The iPhone 16 Plus is the most complicated phone I’ve reviewed in 2024
The iPhone 16 Plus is an excellent phone and one we recommend, but the question of who we're recommending it to is far harder to answer.
Sony InZone M10S review: the brightest OLED monitor I’ve reviewed
The Sony InZone M10S is the first OLED monitor Sony has released, and it just so happens to be the brightest, too. However, a lagging warranty holds it back.
Saturday Night review: A Saturday Night Live origin story that plays it too safe
Jason Reitman assembles a giant, game ensemble for Saturday Night, a SNL origin story that's a little too reverent and tidy.
Acer took another shot at a gaming Chromebook — does it hold up?
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE leverages a surprisingly good display and good enough performance to make a budget gaming laptop that can work for some people.
Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2024) review: too little, too late
The Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED is another laptop that's soon to be superseded by a new class of fast and efficient machines. Its price needs to drop to compete.
Asus ProArt P16 review: the MacBook Pro competitor I’ve been waiting for
The Asus ProArt P16 leverages AMD's newest chipset for excellent creativity performance. And it's less expensive than most of its competitors.
Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445) review: one thing holds it back
The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445) leverages a moderately fast AMD chipset to offer up an appealing price. But too many compromises get in the way.
Asus ExpertBook P5 review: Lunar Lake laptops aren’t created equal
The Asus ExpertBook P5 is one of the first laptops using Intel's new Core Ultra Series 2. It's not the best representative, though.
Acer Predator Z57 review: a monitor bigger than my desk
The Acer Predator Z57 is as insane as you think it is, but after spending a few weeks with the massive monitor, I'm struggling to justify the $2,000 price tag.
Beats Pill (2024) speaker review: the best portable for under $200
The Beats Pill is back and better than ever, with a much lower price, much bigger battery, and sound quality that — ahem — beats the best.
Beatbot Aquasense Pro review: simple setup, spotless results
Beatbot's Aquasense Pro pool cleaner performs better and been more reliably than the competition, but comes at a steep price.
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft review: a surprisingly good video game spinoff
Netflix's Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is an entertaining, visually striking series that actually does right by its iconic protagonist.
Soundcore Select 4 Go review: This speaker might be the perfect $25 gift
You shouldn't expect much from a $25 Bluetooth speaker, and yet the Soundcore Select 4 Go is surprisingly great.
RingConn Gen 2 review: the money-saving smart ring to buy
The RingConn Gen 2 is cheaper than the other smart rings and doesn't have a subscription, and our review tells you if it's all too good to be true.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a solid $650 phone. Here’s why you shouldn’t buy it
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is Samsung's cheapest entry into the S24 family. But is it any good? I reviewed the phone to find out.
Microsoft Defender review: Is Windows default antivirus safe enough?
I reviewed Microsoft Defender to find out how well the free antivirus software included with Windows protects your computer and your personal data.
Roborock Qrevo Curv review: an almost perfect robot vacuum
The Qrevo Curv is everything you’d want in a robot vacuum. Not only does it offer tons of suction and little maintenance but it boasts a cool new dock design.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero review: incredible fighting sandbox stumbles on story
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero captures the thrills of the series in ambitious fashion, but its disjointed story mode puts a dent in its potential.
Metaphor: ReFantazio review: refined RPG gives Persona fans something new
Metaphor: ReFantazio doesn't escape Persona's shadow, but its charming cast of characters and fun turn-based combat make it a worthwhile RPG on its own.
Remarkable Paper Pro review: one digital notebook to rule them all
The Remarkable Paper Pro is a great tool for those who love to handwrite notes or want a distraction-free writing device.
The OnePlus Pad 2 is the best Android tablet I’ve used this year
The OnePlus Pad 2 comes out swinging with a ton of processing firepower, polished accessories, and, above all, an alluring price tag. Is it worth buying?
The Franchise review: A sharp satire that skewers MCU and DC superhero movies
The Franchise is a smart, appropriately silly takedown of the Marvel-ification of Hollywood. The new series premieres Sunday, October 6 on HBO.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review: a huge success
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a big and expensive smartphone. It's also one of the best I've used this year. Let me explain why in my full review.
Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDP review: the reason to buy OLED
We've seen a slew of new OLED gaming monitors, but Asus' ROG Swift PG27AQDP marks a massive leap forward for image quality and motion clarity.
Alienware AW2725QF review: Are two monitors better than one?
Alienware's new AW2725QF claims to be two monitors in one, but it feels more like two halves of a monitor glued together.
Google Pixel 9 Pro review: the iPhone of Android
The Pixel 9 Pro is one of the absolute best Android phones of the year. Our full review explains why it should be your next phone.
Silent Hill 2 review: faithful remake understands the assignment
Silent Hill 2's remake keeps the original PS2 game's eeriness intact, even if it's a little bloated by comparison.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review: This is how you do spatial audio
A handful of audio upgrades make the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds worth a look.
JBL Tour Pro 3 review: Who could ask for anything more?
JBL's feature-rich Tour Pro earbuds get even more features this time, and better all-around performance.
Bluesound Node Nano review: an affordable, audiophile-grade mini music streamer
Bluesound's Node Nano is its most affordable hi-res music streamer, and yet it doesn't skimp on what matters most: great sound.
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 review: a bare-bones soundbar with brilliant sound
Sony's newest flagship soundbar can produce impressive sound for movies and shows, but its lack of extra features makes us question its high price.
Joker: Folie à Deux review: an oddly timid musical sequel
In Joker: Folie à Deux, Joaquin Phoenix reprises the role of a misfit wallflower killer in a genre-bending sequel too cautious to really go for it.
LG C4 OLED review: everyone should have one
The 2024 LG C4 OLED television is so good that everyone should have one. For real.
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 review: better audio for the active set
The OpenRun Pro 2 take what Shokz has done well — open-ear headphones for active types of folks — and made them sound much better.