Gadgets & Reviews
This could be what finally forces Amazon to open up its Kindle ecosystem
Summary Flexible e-ink tablets challenge Kindle content control and offer more features. Amazon may need to improve Kindle specs and software to compete with Android tablets. It’s unlikely Kindle will open up software restrictions due to its dominant ebook market share. For a long time, the Amazon Kindle has gone unchallenged on a serious level….
The best ergonomic keyboards for 2025
I probably look at my computer screen more than I look at my family members. And copious hours sitting at a desk have not done favors for my already wonky neck and shoulders. If you also feel some discomfort from typing and mousing the day away, you might want to invest in an ergonomic keyboard….
How (and why) I back up my Windows 11 PC
Summary To back up a Windows 11 PC using OneDrive, go to Settings > Accounts > Windows backup and choose the folders you want to sync. You’ll probably need to pay for a Microsoft 365 subscription to get enough cloud storage, though. Local backup tools and alternative online services are available, but come with their…
Doctor Who ‘The Robot Revolution’ review: Meet Belinda Chandra
Spoilers for “The Robot Revolution.” The start of any season of Doctor Who is important, doubly so when there’s a new co-star to introduce. “The Robot Revolution” has to get us to fall in love with Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu), ensnare new fans and keep existing ones hooked. Especially since it’s the second of two…
If the reMarkable Paper Pro featured universal search, it would be a near-perfect
Summary The reMarkable Paper Pro lacks a way to search inside handwritten notes. Handwriting search is offered on other E Ink tablets from Kobo and Boox. Limited digital conveniences on reMarkable devices, focusing on an infinite canvas for The reMarkable Paper Pro is the iPad Pro to the reMarkable 2’s iPad. As my original review…
The best gaming handhelds for 2025
Handheld gaming systems are having a moment. While people have been gaming on the go since the days of the Game Boy, the last few years have brought a tidal wave of devices that let you play all sorts of games wherever you want. Because new handhelds seem to launch every week, though, figuring out…
5 reasons why the OnePlus 13T should be your next phone
Summary OnePlus has confirmed the existence of the OnePlus 13T (aka the OnePlus 13 mini), and it’s set to launch this April in China. Hopefully a global release will follow soon after. The OnePlus 13T is rumored to have a 6.3-inch display, smaller than the OnePlus 13’s 6.82-inch display, and have bezels as slim as…
Look Outside is an unexpected cosmic horror masterpiece that shook me to the core
What kind of person would you be in the face of a disaster that’s beyond explanation? Would you help distressed neighbors and open your home even to sketchy-looking strangers in the hope that there’s strength in numbers, or go it alone regardless of how heavily the odds are stacked against you? Would you still brush…
I didn’t realize how much Wi-Fi was slowing down my video game console
Summary An Ethernet connection offers stability and consistency for streaming and downloading. Low latency is essential for online gamers to prevent lag or delay. A Wi-Fi 6 router provides fast speeds when setup in a nearby area. With so many devices connected to Wi-Fi, from smart TVs to e-readers, printers to gimbals, it can be…
Nintendo Switch 2 updates: Release date, price, new games and everything else you need to know
With Nintendo's April 2 Direct showcase over and done, we now know more about the Switch 2 than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450!). We're also keeping a close eye on how the recently-announced tariffs in the United States are affecting Nintendo's launch plans — the company has already paused…