Razer’s ANC-equipped gaming headset for PS5 and Xbox is almost $100 off
Razer’s ANC-equipped gaming headset for PS5 and Xbox is almost $100 off

It’s rare to find high-end features like active noise cancellation in a gaming headset under $200, so we’re thrilled that the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro on sale at Woot for $164.99. There are specific models marketed to Xbox and PlayStation, but the Xbox version is the best choice because it also supports PlayStation, PC, Nintendo […]

JBL’s soundbar with detachable rear speakers is over $300 off
JBL’s soundbar with detachable rear speakers is over $300 off

A lot of people are split between getting a nice all-in-one soundbar or spending more for an option that includes rear satellites for immersive surround sound. JBL’s Bar 700 Mark 2 system is one of the most unique options available, shipping with two modular speakers that charge when docked to the soundbar. When detached, the […]

A word with a woman who’s trying to pull off a crossbody phone strap
A word with a woman who’s trying to pull off a crossbody phone strap

Oh, this thing? It’s just a crossbody strap. It’s a fun and youthful way to carry your phone. It’s all the rage with Europeans and young people. I love it, and I definitely don’t feel weird and self-conscious using it. Plus, it’s great to have a $700 investment dangling near your waist while you walk […]

Apple says ‘Fold’ and competitors ask ‘how wide?’
Apple says ‘Fold’ and competitors ask ‘how wide?’

Apple is almost certain to launch its first foldable iPhone tomorrow, seven years after Samsung’s Galaxy Fold initially went on sale. And while Apple might be a few years late to the party, the run-up to this launch proves that new CEO John Ternus has inherited a company that’s as influential as it’s ever been. […]

LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby
LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby

LG smart TVs are almost constantly logging and uploading data about owners and their homes, even when offline or on standby mode, according to a new report from YouTube channel Gamers Nexus. The company’s TV sets scan Wi-Fi networks for nearby devices, record audio logs through their microphones, and use audio and video sampling to […]

Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’s
Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’s

Xiaomi is the latest manufacturer to release a short, wide foldable phone, in the week Apple is expected to do the same. I got to try the 18 Fold behind closed doors at IFA last week, and while it looks and feels similar enough to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, superior specs make it feel […]

Six years later, Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones
Six years later, Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones

Six years ago, Sony and Bose were in the middle of a noise-canceling battle, with each new model of headphones better than the last. In the fall of 2020, Sony released the WH-1000XM4 headphones to wide acclaim. They sat atop best headphones lists for years, thanks to their great sound, competitive ANC, and compact size, […]

Huawei copies Samsung’s privacy display in its latest trifold
Huawei copies Samsung’s privacy display in its latest trifold

Huawei has released its third trifold phone in China, and the company has clearly had half an eye on Samsung during development. Not only does the Mate XT 2 adopt the inward-folding form factor used on Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold, it’s also the first foldable to include a privacy-enhancing display, much like the one Samsung […]

Boox’s tiny Picco e-reader should land in November
Boox’s tiny Picco e-reader should land in November

Boox teased the Picco, its take on the buzzy Xteink X4 e-reader, back in July, but provided almost no details. Now, thanks to some reporting out of IFA, we’ve got a bit more info, though sadly still no price. Unlike the Xteink devices, the Picco will not have magnets on the back for attaching to […]

The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed
The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed

The Fairphone 6 Plus feels like an extremely average midrange Android phone and I couldn’t be more thrilled. The mission has always been admirable. Fairphone seeks out ethically sourced materials and offers a high degree of repairability for its devices. But the phones themselves required a lot of sacrifices, like putting up with underpowered processors […]