News & Features

DrinkingWater Is an Affordable Atmospheric Water Dispenser That Creates up to 5 Gallons of Water from Air

Crowdfunding, News & Features May 28, 2024

DrinkingWater Is an Affordable Atmospheric Water Dispenser That Creates up to 5 Gallons of Water from Air

If you live in an area with an unstable or unsafe water supply, where clean water is not guaranteed for drinking and cooking, you might think that bottled water is your only option. However, another method has been proven to work: Atmospheric water generation (AWG), which creates potable water from the air. The systems that can do this are generally expensive, but DrinkingWater, which is now seeking backing on Indiegogo, is offering a solution that can put this technology to work in your home for as little as $329.

Bob and Brad Q2 Mini Massage Gun

News & Features May 1, 2024

Bob and Brad Q2 Mini Massage Gun Review: Small but Mighty Muscle Relief

Massage guns have flooded the market in the last few years, and for good reason: they’re a compact way to break up sore muscles and aid with proper recovery. It’s a crowded space, and as a result, it’s the little things that make one device stand out over another. We received a Bob and Brad Q2 Mini Massage Gun to test. Does it rise above the sea of massagers to be the one for your muscles?

Pimax Crystal Super and Pimax Crystal Light

News & Features April 23, 2024

Pimax Crystal Super and Pimax Crystal Light: Two New High-End VR Headsets for Gaming

Pimax, a high-end VR gaming gear manufacturer, announced two new models of its Crystal line of VR headsets at its 2024 Frontier event on YouTube. The Pimax Crystal Super sets a new high bar for the industry with 29.5 million pixels and the world’s first swappable optical engine, allowing users to select between QLED and micro-OLED panels. The new Pimax Crystal Light offers the same 16.6 million pixels as the existing Pimax Crystal but at a much lower cost, starting at $699.

Insta360 X4 Is an 8K 360 Camera That Reaches New Heights in Shooting and Editing

News & Features April 17, 2024

Insta360 X4 Is an 8K 360 Camera That Reaches New Heights in Shooting and Editing

Insta360’s newest camera has some very impressive specifications and equally impressive features. The Insta360 X4 is the company’s latest flagship 360 camera; it offers 8K 360-degree video and 5.6K at 60 fps or 4K at 100 fps. The image quality represented in the company’s sample videos is a huge step forward. When combined with the ability to “shoot first, point later” and the invisible selfie stick, the creative possibilities have no limits. The X4 can also be used as a traditional action camera using a single lens, providing smooth, ultra-wide 4K at 60fps.

Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q Gen 5

News & Features April 16, 2024

Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q Gen 5, M75s Gen 5, and M75t Gen 5 Get Even Smarter and More Capable!

Lenovo knows AI is growing and becoming a bigger part of the everyday workflow. So it follows that Lenovo’s ThinkCentre line would somehow find a way to shrink its footprint while expanding its AI capabilities! Whether you need the compact size of the Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q Gen 5 or the chip-level AI technology of the smart and efficient ThinkCentre M75s Gen 5 and, in select markets outside of the US, the ThinkCentre M75t Gen 5, there’s a ThinkCentre that will fit the bill!

ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Black Intel Flexibility and Adaptability

News & Features March 19, 2024

Lenovo ThinkPad L Series and X Series Business Laptops Focus on Performance, Efficiency, and Sustainability

If you’ve been holding off on buying a new business laptop, you’ll want to take a look at the upcoming Lenovo ThinkPad L and the ThinkPad X13 series. Reflecting Lenovo‘s ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability, these laptops boast enhanced repairability, increased use of recycled materials, efficient power management, and robust processing capabilities with built-in security and manageability tools.

Dr J holding a basketball, wearing a blue FreedomPop t-shirt and holding a cellular phone to his ear

News & Features March 7, 2024

FreedomPop Teams Up with Basketball Legend Julius Erving to Bring Attention to Its Senior-Focused Wireless Service

Since its launch in 2011, FreedomPop has offered budget-friendly wireless service everywhere, from Target and Walmart to the internet. But now, they’re exclusively catering to seniors, a move they believe is long overdue. To bring awareness to their service and its features, they’ve teamed up with basketball icon Julius Erving, also known as Dr. J, in their latest campaign targeting seniors.

A man holds two phones against a wall.

