Kyle Wiggers

Former Staff Writer

Kyle Wiggers is a writer, Web designer, and podcaster with an acute interest in all things tech. When not reviewing gadgets or apps, he enjoys reading the New Yorker, tinkering with computers, and playing the occasional game of Rock Me Archimedes.

From appliances to robots, Alexa-supported devices were nearly everywhere at CES

More devices with support for Amazon Alexa were announced at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show. We took a look at a few.

Android         June 29, 2023

ReMarkable tablet review

The ReMarkable tablet’s screen may feel like paper, but that doesn’t make up for its bugs and missing features.

Mobile         April 25, 2023

Engineered for fighter pilots, Everysight Raptor AR goggles are built for bikers

Everysight's Raptor augmented reality goggles play music and show turn-by-turn directions, and they may be a cyclist's dream come true.

Features         April 25, 2023

For the first time since the 1980s, we're excited about a music synthesizer

Roli's Seaboard Blocks is fully compatible with the company's modular Blocks system, but it also makes a great standalone keyboard.

Audio / Video         April 25, 2023

Fishbrain is a social network for fishermen

There's a social network for everything, these days -- even fishermen. Enter Fishbrain, an internet community for anglers.

Features         April 25, 2023

Raftr is a new social network that puts stories, not people, front and center

Raftr, a news-centric social network founded by former Yahoo president Sue Decker, aims to foster communities around ongoing stories.

Features         April 25, 2023

Apple Watch Series 3: News, new features, and release

It's official: Apple's new smartwatch is the Apple Watch Series 3. Here's everything you need to know about it.

News         April 25, 2023

Roli’s mesmerizing Blocks illuminate the way for budding musicians

Roli, the company behind portable keyboards and music creation apps, has engineered a new platform, Blocks, that makes creating songs easier than ever.

Mobile         April 25, 2023

Check out 6 whimsical projects from Samsung’s experimental C-Lab

Samsung's C-Lab, the company's internal product incubator, highlighted six new projects, including a smartwatch for kids, a social network, and more.

News         April 25, 2023

Mood rings are for kids: Sence's wristband is an emotion tracker with a medical pedigree

Sence, a wearable band with electrical contacts, susses out your emotion by measuring the electrical pulses of your heart.

News         April 25, 2023

Cozmo is like a lovable Pixar character come to life on your desk

Anki's created the robotic companion of your dreams: Cozmo, an AI-powered companion that's capable conveying realistic emotions.

News         April 25, 2023

Samsung’s $350 Gear 360 VR camera finally hits the States, but there’s a catch

Samsung's bringing its $350 Gear 360 camera to the US, but there's a catch: orders are limited to attendees of VidCon in Anaheim, California.

News         April 25, 2023

Amazon appeases plastic critics with a metal-clad Fire HD 10

Amazon relaunches its previously plastic Fire HD 10 tablet with a new material: silver aluminum. The all-metal tablet has the same specs as the original.

Android         April 25, 2023

Great Scott! Nike’s HyperAdapt 1.0 self-tying shoes will debut on November 28

Nike's HyperAdapt 1.0 are the world's first pair of self-tying shoes. They go on sale November 28.

News         April 25, 2023

Get the Google Pixel and Pixel XL at a discount from the Google Store

Google's new smartphones are officially here, and they're called the Pixel and Pixel XL.

Android         April 25, 2023

From pixels to plate, food has become 3D printing’s delicious new frontier

3D printing has already taken off, but 3D food printing offers a host of revolutionary benefits that are only beginning to be explored and understood.

Features         April 25, 2023

Everything you need to know about the Huawei Mate 9

Huawei too the wraps off its stunning new flagship, the Mate 9, plus a variety of other spin-off devices. Here's everything you need to know.

Android         June 15, 2022

Satechi’s Power Meter might help save your USB Type-C from short circuiting

Satechi's new USB Type-C Power Meter gives you a detailed readout of power flow. It aims to prevent your phone from short circuiting.

Android         June 15, 2022

Alexa, my Americano! Starbucks unveils chatbot for iOS, Amazon devices

Thanks to AI and voice recognition, Starbucks has made it even easier to order your favorite latte from a nearby location

Android         June 15, 2022

Feel the bass like never before with this outlandish wrist wearable

The Basslet promises to deliver the impact of a subwoofer in a wearable wristband. We put the claim to the test.

News         June 15, 2022

Samsung pays tribute to Nintendo with its Wiimote-like Gear VR Controller

At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung and Facebook's Oculus division announced the Gear VR controller, a virtual reality gamepad.

Android         June 15, 2022

Everything you need to know about the $250 Honor 6X

The Honor 6X has a desirable dual-lens camera, some great technical specifications, and a metal body -- and it only costs $250.

Android         June 15, 2022

OnePlus 5 vs. OnePlus 3T: An upgrade that won’t break the bank

Looks aren't everything. Here's how OnePlus' new phone, the OnePlus 5, stacks up against its aging predecessor, the venerable OnePlus 3T.

Android         June 15, 2022

These STEM coding toys will entertain your kids while teaching them about programming and robotics

If you're looking for the best STEM toys to get your kid interested in programming or technology, look no further than our list.

Android         June 15, 2022

Lenovo Moto Z2 Force vs. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus: Can a newcomer take out the reigning champion?

Lenovo has finally taken the wraps off a new flagship smartphone, the Moto Z2 Force. But is it enough to best Samsung's Galaxy S8 Plus?

Android         June 15, 2022

Lenovo Moto Z2 Force vs. LG G6: Which is the better Android phone?

Lenovo has finally taken the wraps off its newest flagship, the Moto Z2 Force. However, is it enough to best the lauded LG G6?

Android         June 15, 2022

Battle of the Galaxies: Samsung Galaxy S8 versus Galaxy S8 Active

The Sasmung Galaxy S8 sports a beautiful design, but the Galaxy S8 Active is rugged. Our comparison explores which is right for you.

Android         June 15, 2022

The LittleBits Droid Inventor Kit helps kids build the droid of their dreams

The new LittleBits Droid Inventor Kit lets kids' imaginations run wild with Star Wars-themed building projects that teach circuitry.

News         June 15, 2022

LG V30 vs. Galaxy S8 Plus: Curved screen or high-end audio?

How does the LG V30's dual cameras and high-end audio compare to the S8 Plus? Read our LG V30 vs. Galaxy S8 Plus comparison to find out.

Android         June 15, 2022

Moto X4 vs. Moto Z2 Force: Which Moto reigns supreme?

The Lenovo Moto X4 is a compelling phone for the price, but does it measure up to the flagship. We pit Moto X4 vs. Moto Z2 Force to find out.

Android         June 15, 2022

Thanks to Dirac’s Panorama Sound, JBL’s SoundBoost 2 sounds like home speakers

JBL SoundBoost 2, a modular speaker accessory designed for the Lenovo Moto Z Force series, features Dirac Audio's surround sound technology.

Audio / Video         June 15, 2022

Sphero’s R2D2 and BB-9E robots bring a galaxy far, far away to your living room

Sphero, the company behind BB-8, is back with two new iconic Star Wars characters come to life: R2D2 and BB-9E.

News         June 15, 2022

Virtual phone number app Burner teams with Nomorobo to block spam calls

Burner, a virtual telephone service that provides disposable phone numbers on demand, announced a partnership with Nomorobo to block spam.

Android         May 6, 2022

There is still use for QR codes yet: Chrome for iOS gains a QR scanner

QR codes are still a thing, apparently. Google has added a QR code scanner to the Chrome browser on iOS.

Android         May 6, 2022