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Steam Deck LCD review (2023): Still one of the best handheld PCs
The 256GB Steam Deck LCD is a fantastic entry-level portable PC from Valve, and it's only gotten better with age. Anyone who feels left behind by the OLED model, it'll be OK.
Alan Wake II is great, but it doesn't need guns
Alan Wake II is fantastic. Remedy calls the game its "first foray into the survival horror genre'— which makes its reliance on guns perplexing.
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Master & Dynamic MW09 review: Premium materials, impeccable clarity
Master & Dynamic continues to improve its mix of high-end materials and clear, natural sound on the MW09.
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PlayStation Portal review: A baffling handheld for no one but Sony diehards
The Portal is a handheld meant for the PlayStation 5 faithful. It can only stream games from your PS5, and your experience with it is entirely determined by your network connection.
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Roli Seaboard Rise 2 review: I wish I had a horror movie to score
The Roli Seaboard Rise 2 is probably the most successful showcase of what MPE MIDI is capable of.
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Apple iMac review (2023): Nothing's changed, except the M3
We review the 2023 iMac, which now has an M3 chip... and nothing else to distinguish it from the model it replaces.
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Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini review: Excellent and expensive
Sennheiser’s smallest Ambeo soundbar does a better job with Dolby Atmos than the Sonos Beam, but it costs $300 more.
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Steam Deck OLED review: It's just better
The Steam Deck OLED is the facetuned, photoshopped, spit-shined version of Valve’s handheld, featuring an updated display, faster charging, improved antennas, better thermals and smoother haptics.
Teenage Engineering's recorder and mic make the Field series feel complete
Teenage Engineering's Field series is a family of different recording devices. Each has a purpose on its own, but the idea is that they work better together. The question is, do they?
HP Spectre Fold review: Cutting edge at all costs
HP's Spectre Fold is a bold take on flexible-screen laptops that's thinner, lighter and more polished than anything that's come before it. The only issue is that it costs $5,000.
Meater 2 Plus review: A more precise and durable wireless meat thermometer
Meater's latest wireless meat thermometer has additional sensors for more precise temperature readings, with increased heat resistance and enhanced durability alongside extended Bluetooth range.
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch review (2023): An M3 chip for every situation
Thanks to the M3 chip, Apple's 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are faster and more efficient.
Volvo EX30 first drive: Charming and eco-friendly with power to spare
Volvo’s EX30 has generated a lot of interest thanks to a killer combination of a charming crossover design and low starting price.
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Surface Laptop Studio 2 review: The ultimate all-rounder
With the addition of a USB-A port, a microSD card reader and refresh specs, Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 has become the ultimate all-rounder it always wanted to be.
World of Horror is a skin-crawling dread machine that does its inspirations proud
Point-and-click RPG World of Horror was released on on Steam, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Nintendo Switch this month after years in Early Access. It's heavily influenced by the works of Junji Ito and HP Lovecraft, and players must solve five mysteries while trying to save the people of Shiokawa, Japan from the Old Gods.
Lenovo Smart Paper review: A solid e-ink tablet spoiled by the cost
Lenovos's Smart Paper is now available in several countries, including the UK. At around $400 (in the UK, £500) it's expensive. But with offline handwriting recognition, does it offer a seamless way of sharing notes across devices?
Surfshark VPN review: Basic protection for all of your devices
Surfshark VPN is one of the top VPN services available now, and it's particularly good for those who want to connect multiple devices. Here's Engadget's Surfshark VPN review.
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Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses review: Instagram-worthy shades
With its latest smart glasses, Meta has managed to improve the core features, while making them more useful with new abilities like livestreaming and hands-free photo messaging.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder review: The joy of pure imagination
After more than 10 years since the last mainline Mario game, Super Mario Bros. Wonder has finally arrived to delight fans of sidescrollers with a non-stop rollercoaster of inspiring surprises.
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review: A new spin on a reliable formula
Bose's ANC remains best-in-class and the stock tuning is improved to give these headphones better audio even without enabling the immersive tech.