Phosphor Touch Time review

We review Phosphor’s Touch Time. In a world of imperfect smartwatches, does a $160 touchscreen watch with a few apps make sense?

Mobile         August 23, 2019

Samsung Gear 2 review

We review Samsung’s Gear 2 Smartwatch. It’s thinner, lighter, and longer-lasting than the original, but there’s still a lot of room for improvement.

Mobile         August 23, 2019

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 review

Samsung goes for a second round with the versatile Android-powered Galaxy Camera 2. App support means you can directly upload to social networks over Wi-Fi without getting out your phone. But image quality is disappointing for the asking price.

Android         August 23, 2019

Samsung Galaxy S5 Active review

We review Samsung’s ruggedized Galaxy S5 Active. It trades the fingerprint reader for a slew of tactile buttons and plastic bumpers.

Android         August 23, 2019

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 review

We review Samsung’s Sup¬er AMOLED-screened Galaxy Tab S 10.5. A stunning screen and great performance make this one of the best Android tablets available.

Android         August 23, 2019

Digital Storm Vanquish II review

Digital Storm’s Vanquish II is an affordable gaming desktop with enough graphics grunt to handle high-end 1080p gaming.

Reviews         August 23, 2019

Lenovo A10 review

We review Lenovo’s budget-friendly 10-inch tablet. It performs well and has good speakers, but the low-res IPS screen looks fuzzy.

Mobile         August 23, 2019

Maingear Vybe Z97 (2014) review

The Maingear Vybe offers good performance, but if you’re sticking to 1080p gaming, you can safely opt for a lesser configuration.

Reviews         August 23, 2019

Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport review

We review the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport—Sprint’s rugged version of the S5. Can a colorful exterior and tactile buttons set it apart from a pack of excellent Android alternatives?

Mobile         August 23, 2019

Toshiba Encore 2 review

We review Toshiba’s Encore 2, a budget priced Windows 8 tablet with a nice LCD screen. Can its low price and reasonably good looks make up for its 1GB of RAM and a “Bingified” OS?

Mobile         August 23, 2019

Toshiba Satellite Click 2 Pro review

Toshiba’s much-improved Satellite Click 2 Pro sports Ultrabook-class internals, and a revamped hinge, but can this detachable outclass the competition?

Reviews         August 23, 2019

Acer B286HK review

Acer’s $599 B286HK boasts one of the lowest prices around for a 4K monitor. It's not without issues, though.

Reviews         August 23, 2019

Dell Venue 7 3000 Series review

We review Dell’s Venue 7 tablet. Can stock Android 4.4, plus a decent camera and audio compensate for the device’s single gig of RAM?

Mobile         August 23, 2019

Samsung Chromebook 2 review

Samsung’s $249 Intel Bay Trail-powered Chromebook 2 sports excellent input devices and audio, but can Chrome run smoothly on just 2GB of RAM?

Reviews         August 23, 2019

Meta M1 Core review

We review Meta’s M1 Core, a smartwatch built by watchmakers, rather than consumer-electronics heavyweights.

Mobile         August 23, 2019

HTC Desire Eye review

We review HTC’s Desire Eye. Its 13-megapixel front-facing camera makes it great for selfie enthusiasts, but those who just want an attractive, powerful mid-range phone should also take a closer look.

Mobile         August 23, 2019

HP ElitePad 1000 review

We review HP’s versatile, aluminum-clad business tablet. Can a slew of accessories help this Atom-powered device stand out in a world of more powerful do-it-all devices?

Mobile         August 23, 2019

Hands On: The Pro 2 is a faster, more powerful Surface (but it’s still a Surface)

We go hands on with the Microsoft Surface Pro 2, which is an improvement over its predecessor in many ways, but still suffers when it comes to comfort, weight, and price.

Computing         December 4, 2015

Hands on: Kobo’s Arc10 HD feels underpowered and overpriced

For $400, Kobo’s Arc10 moves too slow and feels too buggy beside competitors like Google’s Nexus 7, which sells for less and feels far faster. Is there any way it can succeed?

Mobile         December 4, 2015

Hands On: Kobo’s Aura e-reader commands a premium for bookstore freedom

Kobo’s Aura makes it easier to view content from the Web and doesn’t come locked to just one bookstore, but bookworms will need to decide if it’s worth the fairly substantial price premium.

Mobile         December 4, 2015

Hands on: Lenovo’s S210 is a souped-up netbook with 10-point touch

If you've been eyeing a touchscreen laptop but shied away because of its higher price, Lenovo's new S210 11-inch notebook will give you touch for just $430.

Reviews         December 4, 2015

Toshiba intros new Satellite Click laptop/tablet hybrid, Windows 8.1 tablet

Toshiba announced a trio of new devices today at IFA that are especially interesting if you’re looking for a new budget-priced laptop or tablet.

News         August 18, 2015

Acer Iconia One 7 review

We review Acer’s $130 Android tablet. Comfortable in the hand and available in several colors, it’s one of the nicer low-priced tablets we’ve used.

Android         May 27, 2015

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon review

Do the changes found in the new Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon result in a better overall notebook, or has Lenovo made some missteps?

Reviews         May 27, 2015

Acer Iconia A1-830 review

We review Acer’s A1-830, a $180 Android tablet that isn’t afraid to ape the iPad’s good looks.

Android         May 27, 2015

Hands on: A ‘watchband’ hinge lets Lenovo’s Yoga 3 Pro flex with flash

If you’re in the hunt for a high-end laptop that also doubles as a tablet, the Yoga 3 Pro could be one of the best options out there.

Reviews         November 17, 2014

Sony puts larger sensor, interchangeable lens mount into newest QX lens camera

Sony announces the QX1 interchangeable lens camera, QX30 lens camera with a 30x zoom, and the compact Action Cam Mini.

Mobile         September 3, 2014

LG’s Chromebase Google all-in-one desktop gets a release date and price

LG's Google-powered $350 Chromebase all-in-one desktop is set to hit stores on May 26.

News         August 25, 2014

Forget convertibles: Where are the attractive, low-cost, all-day laptops?

PC makers are missing the boat on a potentially huge opportunity that exists using current-gen components.

News         July 26, 2014

Computex’s overly complex convertibles show that PC makers still don’t get it

Multiple new convertibles got unveiled during Computex 2014, but they're a far cry from what most consumers need from a PC.

News         June 7, 2014

Samsung announces pricing and availability for new NX30, Galaxy Camera 2

Samsung announces the new NX30 and Galaxy Camera 2. Both emphasize feature upgrades over imaging improvements.

News         May 19, 2014

Building a new PC? You may be able to strip your old one for some parts

Recycling can be a big money saver, especially when it comes to building a new PC.

News         May 9, 2014

Asus outs new Chromebooks armed with big touchpads, Bay Trail CPUs

Asus' new C200 and C300 Chromebooks are expected launch by the end of next month.

News         May 9, 2014

Changing your passwords isn’t enough to protect yourself from Heartbleed

Changing your passwords is one way to combat the Heartbleed bug, but that's not the only measure you should take.

News         April 21, 2014