Reviews
Hands-on with the latest innovative gear.
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Auto Heat Press 2: 50% more automatic than the Auto Heat Press 1
Even if you've never pressed a shirt in your life, the HTVRONT Auto 2 will get your ideas onto fabric like you know what you're doing. Rumor has it, it can even make a mean panini*. *I started that rumor, by the way. -
Budget night vision with big sensor: Cigman CNVPro field-tested
The second I picked up the CNVPros, I thought to myself, "Are they heavy? Yeah? That means they're expensive, put 'em back." The nighttime 'nocs have a bit of heft to them, and they totally feel like they should cost way more than they do. -
Review: $99 mic offers quality and simplicity well beyond its price
If you've thought about upgrading your audio hardware beyond your phone, the Maono PD200W mic makes a strong case for it. It offers versatility, quality and a simplicity that isn't common with audio gear. And, just as important, it's under US$100. -
Review: GMC Hummer EV is a really, really fun electric toy
Imagine you’re eight years old and it’s your birthday. You open a big box. Inside is a huge, off-road, remote-controlled truck. Now, as a grownup, you realize why the Hummer EV exists. -
Review: Smart chessboard has an epic Harry Potter special edition
The makers of a smart Rubik's Cube-like puzzle have upped the ante with their game technology with a special edition Harry Potter-themed chess board, complete with character pieces. But can AI help you learn how to play? You might be surprised. -
Review: Liquid-cooling phone delivers mighty game power and battery life
We previewed the RedMagic 11 Pro last year, but with any technology it feels better to have a real-world, lived experience with it. And while this phone isn't an all-rounder, its gaming capabilities and insane battery life demonstrate its strengths. -
Review: Heating mug ensures your hot drinks stay warm as long as you need
There's a lot of tech that solves problems that don't exist – however this isn't that. This mug from Feppo is one of those little products that makes things easier – especially if you get interrupted right when you've made yourself a coffee or tea. -
Review: I can almost see the future with this cheap flashlight
Big, bright, and maybe a bit overkill. 7,000 lumens, runs on rechargeable Li-ion or regular AAs, and even charges your phone. Too big for hiking, perfect for camping, emergencies, or blinding wildlife. Won't pick winning lotto numbers, however. -
Review: Perfect pitch with the Roadie 4 tuning multi-tool
Following a successful Kickstarter last year, a combination tuner, string winder and metronome is now available to buy. There's been a Roadie in my gig bag since the first iteration landed 10 years ago, and now I've been sent the 4th-gen unit to try. -
Review: 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid isn’t the bug-eyed SUV I remember
Back in the day, the Sportage was first introduced as a bug-eyed monstrosity of a compact utility. It’s evolved and matured since then, and for 2026, Kia’s popular crossover gets a refresh that’s all about refining an already hard-won, solid formula. -
Review: Stratus Balaclava lets warm faces coexist with fog-free eyewear
If you live in a cold climate and wear a face covering along with eyewear, you'll be aware of a problem: such coverings cause your eyewear to fog up. Well, the Stratus Balaclava solves that problem brilliantly, as I recently found out for myself. -
Review: 2026 Nissan Leaf comes back to relevance without losing its charm
The Nissan Leaf is, in its own way, a big part of modern automotive history. It’s the first affordable EV. And this all-new 2026 model keeps that groundbreaking premise, but updates it to relevance in today’s more saturated market.
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