18 Best Bluetooth Speakers (2021): Portable, Waterproof, and More
They may not be smart, but Bluetooth speakers still have a place near and dear to our hearts. It's fun and easy to ask an Amazon Echo or Google Nest speaker to play your favorite…
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Samsung Q80T (55-Inch) Review: Good but Expensive
Most of us just need a TV that can look good next to a bright window, whether for watching sports, movies, shows, or playing video games. It doesn't need to be a cinematic behemoth that…
25 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (2021): Docks, Cases, Headsets, and More
As a console, the Nintendo Switch is tough to beat. It's super cute, super portable, and it pulls double duty as a home console. As much as I love the PS5 and Xbox One X,…
The Essential Climbing Gear for Beginners (2021): Harnesses, Belay Devices, and More
Most people learn climbing in a gym. I learned in 40-degree rain on granite slabs in western North Carolina. I didn't climb in a gym until after I'd done a few alpine ice climbs. Let me…
Strap on a HoloLens and Step Into the AR Conference Room
When Microsoft’s Alex Kipman logged on to our meeting last week, he showed up as a cartoon avatar standing somewhere between my cluttered desk and a kitchen filled with outdated appliances. This holographic version of…
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14 Best Fitness Trackers (2021): Bands, Watches, Rings, and More
Like every piece of gear you wear on your body day in and day out, fitness trackers are incredibly personal. Not only do they have to be comfortable and attractive, but they must also accommodate…
23 Best Nintendo Switch Games for Every Player (2021)
The Switch is one of Nintendo's most successful and influential systems ever. There’s something unique about carrying a home-console-quality gaming device everywhere you go. Figuring out what to play, though—that's getting harder every year, as…
How to Set Up a 4G LTE Wi-Fi Network as an Alternative to Broadband
For many of us, especially in rural areas, broadband speeds over cable or DSL (or heaven forbid, satellite) aren't as reliable or as fast as we would like—if they're even available at all. But the…
19 Best Deals From Winter Clearance Sales (2021): Outdoor Apparel, Backpacks, and More
Now's the best time to buy winter gear. The season might be winding down, but the savings are substantial. When I had to buy all my mountain climbing equipment as a budding mountain climber years…
So Long, Fry’s. I Learned Everything About Gadgets From You
For the umpteenth time in the past year, a wave of sadness hangs over my family’s group chat. This time it’s not about a fraught election or the woes of the ongoing pandemic. It’s because…