Reviews

Review: The Lifx Beam is a stunning modular HomeKit smart light

10 months ago

Review: The Lifx Beam is a stunning modular HomeKit smart light

The Lifx Beam is a modular smart light system that integrates with Apple's HomeKit to create stunning colors and impressive effects throughout the home.

By Andrew O'Hara | 10 months ago

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Review: The DJI Osmo Mobile 3 gimbal is more compact & powerful than ever

10 months ago

Review: The DJI Osmo Mobile 3 gimbal is more compact & powerful than ever

Over the past few years, the market has flooded with smartphone gimbals due to the quality of smartphone cameras, plus falling costs and miniaturization of gimbal technology. DJI has been at the forefront of all this, and is continuing that with the Osmo Mobile 3 gimbal.

By Andrew O'Hara | 10 months ago

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Review: Twelve South Journal updated for the latest iPad Pro

10 months ago

Review: Twelve South Journal updated for the latest iPad Pro

The Twelve South Journal has just been updated for the latest generation iPad Pros. While the design has largely stayed the same, the updated folio is well-suited for Apple's professional and prosumer-oriented tablet.

By Andrew O'Hara | 10 months ago

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Review: Rotor Riot Controller brings L3 and R3 buttons to iOS games

10 months ago

Review: Rotor Riot Controller brings L3 and R3 buttons to iOS games

Are you looking to take mobile gaming to the next level? We're taking a look at the Rotor Riot Wired Controller which is one of the first MFi certified wired gaming controllers for the iPhone that supports the L3 and R3 buttons.

By Mark Linsangan | 10 months ago

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Review: The BenQ PD3220U 4K HDR Thunderbolt 3 display is a good option for designers

10 months ago

Review: The BenQ PD3220U 4K HDR Thunderbolt 3 display is a good option for designers

The BenQ PD3220U 4K HDR monitor is a dream for designers, and with the very-high end Apple Pro Display XDR looming, we spent some time testing this powerful alternative.

By Andrew O'Hara | 10 months ago

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Review: The Doxie Go SE portable scanner will help you organize your life

10 months ago

Review: The Doxie Go SE portable scanner will help you organize your life

The Doxie Go SE is an ultraportable scanner that doesn't require a computer in order to use it. It's great for those last straggling bits of old paperwork, photos, and artwork that you haven't converted to digital formats yet.

By Amber Neely | 10 months ago

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Review: The BenQ EL2870U monitor is an inexpensive gateway into 4K & desktop HDR

10 months ago

Review: The BenQ EL2870U monitor is an inexpensive gateway into 4K & desktop HDR

Thunderbolt displays are great and incredibly flexible, but are generally overkill for users just looking for 4K. Ostensibly aimed at gamers, the BenQ EL2870U 4K display is an affordable 4K display with good video connectivity options.

By Mike Wuerthele | 10 months ago

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Review: Symfonisk AirPlay 2 Bookshelf Speaker — Ikea Price, Sonos Sound

11 months ago

Review: Symfonisk AirPlay 2 Bookshelf Speaker — Ikea Price, Sonos Sound

Ikea teamed with Sonos, and the pairing has produced the $99 Symfonisk Bookshelf Wi-Fi speaker with AirPlay 2. How does it compare to pricier speaker alternatives.

By Andrew O'Hara | 11 months ago

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Review: Yale Assure Lever brings HomeKit to all door locks

11 months ago

Review: Yale Assure Lever brings HomeKit to all door locks

The Yale Assure Lever is the first smart lock to support HomeKit on non-deadbolt doors, finally brining Apple's smart home platform to garages, sheds, basements, offices, and much more. We hooked one up in our own studio to test it out.

By Andrew O'Hara | 11 months ago

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Review: Yamaha's AirPlay-ready MusicCast BAR 400 offers above-average wireless sound

11 months ago

Review: Yamaha's AirPlay-ready MusicCast BAR 400 offers above-average wireless sound

Yamaha's MusicCast BAR 400 is a quality AirPlay 2-compatible TV sub and soundbar combo that's worth the price — just don't expect to make much use of the company's iOS app.