News & Features March 6, 2024

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Camera Showdown: Did Samsung Make the Right Move?

Like its predecessors, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra still comes packed with enough camera lenses to trigger someone with trypophobia, but this year, that comes with a pretty major change. Most of the hardware is still the same as the previous generation, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, but there’s one significant change in the telephoto camera. In 2024, Samsung decided to go with a 50-megapixel telephoto sensor with a 5X optical periscope lens. This replaced the 10-megapixel, 10X optical sensor from the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition

Game Diary, Events, News & Features February 28, 2024

OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition: The Perfect Smartphone If You’re a Fan of the Game (or the Color Purple)

If you read Dan’s review of the OnePlus 12R, you already know it delivers a premium experience in almost every way. But if you’re a Genshin Impact fan or the Iron Gray and Cool Blue colorways don’t quite do it for you, you’ll be glad you waited for this. The OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition inherits the OnePlus 12R’s flagship specs, specifically tailored for Genshin Impact enthusiasts.

Xiaomi 14 Series

News & Features, Events February 26, 2024

Xiaomi 14 Series: Flagship Smartphones with Advanced Imaging, Powerful Performance, and Innovative Features

Xiaomi has been collaborating with Leica on their flagship smartphones’ camera optics since last year’s Xiaomi 13 series, and now they have just announced the global launch of the Xiaomi 14 Series featuring Leica Summilux optics. Well, to clarify — it’s a global launch as long as you don’t include the United States, which is, unfortunately, pretty typical with many of the cool smartphones coming out of China these days. So, what does the Xiaomi 14 series bring to the table beyond excellent cameras?

Lenovo ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop Concept Brings Transparency to a New Level, and There Are Refreshes for the ThinkPad Line

Events, News & Features February 26, 2024

Lenovo ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop Concept Brings Transparency to a New Level, and There Are Refreshes for the ThinkPad Line

You can always count on two things from Lenovo: solid computers that will carry you through anything you need and concepts so interesting and outside the box they make regular computers look like children’s toys. Their offerings from MWC combine both, with new ThinkPads and a wildly exciting new ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop concept!

The camera module on the OnePlus 12

News & Features January 30, 2024

OnePlus 12 Review: OnePlus Delivers an Affordable Android Flagship That Should Make Google, Samsung, and You Take Notice

OnePlus blasted onto the scene in 2014 with the tagline “Never Settle” and an invitation-only limited-release of the One, cheekily billed as a “flagship killer.” The One challenged the status quo by delivering quality and performance at a shockingly affordable price that, for all it offered, some considered “ridiculously cheap.” Ten years later, the OnePlus 12 is the brand’s latest flagship, offering excellent battery life, camera performance, speeds, and charging capabilities. If you’re weighing the pros and cons before purchasing a new flagship from Samsung and Google, you should also consider the OnePlus 12.

Nomad 35W Slim Power Adapter, 70W Car Charger, Mount, and Charger Mount — Conveniently Power Your Devices At Home, While Traveling, and On-the-Road!

News & Features, Vehicles & Gear January 25, 2024

Nomad 35W Slim Power Adapter, 70W Car Charger, Mount, and Charger Mount — Conveniently Power Your Devices At Home, While Traveling, and On-the-Road!

We know that Nomad makes some of the best cases for your iPhone, and Nomad’s Apple Watch straps are as elegant as they are functional. Of course, Nomad’s wireless charging systems are some of the best available. Recently, they’ve introduced a host of new mobile accessories worth checking out, including the Nomad 35W Slim Power Adapter, 70W Car Charger, Mount, and Charger Mount. Let’s take a look.

The Ride1Up CF Racer1 Is a Class 3 Carbon Fiber E-Bike Designed for Road Racers Who Want a Little Help on Steep Hills

News & Features, Outdoors January 19, 2024

The Ride1Up CF Racer1 Is a Class 3 Carbon Fiber E-Bike Designed for Road Racers Who Want a Little Help on Steep Hills

We’ve been impressed by Ride1Up’s e-bike offerings this year. The Revv1 is my absolute favorite moped/moto-style e-bike, and their Portola, Ride1Up’s first folding e-bike, knocked it out of the park. I’m currently reviewing their Cafe Cruiser, and I’ve been impressed. Their latest offering, the Ride1Up CF Racer1, is a design departure, and it looks stunning.