Getting sweaty, disoriented, and astonished at the world’s first VR film festival

Leave your expectations in Telluride. Participants at Kaleidescope are pushing the limits of VR technology, forging the rules of VR filmmaking, and sweating all over everything.

Features         April 25, 2023

How we test vacuum cleaners

Dirt. Dust. Little flecks of who-knows-what that your pets track in and you don’t really want to think about. Whatever filth lurks in your carpet, you need a mean machine to purge it from its unwelcome home. And the better the equipment, the cleaner you’ll leave that little forest of fibers you walk on every […]

Smart Home Guides         April 24, 2023

With an all-seeing camera, Dyson’s 360 Eye robot vacuum watches as it works

With a special panoramic camera, Dyson’s 360 Eye robot vacuum monitors its surroundings and navigates around intelligently on rugged tank treads, sucking up dirt with the same digital motors and cyclonic filtration found in Dyson’s traditional vacs.

Smart Home News         April 24, 2023

Google Glass meets Kinect in ARI, a gesture-recognition app for smartglasses

Tired of talking to your smartglasses? ARI allows Google Glass users to control their specs with a literal wave of the hand.

Emerging Tech         April 24, 2023

Next-gen artificial limbs help amputees grab onto a better life

Next-gen artificial limbs are allowing amputees to regain lost function once provided by one of nature’s most complicated engineering feats: the human hand.

Features         April 24, 2023

Taking a spin on Ryno’s one-wheeled, self-balancing electric ‘microcycle’

Chris Hoffmann took his 13-year-old daughter’s sketch from a dream to a real, self-balancing, one-wheeled motorcycle that you can ride. And now he's ready to sell it to the world.

Emerging Tech         April 24, 2023

How do you build the world’s finest iPad case? As fast as you can

When you’re sprinting after a company like Apple, there’s no time to catch your breath. Here’s how Grove builds the world’s classiest iPhone and iPad cases from wood in record time, thanks to a crazy workshop, a team of hands-on creative geniuses, and a lot of sawdust.

Mobile         April 24, 2023

There is such a thing as a badass scooter, and Works Electric calls it the Rover

In a tiny workshop outside Portland, Oregon, one man builds the only scooter you wouldn’t be ashamed to be seen on. We visited the shop to take it for a spin.

Features         April 24, 2023

Samsung’s CES salvo includes OLED and Ultra HD TVs, smart cams, Ultrabooks and more

After a number of pre-show teases, Samsung still impressed CES 2013 audiences with a wide variety of new gear, from OLED and 4K televisions to long-life Ultrabooks, Wi-Fi cameras and a mammoth multitouch monitor for Windows 8.

News         April 24, 2023

Apple TV Review (2012)

The 2012 revamp of the Apple TV brings better performance and a new interface, but still leaves users high and dry for much content outside iTunes.

Audio / Video         April 24, 2023

Inside HP’s laptop torture chambers

Peek inside the dungeon labs where HP subjects its rugged EliteBooks to drops, electric shocks and plumes of salty fog – to make sure they’re ready for more than just the boardroom.

Guides         April 24, 2023

I took a VR Holoride through Las Vegas in the back of a ‘67 Cadillac

With its new Retrofit device, Holoride promises a VR amusement park in the back of any car. But its ability to fight nausea may vary.

Car Features         January 11, 2023

Apple MacBook 2009 Review

Apple's revamped unibody MacBook which we review, gets the same 13-inch LED-backlit screen, multi-touch trackpad and unibody chassis as its...

Reviews         January 11, 2023

Apple MacBook Air (11.6-inch) Review

Apple has incorporated elements from the iPad into the paper-thin 11.6-inch MacBook Air, its smallest notebook ever.

Reviews         January 11, 2023

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (2011) Review

Review: Apple supercharges the 17-inch MacBook Pro for 2011 with the latest Intel Core i7 processors, ATI Radeon HD graphics, and Intel Thunderbolt connectivity.

Reviews         January 11, 2023

The Sony car is real. Sensor-studded Afeela EV destined for U.S. roads in 2026

The Sony Afeela will go on sale in 2025, and represents the first product of Sony’s collaboration with Honda.

