Reviews

Gaming

Google Stadia Controller review

At Google I/O this week, the search giant finally let the Stadia hardware video game controller that will some day work with its streaming video game service. Google has created a sturdy controller fit for a mainstream console that should easily handle long gaming sessions.  The Stadia Controller is exactly what you’d get if you […]

Phones

Google Pixel 3a XL review

It might not have the same kind of horsepower as the original Pixel 3, but the 3a XL offers just about everything else that made last year’s models compelling at a steep discount. Even beyond the basics, the 3a XL features a few touches that fans have been clamoring for, like a headphone jack and […]

Phones

Google Pixel 3A review

People aren’t buying smartphones like they used to, primarily because they’ve gotten so expensive that consumers are hanging on to them for three or four years. So, instead of building a phone with more bells and whistles, Google is stripping out a lot of the expensive stuff and building a phone called the Pixel 3a […]

Laptops

Chuwi Aerobook laptop review

Good Very good performance for the price Silent Dual-channel memory configuration Bad eMMC storage battery life Chuwi AeroBook is available in crowdfunding on Indiegogo, at a price of $399 for the 8/128 GB model. If you need more storage space, the device is also present in the 256GB and 1TB variants at $429 and $699 […]

Computer

Acer Predator Orion 3000 review

Good Well-equipped off-the-shelf gaming PC Six-core processor option Unobtrusive mini chassis Tasteful design Bad Powerful RTX 2080 graphics card not available Although the Acer Predator Orion 3000 doesn’t break any records, its true value comes from solid gaming performance that will satisfy the gaming demands of the non-hardcore among us. And it’s offered in an […]

Wearables

Garmin Vivoactive 3 review

Good Subtle, circular, stylish design Good GPS and heart rate monitor Tracks a range of activities Bad Can’t choose which apps get alerts iOS users can’t respond to texts Base model can’t support music playback With smart notifications, GPS, sports tracking to rival high-end devices, an on-board payment system and a subtle, stylish design, Garmin […]

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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen) review

Good can always hear you, small but loud enough, great device support, clear when muted, activity can been seen from across the room, Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio socket Bad music distorts at max volume, no real bass, general knowledge not quite as good as Google Assistant The new Echo Dot is a slight improvement over the […]

Phones

Google Pixel 3 XL review

Google’s Pixel 3 and 3 XL are showcases of how AI can improve the hardware and software in significant ways not immediately noticeable at first. Good Best camera phone we’ve tested Problem-free 6.3-inch OLED display Solid battery life vs smaller Pixel 3 Bad The notch cut out is hard to ignore Not one-hand friendly as […]

Phones

Honor View 20 review

Good Great battery life Intriguing, smart camera Intelligent use of the punch hole display Bad No wide or zoomed rear lenses That finish is an audience-divider No official water resistance The Honor View 20 was one of the first flagship phones of 2019 and it started the year off with quite a show. A 48MP […]

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Microsoft Surface Hub 2 First Look

Microsoft has been obsessed with giant touchscreen displays for years and when we moved office we went with these in our meeting rooms. Where everyone can work collaboratively on huge displays mounted on walls. It seems really far out there, but that future is now starting to arrive with the Surface Hub and now the […]

Phones

Samsung Galaxy Fold hands on review

Good Supremely cool form factor Great display with HDR10+ Six cameras Bad Noticeable crease in large screen Huge price No 5G or expandable storage The Samsung Galaxy Fold is an exciting entrant into to smartphone market, breaking the static rectangle mold that we’ve become accustomed too, to bring us a handset which boasts two displays, […]

Phones

Samsung Galaxy A70

Good Attractive design Great screen Big battery Bad Cameras don’t dazzle A solid mid range smartphone with the right specs in the right places. If Samsung can get the price right, it could be a very attractive offering. The Samsung Galaxy A70 is a solid mid-range smartphone with the right specs in the right places. […]

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Bose S1 Pro Review

Bose has earned a stellar reputation over the years for audio products, including their compact Wave system home stereos, home theater systems and noise-cancelling headphones. Over the last decade or so, Bose has applied similar innovation and ingenuity to designing portable PA systems for musicians. The Bose S1 Pro functions as an impressive portable PA, […]