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The $649 Fairphone 6+ is the Goldilocks of Android phones - and it's available in the US now
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (700+ words) Also: Why I recommend this budget Android phone to most people over Samsung and Google Since 2013, the Dutch electronics manufacturer has been producing smartphones and headphones designed to minimize the usual ethical and environmental costs of new tech gear by…...
Roborock Q7 M5+ review: A capable budget robot vacuum that nails the fundamentals
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (863+ words) I've wanted a robot vacuum since I saw Rosie the Robot on The Jetsons. I'm still waiting for Rosie, but I've been using robot vacuums since the first iRobot Roomba rolled out in 2002. However, I haven't been crazy about them…...
I tested Bose's new midrange headphones - now the pricey Ultras feel redundant
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (1148+ words) Bose's midrange headphones have consistently been among the best on the market. They have better noise cancellation, comfort, and a sleeker design than competing models from the same caliber: JBL, Sennheiser, and Sony. Though Bose's midrange headphones carry an upper-midrange…...
I tried the Fairphone 6+ and - hoo boy! - this repairable phone could be the one
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (700+ words) Also: Why I recommend this budget Android phone to most people over Samsung and Google Since 2013, the Dutch electronics manufacturer has been producing smartphones and headphones designed to minimize the usual ethical and environmental costs of new tech gear by…...
I've tested dozens of rugged smartwatches - this one's battery is on a different level
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (417+ words) Also: I tested the best sports watches in 2026: Here are the latest and greatest watches, no matter your budget There are some trade-offs, though. Since there is no heart rate sensor on the back or GPS for accurate outdoor tracking,…...
I replaced my Samsung with the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold - a week later, I'm going back
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (1196+ words) Also: Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: I'm a fan of both foldables, but this one wins The Pixel 11 Pro Fold isn't a bad phone per se; it's arguably the safest foldable phone you can buy today, with…...
Finally, smart blinds that actually match my home's decor - here's why they're worth it
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (807+ words) We've tested a wide range of smart home products this year, spanning from the highly specialized to uber-functional gadgets many of us couldn't live without ever again. Case in point: when I moved into my new home (on a busy…...
Dell XPS 13 review: The first budget laptop to rival Neo raises the bar for all PCs
1+ week, 4+ day ago (701+ words) Also: Dell's new XPS 13 is a MacBook Neo rival that costs $599 and retains premium features That's not hyperbole. The XPS 13 would be a fantastic device even if it weren't considered "budget" -- it's exceedingly thin and light, has an airtight build…...
This $50 power bank is safer than my lithium-ion battery - and it's coming on my next flight
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (1096+ words) By now, most of us have seen videos of the power bank fires on commercial airliners. If you haven't, well, here you go: Also: You're charging your phone all wrong: 6 common myths, debunked The problem is that lithium-ion batteries are…...
We lab-tested Ecovac's next-gen robot mop - here's where it shines (and struggles)
2+ week, 1+ day ago (615+ words) Ecovacs has been hard at work improving the navigation and maintenance on their robot vacuums -- and it's been successful. So much so, that after releasing the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone, I was a bit stumped on what the company could do to…...