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Garmin Dash Cam 20 review: It’s compact, it’s convenient, and it costs a little more
Garmin's Dash Cam 20 is the simplest and easiest-to-use GPS dash cam in our roundup, but it's pricey for the features.Reviews
D-Link DHP-701AV review: This HomePlug AV2 MIMO has lost the speed crown
This powerline adapter isn't as expensive as it once was. It's also no longer the fastest.Reviews
Netgear R6400 review: Netgear’s latest mid-range router is a solid value
It’s no barn burner, but it’s not a disappointment, either.
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Skylake Review: Intel’s 6th-gen CPU arrives with nice presents for gamers and enthusiasts
Intel's first Skylake CPUs target gamers and enthusiasts, and hints at what will come for laptops later this year.
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Hardcore Hardware: The Predator has nothing on the Zeus Pro 640 thermal imager
This $9,500 high-tech thermal scope can see the thermal signature of objects in detail at 100 feet.Reviews
Microsoft Lumia 640 review: It’s the practical Windows Phone most people can afford
You get Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2, but the phone cuts some classic Lumia features to keep its price down.Reviews
Samsung GearVR (Note 4 edition) review: Virtual reality gets a great demo kit
Should you buy a GearVR? Probably not. Should you try a GearVR? Absolutely. As soon as you possibly can.Reviews
Review: Voyce is the wellness monitor for dogs that makes wearables vividly relevant
Stepping beyond simple activity and sleep tracking, Voyce records heart and breathing rates to build a comprehensive view of your dog's health over time.
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Intel Compute Stick Review: It could make your TV smart, but it’s short on other use cases
It's a computer on a stick! But this fun idea loses some luster once you start adding up all the add-ons–you know, like a monitor and a keyboard and a mouse.Reviews
Review: Google’s Chromebook Pixel excels both as a machine and as an idea
Being the best Chromebook is easy. Being a great flagship is harder, but the Pixel's advanced features make it just as premium and desirable as any other.Reviews
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 with Windows review: This nice tablet suffers from a shoddy keyboard
Throw away the embarrassingly bad Bluetooth keyboard that ships with the Windows version and you have a nicely designed, fast, and long-running, if somewhat oddly shaped tablet.Reviews
Alcatel Onetouch Watch review: A cheap smartwatch with training wheels
If the Apple Watch is just too expensive and Android Wear somehow offends you, you may dig Alcatel's $150 smartwatch response. Just prepare for compromises.Reviews
Intel 750 series SSD review: Storage so fast, only the highest-end PCs can keep up
The future of storage is here: Intel's 750-series SSD features NVMe and over-the-top performance.Reviews
NZXT Doko review: The little streaming box that (barely) could
The NZXT Doko is more expensive than a Chromecast, less expensive than a Steam Machine, and functions as well as neither.Reviews
Toshiba Encore 2 Write tablet review: Information capture taken to a new level
Beating Microsoft to the punch, Toshiba has combined active stylus input, surprisingly good handwriting recognition, OCR of photos, and separating audio recordings by orator, which puts this Windows 8.1 tablet in a class of its own when it comes to capturing informational events–at least for now.
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TP-Link Archer C8 Wi-Fi router review: A solid price-to-performance ratio saves this otherwise mundane router
If price ranks higher than features on your router shopping list, the Archer C8 could win you over.Reviews
Lenovo’s Horizon 2s: A real advance in portable, tabletop computing
This lightweight, portable, All-in-One sets new standards for multi-user recreational computing. But a noisy fan and the lack of an SSD option dampen the appeal.Reviews
HTC Desire Eye review: A fine phone that should be a little cheaper
HTC's selfie phone is only slightly less expensive than the flagship One (M8), but some problems with its headlining camera features leave a greater gulf in quality.Reviews
Yoga Tablet 2 Pro review: Solid productivity features can’t make up for its crummy interface
This tablet has so much going for it: a sleek design, a projector built into the hinge, and a pretty good battery life. But Lenovo's Android customizations are awful.Reviews
Samsung Gear S review: Bigger and badder, but not in a good way
The Gear S is the first major-brand smartwatch with its own voice, text and data connection. Unfortunately, the software is fundamentally broken.Updated
Basis Peak review: This is the band to buy if you obsess over heart-rate and sleep tracking
The real-time heart-rate tracking isn't perfect, but it comes close. And with automatic sleep tracking and an improved industrial design, the Basis Peak is much better than its predecessor.Reviews
Droid Turbo review: Motorola’s big red phone is almost unkillable
It's a shame this Quad HD-equipped, almost-stock device is only available for Verizon subscribers, because it has potential to be a big seller.
