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Moto Razr 2023 hands-on: Two promising foldable updates to an iconic phone
Today Motorola announced some much-needed updates to its iconic foldable phone line with the new 2023 Razr and Razr+.
Logitech MX Anywhere 3S hands-on: A nearly ideal travel mouse
Thanks to the addition of a new 8K sensor and quieter mouse clicks, Logitech may have finally made an almost perfect travel mouse in the MX Anywhere 3S.
Tom Morello's iconic guitar rig is now a $119 plugin
Neural DSP Archetype: Tom Morello turns his iconic guitar rig into a digital plugin.
Fellow Tally hands-on: A slick scale for precise pour-overs
Thanks to a novel Brew Assist feature, Fellow's new Tally Pro scale could go a long way toward helping you brew the perfect cup of coffee. However, its $185 price tag is tough to swallow.
What we bought: Are touch-activated faucets smart or silly?
After my kitchen faucet sprung a leak, I went on a potentially foolish quest to see if today's new-fangled touch-activated faucets are worth it or a waste of money.
Google’s Project Starline booth gave me a holographic meeting experience
I had a chance to check out Google's Project Starline holographic video conferencing at I/O 2023.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hands-on: A sequel with endless creative potential
With the addition of the new Fuse and Ultrahand abilities, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom provides endless ways of customizing combat and traversing the map.
Kia EV9 first look: One of the most important electric SUVs of 2023
While Kia hasn't announced official pricing just yet, the upcoming EV9 boasts great styling, solid tech and a surprisingly spacious third row of seats which could make it one of the best EV SUVs for families.
Redfall hands-on: A creepy and creative twist on the modern looter shooter
Arkane Studios' upcoming loot shooter Redfall features elements from previous titles including Prey and Dishonored with the general gameplay from Borderlands with spooky sci-fi vampires thrown on top for good measure and it's a blast.
Samsung’s Galaxy A54 has a bright 1,000-nit display and looks more like a flagship phone
While there are no major shakeups coming from the Galaxy A53 to the A54, there are some notable changes, including a redesign that’s more closely aligned to the Galaxy S family of phones, with metal detail on the cameras that don’t stick out of the back.
Cowboy’s ‘Adaptive Power’ update breathes new life into its flagship bike
Cowboy is updating new and existing e-bikes with a new feature called Adaptive Power. It works by tapping into the e-bike’s accelerometer and other sensors based on the rider’s weight, momentum and other factors – even wind. The new feature adjusts the motor’s power without the need for gears or tapping a boost button. But where's the new bike?
Sony 2023 Bravia XR TV hands-on: Bigger, brighter and even better looking
After skipping CES, Sony is finally announcing its high-end Bravia XR TVs for 2023 and they look fantastic.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 Gen 2 hands-on: Slick updates for hybrid work
Designed for hybrid workers, the new ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 Gen 2 feature new AMD CPU, improved video calling features, a haptic touchpad from Sensel and even an optional flax fiber lid.
Oppo Find N2 Flip hands-on: Fixing the foldable's shortcomings
Oppo's second generation of foldable phones would compete with the same form factors as Samsung. While the west won’t be getting the bigger Find N2 Fold, in the UK and Europe, we will get the Oppo Find N2 Flip. Versus it Galaxy rival, it has a bigger cover-screen, a bigger battery and higher-res cameras.
Microsoft's new Bing and Edge hands-on: Surprisingly well-integrated AI
Our early impressions of Microsoft's new AI-powered Bing and Edge.
Bayonetta Origins hands-on: A charming tale of a witch and her demon cat
In a departure from previous games, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is a charming prequel that tells the story of a young girl and her demonic stuffed cat before she became the powerful witch we know today.
Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ hands-on: Flagship phones that play it safe
Even more so than last year’s Galaxy S22 series, the 6.1-inch S23 and 6.6-inch S23+ are very, very similar. Both phones feature a minor redesign and some useful software tricks, but S23 Ultra remains the showstopper.
NVIDIA GeForce Now Ultimate hands-on: The enthusiast's choice for cloud gaming
Thanks to new support for refresh rates of up to 240Hz, more ultrawide resolutions and more, the new Ulitmate tier in NVIDIA's GeForce Now game streaming service feels like the go-to pick for enthusiasts.
Vive XR Elite hands-on: HTC’s more portable answer to the Meta Quest Pro
Late last year, Meta expanded the limits of consumer mixed reality when it released the Quest Pro. And now at CES 2023, HTC is hitting back with its own take on a flagship headset with the Vive XR Elite.
At CES 2023, Google showed up as an automotive company
We checked out the new interface in a BMW i7 at CES 2023.