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ReviewsHome EntertainmentGaming
This Little Cube Puts Game Boy Games On the Big Screen
Back in ‘94, Nintendo released the Super Game Boy, a cartridge adapter that made Game Boy games playable on a TV through the SNES. Hyperkin’s new Retron Sq does the exact same thing, but as a standalone console that offers modern HDMI connectivity. Its simplicity makes it easy for anyone to use, but it also … Continued
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ReviewsPhonesSamsung
Samsung’s Galaxy A52 5G Gives You the Most Phone for Your Money
Samsung’s Galaxy A52 5G has a lot to live up to. Not only is it the successor to last year’s top-selling Android phone, but it’s also the star of Samsung’s new mid-range A-Series (the slightly more premium Galaxy A72 isn’t coming to the U.S). With people holding onto their phones for longer, there’s a good … Continued
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ReviewsToys
Lego’s 2,354-Piece Space Shuttle Discovery Is Worth Every Penny
One of the best ways to learn is to study under someone who’s already highly skilled, and when it comes to building with Lego, the official sets are a treasure trove of knowledge from some of the world’s most talented model makers. The new Lego Space Shuttle Discovery is not only a wonderfully detailed model, … Continued
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ReviewsWearables
We’re Not Ready for Smart Glasses Yet
After the original Google Glass crashed and burned, consumer smart glasses were put on the back burner for a while. There’s no shortage of reasons why, which makes it a little baffling that in 2021, high-tech glasses have made a mini-comeback. Facebook, Apple, and even Samsung are all rumored to be working on a pair … Continued
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ReviewsOther Gadgets
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Camping Chair to a Portable Folding Hammock That Doesn’t Need Trees
As the waves of pollen that keep many of us trapped indoors throughout the spring subside, it’s time to start gearing up for summer activities. If that includes camping, or really any inactivity that has you relaxing under the sun, it’s worth considering a camping chair upgrade. The folding Mock ONE lets you set … Continued
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ReviewsLaptops
The Razer Blade 15 Advanced Is the Definition of a Premium Gaming Laptop
Gamers aren’t a monolith, and neither are the systems they game on. Some prefer more barebones systems that aren’t much more than a collection of components, while others seek out beastly desktop replacements that light up like a battleship. But when it comes to premium gaming notebooks, the Razer Blade 15 Advanced fits the description … Continued
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ReviewsWearables
The Jiobit GPS Tracker Changed My Tune on Toddler Surveillance
I’d convinced myself long ago that when I became a parent, I’d do everything in my power to avoid overly surveilling my child. But then I decided to go back to work full-time a bit sooner than I’d initially planned, so to help ease my anxieties about sending my toddler out into the world, I … Continued
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ReviewsFirst Look
The New Razer Orochi V2 Is a Nice Little Lightweight Travel Mouse for Gamers
Razer products are known for their in-your-face-designs and attention-grabbing RGB lighting, but for its new Orochi V2 mouse, Razer stripped away almost all the extra fluff and created a super simple and lightweight travel mouse for gamers. Starting at $70, the Orochi is relatively affordable and sports a very straight-forward design that’s almost completely ambidextrous … Continued
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ReviewsHome Entertainment
Anker’s R2-D2 Mini Projector Is Adorable but Flawed
They say if you build a better mouse trap, the world will beat a path to your door, but you can probably be just as successful by slapping some Star Wars graphics on it instead. That’s what Anker’s done with its Nebula Capsule II mini projector, which now looks like a legless version of R2-D2. … Continued
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ReviewsFirst Look
Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Already a Super Solid Experience on PC and iOS
Earlier this week, Xbox announced it would start inviting Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to take part in its Xbox Cloud Gaming beta (aka xCloud) on PC and iOS. Like the three other major cloud gaming platforms, Nvidia’s GeForce Now, Google Stadia, and Amazon Luna, xCloud also now works in the Chrome, Edge, and Safari … Continued
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ReviewsHome EntertainmentSpeakers
Pioneer DJ’s Studio Speakers Won’t Fit On Your Desk, but They Sure Sound Amazing
When Pioneer DJ initially described their new DJ monitors, the VM-80s, I was convinced they’d be a great addition to my desk audio setup. Pioneer DJ makes great, solid speakers, and these new monitors—essentially $289 standalone speakers that can be installed in any configuration��looked like just the trick to get some solid audio out of … Continued
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ReviewsGaming
This Device Proves Apple Could Crush Nintendo (If It Wanted To)
My phone time is usually spent sanding down the edges of my mind on TikTok and Twitter, with a “healthy” dose of emailing, calendar massaging, and capital-S Slacking to get things done. But recently, a new category of app has crept up my iPhone Screen Time leaderboard: gaming, especially through platforms like Steam Link and … Continued
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ReviewsLaptops
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 4 Is Nearly Perfect
The Surface Laptop 3 was a special machine due to Microsoft’s decision to put an AMD processor in it for the first time. But the company has outdone itself with the smart improvements it’s made to the Surface Laptop 4, which has a more compelling price and better battery life, all while keeping key features … Continued
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ReviewsBuyers Guide
The Best Gadgets to 420 Blaze It
April 20 is going to feel a little different this year. With weed legalization slowly picking up steam across the country—a hearty congrats, New York!—and with little need to keep your smoking devices tucked away in cabinets, closets, or drawers anymore like a teen trying to hide your piece from your parents, there’s no better … Continued
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ReviewsFitness
Echelon’s Connected Rowing Machine Proves Content Is Key
The pandemic has proved that the future of fitness is online. Companies like Peloton and Apple have embraced online training completely, offering classes that seem as real and vibrant as anything held in a sweaty gym. Other companies like Hydrow are taking a more refined approach by creating a real-life experience in the real world, … Continued
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ReviewsWearablesFitbit
The Fitbit Ace 3 Rewards Kids for Leaving Their Screens
Lockdown, or as it was known in my house, “the 24-hour iPad party,” has cut into our family’s exercise time considerably. My three young children spend most of the day on their devices, whether in remote learning or remote Minecrafting, and we’ve been thinking hard about how to get them out of the house. TheFitbit … Continued
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ReviewsWearablesSmartwatches
This Is the Worst Smartwatch I’ve Ever Used
It’s rare for a flagship gadget to fail on every single front, and yet the OnePlus Watch has managed to pull it off. Every little thing went wrong when I tested this watch. It tracked every activity inaccurately. It said I was sleeping when I was awake. My step counts were off by more than … Continued