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An almost-perfect Kindle? Why the Colorsoft left me torn

Summary The Kindle Colorsoft is recommended for comic readers due to its vibrant color E Ink display. The device boasts an excellent battery life and an auto-adjusting front light sensor. The Colorsoft is a pricey upgrade and might not be worth it for text-based book readers. The Kindle Colorsoft hasn’t had the easiest launch. Last… Read more

Nubia’s Z70 Ultra review: a photography powerhouse

Summary The Nubia Z70 Ultra offers compelling performance and features at a lower price than competitors like Samsung and Google’s Pixel. The unique design includes features like a 35mm variable aperture lens and a 144Hz display for an enhanced user experience. It offers exceptional value with top-of-the-line specifications, like Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 12GB… Read more

Ombar DC42 Dash Cam review: a brilliant bundle

Summary The Ombar DC42 Dash Cam bundle contains front and rear cameras that can shoot 170-degree and 150-degree footage, respectively. A host of high-end features adds appeal, including 4K for the front camera via a F1.8 aperture lens, voice guidance, GPS tracking and 5G Wi-Fi. It operates via a standard in-car power socket but the… Read more

Powerbeats Pro 2 review: great sound, up and coming heart rate monitoring

Summary The Powerbeats Pro 2 offers accurate heart rate monitoring and impressive sound quality with access to personalized spatial audio. The earbuds have updated features, improved comfort, and a smaller case size with IPX4 water resistance. iOS users will benefit more from the Powerbeats Pro 2, but Android users can still enjoy seamless connectivity and… Read more

Galaxy S25 Ultra Review: Stellar, but extremely boring

Phones Sign in to your Pocket-lint account Summary The Galaxy S25 Ultra has a stunning design with minimized bezels and rounded edges. The phone’s camera quality is top-notch, offering great performance across the board. While lacking major new features, it’s great for users upgrading from older Galaxy S series phones. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra will… Read more

Galaxy S25 Ultra Review: Stellar, but extremely boring

Phones Sign in to your Pocket-lint account Summary The Galaxy S25 Ultra has a stunning design with minimized bezels and rounded edges. The phone’s camera quality is top-notch, offering great performance across the board. While lacking major new features, it’s great for users upgrading from older Galaxy S series phones. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra will… Read more

The Honor Magic 7 Pro hits all the right hardware notes, with some minor software stumbles along the way

Summary With the Magic 7 Pro, Honor has built a flagship phone that competes with the best of the Android competition. From a hardware perspective, Honor has nailed almost every aspect of the Magic 7 Pro. Honor’s MagicOS software skin is feature rich, but it could use some additional refining. For the past several years,… Read more

Dell’s new XPS 13 looks stylish while packing a punch

Summary Dell’s latest XPS 13 is a laptop PC that’s as stylish as it is capable. The XPS 13 ships with Intel’s latest Core Ultra Series 2 processor, which offers major efficiency gains over previous generation chips. Dell’s XPS 13 offers a unique product design that differentiates itself from the standard notebook PC template. Dell… Read more

OnePlus 13 review: an act of refinement

Phones Sign in to your Pocket-lint account Summary The OnePlus 13 is the Shenzhen, China-based company’s latest and greatest flagship handset. The smartphone packs in all the latest tech specs, and arrives with best-in-class IP69 water and dust resistance. OnePlus’ OxygenOS software skin atop Android 15 is much improved over last year’s offering, but it’s… Read more

Boox Note Air4 C review: Only subtle upgrades

Tablets Sign in to your Pocket-lint account I’m still a sucker for taking handwritten notes in a lot of situations. For some reason, it helps me focus more on what I’m taking notes on than if I were to type notes. Because of that, I really enjoyed the Boox Note Air3 C . It provided… Read more

This little gadget turned my screen time into dream time

Key Takeaways Govee’s TV Backlight enhances the viewing experience with immersive color. Numerous preset patterns and myriad settings allow for customization. A tedious setup, and privacy concerns, are worth considering. I’ve been very much on board with a range of Govee smart lighting products for quite some time. I love the ability to change not… Read more

Samsung’s Smart Monitor M8 is no-holds-barred display that packs a punch

Key Takeaways The Samsung Smart Monitor M8 is a 32-inch 4K UHD flat panel with built-in Wi-Fi. The monitor comes with a remote, and it runs Samsung’s Tizen OS for smart TV-based capabilities. The Smart Monitor M8 offers lots of I/O flexibility for ease of use. External monitors are more popular than ever before, and… Read more

Amazon Smart Thermostat review: saving time and money

Key Takeaways Smart home devices like the Amazon Smart Thermostat can help you save money on bills. The Amazon Smart Thermostat can be controlled manually, via voice, or through Alexa. With a reasonable price, simple installation, and compatibility with Alexa, it’s a worthwhile addition to any home. Owning a home or an apartment requires a… Read more

Kindle Paperwhite (2024) review: Bigger is better for almost everyone

In sixth grade, I got lunch detention in my Language Arts and Literature class — for reading. Sure, I wasn’t always the most well-behaved kid, but I still stand by the fact that Mr. Doe had it out for me. He was lecturing the class on Call of the Wild, and little did he know,… Read more

Nextbase Piqo dash cam review: cheap but brilliant

Key Takeaways It’s cheaper than the premium Nextbase iQ model but armed with many ‘Lite’ versions of the same features. Two model variants, with the 1K model being cheaper but the 2K edition offering improved video quality. It is very easy to install and configure, although advanced parking features require the dash cam to be… Read more