Decades after his passing, legendary Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley stands as a musical and cultural icon for his musical blend of reggae, ska, and rocksteady. Audio maker House of Marley wa…
HP Spectre x360 13 (2019) review: The cutting edge of 2-in-1 laptops?
The Spectre x360 has undergone a makeover, inside and out. But is it still leading the way for 2-in-1 laptops? Pros Snazzy design Nice touch display Bundled charging stylus Cons Iffy touchpad Heat …
Cooler Master MM830 review: Its gimmicks are unnecessary flair
Cooler Master is experimenting, and I’m excited. In the past year, we’ve written about the company’s MK850 keyboard and its analog WASD keys, which could change the entire gaming …
Hubitat Elevation review: This smart home hub keeps everything local, a noble but ultimately impractical goal
The Hubitat Elevation smart hub was born with noble intentions and the promise of total privacy, because it doesn’t rely on any cloud-based service. As the company asks, why put the security …
Dahlia Home Review: Finally, I can repurpose my old iPhone as a smart home hub (said no one ever)
I want to give Dahlia Lights massive amounts of credit for the concept of Dahlia Home. Here’s the bold idea: Why monitor your smart home through the devices themselves? Instead, why not use a…
Cobian Backup 11 (Gravity) review: Free, option-rich and effective file backup
Cobian Backup, with its old-guard look and interface, may not be much to look at. But like many things OG, it works as well as, and quite likely better than, the shiny new toys. If you’re loo…
Z-Edge T4 dash cam review: Great video, a touchscreen, and style for miles, but no GPS
When I pulled the Z-Edge T4 out of its box, I was thinking the company had made a mistake and sent me a digital camera instead. Most dash cams, capable or not, have a rather cheap feel. The T4, on …
Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Touch review: It’s a hard drive! It’s a carpet sample!
Though my review title makes fun of the basket-weave polyester fabric covering a goodly proportion of Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Touch’s upper surface, in truth (and in my opinion) it’s …
Lutron Caséta Fan Control review: Smart control for your dumb ceiling fan
Smart ceiling fans—models with wireless remote controls and digital-assistant compatibility—are a relatively new thing. But you can still control a legacy fan if you replace your in-wal…
Swann Outdoor Security Camera review: a straightforward way to monitor the exterior of your home
So you’ve experimented with an indoor security camera and want to extend surveillance to the outside of your home. The Swann Outdoor Security Camera is a fairly low-risk entry point. This wea…