Car News         January 4, 2023

Aska’s ludicrous SUV-sized flying car gets closer to reality at CES 2023

A drone-like design allows the Aska A5 to take off vertically and fly up to 250 miles, then drive from the airfield to its final destination.

Car News         January 4, 2023

The wildest electric motorcycle got wilder at CES 2023

The Verge TS Ultra not only sports a hubless motor that gives it a look straight out of Tron, but it also boasts 885 ft-lb of torque and 201 hp.

Car News         January 4, 2023

Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra review: Apex of laziness

With a mop, a vacuum, and a self-emptying dock, the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra cleans your house without you lifting a finger.

Reviews         November 28, 2022

Don’t wait. How to conquer analysis paralysis on tech purchases

Don’t let fear of the next big thing keep you from enjoying everything technology has to offer today. It’s all about perspective!

Features         November 25, 2022

Optimus Maximus Review

The Optimus Maximus dazzles at first, but fizzles when it

Computing         June 24, 2022

Apple iPod Touch 2G 8GB Review

Apple improves the 2nd generation Touch to near-perfection with extra features and 8GB of storage.

Mobile         June 24, 2022

Sansa SlotMusic Player Review

SanDisk's slotMusic Player uses microSD cards for music playback replacing the traditional CD.

Music         June 24, 2022

Iomega eGo Mac Edition Review

Iomega's svelte eGo Mac Edition offers three interfaces for maximum speed and compatibility.

Computing         June 24, 2022

Logitech V550 Nano Review

Logitech's Nano leeches onto the lid of your notebook with a special dock when you're not using it.

Computing         June 24, 2022

Logitech Illuminated Keyboard Review

Logitech's new, ultra-slim Illuminated Keyboard might be just the ticket to bring some flavor to your desk.

Computing         June 24, 2022

LaCie XtremKey Review

We put LaCie's XtremKey USB flash drive through its paces in our review to see if it lives up to its "rugged" label.

Computing         June 24, 2022

BlackBerry Presenter Review

We review RIM's BlackBerry Presenter, a device aimed at turning your BlackBerry into a slick presentation tool.

Smart Home         June 24, 2022

Lenovo N5901 Review

Lenovo's N5901 wireless multimedia remote combines a keyboard and mouse into a compact device at a budget price but several flaws keep us from recommending it over more expensive alternatives.

Audio / Video         June 24, 2022

Iomega SuperHero Review

Review: Iomega’s SuperHero offers ultra-simple but ultimately incomplete backup for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Mobile         June 24, 2022

Listen to Music Anywhere

Ditch the desktop and bring your MP3s to every corner of the universe.

Features         May 5, 2022

Wait, we’re putting a national park on the Moon now?

Forget Yosemite, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon: America’s most exotic national park could soon be in space. But good luck getting the kids to settle down for three days of extraterrestrial travel.

Space News         April 28, 2022

In Google’s new world, your phone camera is for way more than taking photos

From rashes to hiking boots, Google wants you to use your phone’s camera for asking about everything.

Android         March 25, 2022

Samsung SyncMaster BX2450 Review

Review: Samsung’s BX2450 delivers style, energy efficiency, and with the right settings, excellent image quality all for a reasonable price.

Reviews         February 2, 2022

How to build the ultimate Zoom setup for all your Thanksgiving video calls

Videoconferencing sucks, but it doesn't have to. With the right gear and these tips, you can to set up Zoom for the best socially distanced Thanksgiving ever.

Guides         November 29, 2021

Fi GPS dog collar review: Finding Fido

With three-month battery life and a super compact design, the Fi GPS dog collar is discreet enough to slip on your pooch and forget about. Until you really need it. Our full review takes a look at battery life, range, and pricing compared to the alternatives.

Mobile         May 12, 2021

Sharp Aquos Quattron LC-70LE732U Review

The Sharp Aquos Quattron LC-70LE732U pushes big-screen frontiers with a 70-inch LED-lit LCD panel priced cheaper than many smaller competitors.

Reviews         April 27, 2021

The best free software

Consider some of these free software applications and games before shelling out for the name brands.

Best Ofs         January 22, 2021