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The best Nintendo Switch controllers to buy right now
From the unbeatable Switch Pro and comfy Joy-Con alternatives to a dongle that lets you use your Xbox or PlayStation controllers with your Switch, these are the best Switch controllers you can get.
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Surface Laptop review: Microsoft’s best MacBook Air competitor yet
Microsoft and Qualcomm finally deliver the hardware Windows on Arm needed.
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Beats Pill review: much easier to swallow this time
More than just a lazy remaster, the new Pill includes unexpected features like lossless audio over USB-C. And like recent Beats products, it equally appeals to the iOS and Android crowds.
The Boox Palma is an amazing gadget I didn’t even know I wanted
I thought I was buying an e-reader. And I was! But the smartphone-sized device does just enough other stuff that it now goes with me everywhere.
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Sonos Ace review: was it worth it?
The first headphones from Sonos deliver on comfort, sound, and more — with a unique TV Audio Swap feature that’s very convenient (when it works). But the ongoing app fiasco casts a cloud over the company’s big moment.
Bluetti SwapSolar review: power and chill with swappable batteries
Sharing this solar generator’s batteries with a 3-in-1 solar fridge, freezer, and ice-making combo is a good idea that might get better.
Not every chair is a gadget, but this one sure is. Its lightweight, one-piece, collapsible design packs down small but still feels rock solid when sitting on uneven ground. The Campster 2 costs $110 before adding accessories like an insulated beer holster and a cozy quilted cover.
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There’s no easy 3D printer, but Bambu has won me over
Creality’s K1C goes head-to-head with the Bambu P1P.
Ventje turns VW’s ID Buzz into a very charming e-camper
The eVentje custom buildout is a worthy all-electric successor to the iconic VW Camper.
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EcoFlow’s $200 PowerStream is so clever, you might buy a $4,000 solar generator
A mini power plant that turns a standard power outlet into a solar power inlet.
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Google Pixel 8A review: the sensible choice
At $499 with all the essential features, Google’s Pixel phone starts making sense.
This smart smoker makes barbecuing indoors a breeze
The GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker delivers on its promise of bringing smoking indoors, but sadly its smarts didn’t make me a better pitmaster.
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Bose SoundLink Max review: size-defying sound isn’t cheap
As usual, Bose’s audio processing makes this speaker sound excellent. But for $400, it’s fair to expect more features and more smarts.
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Razer Blade 14 vs. Asus Rog Zephyrus G14: uncompromised value
Where the Blade comes ahead in performance, the Zephyrus wins on value.
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Apple iPad Pro (2024) review: the best kind of overkill
Apple’s latest high-end tablet is a marvel of hardware design still in need of the software and accessories to really make it sing. But wow is it fun to use.
The new Apple iPad Air is great — but it’s not the one to get
The iPad Pro is a beast. The two-year-old iPad is more compelling than ever. So what is the Air even for anymore?
The Garmin Lily 2 was the tracker I needed on vacation
Its limitations made it fall short in daily life but ended up being a plus while trying to disconnect from the world.
Goodbye to Apple’s Smart Keyboard Folio, the best iPad Pro accessory
It’s versatile, doesn’t weigh much, and no one else makes anything quite like it for the iPad Pro. Hopefully it’s not gone for good.
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Rabbit R1 review: nothing to see here
Artificial intelligence might someday make technology easier to use and even do things on your behalf. All the Rabbit R1 does right now is make me tear my hair out.
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Duel of the dual-screen laptops: Asus Zenbook Duo vs. Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
Small design variations make a big difference.
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Battle of the best robovacs (that iRobot doesn’t make)
We put the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra head-to-head against the DreameBot X30 Ultra to find out which of these Roomba competitors’ flagship robot vacuums is the best.
Ralph Nader complained that his favorite pens were drying out too fast. (Those of us who have favorite pens also have strong feelings about them.) Wirecutter sent him some of their recommended pens. “He was not a fan,” reports Annmarie Conte.
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Smart string light showdown: Nanoleaf versus Lifx
Which is the best bet to bedazzle your backyard?
The internet really is a series of tubes
On The Vergecast: the vast world of undersea cables and the maybe upgrade coming to your PC.
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Anker’s latest Soundcore Sleep earbuds actually improve slumber
The Soundcore Sleep A20 are decent passive earbuds that are great for side sleepers, even if Anker overpromises.
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Humane AI Pin review: not even close
For $699 and $24 a month, this wearable computer promises to free you from your smartphone. There’s only one problem: it just doesn’t work.
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VanMoof S5 e-bike review: too much, too late
A long list of features, but how many do you really need?