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Nvidia Shield TV (2019) review: This great media streamer is still just a little nerdy
The Nvidia Shield TV is still the best Android TV box, and it's not just for techies anymore.Reviews
Mohu Curve 50 TV antenna review: Pretty, but not powerful
This interesting-looking antenna is good for the ‘burbs, but it’s not the best at pulling in broadcast channels.Reviews
Roku Express (2019) review: An inexpensive streamer with a cheap remote
The 2019 version of the Roku Express would be a great cheap streamer if it's remote didn't cut corners.Reviews
Google Pixelbook Go review: A perfectly good Chromebook that elevates the category
Google’s Pixelbook Go is a perfectly good Chromebook, and that’s exactly what the company set out to create, with a careful balance of quality features and economical compromises.Reviews
Google Pixel 4 XL review: Half great, half-baked
If you absolutely need to have the newest Android features and want to be on the Pixel’s bleeding edge, then buy a Pixel 4. Otherwise, wait for a few updates—or for the Pixel 5.Reviews
Google Nest Hub Max review: This surprisingly svelte smart display is a great cook’s companion
Capable of controlling your smart home gadgets while showing off your photos in style, the Nest Hub Max boasts robust sound and even a Nest camera.Reviews
Logitech Z337 Speaker System with Bluetooth review: Good sound and great connectivity
The Logitech Z337 Speaker System with Bluetooth delivers connection flexibility and punchier sound to all your devices.Reviews
Google Nest Mini review: Modest improvements make Google’s smallest smart speaker even better
Expect (slightly) more bass, a mounting hole, and refined controls, all for the same price as the older Home Mini.Reviews
HDHomeRun Scribe Quatro and Servio review: Great video quality, but clunky software
HDHomeRun's whole-home DVR hardware, the Scribe and Servio, streams broadcasts in native quality on the cheap, but the software is still too crude.Reviews
Logitech Z207 2.0 Stereo Computer Speakers review: Improved sound for all your devices
This Bluetooth-enabled system supports one wired and two wireless connections with seamless switching.Reviews
Google Pixel 3a review: A budget phone that acts like a premium flagship
The Google Pixel 3a is more than a low-cost alternative to the Pixel 3, it's a damn good phone in its own right.Reviews
Elgato Stream Deck Mini review: All your streaming actions and enhancements are a button push away
Elgato's refined Stream Deck Mini is the perfect tool for any streamer, with the same power and most of the flexibility of the larger sibling, but in a smaller, cheaper, and more durable package.Reviews
Elgato Stream Deck review: A streamer’s best friend
Elgato's programmable Stream Deck wants to make your streaming life easier. Despite glitchy software, it does its job.Reviews
Google Pixel 3 XL review: Winning the game by rewriting the rules
Whether the Google Pixel 3 XL is the best Android phone is up for debate, but it's the most advanced Pixel ever, and that's what matters.Reviews
Creative Super X-Fi Air review: Surround-sound magic inside Bluetooth headphones
The Creative Super X-Fi Air puts the best virtual surround-sound experience into headphones that don't measure up quite as well. It's a solid experience, but it should be stellar.
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AmazonBasics Computer Speakers, USB Powered review: These budget speakers are a sound savings
If a simple installation and good sound quality are all you want, these AmazonBasics Computer Speakers are an exceptional value.
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AmazonBasics USB-Powered Computer Speakers with Dynamic Sound review: Balanced sound for a budget price
AmazonBasics’ USB-Powered Computer Speakers offer legitimate value, with balanced sound, smart looks, and quality construction.
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Netgear Orbi Voice review: It’s not the best smart speaker, but it’s an excellent mesh Wi-Fi system
And if you already have an Orbi router, it’ll make an awesome addition to your network.Reviews
Logitech Z606 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System review: Affordable immersive audio
The Logitech Z606 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System lets you wirelessly stream audio from Bluetooth-enabled devicesReviews
Winegard FlatWave Amplified indoor TV antenna review: This one pulls in the channels
The FlatWave Amped (model FL-5500A) is one of a series of small, lightweight indoor antennas in Winegard's collection.Reviews
Antennas Direct 91XG review: Another roof-mount TV antenna that delivers great reception
The Antennas Direct 91XG is a large antenna, designed for the reception of medium to very weak signals in the UHF broadcast band, a goal it accomplishes with aplomb.Reviews
Antennas Direct DB8e review: This large roof-mount TV antenna is great at finding weak signals
The Antennas Direct DB8e is a large outdoor antenna for reception of medium to very weak TV signals. In our tests it did a good job of pulling in distant stations with minimal interference.Reviews
HP Chromebook x2 review: A better bet and bargain than the Google Pixel Slate
The HP Chromebook x2 isn't as powerful or feature-packed as Google's Pixel Slate, but it's a better value and a better all-around machine.Reviews
Brydge G-Type wireless keyboard review: The best typing companion for the Google Pixel Slate
The Brydge G-Type is better than the Pixel Slate Keyboard in pretty much every way.Reviews
Google Pixel Slate review: So close, yet so far, from being a perfect Chrome-Android tablet hybrid
