These portable computers balance tablet and laptop functionality, whether you want a screen that detaches or spins.

These portable computers balance tablet and laptop functionality, whether you want a screen that detaches or spins.

When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are my favorite travel adapters and chargers that I’ve tested myself.

When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are my favorite travel adapters and chargers that I’ve tested myself.

“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.

“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.

If your iPhone is one of the 15 models on Apple’s Apple Intelligence device list, the cheapest way in costs nothing: iOS 27 arrives free on Monday, September 14. If it is not, the least expensive route Apple sells is the $699 iPhone 17e, and the same model was listed at $599 before September 9. […]

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Apple’s headphone range is down to three names and four prices, and the choice comes apart cleanly by what you do rather than what you spend. AirPods 5 at $129 or $149 are the open-ear pick for anyone who wants to hear the room, AirPods Pro 3 at $249 are the only model with a […]

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Apple now sells three Apple Watches, and for most sports the answer is the middle one. The Apple Watch Series 12 at $399 covers running, swimming and everyday health tracking on Apple’s own numbers, the Ultra 4 at $799 earns its price only if your day runs past 10 hours of workout tracking or your […]

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Apple sells seven iPhones this week, from the $699 iPhone 17e to the $1,999 iPhone Duo, and only two of them carry a dedicated telephoto lens. That makes the decision simpler than the size of the lineup suggests: the iPhone 18 Pro at $1,199 is the cheapest iPhone Apple sells with a real zoom lens, […]

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Apple has published no walk-in policy for 18 September, and it has published no stock figures for any store, anywhere. If you want a straight answer to whether you can turn up on launch day without a pre-order and leave with a phone, Apple has not given one, and nobody else is in a position […]

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Windows laptops have never been so good, and they’re only going to get better as we move through 2026.

Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.

Clean, free power from the sun is easier and more affordable to capture than ever with the best portable solar panels.

Shopping for a camera can be confusing. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, sensor options, and extra features to find the best one for you.

You don’t want any old gaming laptop. Here’s my take on which to get, based on hundreds of hours of testing.

You don’t want any old gaming laptop. Here’s my take on which to get, based on hundreds of hours of testing.

If you want to capture the sun’s power with solar panels, these are the best solar generators I’ve tested.

If you want to capture the sun’s power with solar panels, these are the best solar generators I’ve tested.

I tested the best webcams across various prices to find the top option. Here’s what I learned.