Julian Chokkattu

[ad_1] Nearly two years ago, I reviewed the $200 Nokia 5.3, which was promised two years of Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates. How has HMD Global,…

[ad_1] “There’s definitely a stigma in the industry. I wouldn’t really say from the audience’s perspective—a good film is a good film. But within the industry, I think there’s a…

[ad_1] I don’t feel cool riding an electric scooter. I love these things, but standing bolt upright like a meerkat as you cruise across town just doesn’t look great. Evolv’s…

[ad_1] Once it is folded up, it’s not comfortable to carry; the wheels don’t stay closed together (unlike the Montague M-E1) and the grab handle is tiny, so my knuckles…

[ad_1] There are a lot of umbrellas out there, and we’re always testing more. Here are a few others we like that didn’t quite make our list of top picks.…

[ad_1] One of my favorite phone features in recent years is Apple’s MagSafe technology, which debuted in 2020. With a ring of magnets embedded in the back of the iPhone…

[ad_1] A smartwatch is an accessory you don’t really need, but it can be convenient. Without having to pull out your smartphone, you can see and respond to notifications, change…

[ad_1] Here are some alternatives to consider if none of the phones above strike your fancy.  Asus Zenfone 8 for $499: You can still buy the Zenfone 9’s predecessor (6/10,…

[ad_1] I love spinning records on my turntable, but my setup doesn’t leave me much time to actually use it. My system and records currently sit in my living room…

[ad_1] It’s not a good sign when you’ve thought about throwing your smartphone out the window. Not because of—well, *gestures at everything*— but because it’s just so frustrating to use.…

[ad_1] I’ll be honest: I don’t like using apps for scooters. Just give me all the controls on the thing itself. Sure, it’s nice to be able to control the…

[ad_1] I have a weird relationship with music. When I’m at my desk, I can’t just hit shuffle and play anything from my library; I need to focus, so I…

[ad_1] Photograph: Square Off I did run into a few issues here and there where the board wouldn’t register some of my movements and required me to redo the move…

[ad_1] If you need evidence that Apple is working on a mixed-reality headset, take a spin with the HoloKit X. Created by Botao Amber Hu, a developer who has worked…

[ad_1] There’s no shortage of big phones these days. Apple even went so far as to nix a successor to last year’s iPhone 13 Mini and instead replaced it with…

[ad_1] If you’ve decided to stick with your trusty iPhone 12 instead of upgrading to the iPhone 14 (or maybe you snagged one for a good price)—great! It’s still a…

[ad_1] Out with the old, in with the new, right? That’s what Google thinks. Its new flagship Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Android smartphones just launched today, and…

[ad_1] I’m late. I’m late. For a very important date. That’s effectively the Google Pixel Watch’s mantra. Apple has been honing its smartwatches to be well-oiled machines over the past…

[ad_1] That’s thanks to the new Tensor G2 chip powering these devices. It’s the second generation of Google’s custom processor. In terms of general, everyday performance, I’ve never seen a…

[ad_1] After years of hints that Google was working on its own smartwatch, the first-ever Pixel Watch has finally arrived. Powering it is the platform Google debuted way back in…

[ad_1] If last year’s Pixel 6 was a leap, Google’s new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones are a small hop. At its Made by Google event in New…

[ad_1] Google really wants you to just use Fitbit, but Google Fit is there for anyone who prefers it. If you opt for Fitbit, you’ll be able to track the…

[ad_1] My home workstation has a 32-inch ultrawide monitor paired with a 28-inch monitor mounted vertically alongside it, which is why I feel cramped whenever I’m away from home and…

[ad_1] It doesn’t matter if you have the iPhone 13 Mini or the iPhone 13 Pro, Apple’s smartphones are glass sandwiches that will shatter when they inevitably escape your hands.…

[ad_1] A Magnet is one of those things that always remain wondrous. As a kid, I used to chase a broken magnet with its repelling end and pretend it was…