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Apple’s Newest iPads: Who Actually Needs to Upgrade?
TechnologyApple’s Newest iPads: Who Actually Needs to Upgrade?

While 2023 came and went without any updates to the iPad lineup, Apple today introduced a new collection of its higher-end tablets. This includes the iPad Air and iPad Pro, both of which offer a number of improvements over thei...

By Nick Guy

May 7, 2024

The Best Game Consoles for Every Type of Player
TechnologyThe Best Game Consoles for Every Type of Player

When you’re spending hundreds of dollars for a new gaming console, you want the best you can get. Which is good news: The current crop of consoles are all excellent—and excellent for different reasons. Whether you’re hoping to ...

By David Murphy

April 18, 2024

This Supersize Calendar Helps Busy Families Get It Done
TechnologyThis Supersize Calendar Helps Busy Families Get It Done

The mental math of modern parenting—can you drive child A to soccer practice before teen B needs to be picked up from the orthodontist with a stop at the pet store leaving enough time to make a healthy dinner—has a new ally cal...

By Leslie Yazel

April 9, 2024

The Best Soundbar and Subwoofer Sets for Your TV Under $1,000
TechnologyThe Best Soundbar and Subwoofer Sets for Your TV Under $1,000

If you’re having trouble understanding dialogue in TV shows or wish watching movies at home was more like the experience in a theater, there is a solution (And it’s not to buy a whole new television). Even good TVs tend to have...

By Geoffrey Morrison

March 26, 2024

The 10 Best Camera Bags to Transport Your Photo Gear in Style and Comfort
TechnologyThe 10 Best Camera Bags to Transport Your Photo Gear in Style and Comfort

A good camera bag for your still camera or video equipment is crucial to keep your investment protected and secure. Whether it’s a small fanny pack or a travel-ready roller, there’s no shortage of high-quality options available...

By Dan Bracaglia

March 17, 2024

I’m an Apple Early Adopter, and the Vision Pro Isn’t Right for Me—Yet
TechnologyI’m an Apple Early Adopter, and the Vision Pro Isn’t Right for Me—Yet

It’s a little embarrassing to admit how many times I’ve said “I’ll wait for the next version” of a hot, newly launched Apple product, only to end up with a signature white bag in my hand soon after. It happened with the iPhone ...

By Nick Guy

February 12, 2024

Frustrated After Trying to Stream the Super Bowl? Get This Antenna for Next Year
TechnologyFrustrated After Trying to Stream the Super Bowl? Get This Antenna for Next Year

To host the best Super Bowl party, you need snacks and drinks, of course, but more crucially, you need a reliable way to watch the game. That wasn’t a given for Super Bowl 58. Complaints about streaming apps buffering, crashing...

By Nick Guy

February 12, 2024

I Actually Like These Sci-Fi Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses—But Not for the Reason You Might Think
TechnologyI Actually Like These Sci-Fi Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses—But Not for the Reason You Might Think

I didn’t think I would be interested in smart glasses. After all, there’s nothing a pair of frames equipped with cameras, microphones and speakers can do that my phone can’t. And frankly, I find the concept of always having a c...

By Nick Guy

February 11, 2024

The 12 Best Qi2, MagSafe and Other Wireless Chargers for Every Smartphone
TechnologyThe 12 Best Qi2, MagSafe and Other Wireless Chargers for Every Smartphone

If your phone is your lifeline—and let’s be honest, for most of us, that’s absolutely the case—keeping the battery charged up is important. And while plugging a cable into the USB-C or Lightning port isn’t difficult, being able...

By Nick Guy

February 2, 2024

This Bike Gadget Is Like Having Eyes on the Back of My Head
TechnologyThis Bike Gadget Is Like Having Eyes on the Back of My Head

I’ve been a dedicated road cyclist for years, racking up some 63,000 miles according to my Strava app. Like many cyclists, I sometimes suspect I got into it as much for the gear as anything else. (Running, try as it might, does...

By Tom Vanderbilt

January 27, 2024