I bought Alienware’s $350 OLED monitor and I can’t believe how good it is
I bought Alienware’s $350 OLED monitor and I can’t believe how good it is

I’ve recommended several OLED gaming monitors to readers over the years, and I’ve finally taken my own advice to buy one. Alienware’s new 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED has all the features that I want and a low $350 price that was too tempting to ignore. The AW2726DM model has five things that make it stand out […]

Oppo’s new phone has one camera too many
Oppo’s new phone has one camera too many

Oppo’s Find X9 Ultra offers something that no other new phone has for three long years: a 10x telephoto lens. In an attempt to win the photography front of the war between the various Ultra flagships, Oppo has turned to a trick last employed by Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra. It’s a better 10x lens than […]

Eight Sleep Pod review: Will better sleep make life easier?

The Eight Sleep Pod, armed with dynamic temperature control and biometric tracking, is a high-end investment that significantly improves sleep quality.

DJI’s latest power station is proof that good things come in mini packages
DJI’s latest power station is proof that good things come in mini packages

As an avid vanlifer, I have to carefully curate everything I carry in order to eke out every square inch of storage I can to support life off the grid for weeks at a time. That’s why I jumped at the chance to review DJI’s latest power station. The DJI Power 1000 Mini is almost […]

Marathon battery life makes Keychron’s Ultra 8K keyboards its best yet
Marathon battery life makes Keychron’s Ultra 8K keyboards its best yet

Keychron’s expansive keyboard catalog covers everything from basic full-size mechanical boards to niche layouts like southpaw Alice or a one-handed half-keyboard for gaming. Its Q and V series are among our go-to recommendations for off-the-shelf keyboards, and the latest iterations – the Q and V Ultra models – are a straightforward upgrade to the lineup, […]

Dyson’s handheld fan is more powerful and louder than I expected
Dyson’s handheld fan is more powerful and louder than I expected

Two years ago I attended a picturesque outdoor wedding in August where the hot and humid weather had guests occasionally ducking into their cars to enjoy a blast of AC. Dyson’s new $99.99 handheld fan would have provided some much-needed relief then, although I’m not sure I would have been comfortable powering it up during […]

This charming gadget writes bad AI poetry
This charming gadget writes bad AI poetry

I’ve never been as charmed and frustrated by one gadget as I have with the Poetry Camera. It’s a delightful object. White and cherry red with a color-matched woven strap, it looks playful and adorably lo-fi. If I saw it on a store shelf, I’d absolutely pick it up. But aside from obviously appealing, I’m […]

Ikea’s smart donut lamp is a sweet treat
Ikea’s smart donut lamp is a sweet treat

Ikea’s popular Varmblixt lamp just got a smart home glow-up. The delightfully bulbous light now features color-changing, dimming, and smart home control. I tested the new smart lamp in my daughter’s room and found it made a great bedside lamp and added a fun touch of ambiance to her space. While she’s rarely a fan […]

More phone cameras should come with telephoto lenses
More phone cameras should come with telephoto lenses

Upgrading your phone with a camera grip attachment is one thing. But doll-sized telephoto lenses that you mount on top of the rear camera? C’mon. I wrote the Vivo X300 off as a gimmick, a funny concept designed to generate attention rather than actual sales. But then I spent a weekend carrying the phone and […]

Sony’s latest gaming headset offers great open-back audio
Sony’s latest gaming headset offers great open-back audio

Sony’s PC-focused InZone brand is covering a lot of ground, now adding open-back headsets to its growing catalog of gaming accessories. The $199.99 H6 Air borrows the comfortable, easy-to-adjust design of the flagship $350 H9 II wireless headset, makes it wired, and pokes a bunch of holes in the ear cups, resulting in an open-back […]