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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: Still the best flip-foldable
Thanks to superior cameras, a useful external display and a more established track record in foldables, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the best in its category.
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Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: Five years in, Samsung is treading water
While Samsung's Z Fold 5 is still the best foldable phone on the market, there aren't a ton of major upgrades on the latest model. And with a price that starts at $1,800, it's still extremely expensive too.
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Kamado Joe Konnected Joe review: A highly versatile smart grill
Kamado Joe put its smart-grilling expertise into a WiFi-connected model with all the benefits of a ceramic cooker.
A $2,490 wireless podcasting kit is absurd, but at least Nomono's sounds great
Nomono’s $2,490 wireless podcasting kit sounds absurd, but it also sounds surprisingly great, especially for recording multiple people.
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Motorola Razr (2023) review: A midrange foldable that underwhelms
Motorola’s attempt at a mid-range foldable cuts too many corners. While it has a premium, bright 6.9-inch internal display, its tiny external display isn’t as useful (or as big) as rival flip-phones. Camera performance is also lacking, but battery life is a standout for this form-factor.
SOMA Labs' Rumble of Ancient Times is the chaotic neutral of synths
Soma Labs Rumble of Ancient Times is a charming, affordable and unpredictable 8-bit synthesizer.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra hands-on: A premium tablet with water protection
The flagship Galaxy Tab S9 is only the company’s second “Ultra” tablet, and there are many similarities to last year’s Tab S8 Ultra, with its 16:10 screen, dual-camera array on the back and magnetized stylus holster. This year, Samsung has upgraded the processor, the screen and added some serious water protection.
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DJI Air 3 review: A high-quality zoom adds new creative options
With the launch of the mid-sized Air 3 camera drone, DJI has introduced a new trick called dual primary cameras.
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Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds review: Striving for perfection
The WF-1000XM5 are Sony’s best earbuds yet, an achievement the company consistently hits with each subsequent release.
'Oppenheimer' review: Sympathy for the destroyer of worlds
Nolan's latest film is fascinating, yet disjointed.
ExpressVPN review: Our favorite for gaming and streaming
When we tested nine of the top providers earlier this year, ExpressVPN landed on our list as the top choice for streaming services, frequent travel and gaming but, notably, not the best overall.
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Nothing Phone 2 review: An offbeat alternative to boring midrange phones
Following the success of its first handset, Nothing's Phone 2 boasts an even more well-rounded kit including a faster chip, a slick new Monochrome UI and an expanded Glyph interface.
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Beats Studio Pro review: Upgraded sound makes all the difference
Beats’ Studio Pro is a significant upgrade over the Studio 3. All of the changes put Beats’ over-ear model in a better position to compete with the likes of Sony and Bose.
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Amazon Echo Buds (2023) review: $50 goes a long way
With a new approach to its Echo Buds, Amazon offers above average sound quality for $50.
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Canon EOS R50 review: Big performance for a tiny camera
Canon’s 24-megapixel EOS R50 is the company’s third APS-C camera to launch in the EOS R mount ecosystem and it's a great value at the $680 price point.
'Mission: Impossible' is still the geekiest spy franchise
Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 is yet another sign that this is the geekiest spy film franchise.
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ASUS ROG Ally review: The Steam Deck’s most powerful rival
For people who want a more powerful handheld gaming PC, the ASUS ROG Ally packs big performance in a sleek package and even better game compatibility thanks to Windows 11.
iOS 17 preview: FaceTime, everywhere
Ahead of its full launch later this year, there's plenty to test out in the latest iOS beta. The new StandBy feature might not be a smart display killer, but it’s possibly a free alternative. Other highlights include a revitalized FaceTime experience, a streamlined Messages app and a long-overdue solution for sharing contact details.
The best passive bookshelf speakers for most people
Here are the best passive bookshelf speakers you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
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Google Pixel Fold review: The challenger that Samsung needs
Despite being Google's first attempt at making a flexible phone, the Pixel Fold brings a lot of interesting design tweaks to the space, which makes it a very worthy rival to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold line.