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Kontrol S-Series MK3 hands-on: A high-end MIDI keyboard for the Native Instruments faithful
Native Instruments Kontrol S Series MK3 MIDI keyboards push the hardware to new heights while improving software integration.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review: A little too big, a little too expensive
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a powerful, well-designed and massive tablet. The 14.6-inch screen makes it awkward to use in your hands, but the S Pen is a great stylus, and using it with a keyboard in Dex mode makes it a powerful productivity tool.
Polaroid I-2 review: A return to high-end instant cameras
The Polaroid I-2 is the first truly high-end Polaroid in decades. But at $599 it's only for the super fans.
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Lenovo Yoga Book 9i review: The world isn’t ready for dual-screen laptops, but Lenovo is
As the first laptop with dual screens and no physical keyboard, the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i can be awkward at times. But its excellent hardware proves there's merit to its design.
Starfield review: You will like some of it
Starfield has moments of beauty, but it features just as many instances of drudgery and disconnection in its main quest line. Playing on pre-release code on Xbox Series S, these issues are only exacerbated by chugging framerates, low-resolution set pieces and roughly one hard crash every five hours. Starfield is big and largely bland, and while it gets some open-world gameplay aspects right, it doesn’t offer anything new for the sci-fi or RPG genres.
Armored Core VI review: FromSoftware's latest challenge is surprisingly approachable
If you’re curious if there’s something here for you, the short answer is a resounding yes. However, as with almost all of From’s games, a little – okay, a lot – of patience goes a long way.
Arturia's Acid V is a Roland TB-303, without the headaches
Arturia's Acid V captures the beauty of Roland's TB-303 but without the headaches and with the amenities you'd expect in 2023.
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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.