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If we want a passwordless future, let's get our passkey story straight
If we want a passwordless future, let's get our passkey story straight
Passwords and passkeys each involve a secret. The critical difference: How that secret gets handled.
April 26, 2025
This HP laptop may be the closest thing to a MacBook Pro for Windows users - and I don't mind it
This HP laptop may be the closest thing to a MacBook Pro for Windows users - and I don't mind it
HP's first-generation EliteBook X has impressive hardware that makes it a productivity powerhouse and a sleeker form than its rivals.
April 26, 2025
Why I recommend this Windows laptop to creatives and professionals - even if it's meant for gamers
Why I recommend this Windows laptop to creatives and professionals - even if it's meant for gamers
The MSI Raider 18 HX sets a new standard for gaming laptops, combining top-tier performance, advanced cooling, and a stunning 4K display.
April 26, 2025
My new favorite headphones for swimming come bundled in a unique charging accessory
My new favorite headphones for swimming come bundled in a unique charging accessory
Zygo's new headset lets you seamlessly stream all of your subscription music from your phone while you swim laps in the pool.
April 26, 2025
Why the road from passwords to passkeys is long, bumpy, and worth it - probably
Why the road from passwords to passkeys is long, bumpy, and worth it - probably
The passkey standard has reached a precarious moment. Let's not blow it, OK?
April 25, 2025
I swapped my ThinkPad for a MacBook Air M4, and it's spoiled work laptops for me
I swapped my ThinkPad for a MacBook Air M4, and it's spoiled work laptops for me
Apple's M4 MacBook Air (2025) brings a little more power to the thin and light form factor, while optimizing what made it great in the first place.
April 25, 2025
These Motorola earbuds with Swarovski crystals may be the biggest wearable flex I've seen yet
These Motorola earbuds with Swarovski crystals may be the biggest wearable flex I've seen yet
Motorola teamed up with Swarovski and Bose to launch the eye-catching Moto Buds Loop, diamond-studded earbuds that don't hold back on flair.
April 25, 2025
I tested Motorola's $1,300 Razr Ultra, and it made my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip feel outdated
I tested Motorola's $1,300 Razr Ultra, and it made my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip feel outdated
The new lineup of Motorola Razr phones includes an Ultra model that's the biggest flip phone flex yet.
April 25, 2025
I tested this affordable E Ink phone for two weeks, and it rewired my brain (for the better)
I tested this affordable E Ink phone for two weeks, and it rewired my brain (for the better)
If you're looking to break free from the smartphone attention trap, the Mudita Kompakt offers a refreshing escape - an ultra-minimal E Ink phone with just a handful of essential apps.
April 25, 2025
This $50 fitness band made ditching my smartwatch easier than I expected
This $50 fitness band made ditching my smartwatch easier than I expected
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 is a budget-friendly fitness tracker that pairs a user-friendly app with a solid lineup of practical features.
April 25, 2025
This simple Kindle accessory made the reading experience so much better for me
This simple Kindle accessory made the reading experience so much better for me
Strapsicle's silicone straps secure my Kindle Paperwhite and give me the perfect grip for comfortable reading. It's the perfect time to snag a pair during Amazon's Book Sale.
April 25, 2025
These XR glasses gave me a 200-inch screen to work with - and they're priced well
These XR glasses gave me a 200-inch screen to work with - and they're priced well
I can't imagine traveling without my XR glasses, and the RayNeo Air 3S is the best value you'll find for your next trip or commute.
April 25, 2025