Tag: author_name|Sam Rutherford
Here are my favorite things from Toy Fair 2026
Toy Fair 2026 just wrapped earlier this week and while I would have liked to spend even more time there, I have my own kids (and all their toys and trinkets) to look after. That said, there were a ton of cool new products on display at the Javits Center…
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Pixel 10a hands-on: Google locks down the midrange phone game
Google's A-series phones have offered some of the best value among midrange handsets for years, and after checking out the new Pixel 10a, I don't see that trend stopping anytime soon. Let's start with the specs. Starting at just $499, you get a vivid 6.3-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz…
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Pokemon Pokopia is so damn cozy
Pokémon Pokopia can be described as a pocket monster-themed take on Animal Crossing with a hint of Stardew Valley thrown in for good measure. And if you're like me, that alone is probably enough to sell you on the game. However, after getting a chance to play a preview of…
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ASUS Zenbook Duo (2026) review: Two screens really are better than one
It takes time for novel designs to catch on. But even so, I am still wondering why the Zenbook Duo hasn't had a bigger impact on the market after ASUS released its first true dual-screen laptop two years ago. Notebooks like these provide the kind of screen space you'd typically…
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The Switch 2’s Virtual Boy is a tribute to Nintendo’s wackiest console
Even in 2026, VR still feels like tech that isn't quite ready for prime time. When Nintendo released the original Virtual Boy way back in 1995, it was hard for my 10-year-old brain to comprehend a 3D console with a bipod, a facemask and a monochrome red display. Then, when…
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Mario Tennis Fever preview: A racket-smashing blast
New Mario sports games typically only come around once in a generation. So to get a fresh installment of tennis featuring a deep roster of characters this early in the Switch 2’s lifecycle is rather exciting. And after getting a chance to play Mario Tennis Fever prior to its official…
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