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Kia EV9 first look: One of the most important electric SUVs of 2023
While Kia hasn't announced official pricing just yet, the upcoming EV9 boasts great styling, solid tech and a surprisingly spacious third row of seats which could make it one of the best EV SUVs for families.
Sam Rutherford04.07.2023
Redfall hands-on: A creepy and creative twist on the modern looter shooter
Arkane Studios' upcoming loot shooter Redfall features elements from previous titles including Prey and Dishonored with the general gameplay from Borderlands with spooky sci-fi vampires thrown on top for good measure and it's a blast.
Sam Rutherford03.22.2023
Samsung’s Galaxy A54 has a bright 1,000-nit display and looks more like a flagship phone
While there are no major shakeups coming from the Galaxy A53 to the A54, there are some notable changes, including a redesign that’s more closely aligned to the Galaxy S family of phones, with metal detail on the cameras that don’t stick out of the back.
Mat Smith03.15.2023
Cowboy’s ‘Adaptive Power’ update breathes new life into its flagship bike
Cowboy is updating new and existing e-bikes with a new feature called Adaptive Power. It works by tapping into the e-bike’s accelerometer and other sensors based on the rider’s weight, momentum and other factors – even wind. The new feature adjusts the motor’s power without the need for gears or tapping a boost button. But where's the new bike?
Mat Smith03.14.2023
Sony 2023 Bravia XR TV hands-on: Bigger, brighter and even better looking
After skipping CES, Sony is finally announcing its high-end Bravia XR TVs for 2023 and they look fantastic.
Sam Rutherford03.01.2023
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 Gen 2 hands-on: Slick updates for hybrid work
Designed for hybrid workers, the new ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 Gen 2 feature new AMD CPU, improved video calling features, a haptic touchpad from Sensel and even an optional flax fiber lid.
Sam Rutherford02.27.2023
Oppo Find N2 Flip hands-on: Fixing the foldable's shortcomings
Oppo's second generation of foldable phones would compete with the same form factors as Samsung. While the west won’t be getting the bigger Find N2 Fold, in the UK and Europe, we will get the Oppo Find N2 Flip. Versus it Galaxy rival, it has a bigger cover-screen, a bigger battery and higher-res cameras.
Mat Smith02.15.2023
Microsoft's new Bing and Edge hands-on: Surprisingly well-integrated AI
Our early impressions of Microsoft's new AI-powered Bing and Edge.
Cherlynn Low02.08.2023
Bayonetta Origins hands-on: A charming tale of a witch and her demon cat
In a departure from previous games, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is a charming prequel that tells the story of a young girl and her demonic stuffed cat before she became the powerful witch we know today.
Sam Rutherford02.07.2023
Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ hands-on: Flagship phones that play it safe
Even more so than last year’s Galaxy S22 series, the 6.1-inch S23 and 6.6-inch S23+ are very, very similar. Both phones feature a minor redesign and some useful software tricks, but S23 Ultra remains the showstopper.
Mat Smith02.02.2023
NVIDIA GeForce Now Ultimate hands-on: The enthusiast's choice for cloud gaming
Thanks to new support for refresh rates of up to 240Hz, more ultrawide resolutions and more, the new Ulitmate tier in NVIDIA's GeForce Now game streaming service feels like the go-to pick for enthusiasts.
Sam Rutherford01.19.2023
Vive XR Elite hands-on: HTC’s more portable answer to the Meta Quest Pro
Late last year, Meta expanded the limits of consumer mixed reality when it released the Quest Pro. And now at CES 2023, HTC is hitting back with its own take on a flagship headset with the Vive XR Elite.
Sam Rutherford01.07.2023
At CES 2023, Google showed up as an automotive company
We checked out the new interface in a BMW i7 at CES 2023.
Cherlynn Low01.06.2023
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Satellite will let Android phones text off the grid
Qualcomm has unveiled its own satellite messaging features for Android phones, called Snapdragon Satellite.
Karissa Bell01.06.2023
Razer rounds out its laptop line with the high-spec Blade 16 and Blade 18
At CES 2023 Razer launched its most powerful laptops yet with the new Blade 16 and Blade 18.
Sam Rutherford01.06.2023
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i hands-on: A huge leap for dual-screen laptops
At CES 2023, Lenovo announced the YogaBook 9i, the world's first full-size dual-screen OLED laptop.
Sam Rutherford01.06.2023
Lenovo’s new ThinkBook Plus twists and turns to switch screens
The ThinkBook 16P also features a magnetic dock for modular attachments.
Cherlynn Low01.06.2023
ThinkPhone hands-on: Moto’s attempt to woo big business
After years of ThinkPads and ThinkBooks, Lenovo subsidiary Motorola is finally making a concerted effort to woo enterprise customers with the ThinkPhone.
Sam Rutherford01.06.2023
This wireless 55-inch OLED TV sucks... onto any wall or window
Each unit costs $3,000 and will be available in December.
Cherlynn Low01.05.2023
JBL Tour Pro 2 hands-on: Putting earbud controls on a touchscreen case
A touchscreen display "smart" case is the most interesting feature of JBL's upcoming Tour Pro 2 earbuds.
Billy Steele01.05.2023