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What to demand from a cheap Android phone
Budget Android phones can work well if you know which features matter and which you can skip.
Engadget · 1m

Vivo V80 vs Motorola Signature: Budget Phone Guide
Which premium phone under Rs 65,000 suits your needs?
Financialexpress · 1m

Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Launches in South Korea
Xiaomi launches ultra-thin 9.99mm Smart Band 11 in South Korea starting at ₩76,800.
BigGo Finance · 1m

Jabra Evolve2 85 Headphones 30% Off
Jabra Evolve2 85 headphones now 30% off for $332.50 at Amazon.
PCMAG · 1m

Razer launches Basilisk V4 Pro gaming mouse
Razer's new flagship gaming mouse adds customizable buttons, a precision tilt wheel, and up to 275 hours of battery life.
Engadget · 1m

Dell XPS 13 (2026) review: The new benchmark for midrange laptops
Dell XPS 13 (2026) offers 120Hz touchscreen and all-day battery but needs 16GB RAM for best performance.
Financialexpress · 1m

Sleep or shut down your MacBook? Here's when to use each
macOS offers two power modes with different trade-offs. Sleep keeps your session ready but uses battery; shutdown cuts power entirely but takes longer to resume.
Engadget · 2m

Sonos Ace Ultra Headphones Review
Sonos Ace Ultra headphones offer 35-hour battery life and adaptive ANC for Sonos fans and beyond.
Rolling Stone · 1m

Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Ultra 3: Clear Winner, But Upgrade Not Recommended
Apple Watch Ultra 4 beats Ultra 3 in health features but upgrading costs more.
PCMAG · 2m

Samsung's SmartTag 3 shrinks down and gains iPhone support
Samsung's third-generation Bluetooth tracker is smaller, lasts longer, and now works across iOS and Android devices.
The Verge · 2m

Which Apple Watch should you actually buy
WIRED's wearable tester compares the three current models and explains what each one does best.
WIRED · 3m

Apple AirPods 5: Pro or basic?
Apple's AirPods 5 flip the Pro dynamic with cheaper ANC and wireless charging.
Mashable · 1m

Sennheiser Momentum 5: premium sound at mid-range price
At $399.99, Sennheiser's new headphones deliver 57 hours of battery life and effective noise cancellation, undercutting pricier rivals while making few compromises.
TechCrunch · 2m

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 Hands-On
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 offers longer battery life and a price increase.
Engadget · 1m

Meta VR Glasses Challenge Apple Vision Pro
Meta's $1,299 VR Glasses compete with Apple's $3,699 Vision Pro.
PCMAG · 1m

Meta Drops Cameras in New Smart Glasses
Meta's audio-focused smart glasses avoid camera controversy with no outward-facing cameras.
PCMAG · 1m

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 Launches
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 offers better mics and slightly longer battery life.
PCMAG · 1m

Microsoft Surface Pro 12 Gets Snapdragon X2 Plus Upgrade
Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch model receives Snapdragon X2 Plus CPU upgrade for better performance and battery life.
PCMAG · 1m

The Best Laptops We've Tested (September 2026)
PCMag tests top laptops for 2026, highlighting HP OmniBook 5 as best overall with 34-hour battery life.
PCMAG · 2m

Steam Frame Review Highlights
Early Steam Frame VR headset reviews praise convenience and versatility but note battery and game support issues.
Mashable · 1m

Beats 360 review: Customizable headphones capable of double duty
Apple's Beats launches over-ear headphones with swappable cushions for gym and everyday use.
Engadget · 2m

Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: Apple's headphone choice
Apple's two flagship headphones share features but differ in design, price and who they suit best.
Engadget · 2m

Beats 360 vs Sony WH-1000XM6
Two premium wireless headphones compete on design, sound and features. Which one should you buy?
Engadget · 1m

iPhone 18 Pro vs 17 Pro: Upgrade Guide
iPhone 18 Pro offers 24% faster performance and variable aperture but costs $100 more than 17 Pro
PCMAG · 1m

Tribit FlyBuds C3: Ultra-light earbuds with 8-hour battery
Tribit's new FlyBuds C3 earbuds offer 8 hours of battery life and 45dB noise cancellation for workouts and commutes.
Mashable · 1m

Microsoft's smaller Surface devices get pricier with new chips
The refreshed Surface Pro 12-inch and Laptop 13-inch pack faster Snapdragon X2 Plus processors and longer battery life, but prices jump significantly.
The Verge · 1m · 5 views

Xteink X4 Pro sale: $10 off
Xteink X4 Pro drops to $99 at Amazon for 9% off
Mashable · 1m

Logitech's X3 Superstrike mouse costs $20 more for small gains
The new gaming mouse adds better battery life and a faster sensor, but the upgrades are incremental for most players.
The Verge · 1m

E Ink tablets vs iPad: which is right for you
E Ink tablets excel at reading and drawing but struggle with video and speed compared to iPads.
Engadget · 1m

iPhone 13 vs iPhone 18: Five years of upgrades
From cameras to battery life, here's what's changed between Apple's 2021 and 2026 flagships.
PCMAG · 4m