Google's Pixel Slate is a tablet that wants to be a Chromebook, and it’s better at doing both than any other single device. But it’s still a serious work-in-progress.Reviews
Antennas Direct Clearstream 4 Max review: A good multi-directional antenna for your attic or roof
The Antennas Direct Clearstream 4 Max has a unique double figure-8 design and will do best in areas of strong to medium signal strength.Reviews
Winegard Elite 7550 review: A great-performing antenna
The Winegard Elite 7550 can be mounted inside or outside your house and performs well in areas with medium to weaker signals.Reviews
Google Pixel Stand review: Too many locks and not enough ease
The Pixel Stand is a fine wireless charger, but only if you have a Pixel 3 and are willing to pay a premium for a Made by Google product.Reviews
Brilliant Control review: Impressive blend of switch and smart home controller
Still using toggles to turn on the lights? Try this sleek touch panel instead.Reviews
Cyberlink PowerDirector 16 Ultra review: Ahead of the pack, especially in 360 video
Cyberlink PowerDirector 16 Ultra aims to bring every feature under the sun to a video editor that is accessible and affordable, and it largely succeeds.Reviews
Magix Vegas Pro 15 review: Major overhaul makes it one of the best
Vegas Pro 15 adds numerous modern features that serious video editors expect. The result is one of the best semi-pro video editing applications for the price.Reviews
Google Pixelbook review: Android and Google Assistant transform the Chromebook
Google's Pixelbook shows a new way forward for Chromebooks. Android and Google Assistant, plus pen support, make the staid platform productive and fun.Reviews
Moto X4 Android One review: A good reminder of what a great deal looks like
Android One is the new Nexus program, and the Moto X4 Android One is the phone to get if you're a diehard Android user on a budget and want to subscribe to Google's Project Fi.Reviews
Mediasonic Homeworx HW180STB review: Dirt-cheap DVR for broadcast TV
The MediaSonic Homeworx HW180STB has a dumb-as-a-rock recording features that might remind you of an old VCR.Reviews
Nero Video 2017 review: As good as it gets for ripping, copying, and repackaging video
Nero’s as good as it gets for ripping, copying, and repackaging existing works. But if you’re more concerned with original content creation, there may be better fits out there.Reviews
AVS Video Editor 8.0 review: Simplicity has its pros and cons
AVS Video Editor 8.0 wins big points for its ease of use and simplicity, but its modest feature set leaves something to be desired for serious users.Reviews
Corel VideoStudio Pro X10.5 review: A versatile and elegant video editor
Corel VideoStudio Pro X10.5 combines an elegant interface with specialty features like 3D and 4K Ultra HD, making it one of the most versatile consumer-level video editors on the market.Reviews
Pinnacle Studio 21 Ultimate review: Plenty of features and one problem
Pinnacle Studio 21 could be a great fit for any amateur video editor who wants some semi-pro tools at an accessible price. It's too bad that bugs and crashes still arise in this release.Reviews
VideoPad Video Editor review: A great starter kit for up-and-coming social media stars
VideoPad Video Editor is an affordable, entry-level video editing application that’s particularly powerful for creators who want to publish their videos to YouTube or Facebook.Reviews
Zenfone AR review: A better phone for Tango AR but far from perfect
The Zenfone AR is the only phone to deliver support for Google's Tango AR and Daydream VR platforms, but is it a reality-bending beast or a dud?Reviews
Avid Pro Tools review: This studio-style software will appeal to home creators too
For professional recording engineers, Pro Tools is this industry standard, but creative types will find it surprisingly suitable—there's even a free version to get you started.Reviews
Presonus Studio One review: Take your music production to the limit
This is one of the premiere programs for music creation, recording, and production.Reviews
Ableton Live review: A digital audio workstation for performers and artists
Ableton Live, now at version 12 is the premiere DAW for live performance and idea sketching. It's also matured into a studio worthy application. A bit pricey, but worth it.Reviews
Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2015 review: Extending video editing beyond the desktop
Adobe takes a look outside the box with its video editor to outfit it with a more complete set of tools.Reviews
Samsung GearVR (Note 4 edition) review: Virtual reality gets a great demo kit
Should you buy a GearVR? Probably not. Should you try a GearVR? Absolutely. As soon as you possibly can.Reviews
Review: Google’s Chromebook Pixel excels both as a machine and as an idea
Being the best Chromebook is easy. Being a great flagship is harder, but the Pixel's advanced features make it just as premium and desirable as any other.Reviews
NZXT Doko review: The little streaming box that (barely) could
The NZXT Doko is more expensive than a Chromecast, less expensive than a Steam Machine, and functions as well as neither.Reviews
Sorenson Squeeze Pro 10 Review: More video transcode batch operations, plus newer codec support
With new support for VP9 and HEVC (x.265), and the ability to swap wrappers without re-encoding your video, Squeeze 10 Pro cements its claim to top dog in the transcoding market.Reviews
Nexus 6 review: The best Nexus yet, if you can tolerate its gargantuan size
A whopping six-inch display isn't for everyone. You may learn to love it, but the limited camera software is frustrating.Reviews