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Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro review: A potential Surface Pro 3 killer with a fancy new hinge
It's the thinnest convertible laptop to date with a beautiful screen, and packs Intel's new Core M chip too.Reviews
Nexus 6 review: The best Nexus yet, if you can tolerate its gargantuan size
A whopping six-inch display isn't for everyone. You may learn to love it, but the limited camera software is frustrating.Reviews
Microsoft Nokia Lumia 830 review: A midrange phone with few regrets
Microsoft correctly labels the Nokia Lumia 830 as an "affordable flagship," with an appealing mix of performance, features, and price. And the phone will improve somewhat once Microsoft pushes the Lumia Camera app to the phone.Reviews
Sony Xperia Z3v review: Verizon gets the exclusive on this Xperia Z2 do-over
It's got powerful internals, a 20-megapixel camera, and a version of Android that isn't annoying to look at—hopefully a stint at Verizon will help it reach more users.Reviews
Galaxy Note 4 review: Samsung finally listens to its fans, and it pays off
With the Note 4, it feels like Samsung took every little comment stuffed into its cobweb-covered suggestion box and actually listened to what its users want.Reviews
HTC Desire 816 review: A decent phablet with a cheap data plan
If you can live with the substandard camera, the Desire 816 offers a lot of screen for less moneyReviews
Seagate 4-bay NAS review: Competent workgroup storage inside a classy chassis
With a tightly focused feature set, a good-looking design, and good performance, the NAS Pro hits the mark for workgroups. But a relatively sparse app store and pricey camera licenses limit its usefulness as an all-in-one SMB server solution.Reviews
HTC Desire 610 review: A budget phone without a purpose
Compared to other mid-range phones, HTC's offering brings nothing to the table.Reviews
Corsair Voyager Air 2 review: Wireless media streamer adds cloud storage sync to its repetoire
The syncing works only with Dropbox and Google Drive for now, but it's a cool new perk on this redesigned media-streaming hard drive.Reviews
Moto G (2014) review: The best smartphone under $200
With its no-frills interface and stylish enough chassis, you might as well buy one just to keep in the closet for emergencies.Reviews
Lenovo Erazer X510 review: An attractive PC for gamers with shallow(ish) pockets
Thumbs-up on Lenovo’s choice of CPU and case; thumbs-sideways on its choice of GPUReviews
GlassWire review: This free network security tool tells all about your network traffic
Get a grip on your network’s goings-on with GlassWire’s combination traffic monitor and firewall, shown in a gorgeous, live infographic.Reviews
Toshiba Satellite Radius review: A big laptop with a really big, limber display
Think hard: How eager are you to tote a 15-inch tablet?Reviews
The new Moto X review: Finally a flagship phone worthy of a Motorola comeback
With the exception of a mediocre camera, this may be the best Android phone you can buy.Reviews
One-trick laptop: Lenovo’s Flex 2 is a bargain that bends backward
The Lenovo Flex 2’s touchscreen with a 300-degree hinge is a nice feature for the price. While it delivers decent benchmark results, however, its keyboard, display, and battery life disappoint.Reviews
QNAP TS-251 NAS box review: Fast and versatile, but short on memory
High-end NAS boxes tend to be expensive. QNAP’s latest is the most capable in its price range, but it comes with a few caveats.Reviews
Lenovo Y40 review: An understated 14-inch gaming laptop for less than $1000
This stylish machine games up to 1080p and is an all-around nicely realized laptop.Reviews
WD My Passport Wireless review: This hard drive is lightweight and affordable, but short on endurance
WD is a bit late to the wireless storage party, but its new drive brings some goodies.Reviews
Toshiba Satellite Click 2 review: Bulky as a laptop; bulkier as a tablet
This detachable doesn’t deliver an ideal experience in either role.Reviews
HTC One (M8) for Windows review: a novel new take on Windows Phone
HTC took its flagship Android phone, and swapped in Microsoft's Windows Phone 8.1. The result is an entirely new flagship that's even more appealing for its novelty factor.Reviews
Lenovo C260 review: This inexpensive all-in-one PC performs more like a tablet
You get what you pay for. Lenovo cut a lot of corners to produce a desktop PC for less than $500.Reviews
Lenovo Y50 gaming laptop review: Great performance spoiled by a sub-par display
A strong CPU and GPU don't make up for a crummy LCD.Reviews
Amazon Fire Phone review: Give this Fire time to grow
Amazon's superfans will love it already, but in a few more iterations, it could make Amazon superfans of us all.
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Netgear Nighthawk X6 Wi-Fi router review: The best router for a crowded house
It’s not the fastest, but it can do tricks the competition can’t.Reviews
Lumia 635 review: Could this be the low-priced future of Windows Phone?
Two weeks ago, we would have written the Lumia 635 off as a middling device you'd probably pass over. After the last week's events, it might be the new direction of Windows Phone.Reviews
Samsung ATIV Book 9 (2014 Edition) review: This laptop sounds as gorgeous as it looks
The audiophile features are no gimmick, but do they justify the price tag?Reviews