Tag: author_name|Sam Rutherford
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X review: An extra life for Xbox
Xbox is at a crossroads. While the PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 continue to gain popularity, multiple price hikes for the Xbox Series S and X have killed their momentum. And with several big box retailers like Costco deciding to drop Microsoft’s console from their shelves, the current-gen Xbox may…
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The best thing about the Pixel Watch 4 is Google’s new charger
The Pixel Watch 4 is arguably the best looking smartwatch on the market. When you consider that the biggest design changes on the new model are a curvier glass dome, a larger display and slimmer bezels, you could've said the same thing about its predecessor. And while the Pixel Watch…
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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: The tankiest foldable
Every good device builds upon the generation that came before it. In the seven years or so that foldable phones have been around, we’ve seen some incredible breakthroughs. For all its flaws, the original Galaxy Fold was a magical creation that proved there was merit to Samsung’s sci-fi aspirations. Then…
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Amazon Echo Show 8 and Show 11 hands-on: A cuter, more unified smart display
It’s been a couple years since the Echo 8 has gotten an update and even longer for the aging Echo Show 10. But today Amazon is fixing that with two brand-new smart displays: The fourth-gen Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11. Right away, the first thing you notice about…
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Rokid’s smartglasses are surprisingly capable
Meta put the smartglasses industry on alert when it announced the Meta Ray-Ban Displays last week. And while those might feature one of the most advanced optical engines on a device its size, after testing out one of its competitors — the Rokid Glasses — I'm convinced there's still plenty…
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iPhone Air review: Thinness with purpose
The iPhone Air is a device with shorter battery life, fewer cameras and a price tag that’s $200 more than a base iPhone 17. Sure, it’s got a bigger screen and it’s unbelievably sleek, but no matter how you slice it, that value proposition doesn’t make sense. At least on…
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