Ultimate Ears Everboom: Good Speaker, Tough Sell
Most people won’t be listening to the Everboom on their desktop, of course, so I did most of my testing outdoors, where the speaker really steps up. I particularly enjoyed …
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Lifx Beam Review (2024): The Lifx Beam Isn’t New, but It’s Super Fun
Once that’s recognized, you can start playing around with colors! Like most smart lights, there are plenty of options for various shades of white and bright colors, and tons of …
Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL Review: All Grown Up
I have reviewed every Pixel smartphone since the brand was first introduced in 2016, and something about the Pixel 9 series makes me think of Google’s latest hardware as all …
Breville Paradice 16 Review: Doesn’t Make the Cut
A few years back, I ran a head-to-head test between two of the best food processors on the market. The Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor and Breville Sous Chef are …
Ricoh GR III and GR IIIx Digital Camera Review: Nearly the Perfect Cameras
Despite the compact size, the GR III packs a 24.2-MP APS-C sensor, which is why it’s my favorite compact camera. At the time of writing, there is no other camera …
Samsung Galaxy Ring Review: One Ring to Rule Them All
Like most fitness tracking rings, Samsung’s Galaxy Ring has been positioned as a minimalist health wearable for people who don’t want the pings and buzzes of a wrist-worn smartwatch or …
Catan: New Energies Review—Climate Crisis Across the Board
Not everyone will appreciate a side of existential threat with their board game, but that is exactly what you get with Catan: New Energies. It drags the beloved classic Catan …
Mill Food Recycler Review: Trendy and Spendy
I do not like composting. I realize this is practically heretical given that I live just outside of Portland, Oregon, ground zero for environmental consciousness, but I’d just rather not …
Kingwell Melodia Hearing Aids Review: Unique and Affordable
In use as a hearing aid, the Melodia has two modes—all around and “hear in noise,” which is designed for louder settings. Both were reasonably effective, but I had the …
Rocco Super Smart Fridge Review: A Cool Conversation Piece
Similarly, there’s Smart Mode, which makes it work more like a thermostat when the fridge is sitting in a warmer temperature. There’s also Party Mode, which prioritizes keeping the drinks …