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Amazon Echo Frames (3rd-gen) hands-on: Refined look, better sound, faster Alexa
We wore the new Echo Frames to try the updated audio and faster Alexa responses.
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd-gen) hands-on: The screen that adjusts as you move around the house
Our first look at the all-new Echo Show 8.
HP's $5,000 Spectre Fold might be the best flexible-screen laptop yet
HP's Spectre Fold may have stolen the crown for the sleekest and move impressive flexible-screen laptop yet. But at $5,000, can it ever live up to its price?
Lenovo Legion Go hands-on: A more Switch-like handheld gaming PC
Due out sometime in October, Lenovo's $699 Legion Go is challenging rival handheld gaming PCs with a huge screen, solid specs and some interesting twists on the standard template.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra hands-on: A premium tablet with water protection
The flagship Galaxy Tab S9 is only the company’s second “Ultra” tablet, and there are many similarities to last year’s Tab S8 Ultra, with its 16:10 screen, dual-camera array on the back and magnetized stylus holster. This year, Samsung has upgraded the processor, the screen and added some serious water protection.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 hands-on: Is Samsung squandering its head start?
For 2023, Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 5 sports a sleeker design featuring a new hinge that eliminates the gap between the phone's halves when closed. It also boasts a brighter main display and a handful of new multitasking gestures.
Honor's Magic V2 is the thinnest foldable phone to date
Honor's Magic V2 is the world's thinnest and lightest foldable phone with seemingly few compromises.
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch preview: Portable power
Our early impressions of the 15-inch MacBook Air, live from Apple's WWDC 2023.
Moto Razr 2023 hands-on: Two promising foldable updates to an iconic phone
Today Motorola announced some much-needed updates to its iconic foldable phone line with the new 2023 Razr and Razr+.
Logitech MX Anywhere 3S hands-on: A nearly ideal travel mouse
Thanks to the addition of a new 8K sensor and quieter mouse clicks, Logitech may have finally made an almost perfect travel mouse in the MX Anywhere 3S.
Tom Morello's iconic guitar rig is now a $119 plugin
Neural DSP Archetype: Tom Morello turns his iconic guitar rig into a digital plugin.
Fellow Tally hands-on: A slick scale for precise pour-overs
Thanks to a novel Brew Assist feature, Fellow's new Tally Pro scale could go a long way toward helping you brew the perfect cup of coffee. However, its $185 price tag is tough to swallow.
What we bought: Are touch-activated faucets smart or silly?
After my kitchen faucet sprung a leak, I went on a potentially foolish quest to see if today's new-fangled touch-activated faucets are worth it or a waste of money.
Google’s Project Starline booth gave me a holographic meeting experience
I had a chance to check out Google's Project Starline holographic video conferencing at I/O 2023.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hands-on: A sequel with endless creative potential
With the addition of the new Fuse and Ultrahand abilities, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom provides endless ways of customizing combat and traversing the map.
Kia EV9 first look: One of the most important electric SUVs of 2023
While Kia hasn't announced official pricing just yet, the upcoming EV9 boasts great styling, solid tech and a surprisingly spacious third row of seats which could make it one of the best EV SUVs for families.
Redfall hands-on: A creepy and creative twist on the modern looter shooter
Arkane Studios' upcoming loot shooter Redfall features elements from previous titles including Prey and Dishonored with the general gameplay from Borderlands with spooky sci-fi vampires thrown on top for good measure and it's a blast.
Samsung’s Galaxy A54 has a bright 1,000-nit display and looks more like a flagship phone
While there are no major shakeups coming from the Galaxy A53 to the A54, there are some notable changes, including a redesign that’s more closely aligned to the Galaxy S family of phones, with metal detail on the cameras that don’t stick out of the back.
Cowboy’s ‘Adaptive Power’ update breathes new life into its flagship bike
Cowboy is updating new and existing e-bikes with a new feature called Adaptive Power. It works by tapping into the e-bike’s accelerometer and other sensors based on the rider’s weight, momentum and other factors – even wind. The new feature adjusts the motor’s power without the need for gears or tapping a boost button. But where's the new bike?
Sony 2023 Bravia XR TV hands-on: Bigger, brighter and even better looking
After skipping CES, Sony is finally announcing its high-end Bravia XR TVs for 2023 and they look fantastic.