Here’s something phone reviewers never tell you: we play favorites. I’ve reviewed dozens of the best smartphones over the last 13 years, but only a few were truly memorable. Here are five phones I couldn’t put down after my reviews were published. The very first phone I received was the HTC Titan II all the way back in May 2012. Since then, I’ve penned my name on reviews for a grand total of 37 phones–the most recent being theSamsung Galaxy S25....

Summary I’ve never been a huge fan of cases on laptops but theIncase Edge Hardshell Casechanged that for me. I have this case on my 14-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro, and I won’t be taking it off anytime soon. The case provides plenty of protection, and it blends in with the aesthetic well too. Plus, it doesn’t add a ton of bulk, but makes it easier for me to grab my MacBook Pro....

Quick Links With the release of the new iPhone 16 models comes the big question: should you go with the regular iPhone 16 with a new A18 chip or spend more money and get the iPhone 16 Pro with better cameras, battery life, and more? Here’s a detailed comparison to answer all your questions. Both Models Get Camera Control and New Colors First, let’s address one of the main highlights of the “It’s Glowtime” Apple event: the Camera Control Button....

Quick Links Most keyboard apps on iPhone and Android phones have two options: tap each letter as you go or slide your finger over full words. These are both tried and true methods, but which one is actually faster? Personally, I’ve been using swipe—or “slide”—typing since the beta release ofSwype for Androidall the way back in 2010. Nowadays, I use Gboard, but I still primarily use swipe typing. I was recently wondering if I’ve actually been using the superior typing method or just wasting my time....

Quick Links If, like me, you’re an avid user of Microsoft Excel, having the program in your pocket to use whenever and wherever you are can be quite handy. But is the mobile app as good as the desktop app? While some people prefer touse the Microsoft 365 mobile appbecause it neatly organizes all their productivity programs in one place, I like the standalone Office apps because it means I can use more than one at the same time....

Using JavaScript, you can radically transform HTML documents, adding functionality to static web pages and even creating full-blown web applications. At its core, JavaScript can do anything that any other programming language can. However, beyond this, web browsers implement several web APIs that provide powerful support for various features. 1Access and Modify HTML With the DOM All Web APIs (Application Programming Interface) supply code so that you don’t have to. They handle the intricate low-level details, allowing developers to focus on building their app oradding small, dynamic enhancementsto their site....

NETGEAR is releasing three new Nighthawk routers: the RS600, RS500, and RS200. These standalone WiFi 7 routers will join the existing Nighthawk RS700S and RS300. The 200 is the most basic version of the series, while the 500 and 600 offer a middle ground to what’s already available. The Nighthawk RS600 is the best model of the new releases, offering 10-stream tri-band WiFi with speeds up to 18Gbps. It has a 10GbE internet port and four additional LAN ports, including one 10GbE port, for high-speed wired connections....

NVIDIA’s RTX 4000 series of graphics cards has faced some stiff competition, but they still reign supreme as the best GPUs currently on the market. With AMD struggling to keep up and Intel still in its early days of its dedicated GPU business, NVIDIA’s cards have been the go-to for many gamers since RTX 4000 launched in late 2022, with features such as DLSS 3 only helping to seal the deal....

Summary Sleep, health, and activity trackers take many forms, most of which are obtrusive. TheOura Ring 4, on the other hand, is practically indistinguishable from a regular ring yet has many of the same benefits as less elegant trackers. Oura Ring 4 The Oura Ring 4 is a comprehensive tracker for more than 20 fitness metrics, offers optimal sleep time suggestions, nightly SpO2 tracking, stress level monitoring, and more. Price and Availability The Oura Ring 4 is available from Amazon, Best Buy, or direct from Oura, starting at $350 and going to as high as $500 depending upon color choice....

Summary The original PlayStation is almost 30 years old, but many horror games from the era have aged surprisingly well. Whereas most other genres were grappling with the growing pains of 3D visuals, horror games effectively brought their terrifying worlds to life with one visual trick. The Underappreciated Art of Pre-Rendered Backgrounds In the early 90s, horror games and many other genres made the switch to 3D graphics. However, the hardware limitations of the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 prevented them from rendering highly detailed 3D environments, forcing most games to settle forlow-resolutiontextures and simple level geometry....

Rolling Square is set to release two new trackers this year, the AirCard Pro and AirNotch Pro. These are designed to work with both Apple’s Find My and Android’s Find My Device networks. The trackers are expected to ship in December. The AirNotch Pro looks a lot like Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 2, with a similar keyring design. It has glow-in-the-dark features and dual speakers for omnidirectional sound. Rolling Square claims these are the loudest speakers in the category but never gave any specific measurements....

Satechi’s redesigned Stand & Hub brings enhanced NVMe SSD storage, faster SD card readers, and extra USB ports to Apple’s redesigned Mac mini. Satechi previewed the updated hubback in November for the latestM4-powered Mac mini, and the company announced full details today at CES 2025. The M4-powered Mac mini has a revamped chassis that is less than half the size of the previous M2-based model, so Satechi’s form-fitting hub had to be revamped....

There are things that make a home feel calming, and the same is true of our phones. Here are four apps I’ve personally installed that have done a lot to reduce the anxieties I feel when using my phone. 4Niagara Launcher Your homescreen is the first thing you see when you unlock your phone. Most phones come with home screens that are already filled with large icons, folders, and possibly even a few widgets....