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Nirave Gondhia

Nirave Gondhia

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Nirave is a creator, evangelist, and founder of House of Tech. A heart attack at 33 inspired him to publish the Impact of Tech newsletter, which covers the best technology and its impact on mental, physical, and emotional health. Follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for more.

All seven Galaxy S25 colors in the hand

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is less of an upgrade than I expected

The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus are here! They look a lot familiar, but there are a couple of small tweaks that surprised me. Here's our first look!
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Gemini Advanced on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

I love Google Gemini, but I’ll take Apple Intelligence any day of the week

Which AI platform is better, Apple Intelligence or Gemini? I've used both for months; here are the differences, and everything I've found so far!
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OnePlus 13 wireless charging with Ugreen MagSafe charger.

I compared two of the most powerful mobile chipsets — here’s what happened

Two processors will power most Android flagship phones over the next year, but which one should you seek out? I tested both to find out, here's what happened!
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A demonstration of the new running features for the Google Pixel Watch 3 in the Fitbit app.

The Fitbit app needs work — here’s how Google could fix it

The Pixel Watch 3 is one of my favorite health devices right now, but my problem is the companion app. Here are five ways Google can improve the Fitbit app.
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OnePlus AirVOOC 50W charger used as a stand.

Every phone needs to copy this 50W wireless charging feature

One of my favorite features on the new OnePlus 13 is the 50W magnetic wireless charging. Here's why every phone maker needs to copy this feature.
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The all-in-one stack on the PxE imaging camera

This tiny sensor could be the future of smartphone photography

As smartphone cameras get better and better, what does the next generation of camera tech look like? This company hopes its holographic sensor ihas the answer.
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The TCL 60XE NXTpaper smartphone in full-color mode

This $200 phone has the solution to all of our smartphone battery life problems

Modern smartphone battery life is good, but most phones still need to be charged after a day or two. A new phone from TCL is bucking that trend.
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The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses come with a charging case.

4 tech products that changed my life last year

Despite using more tech products than ever before last year, there are only a handful that have become a necessity. Here are the four that changed my life.
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Garmin Instinct 3 on a wrist

I tried the Garmin Instinct 3 at CES 2025, a new smartwatch with a 24-day battery

Garmin is well known for rugged smartwatches that also offer excellent battery life, and the new Instinct 3 offers an AMOLED display with 24-day battery life.
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The luxury finishes on the Ultrahuman Rare smart ring

I wore the world’s first luxury smart ring. It’s better than I expected

Meet the first luxury smart ring. The Ultrahuman Rare costs upwards of $1,800 but comes with a gorgeous luxury finish. Here's why I like it more than I expected.
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A person holding the Samsung Galaxy Ring.

What I want to see from the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2

Samsung launched the Galaxy Ring in 2024, but it isn't the best smart ring. Here are a few simple ways that Samsung can improve the Galaxy Ring 2.
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Captain Tobias, the skipper aboard Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas in December 2024 (captured on the iPhone 16 Pro)

Behind the scenes of a Royal Caribbean cruise as captured by the iPhone 16 Pro

What does it look like behind the scenes of one of the world's biggest cruise ships? I found out and captured it all on my iPhone 16 Pro.
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OnePlus Pad 2 and keyboard propped open

It’s 2025 and the OnePlus Pad 2 is still my favorite Android tablet

Android tablets often lack compared to the iPad, but there's one Android tablet that I like to use. Here's why the OnePlus Pad 2 is my favorite Android tablet.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 5's weather apps.

5 things Samsung needs to do with its folding phones in 2025

Samsung faces huge challenges to the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip lineups in 2025, but the answer is simple. Here are five things Samsung should do.
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

5 things that could change smartphones forever in 2025

It's been a great year for smartphone competition, and a new season of phone launches is just weeks away. Here are 5 things that could change phones in 2025.
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The side profile of the MacBook Pro M4.

The 5 Mac apps that keep me from moving to Windows

I've used a Mac exclusively for over a decade, but the latest Windows PCs have me smitten. Yet, there's still an app gap: here are five Mac apps I miss daily.
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The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL lying by a plant.

4 ways that Google Pixel phones can defeat Samsung in 2025

The Pixel 9 series are my phones of the year, and Google is close to being able to compete with Samsung in mobile. Here are four things it needs to do in 2025.
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Someone using a MacBook Pro M4.

Macs need Face ID, but not if it’s like Windows Hello

Apple is rumored to be bringing Face ID to the Mac. Here's why that's a good thing, but only if Apple does this one thing that solves a key problem.
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Someone using a MacBook Pro M4.

I desperately want MacBooks to steal this trackpad feature

I'm a Mac user trying a few new PCs, and I'm blown away by the gestures on this PC's trackpad. They've even beaten Apple to creating the most useful trackpad.
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Samsung logo

5 things Samsung needs to do to beat Apple in 2025

Samsung and Apple have had contrasting years in mobile, but all is not lost. Here are five big things Samsung can do to take the fight back to Apple in 2025.
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The Oura Ring app on an iPhone 16 Pro Max, showing the Sleep screen.

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.
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The Dexcom Stelo on the back of an arm

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.
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iPhone 16 Pro next to the OPPO Find X8 Pro on a bed of pebbles

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.
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Oppo Find X8 Pro laying flat on a table.

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.
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Testing the Holafly (left), Airalo (middle) and Nomad (right) eSIMs on the Oppo Find X8 series

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.
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Four iPhone exclusive apps and associated widgets on an iPhone 16 Pro homescreen

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.
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The Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3 on one wrist

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.
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Oura RIng 4 and Galaxy Ring in the hand.

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.
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Close up of the Find X8 Pro camera on a colorful background

Oppo Find X8 Pro review: move over Samsung, this is my new favorite phone camera

The Oppo Find X8 Pro proves that a smartphone can have it all: an excellent quad camera, fantastic hardware, great display, and outstanding performance.
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apple watch series 10 vs se 2 thumb

Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Apple Watch SE 2: Which is better?

Do you need to buy the latest Apple Watch Series 10, or does the more affordable Apple Watch SE 2 offer enough of the same experience? Let's find out.
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A JetBlue airplane at the airport gate.

I’ve flown over a million miles. Here are 5 things I can’t travel without

I've flown over a million miles in my lifetime, and there are five things I take on each trip. Here's what they are and how they'll transform your next trip.
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Oura Ring 3 in front of the Oura Ring 4 to show the difference in sensor design.

Oura Ring 4 vs Oura Ring 3: Is now the time to upgrade?

The Oura Ring 4 is here, bringing a new design and sleep apnea detection. But should you upgrade from the Oura Ring 3? Which should you buy?
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Oura RIng 4 Silver Size 12 on a shelf

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

I've worn an Oura Ring for years, and the Oura Ring 4 is its best smart ring yet. However, here's one thing that Oura failed to get right with its newest model.
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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.
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