Google Home Speaker Review: Leading the Pack, Again

Google Home Speaker Review: Leading the Pack, Again

Gemini did a pretty good job with more conversational commands, though you still need to be specific for some requests. For example, my three-story townhouse has two smart thermostats, one for the highest floor and another for the lower two. I asked to turn on the AC, which Gemini immediately did, but it didn’t ask … Read more

Form Smart Swim 2 LT Goggles Include Innovative Form Correction

Form Smart Swim 2 LT Goggles Include Innovative Form Correction

If you’re planning to use these goggles for open-water swims, your data is pared back. You can see how much distance you’ve covered or view metrics like stroke rate. You can capture more accurate distance tracking and see data like pacing if you already own an Apple Watch or a Garmin watch. That will send … Read more

HP OmniBook Ultra 14 Review: The Best Windows Laptop

HP OmniBook Ultra 14 Review: The Best Windows Laptop

The model I tested isn’t the base configuration, which only features a 1920 x 1200 display. While that’s perfectly usable, the $60 upgrade to the 2880 x 1800, 120-Hz display is a no-brainer. Unfortunately, HP forces you to also upgrade the CPU to at least the 12-core Snapdragon X2 Elite to get it. It’s a … Read more

Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra Smartwatch Review (2026): Solid Off-Road Performer

Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra Smartwatch Review (2026): Solid Off-Road Performer

I really liked the color-coded presentation of the elevation changes on the course. It meant I could mentally prepare myself for the big climbs and look forward to the sections that were going to be much kinder to my legs. It’s similar to Garmin’s great ClimbPro mode, but without the ability to configure the additional … Read more

TCL A65K Soundbar Review: Small Size, Big Sound

TCL A65K Soundbar Review: Small Size, Big Sound

The overall power output is not bad, though. On “Want Want” by Maggie Rogers, I was impressed by the grungy, guttural sound thanks to the sub. On “So Neurotic” by the band Ex-Vöid, I was expecting total mush as the guitars intersect, but it’s loud, jangly, and clear. “Spangled” by the band Fust had bone-crunching … Read more

Suunto Spark Review: The Perfect Pair for Runs and Rides

Suunto Spark Review: The Perfect Pair for Runs and Rides

I’m not surprised to discover that Suunto has given the Spark some protection against sweat and rain. The IP55 rating doesn’t extend to the charging case, which is reasonably compact and slim enough to slip into a pocket or running belt if you need to carry it with you. Screenshot Suunto provides two control methods, … Read more

Laduora Duo 4-in-1 Red Light Therapy Scalp and Hair Care Device Review: Custom Goals

Laduora Duo 4-in-1 Red Light Therapy Scalp and Hair Care Device Review: Custom Goals

The device looks just like a high-tech brush. It plugs in via a USB cable and takes about four hours to fully charge, then lasts for 60 minutes on a single charge (about 12 individual five-minute sessions). The brush has just one button to turn it on and off, and with the button, you also … Read more

EcoFlow PowerOcean Battery Review: Cutting My Bill in Half

EcoFlow PowerOcean Battery Review: Cutting My Bill in Half

You may also need to upgrade your wiring and electrical panel and get permission from your local authority. In my case, here in Scotland, that meant asking my distribution network operator. The US equivalent is an electric distribution utility or local distribution company. They may have to upgrade your connection. I needed a new cut-out … Read more