Garmin Lily 2 hits lowest price in two years
The stylish smartwatch designed for women drops to $199.99 on Amazon, down 20% from its regular price.
PCMAG · 2m

iPhone 18 Pro review: fast, cool, but not essential
Apple's latest flagship delivers better thermals and battery life, but offers little reason to upgrade if you own a recent model.
Ars Technica · 4m

Soundcore Boom 2 speaker drops to $89.99 before Prime Day
Anker's waterproof outdoor speaker is 31% off early, delivering 80W bass and 24-hour battery life for under $100.
PCMAG · 2m

Samsung Galaxy Watch9 review
Samsung's latest smartwatch adds health tracking features but struggles with battery life and data overload.
WIRED · 2m

Spypoint FLEX-M2 trail camera review
Budget cellular trail camera delivers reliable remote tracking for under $100, but demands careful setup to avoid battery drain.
Digital Camera World · 4m

Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Ultra 4: Worth Double the Price?
The Ultra 4 costs twice as much but shares core features with the Series 12. Here's where each watch wins.
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 feels less ultra every year
Apple's pricey outdoor smartwatch now shares most features with the cheaper Series 12, making it harder to justify the $400 premium.
WIRED · 3m · 6 views

Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Series 11: Is the Upgrade Actually Worth It?
The Series 12 brings meaningful health tracking upgrades and better battery life, but the Series 11 remains a solid choice if you skip the new AI features.
PCMAG · 2m

Soundboks Rider: Party speaker that actually fits in your bag
Soundboks' new Rider speaker delivers 118 decibels of volume in a 14-pound package designed for outdoor adventures.
Billboard · 1m

Noise cancelling headphones: worth it or not?
Active noise cancellation blocks sound brilliantly, but it drains battery and can isolate you dangerously from the world.
Engadget · 1m

Apple Watch Series 12: 54 hours and smarter Siri
The new Apple Watch Series 12 delivers massive battery life, redesigned health sensors, and context-aware AI that actually understands your day.
PCMAG · 3m

Apple Watch Ultra 4 lasted 74 hours on one charge
The new Ultra 4 packs a faster chip, better sensors, and absolutely stunning battery life for outdoor adventurers.
PCMAG · 2m

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 bridges lifestyle and fitness
Samsung's new flagship smartwatch combines everyday phone features with serious fitness tracking in one device.
Rolling Stone · 1m

Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Two premium smartwatches go head-to-head on durability, features, displays, and price.
Engadget · 2m

iPhone 18 Pro Max review: Inside matters most
Apple's new Pro iPhones look nearly identical to last year's model, but internal refinements in cooling, battery, and cameras make them genuinely better.
Mashable · 3m

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE review: Incremental updates, inflated price
Samsung's midrange phone gets a $50 price bump for minimal improvements, making it a tough sell against cheaper alternatives.
Engadget · 2m

Soundboks Rider speaker review
A portable Bluetooth speaker that hits 118 decibels but costs $600 and might be overkill for your next party.
WIRED · 2m

Apple Watch Series 12 nails the details
Apple's latest smartwatch refines health tracking, speeds up charging, and adds AI features that actually matter.
WIRED · 3m

Bose's open earbuds get a serious upgrade
The second-gen Ultra Open Earbuds deliver better sound and battery life, while a new Sport model targets active users.
The Verge · 1m · 5 views

iPhone 18 Pro battery life test results
We tested Apple's claims about the iPhone 18 Pro Max's battery improvements in our lab.
TechRadar · 1m

iOS 27 draining your battery? Try these fixes
New iOS update slowing your phone down? Here are 13 quick settings tweaks to extend your iPhone's battery life.
PCMAG · 3m

iPhone 18 Pro is for the shutterbugs
Apple's new flagships skip the base model but deliver serious camera upgrades for photography enthusiasts.
WIRED · 3m

Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: Stronger battery, better tracking
The adventure smartwatch gets a major sensor upgrade and lasts longer than ever, but some features aren't ready yet.
Men's Health · 3m

iPhone 18 Pro Max: Not boring, just focused on what matters
Apple's latest flagship skips design changes to deliver record battery life, blazing speed, and pro-level camera control.
PCMAG · 2m · 6 views

iPhone 18 Pro review: Camera upgrades steal the show
Apple's latest Pro phones skip the standard line, betting big on camera control and battery life at a higher price.
Men's Health · 3m

Why iOS 27 is draining your battery, and why it's temporary
Your iPhone feeling hot and dying fast after iOS 27? Apple says that's normal, and it should settle down.
Mashable · 1m

Background App Refresh, decoded
What that iPhone toggle really controls, and which apps actually deserve to keep it on.
Engadget · 2m

Squeeze more hours out of your Windows laptop
Seven settings that stretch a Windows 11 laptop past lunchtime when the charger is at home.
Engadget · 1m

Are Smartphones Built To Fail?
Planned obsolescence is real, but a worn battery fakes most of what feels like a dying phone.
Family Handyman · 2m