I’ve been wearing budget smartwatches almost exclusively for the past two years. Not because I can’t afford something pricier, but because I wanted to find out exactly how good the sub-$100 segment has gotten. Spoiler: it’s gotten really, really good. Back in 2023, buying a smartwatch under $100 meant settling for laggy interfaces, dim screens, …
I test a lot of gadgets. Most end up in a drawer after a week. The ones on this list are different because they actually stuck around in my daily routine. Each one solved a specific annoyance or saved me meaningful time. MagSafe-Compatible Power Bank I picked up a 5000mAh magnetic power bank that snaps …
Most tech products are iterative. A slightly better camera, a slightly faster processor, a slightly thinner design. But every so often, something comes along that feels genuinely different. These are the products and prototypes that made me pause and think “wait, that actually exists?” Smart Rings The Oura Ring and Samsung Galaxy Ring proved that …
I keep a running list of gadgets that catch my attention each month. Some I buy and test, others I try at stores or borrow from friends. This list covers the ones from recent months that genuinely impressed me after hands-on time. Portable Monitor A 15.6-inch USB-C portable monitor that weighs about 800 grams. I …
We wore 4 different wearables throughout 2025. Here is the honest verdict on fitness trackers, wireless earbuds and smartwatches including which features you will actually use after the novelty wears off.
Looking for gadgets that actually deliver? These five were tested for 30 days each. Honest notes on what works, what the limitations are and which one to buy first.
Looking for a good Android phone under $300? We tested four budget phones for 6 weeks. Here are the honest results and which one to buy based on what matters to you.