By Roger Fingas | 11 months ago

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Review: Microsoft's Surface Book 2 is expensive with mediocre performance

11 months ago

Review: Microsoft's Surface Book 2 is expensive with mediocre performance

The Microsoft Surface Book 2 is a hybrid 2-in-1 laptop that can be used as a tablet or a full blown laptop. But, given the performance, is it worth the money?

By Mark Linsangan | 11 months ago

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Review: SCUBAPro Galileo HUD a revolutionary iPhone-connected dive computer

11 months ago

Review: SCUBAPro Galileo HUD a revolutionary iPhone-connected dive computer

The Galileo HUD is a new kind of dive computer that is projected right in front of your face while diving and then syncs back all your data to an iPhone app — and we've taken some dives with it.

By Andrew O'Hara | 11 months ago

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Review: Swagtron's SwagCycle Pro is a fun and easy ride, but underpowered

11 months ago

Review: Swagtron's SwagCycle Pro is a fun and easy ride, but underpowered

Swagtron's SwagCycle Pro is a fun, iPhone-enhanced "last mile" transportation option, if catering to a narrow niche.

By Roger Fingas | 11 months ago

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Review: AxisGO underwater housing helps capture stunning images

11 months ago

Review: AxisGO underwater housing helps capture stunning images

The AxisGO system finally lets you take your iPhone below the surface to capture outstanding photos and videos beneath the waves.

By Andrew O'Hara | 11 months ago

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Review: The 2019 MacBook Air carries the legacy of the line very well

11 months ago

Review: The 2019 MacBook Air carries the legacy of the line very well

Apple has updated the MacBook Air alongside the MacBook Pro. We've spent the past couple weeks with the newly revamped Air to see how it performs as Apple's new entry-level portable Mac.

By Andrew O'Hara | 11 months ago

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Review: Withings BPM Connect is better with a display & Wi-Fi

11 months ago

Review: Withings BPM Connect is better with a display & Wi-Fi

Withings' BPM Core is a capable at-home blood pressure cuff that builds atop the solid foundation offered by the original Withings BPM and BPM+. AppleInsider strapped one on to test out how the changes made an impact.

By Andrew O'Hara | 11 months ago

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Review: Awair's Glow C sensor makes sense only for problematic air

11 months ago

Review: Awair's Glow C sensor makes sense only for problematic air

Announced on Wednesday, the Awair Glow C is an air sensor, smartplug, and nightlight all in one, and works well at diagnosing air quality issues — but there's no HomeKit support, and you'll want an attached fan, dehumidifier, or other accessory to make the most of it.

By Roger Fingas | 11 months ago

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Review: LG UltraWide 5K USB-C display — Too wide?

11 months ago

Review: LG UltraWide 5K USB-C display — Too wide?

We've seen more than our fair share of monitors, but the 49-inch curved UltraWide LG 5K display is another thing entirely. We checked out LG's newest — and widest — USB-C 5K monitor yet.

By Andrew O'Hara | 11 months ago

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Review: Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, & iPhone XR

11 months ago

Review: Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, & iPhone XR

Mophie's popular Juice Pack Air has been updated for the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR giving users of Apple's latest phones the ability to charge over Lightning or wirelessly.

By Andrew O'Hara | 11 months ago

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Review: Grado's GW100 headphones make open-back wireless affordable

11 months ago

Review: Grado's GW100 headphones make open-back wireless affordable

There may be superior-sounding open-back headphones, but you'll be hard-pressed to find anything better than the Grado GW100 that's both wireless and affordable.

By Roger Fingas | 11 months ago

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Review: Apple's 2019 13-inch MacBook Pro is an excellent, inexpensive workhorse

11 months ago

Review: Apple's 2019 13-inch MacBook Pro is an excellent, inexpensive workhorse

Without an event, Apple quietly announced an updated base model 13-inch MacBook Pro that featured new quad-core processors, Touch Bar with Touch ID, T2 Security Chip, True Tone display, and an updated butterfly keyboard. Is this new $1299 laptop worth it?

By Mark Linsangan | 11 months ago

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