Reviews

Review: iFrogz Impulse 2 Wireless bring all-day battery life and good sound quality to entry-level wireless headphones

11 months ago

Review: iFrogz Impulse 2 Wireless bring all-day battery life and good sound quality to entry-level wireless headphones

Looking for a spare pair of headphones? Looking to get something special for a music-obsessed teen? We took a look at the iFrogz Impulse 2 wireless headphones to see just what they're bringing to the table.

By Amber Neely | 11 months ago

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Review: Nomad Active Strap finally makes leather waterproof

11 months ago

Review: Nomad Active Strap finally makes leather waterproof

Nomad's latest Apple Watch accessory is an updated strap, crafted from all-natural leather, yet remains entirely water-resistant. Let's check it out.

By Andrew O'Hara | 11 months ago

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Apple TV+ review: 'Truth Be Told' is a compelling, podcast-focused mystery

11 months ago

Apple TV+ review: 'Truth Be Told' is a compelling, podcast-focused mystery

The show, starring Oscar winner Octavia Spencer, is boosted by a strong cast and a compelling mystery, even as it doesn't say much new about the podcasting form.

By Stephen Silver | 11 months ago

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Review: Apple's iPhone 11 Smart Battery Case caters to shutterbugs

1 year ago

Review: Apple's iPhone 11 Smart Battery Case caters to shutterbugs

Apple has dropped its annual update to the Smart Battery Case to support the latest crop of iPhones, but this time it wasn't just the camera cutout that changed — Apple also integrated a hardware shutter button.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Kano Star Wars the Force Coding Kit makes coding fun for kids

1 year ago

Review: Kano Star Wars the Force Coding Kit makes coding fun for kids

This Star Wars coding kit helps even the littlest Jedi master the force by learning to code. Kids will make and play with over 100 characters, ships, planets, sound, and more as they learn about coding syntax.

By Amber Neely | 1 year ago

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Review: Tiger & Rose wireless earbuds are super comfortable and super stylish

1 year ago

Review: Tiger & Rose wireless earbuds are super comfortable and super stylish

We got to check out some truly one-of-a-kind wireless earbuds that feature all-day battery life to see if they're a must add to our collection.

By Amber Neely | 1 year ago

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Review: Hue Smart Plug is another capable HomeKit-enabled outlet

1 year ago

Review: Hue Smart Plug is another capable HomeKit-enabled outlet

The Hue Smart Plug is an expansion of the Hue lineup from smart bulbs into controlling lamps, one that brings the HomeKit-compatible range closer to becoming a whole smart home solution.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Polk Command Bar is basically the Amazon Echo soundbar

1 year ago

Review: Polk Command Bar is basically the Amazon Echo soundbar

Polk's Command Bar is the embodiment of Amazon Alexa in front of your TV. With useful features such as a compartment for a Fire TV stick paired with good sound, the Command Bar is a solid option for Alexa users.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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16-inch MacBook Pro review: The keyboard is probably enough to convince those waiting

1 year ago

16-inch MacBook Pro review: The keyboard is probably enough to convince those waiting

Welcome to the new 16-inch MacBook Pro. While it looks quite familiar, Apple's new flagship laptop moves the needle forward in a big way. We've spent the last several days taking the new Pro for a spin and can say that Apple has dutifully listened to users' feedback this time around. Let's talk about it.

By Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

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Plugable Thunderbolt 3 NVMe SSD review: Just as fast as your MacBook Pro storage

1 year ago

Plugable Thunderbolt 3 NVMe SSD review: Just as fast as your MacBook Pro storage

The Plugable Thunderbolt 3 NVMe External SSD is an easily portable NMVe solid state drive with blazing fast speeds that launched today — and we've been using one for about two weeks.

By Mike Wuerthele | 1 year ago

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Review: Master & Dynamic MH40 wireless reissue — back to what started it all

1 year ago

Review: Master & Dynamic MH40 wireless reissue — back to what started it all

New York audio firm Master & Dynamic is celebrating its fifth anniversary by updating and re-releasing its very first headphones, the famous MH40. Here's what was special about them then, what's been added now — and whether you should buy the new ones.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max one month later

1 year ago

Review: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max one month later

Apple's iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max were released just over a month ago. Here's what all three of Apple's newest iPhones are really like after intensive, daily, real-world use.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Seagate Backup Plus Portable isn't fancy, but will get the job done

1 year ago

Review: Seagate Backup Plus Portable isn't fancy, but will get the job done

As we move into an area with higher resolution photos and 4K video, storage is more important than ever. We check out the 2019 Seagate Backup Plus Portable external HDD to see if it is up to everyday tasking in the home or office.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Incase metallic AirPods case adds protection without adding bulk

1 year ago

Review: Incase metallic AirPods case adds protection without adding bulk

Throwing a case on a set of AirPods doesn't just add protection, but also some style to differentiate them. Incase's new metallic case is well thought out with a great look in a protective shell.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: BuddyPhones help protect your kids' hearing with built-in volume limiting

1 year ago

Review: BuddyPhones help protect your kids' hearing with built-in volume limiting

If you've got a kid who loves listening to music, playing games, or watching videos, you've probably thought about getting them their own headphones. However, unsafe listening levels are no joke! That's why we're taking a look at BuddyPhones, kid-friendly, noise-limiting headphones designed to keep kids' ears safe.

By Amber Neely | 1 year ago

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Review: BentoStack PowerHub combines a Qi battery, USB-C hub, & storage

1 year ago

Review: BentoStack PowerHub combines a Qi battery, USB-C hub, & storage

Function101's BentoStack PowerHub attempts to be a one-stop shop for portable power, docking, and storage needs, but while it has its limitations, the stackable system still shows considerable promise for those who work on the go.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Canary View is a well-designed smart home camera that screams for HomeKit

1 year ago

Review: Canary View is a well-designed smart home camera that screams for HomeKit

With an attractive, modern design and some great AI smarts, the Canary View is a fantastic and affordable security camera that unfortunately lacks support for Apple's HomeKit.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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AirPods Pro review: you don't need to be an AirPods power-user to appreciate them

1 year ago

AirPods Pro review: you don't need to be an AirPods power-user to appreciate them

With active noise cancellation and other new features, Apple's new AirPods Pro does its best to embody the "pro" monicker affixed to the well-known name.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Apple's Beats Solo Pro are the best Beats yet

1 year ago

Review: Apple's Beats Solo Pro are the best Beats yet

Apple has continued to refine the Beats by Dre brand with new designs and features. Beats Solo Pro is the latest incarnation of that effort, and does a great job pushing the popular brand forward.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Keychron K2 mechanical keyboard is a delight to type on and a joy to look at

1 year ago

Review: Keychron K2 mechanical keyboard is a delight to type on and a joy to look at

Whether you're gaming or typing, a mechanical offers far better accuracy and an overall better feel than dome-switch keyboards. Keychron has made a Mac-friendly mechanical keyboard that has a few neat tricks up its sleeve.

By Amber Neely | 1 year ago

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Apple TV+ review: 'Dickinson' may emerge as Apple's signature show

1 year ago

Apple TV+ review: 'Dickinson' may emerge as Apple's signature show

Hailee Steinfeld gives a true star performance in Apple TV+'s "Dickinson," where early episodes depicting the modernization of Emily Dickinson's life offer a promising start that could lead to so much more as the series and Apple's new service develop.

By Stephen Silver | 1 year ago

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