Editorials

Hot takes and cool insights. Our editorials slice through the tech hype with opinions that pack a punch.

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Google Password manager on a MacBook Pro.
This is why I'm careful about saving passwords in my web browser

It's not inherently dangerous, but some precautions are needed to prevent disaster.

A hand holding a Kobo Elipsa 2E on top of a reMarkable Paper Pro.
I want to use digital notebooks, but they're not for me

Think twice before you buy into the lifestyle advertising for E Ink tablets.

An iPhone 16 Pro showing an Apple Subscriptions page.
The harsh reality of signing up for subscriptions on your iPhone

It doesn't always pay to set up your stuff easily.

The ROG XG Mobile eGPU sitting beside the ROG Xbox Ally X.
This gadget turns the ROG Xbox Ally X into the Switch 2 Pro I've always wanted
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It's undeniably expensive, but the ROG XG Mobile powers-up the ROG Xbox Ally X into the only gaming device I need.

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Logitech Lift Vertical Mouse front view 2
This ergonomic vertical mouse changed how I work forever

No going back.

Fire TV remote on top of Fire TV 4K box.
Even if Fire TV was free I wouldn't want it
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Intrusive ads, promoted services, and mediocre originals mean you should skip Amazon's OS.

The webcam on an HP EliteBook 1040.
Windows Hello has become an important part of how I use my PC

Be sure to beef up the rest of your PC's security, regardless.

AI web browser app icon in a dock on macOS.
I let AI help me with web browsing and I was surprised that I liked it

Comet, ChatGPT Atlas, Dia, and even Chrome imagine a world where your browser works for you. It's neat, but has some big problems.

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Dolby Atmos displayed on receiver.
Don't let this hold you back from experiencing Dolby Atmos
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Better audio is always worth an upgrade.

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Driving the awesome electric Volvo ES90 left me craving a sedan

There’s lot of tech to like inside the Volvo ES90, but the quality of the drive is where this premium all-electric car scores best.

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A slide to unlock alarm.
iOS 26.1 is about to slide in the best iPhone alarm upgrade

Intuitive, satisfying, and long overdue.

The Apple Watch SE 3 on someone's arm
Why I upgraded to the cheaper Apple Watch SE 3 instead of the pricey Series 11

For anyone with an older smartwatch, Apple's cheapest watch makes for a cheap and compelling upgrade.

The homescreen on a Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.
Amazon's new Kindle Scribes have restored my faith in its E Ink ambitions

There's a lot to like about Amazon's new Kindle hardware, but the compromises its making on the home screen could be the real draw.

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Apple Music brings me closer to my favorite artists than Spotify ever could

It makes me feel like I'm right there.

A 2020 11-inch iPad Pro in a Logitech keyboard case.
iPadOS 26 is finally nudging me towards upgrading my 2020 iPad Pro

It's not a welcome nudge, but it's not entirely unwelcome, either.

Roku buttons.
The truth behind those little streaming buttons on your remote
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Like me, you probably just ignore some.

Apple TV rendering.
The product Apple hasn't touched might be the one it could perfect

Imagine if the tech giant took over your TV as well.

The side of the iPhone Air
The iPhone Air isn't selling well so far - and good riddance

The iPhone Air might still return next year, however.

Aluminum foil with an iPhone.
I built an aluminum foil smartphone signal booster (here's how it went)

I wrapped my hopes in foil and prayed for bars.

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PS5 with Ethernet plugged in.
I unplugged nearly all my Ethernet cables, and I don't miss them
TVs

It's almost all Wi-Fi for me these days.

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