Tag: consumer electronics
Ring Video Doorbell buying guide: Which is best for you?
Ring makes some of the best video doorbells, and it’s not uncommon to see many of the company’s products during a quick stroll through your neighborhood. The company has come a long way over the past few years, and its catalog is now bursting with video doorbells for you to choose from. Along with traditional wired models, there’s also a robust selection of battery-powered models — some of which are rated to last well beyond six months before needing a
These are the best smartphones from MWC 2024
Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 has come and gone, leaving us with a flood of smartphone announcements. From new devices launching soon to wild concepts that may never see the light of day, it’s the place to be if you’re a phone geek.
We got a look at some of the hottest new phones during the show, and these are our picks for the very best ones.
Tecno Pova 6 Pro
The best Apple AirPods alternatives for 2024
Soundpeats Air3 Deluxe HS
Best AirPods alternative with hi-res audio
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Tronsmart Onyx Ace Pro True Wireless Earbuds
Best budget AirPods alternative
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Best AirPods Pro alternative for ANC
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Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9
Like AirPods Pro, but with hi-fi sound
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Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
Another budget AirPods Pro buster
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Jabra Elite 8 Active
Comfortable, workout AirPods Pro alternatives
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: the best Ultra ever
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
MSRP $1,300.00
“The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is one of the most complete, most capable, and most creatively versatile smartphones we’ve ever used.”
Pros
- High performance processor
- Improved telephoto cameras
- Flatter screen aids S Pen use
- Battery will last two days
- Long software support
- Durable build and materials
- Circle to Search by Google
Cons
- Unfortunate price increase
- Speakers easily covered up
- Chat Assist is almost unusable
- Charging speeds are only average
If you asked the AI
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) review: still the value king?
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024)
MSRP $1,300.00
“When it comes to value, the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED remains undefeated.”
Pros
- Excellent OLED display
- Solid build quality
- Fast productivity performance
- Very good keyboard
- Attractive aesthetic
Cons
- Mediocre creativity performance
- Limited configurations available
The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED has been one of my favorite laptops to recommend for budgets under $1,000. It’s one of the few that has relatively few compromises despite its affordable price.
In 2024, Asus has brought an updated
The 5 Best Portable Monitors for Laptops and Gaming in 2024
While your average laptop has a reasonably good screen, a portable monitor can either give you a better alternative or act as an extra screen for you to work with. Of course, you could take a more traditional monitor with you, but then you’ll have to deal with stands and more complex power needs, so they aren’t an option if you’re constantly on the road. That’s what’s great about portable monitors; plus, there’s a ton of variety that you can
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. S23 Ultra: Do you need to upgrade?
The premium Android space does not suffer from a lack of options. There are plenty of good flagships with excellent performance, bright and visually enticing screens, glamorous designs, and cameras that trick you into thinking they are as good as DSLRs. The Galaxy S series ticks most of those boxes, and the new Galaxy S24 Ultra doesn’t waver from the expectations set by its ancestors.
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Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro review: the PlayStation of smartphones
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
MSRP $1,199.00
“The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is the best phone you can buy if you want to play games, but it turns out it’s also a great everyday phone.”
Pros
- Great gaming software features
- AirTriggers work really well
- Hugely powerful
- IP68 rating
- Fast wired charging
Cons
- Fewer hardcore gaming features
- Gets hot when pushed to its limit
Is the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro still a gaming phone? After all, it’s a very
Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2024 Awards
It’s hard to explain the feeling and energy surrounding CES. There are fresh ideas and new products everywhere you turn. With so much happening, and thousands of companies competing for attention, manufacturers have to do something really intriguing to have any chance of standing out. But it’s possible – every year we recognize a group of products that are truly compelling and will help move the industry forward.
These are our Top Tech of CES 2024 awards, recognizing the best
The 5 Best Laptops for CAD and and 3D Modelling in 2024
Whether it’s engineering or game design, 3d modelling and CAD work has become very big in the past few years, especially with a lot of folks starting to do it at home for things like 3D printer files. Of course, not every laptop you pick up can handle doing that sort of work, so if you plan to do either, then going for a laptop that is fit for the job is important. To that end, we’ve collected our five