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In-depth, hands-on reviews of phones, laptops, audio gear, wearables and smart home tech, scored on what matters.

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A thin beige 16-inch laptop open on a warm stone surface, its OLED screen glowing with an amber and violet gradient

8.3

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: A 16-Inch Powerhouse That Weighs Like a 13-Inch

The Zenbook A16 packs Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, 48GB of RAM, and a 3K OLED into a sub-3-pound 16-inch body, though battery results and the touchpad split reviewers.

Daniel OkaforAug 18, 20269 min

A thin tablet with flat aluminum edges and a single rear camera lying on a dark slate surface beside a white stylus

8.3

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Apple iPad Air M4 Review: Still the Smart Middle Child, Now With a Bigger Price Tag

The iPad Air with M4 adds a faster chip, 12GB of memory, and Wi-Fi 7, but a 60Hz screen and a $150 summer price hike make it a closer call than it was at launch.

Priya RamanAug 14, 20268 min

Short, wide lavender foldable phone standing half open on a warm beige stone surface

8.7

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review: The Wide Fold Finally Makes Sense

Samsung's passport-shaped Galaxy Z Fold 8 pairs a wide 4:3 inner screen with a 201-gram body and flagship speed, though it skips a telephoto camera and still carries only an IP48 rating.

Daniel OkaforAug 11, 20268 min

An indigo blue 13-inch aluminum laptop open on a warm stone surface with closed silver, blush pink, and citrus yellow models stacked behind it

8.8

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MacBook Neo Review: Still the Back-to-School Laptop to Beat at $699

Apple's A18 Pro-powered MacBook Neo costs $100 more than at launch, but its build, bright display, and 13-hour battery results still make it the student laptop to beat.

Maya ChenAug 7, 20268 min

A thin blue-gray aluminum 14-inch laptop open on a dark slate surface, its OLED screen showing an indigo and teal gradient

8.7

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HP OmniBook Ultra 14 Review: Snapdragon X2 Elite in HP's Best Chassis Yet

HP's thinnest flagship pairs a gorgeous 3K OLED and Snapdragon X2 Elite with long battery life and a superb keyboard, but aggressive pricing keeps it from being an easy pick.

Lucas FerreiraAug 4, 20269 min