Editorials

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

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Pixel 10 Pro Fold
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold won me over with this key upgrade

IP68 dust and water resistance allows me to use Google's latest foldable with confidence.

scholastic garfield page
Ditch Disney+ for this free kid-friendly streamer immediately
TVs

It's like I'm back in third grade again.

IMAX Enhanced content on a Sony Bravia 9 TV.
IMAX Enhanced is nice to have, but ultimately pointless
TVs

It's nice to have, but nothing you should go out of your way for.

samsung tv plus guide
Why don’t manufacturers let you build your own TV?
TVs

I'm the customer so why shouldn't I have a say?

A woman wearing headphones.
These shockingly good $53 headphones are my top Black Friday pick

These over-ear headphones punch way above their weight class, and they're even cheaper than usual.

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iPhone-and-Kindle6
I ditched my Kindle for this Apple device and I'm finally reading more

I defeated my reading slump with a tiny little habit change.

YouTube TV on a mounted TV.
The 4 glaring issues that finally made me ditch cable
TVs

I just wanted to make it easy on myself.

A gold 12-inch MacBook outside on a wooden table.
Apple seems poised to revive this forgotten style of laptop from the 2000s

A rumored entry-level MacBook could reconnect the company with a long history of small form-factor laptops.

A Kindle Paperwhite in front of burning wood.
The Kindle upgrade most people make but shouldn't

Don't give into feature-frilly FOMO.

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The Download Store on Qobuz
This streaming audio service you never heard of is a better iTunes

This is music to an audiophile's ears.

An aesthetic iPhone homescreen.
Apple should release customization ‘theme packs’ to keep its devices more fun

It's an easy win for a company that often prioritizes fashion.

Holding the Pink Powerbeats Fit.
The Powerbeats Fit are a little too familiar - but still my favorite

The Beats Fit Pro came back with a new look, feel, and name.

The iPhone Air beside the iPhone 17 Pro.
Android will never overtake the iPhone in the US - here's why

It's not a question of disliking Android - it's mostly about momentum.

The Apple TV 4K sitting on a shelf
I'm unplugging my Apple TV 4K for good - here's why
TVs

The Apple TV 4K still beats most steaming devices in every way, but tvOS has become less stable over the years.

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Holding the ROG Xbox Ally X
After a month, the ROG Xbox Ally X has totally changed the way I game

The handheld isn't perfect, but it's the closet I've ever come to my dream gaming setup.

Screenshot of movie Barbarian on OLED TV
I don't trust TV manufacturers when it comes this (and you shouldn't either)
TVs

It's not apples to apples.

samsung tv plus guide and menu
Samsung TV Plus is pushing to the front of the line of free streaming
TVs

Hundreds of channels just waiting for you.

Basketball on a TV
Prime Video does this feature better than YouTube TV
TVs

It's a feature that's still being perfected.

Dolby vs HDR 10
There's an obvious answer to the HDR10+ vs. Dolby Vision debate

One simple choice can transform your viewing experience. Find out what it is.

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Apple TV+ on iPhone.
The streaming landscape has become too much like cable
TVs

People are getting sick and tired of dealing with streaming's caveats.