The Samsung Galaxy S25 is less of an upgrade than I expected

The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus are here! They look a lot familiar, but there are a couple of small tweaks that surprised me. Here's our first look!

Mobile         January 22

I love Google Gemini, but I’ll take Apple Intelligence any day of the week

Which AI platform is better, Apple Intelligence or Gemini? I've used both for months; here are the differences, and everything I've found so far!

Mobile         January 20

I compared two of the most powerful mobile chipsets — here’s what happened

Two processors will power most Android flagship phones over the next year, but which one should you seek out? I tested both to find out, here's what happened!

Mobile         January 19

The Fitbit app needs work — here’s how Google could fix it

The Pixel Watch 3 is one of my favorite health devices right now, but my problem is the companion app. Here are five ways Google can improve the Fitbit app.

Mobile         January 18

Every phone needs to copy this 50W wireless charging feature

One of my favorite features on the new OnePlus 13 is the 50W magnetic wireless charging. Here's why every phone maker needs to copy this feature.

Mobile         January 17

This tiny sensor could be the future of smartphone photography

As smartphone cameras get better and better, what does the next generation of camera tech look like? This company hopes its holographic sensor ihas the answer.

Mobile         January 17

This $200 phone has the solution to all of our smartphone battery life problems

Modern smartphone battery life is good, but most phones still need to be charged after a day or two. A new phone from TCL is bucking that trend.

Mobile         January 16

4 tech products that changed my life last year

Despite using more tech products than ever before last year, there are only a handful that have become a necessity. Here are the four that changed my life.

Mobile         January 13

I tried the Garmin Instinct 3 at CES 2025, a new smartwatch with a 24-day battery

Garmin is well known for rugged smartwatches that also offer excellent battery life, and the new Instinct 3 offers an AMOLED display with 24-day battery life.

Mobile         January 8

I wore the world’s first luxury smart ring. It’s better than I expected

Meet the first luxury smart ring. The Ultrahuman Rare costs upwards of $1,800 but comes with a gorgeous luxury finish. Here's why I like it more than I expected.

Mobile         January 8

What I want to see from the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2

Samsung launched the Galaxy Ring in 2024, but it isn't the best smart ring. Here are a few simple ways that Samsung can improve the Galaxy Ring 2.

Mobile         January 6

Behind the scenes of a Royal Caribbean cruise as captured by the iPhone 16 Pro

What does it look like behind the scenes of one of the world's biggest cruise ships? I found out and captured it all on my iPhone 16 Pro.

Mobile         January 5

It’s 2025 and the OnePlus Pad 2 is still my favorite Android tablet

Android tablets often lack compared to the iPad, but there's one Android tablet that I like to use. Here's why the OnePlus Pad 2 is my favorite Android tablet.

Mobile         January 4

5 things Samsung needs to do with its folding phones in 2025

Samsung faces huge challenges to the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip lineups in 2025, but the answer is simple. Here are five things Samsung should do.

Mobile         January 3

5 things that could change smartphones forever in 2025

It's been a great year for smartphone competition, and a new season of phone launches is just weeks away. Here are 5 things that could change phones in 2025.

Mobile         January 1

The 5 Mac apps that keep me from moving to Windows

I've used a Mac exclusively for over a decade, but the latest Windows PCs have me smitten. Yet, there's still an app gap: here are five Mac apps I miss daily.

Features         January 1

4 ways that Google Pixel phones can defeat Samsung in 2025

The Pixel 9 series are my phones of the year, and Google is close to being able to compete with Samsung in mobile. Here are four things it needs to do in 2025.

Mobile         December 30, 2024

Macs need Face ID, but not if it’s like Windows Hello

Apple is rumored to be bringing Face ID to the Mac. Here's why that's a good thing, but only if Apple does this one thing that solves a key problem.

Features         December 28, 2024

I desperately want MacBooks to steal this trackpad feature

I'm a Mac user trying a few new PCs, and I'm blown away by the gestures on this PC's trackpad. They've even beaten Apple to creating the most useful trackpad.

Features         December 27, 2024

5 things Samsung needs to do to beat Apple in 2025

Samsung and Apple have had contrasting years in mobile, but all is not lost. Here are five big things Samsung can do to take the fight back to Apple in 2025.

Mobile         December 27, 2024

I tracked my sleep with a smart display, ring, and watch. This is my favorite

If you are serious about tracking your sleep, should you use a smart ring, a smartwatch, or even a smart display on your nightstand? Let's find out.

Mobile         December 22, 2024

I tried the Dexcom Stelo, one of the best mobile gadgets for tracking your glucose

CGMs have saved my life after a heart attack four years ago. I recently tried the Dexcom Stelo OTC CGM, and it's been mighty impressive.

Mobile         December 15, 2024

Can this Android phone camera beat the iPhone 16 Pro? I flew to Bali to find out

You may not have heard of the Oppo Find X8 Pro, but after spending a week in Bali comparing it to the iPhone 16 Pro, it's my new favorite camera phone.

Mobile         December 13, 2024

This phone highlights what Google and Samsung need to fix with their cameras in 2025

The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Galaxy S24 Ultra both have excellent cameras, but a new phone shows exactly how Google and Samsung need to improve in 2025.

Mobile         December 10, 2024

I tested three travel eSIMs on a trip. It was more complicated than I thought

If you're traveling abroad, how do you stay connected? Do you use a travel eSIM, a local SIM, or your own carrier? I tested three eSIMs on a trip to find out.

Mobile         December 8, 2024

6 excellent iPhone apps that I wish were available on Android

The iPhone launched the world of apps, and many apps used to be iPhone only. Most are now on Android, but here are six iPhone apps I miss when I use Android.

Mobile         December 6, 2024

I walked a mile with the Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3. Here are the surprising results

I took two of the latest smartwatches — the Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3 — for a mile-long walk. Here's what happened.

Mobile         December 4, 2024

I used Oura’s and Samsung’s latest smart rings. This one is my favorite

I've used the latest Oura Ring 4 and Samsung's Galaxy Ring for several weeks. There are many similarities and a few differences, but this is the one I'd pick.

Mobile         December 3, 2024

Oppo Find X8 Pro review: move over Samsung, this is my new favorite phone camera

The Oppo Find X8 Pro proves that a smartphone can have it all: an excellent quad camera, fantastic hardware, great display, and outstanding performance.

Mobile         December 1, 2024

Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Apple Watch SE 2: Which is better?

Do you need to buy the latest Apple Watch Series 10, or does the more affordable Apple Watch SE 2 offer enough of the same experience? Let's find out.

Mobile         November 29, 2024

I’ve flown over a million miles. Here are 5 things I can’t travel without

I've flown over a million miles in my lifetime, and there are five things I take on each trip. Here's what they are and how they'll transform your next trip.

Mobile         November 28, 2024

Oura Ring 4 vs Oura Ring 3: Is now the time to upgrade?

The Oura Ring 4 is here, bringing a new design and sleep apnea detection. But should you upgrade from the Oura Ring 3? Which should you buy?

Mobile         November 16, 2024

I love the Oura Ring 4, except for one big thing

I've worn an Oura Ring for years, and the Oura Ring 4 is its best smart ring yet. However, here's one thing that Oura failed to get right with its newest model.

Mobile         November 15, 2024

I tried a new Android phone that puts some of the best smartphone cameras to shame

It's been a while since a smartphone camera surprised me. However, after a quick test with the Oppo Find X8, we may have a new smartphone camera zoom champion.

Mobile         November 14, 2024