Reviews

Review: Wacom's Intuos Pro Small is a graphics tablet for artists on the move

1 year ago

Review: Wacom's Intuos Pro Small is a graphics tablet for artists on the move

Wacom releases a new, smaller size to their famous Intuos family— the Intuos Pro Small. We took a look at it to see what features this updated model has rolled out, and to find out how it fares as an artists' tool.

By Amber Neely | 1 year ago

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Review: Mophie powerstation Hub solves your charging woes

1 year ago

Review: Mophie powerstation Hub solves your charging woes

The power gurus at Mophie have released a new multi-purpose charger that finally solves many of the pain points that go along with our battery-constrained lives.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Pioneer w6400nex offers easy-to-install wireless CarPlay

1 year ago

Review: Pioneer w6400nex offers easy-to-install wireless CarPlay

Pioneer's wireless CarPlay aftermarket units are routinely great, and the AVIC-W6400NEX is among the very best if you need a DVD/CD player.

By Victor Marks | 1 year ago

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Review: Razer's Nommo Pro speakers are beautiful overkill, but need better Mac support

1 year ago

Review: Razer's Nommo Pro speakers are beautiful overkill, but need better Mac support

Even though Razer could stand to improve its Apple support, the Nommo Pro may still be the one of the best 2.1 speaker systems for your Mac short of professional or extreme audiophile options.

By Roger Fingas | 1 year ago

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Review: Kenu BingeBank lets you watch Netflix while charging

1 year ago

Review: Kenu BingeBank lets you watch Netflix while charging

The Kenu BingeBank is a portable battery pack that packs not only a wireless charger, but a kickstand for easily consuming video while powering up.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Satechi finally nails the HomeKit smart outlet

1 year ago

Review: Satechi finally nails the HomeKit smart outlet

Other than smart light bulbs, smart plugs are the most prevalent smart home product genre on the market. It escapes us, why it took so long for us to finally get an option that checks all the boxes before the Satechi Dual Smart Outlet.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Twelve South HiRise Wireless is a great 3-in-1 charger

1 year ago

Review: Twelve South HiRise Wireless is a great 3-in-1 charger

Twelve South has just taken the wraps off its latest charging accessory — the HiRise Wireless. Mixing a combination of features, this new charger is a great multi-purpose accessory to keep around.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Bose Frames take a stab at iPhone-connected audio sunglasses

1 year ago

Review: Bose Frames take a stab at iPhone-connected audio sunglasses

Bose's iPhone-connected Frames are a solid first step into the "audio glasses" market, and possibly worth your money — but there are catches to consider with this early tech.

By Roger Fingas | 1 year ago

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Review: GigSky, an eSIM service for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR

1 year ago

Review: GigSky, an eSIM service for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR

GigSky is a mobile cell service provider with a history of catering to Apple users, providing service in more than 190 countries. When they announced their eSIM for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, AppleInsider gave it a shot.

By Victor Marks | 1 year ago

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Review: Synology DS419slim is a versatile NAS in a compact size

1 year ago

Review: Synology DS419slim is a versatile NAS in a compact size

Synology has released a new network attached storage device — the DS419slim. With its compact size and big performance, it is a great all-around NAS for the beginner or pro.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Wearbuds are like AirPods for your wrist

1 year ago

Review: Wearbuds are like AirPods for your wrist

Wearbuds are like having a pair of AirPods on your wrist, tucked away in a simple fitness tracker, but does this affordable combo device actually work well?

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Satechi M1 wireless mouse gets the aluminum treatment

1 year ago

Review: Satechi M1 wireless mouse gets the aluminum treatment

Satechi has given the aluminum treatment to every accessory under the sun from headphones to mousepads. An aluminum mouse was an appropriate extension of that design aesthetic — hence the Satechi M1. This mouse is a simple, sleek mouse that is made primarily from lightweight anodized aluminum and comes in four different finishes to match your Mac.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: SecureData SecureDrive BT SSD can be unlocked by Face ID

1 year ago

Review: SecureData SecureDrive BT SSD can be unlocked by Face ID

The SecureData SecureDrive BT portable SSD offers encrypted storage of data within a slimline device, secured via a companion app for iPhone that can unlock the drive using Face ID or Touch ID instead of entering a passcode, or for enterprise users there are extra options to enhance the security by location and even time of day.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

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Review: Adonit Note is an affordable Apple Pencil alternative

1 year ago

Review: Adonit Note is an affordable Apple Pencil alternative

The Adonit Note is an Apple Pencil alternative for the sixth generation iPad, iPad mini 5, third generation iPad Air, as well as the 2018 iPad Pro lineup. Should you pick this up?

By Mark Linsangan | 1 year ago

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Review: Lenovo's Google-equipped Smart Clock is a solid choice when bedtime means bedtime

1 year ago

Review: Lenovo's Google-equipped Smart Clock is a solid choice when bedtime means bedtime

You'll have to go elsewhere if you want all the features of a Google Nest Hub or Echo Show, but for smartspeaker buyers who just want a cheap wake-up and bedtime option, the Lenovo Smart Clock doesn't disappoint.

By Roger Fingas | 1 year ago

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Review: iPod touch is exactly what it needs to be in 2019

1 year ago

Review: iPod touch is exactly what it needs to be in 2019

Apple finally updated the iPod touch for 2019, bringing with it a modest bump in specs. While it may not be what some were looking for, the 2019 iPod touch is exactly what it needed to be.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: UAG Apple Watch bands offer much needed variety in a crowded market

1 year ago

Review: UAG Apple Watch bands offer much needed variety in a crowded market

Urban Armor Gear's new lineup of Apple Watch bands are a breath of fresh air, adding much-needed differentiation in a crowded market of third-party bands. We take a look at the new leather strap, NATO strap, and Active strap.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: If you have Philips Hue bulbs, you need Lutron Aurora

1 year ago

Review: If you have Philips Hue bulbs, you need Lutron Aurora

Philips Hue bulbs are arguably the most popular smart home accessory on the market, but they've always had one glaring issue. One that is easily fixed thanks to the simple Lutron Aurora.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: OWC ThunderBlade provides silent & fast Thunderbolt 3 storage

1 year ago

Review: OWC ThunderBlade provides silent & fast Thunderbolt 3 storage

The updated ThunderBlade drive from OWC offers absolutely stunning storage speeds alongside a completely fanless design with Thunderbolt 3 while undercutting the price from the previous generation. Check out how we integrated it into our workflow.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: LG 23.7-inch Thunderbolt 3 4K UltraFine Display excels with Mac integration

1 year ago

Review: LG 23.7-inch Thunderbolt 3 4K UltraFine Display excels with Mac integration

LG's 24-inch 4K display is a great option for prosumers who are looking for a forward-thinking monitor that tightly integrates to their Mac with superior quality.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: WaterField's Tech Rolltop Backpack is a durable if pricey status symbol

1 year ago

Review: WaterField's Tech Rolltop Backpack is a durable if pricey status symbol

WaterField's latest backpack is a durable and versatile option for carrying your MacBook, iPad or other tech gear, but the price is only worth it if you put style on the same pedestal as function.

By Roger Fingas | 1 year ago

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