Tech Reviews
One product at a time: what it does well, where it falls short, and who should buy it.
AIReview · Tech
8.6/10
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review: the e-reader most people should buy
The 12th-gen Kindle Paperwhite has a larger 7-inch screen, faster page turns, weeks of battery and IPX8 waterproofing. Here is who it suits in 2026.
7 min read
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AIReview · Tech
7.7/10
Anker MagGo Wireless Charger (Stand) review: a smart Qi2 stand at a fair price
Anker's MagGo Wireless Charger stand offers certified 15W Qi2 charging, a rotating head for StandBy mode and AirPods support. Here is whether it still makes sense in 2026.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.8/10
Apple AirPods Pro 3 review: stronger silence, better fit and a heart-rate sensor
AirPods Pro 3 bring much stronger noise cancelling, a new fit, heart-rate tracking and longer battery life. Great for iPhone owners, less so for Android.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.2/10
Apple iPhone 17e review: the affordable iPhone finally gets MagSafe
The iPhone 17e pairs the A19 chip with MagSafe, 256GB base storage and a tougher screen. We look at what it does well and what it still leaves out.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.4/10
Apple Watch SE 3 review: the budget Apple Watch that finally feels complete
Apple Watch SE 3 adds an always-on display, the S10 chip, fast charging, 5G and a temperature sensor. Here is what it still leaves out.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.6/10
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 review: the best-balanced 14-inch gaming laptop
The 2026 ROG Zephyrus G14 pairs a brighter 3K OLED with Intel Panther Lake or AMD chips and up to an RTX 5080 in a 1.5kg aluminium body. Here is who it suits.
8 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.8/10
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) review: comfort and silence, refined
Bose's second-gen QC Ultra headphones add longer battery life, lossless USB-C audio and a Cinema mode to elite noise cancelling and superb comfort.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.4/10
Brompton Electric C Line review: the classic folding bike, now with the e-Motiq system
The Brompton Electric C Line pairs the famous fold with a new rear hub motor, a torque sensor and up to 90 km of range. Is it the best folding e-bike for commuters?
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
9.0/10
DJI Mini 5 Pro review: the Mini 4 Pro successor gets a 1-inch sensor
The DJI Mini 5 Pro replaces the Mini 4 Pro with a 1-inch sensor, LiDAR and a rotating gimbal, all near the 250g line. Here is what it does well and what to watch.
8 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.3/10
Garmin Forerunner 570 review: the stylish mid-range running watch, with caveats
The Forerunner 570 replaces the Forerunner 265 with a brighter AMOLED screen, Elevate Gen5 sensor, speaker and mic. It is excellent, but pricey.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.6/10
Gazelle Ultimate C380 review: the low-maintenance e-bike for riding in all weather
The Gazelle Ultimate C380 combines a Gates belt, Enviolo stepless hub and a strong Bosch motor. Here is how it rides, its range and whether it is worth the price.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.3/10
Google Pixel 10a review: the flat, sensible Pixel that plays it safe
The Pixel 10a keeps the Pixel 9a's chip and cameras, adds a flush back, tougher glass and satellite SOS. Here is who should buy it in 2026.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
7.8/10
Instax mini 13 review: the mini 12 finally gets a self-timer
Fujifilm's instax mini 13 keeps the simple twist-lens design of the mini 12 and adds a 2 or 10-second self-timer. Is it the best easy instant camera in 2026?
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.6/10
iPad Air (M4) review: the sensible iPad for most people
The 2026 iPad Air gets an M4 chip, 12GB of memory and Wi-Fi 7 in the same slim design. The display is excellent, but battery life has not improved.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.7/10
LG UltraGear OLED 27GX790B review: 540Hz speed with a 720Hz trick
LG's UltraGear OLED 27GX790B uses a 4th-gen tandem WOLED panel for 1440p at 540Hz, or 720p at 720Hz. Here is who needs that speed and what to know first.
8 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.7/10
Logitech MX Master 4 review: the productivity mouse gets haptics and an Actions Ring
The MX Master 4 adds a haptic thumb panel, the Actions Ring, a tougher finish and an extra button to Logitech's best-selling productivity mouse.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
9.0/10
MacBook Air (M5) review: still the laptop most people should buy
The 2026 MacBook Air adds the M5 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and 512GB base storage to Apple's thin, silent design. Battery life is excellent; the upgrade over M4 is modest.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.6/10
Meta Quest 3 review: still the best all-round VR headset for most people
Meta Quest 3 combines sharp pancake-lens displays, colour passthrough and a huge game library in a standalone headset. Here is whether it is still worth buying in 2026.
8 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.7/10
Nintendo Switch 2 review: a bigger, sharper Switch that plays it smart
The Switch 2 brings a 7.9-inch 1080p 120Hz screen, 4K docked play, magnetic Joy-Con 2 and GameChat. Here is whether it is worth buying in 2026.
8 min read
AIReview · Tech
7.8/10
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G review: thin, tough and built to last, but pricier
The Galaxy A57 5G gets thinner, lighter and IP68-rated with a brighter screen and six years of upgrades, but its cameras and chip trail rivals.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.2/10
Samsung Galaxy S26 review: a compact flagship that gets almost everything right
The Galaxy S26 pairs a bright 6.3-inch screen, flagship speed and seven years of updates with a light body. Slow charging and a higher price hold it back.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.4/10
Samsung T9 SSD review: fast, rugged storage if your computer can keep up
Samsung's Portable SSD T9 promises 2,000MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, a 3m drop rating and up to 4TB. Here is who will actually see that speed.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.3/10
Sonos Era 100 review: a small smart speaker with big, wide sound
The Sonos Era 100 delivers detailed stereo sound, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 in a compact body. Now cheaper than at launch, it is still a top multiroom pick.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
9.0/10
Sony Alpha 7 V review: the a7 IV successor becomes a true all-rounder
Sony's a7 V replaces the a7 IV with a 33MP partially stacked sensor, 30fps bursts and 7K-oversampled 4K60. Here is who should upgrade in 2026.
8 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.6/10
Sony WF-1000XM6 review: superb sound, strong noise cancelling, fussy fit
Sony's WF-1000XM6 earbuds add a QN3e chip, eight mics and a warmer, more natural sound. Here is how they compare with Bose, Apple and the older XM5.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.9/10
Sony WH-1000XM6 review: the noise-cancelling benchmark folds again
Sony's WH-1000XM6 bring 12-mic noise cancelling, a new QN3 chip, a folding design and balanced sound. Here is whether they are worth the premium.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.8/10
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 review: the lightweight e-bike that feels like a normal bike
The Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 pairs a quiet 50 Nm motor with a 520 Wh battery in a light frame. Here is how it rides, its range and which version to buy.
7 min read
AIReview · Tech
8.5/10
Steam Deck OLED review: the best way to carry your Steam library
Valve's Steam Deck OLED adds a 7.4-inch HDR OLED screen, a 50Wh battery and Wi-Fi 6E. Performance is unchanged, so here is who it suits in 2026.
8 min read
AIReview · Tech
7.6/10
Synology DS225+ review: the DS224+ successor adds 2.5GbE, not much else
Synology's DS225+ replaces the DS224+ with a 2.5GbE port but keeps the same ageing Celeron. Here is who should still buy this quiet two-bay NAS in 2026.
8 min read
AIReview · Tech
7.9/10
XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser review: the battery projector that replaces the Halo+
With the Halo+ sold out, XGIMI's MoGo 4 Laser is its go-to battery projector: triple laser, Google TV with Netflix and a 360-degree stand. Is it worth it?
8 min read