upright outside.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

In the market for a new phone and thinking about the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL? Before you buy it, here are five alternatives you should consider instead.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max's screen.

I compared Apple’s and Samsung’s AI photo editing tools. There’s a clear winner

Apple is the last one to show up to the AI party, but how does its Clean Up tool compare to Samsung's Object Eraser? I used them both and found out.
Main menu of the Dockcase Smart Magsafe M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure

Running out of storage on your iPhone? I found an accessory you need to buy

Paying for iPhone models with more storage gets really expensive really fast. I found a MagSafe accessory that lets you add more storage for a lot less money.
close up photo of cameras on the iPhone 16 Pro, Galaxy S24 Ultra, OnePlus 12 and Pixel 9 Pro

I took four of the best phones to NYC for a wild camera test. Here are the results

The iPhone 16 Pro, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Pixel 9 Pro, and OnePlus 12. Which one has the best camera setup? I did a test in NYC to find out.
Photos app on iOS 18.

I hate the new Photos app in iOS 18

After many years, Apple decided to revamp the Photos app in iOS 18. And I can't stand it.
The header image for the OuttaFocus column.

I love this new iPhone camera feature. Here’s why I’ll never use it

The chance to change Photographic Styles on the iPhone after taking a photo is fun, but it comes with an annoying downside that's a deal breaker for me.
The Realme GT 7 Pro's screen.

I used the first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone, and it’s hot stuff

I've tried out the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor in the Realme GT 7 Pro phone, and it was a much hotter experience than I expected.
OnePlus Open Apex Edition Crimson Shadow red on table.

The OnePlus Open renewed my faith in folding phones. Here’s why

I've had some bad experiences with folding phones. After using the OnePlus Open, I'm a folding phone believer once more. Here's why.
A person wearing the aluminum Apple Watch Series 10.

The Apple Watch Series 10 has ruined smartwatches for me

I've got to take my Apple Watch Series 10 off to review a different smartwatch, and I don't want to, simply because the latest Apple Watch is superb.
A person holding the RingConn Smart Ring and Oura Ring.

The hidden benefit of wearing smart rings

If you want to avoid the annual temptation to upgrade your tech, then the smart ring may be the wisest buy you'll ever make.
White Titanium iPhone 16 Pro sitting on blankets with heart pillows behind.

I’ve had the iPhone 16 Pro for over a month. Here’s why I still love it

I was having some second thoughts about the iPhone 16 Pro, but after using it for over a month, I mostly love it.
Focus modes page in the Control Center on an iPhone 16.

Why this 3-year-old iOS feature is one of my favorite things about the iPhone

Apple has released numerous iPhone and iOS features over the last few years. Here's why Focus modes, launched in 2021, remains one of my favorites.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

I did an iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra camera test. The results shocked me

The iPhone 16 Pro Max takes on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in a camera test, and the result is a serious upset given the age difference between them.
Close up of the iPhone 16 Pro Max camera

The iPhone 16 Pro Max has an identity crisis

I love most of the iPhone 16 series, but there's one model I just don't understand: the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
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I already damaged my Apple Watch Series 10

I don't think I'm clumsy, and I've never managed to damage an Apple Watch -- until now. Here's the story of the crack on my Apple Watch Series 10 screen.
Natural Titanium iPhone 16 Pro Max (left) and a Blue Titanium iPhone 15 Pro.

I did an iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro camera test. It’s a close one

The iPhone 16 Pro has some nice camera upgrades this year, but is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 15 Pro? I did a camera test and found out.
The white OnePlus 13.

The OnePlus 13 may have already killed the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The OnePlus 13 was recently announced. It looks great, has incredible specs, and just washed away any interest I had in the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Someone holding the iPhone 16.

5 phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 16

Thinking about picking up a new iPhone 16? Before you do, consider these alternatives too.
Rear shell view of the 2024 iPad mini.

My first week with the iPad mini (2024) was fantastic and frustrating

With the 2024 iPad mini, Apple is selling the promise of a pocketable powerhouse juiced up on AI. Yet, it still can't shed its inherent existential crises.

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