Computers and laptops
Are AI Laptops Actually Worth It?
An AI badge tells you less than the ads suggest. Buy for battery life, memory and the software you use, then ask what the extra AI hardware will actually do.
Buying guides
What to buy, what to skip and when to keep the device you already have.
Computers and laptops
MacBook Air M4: Is It Still the Laptop for Most People?
The M4 Air remains a good everyday Mac. In 2026, the case for buying one depends on the discount, the configuration and what the newer Air costs beside it.
Audio
The Best Wireless Earbuds for 2026
Sony is a strong starting point for mixed-device use, AirPods Pro 3 make the most sense with an iPhone, and a good fit can overturn either recommendation.
TV and home theater
The Best 4K TVs for 2026: OLED, Mini-LED or RGB Mini-LED?
Choose for the room, then the picture. LG's C6 is a sensible OLED starting point, Samsung's S95H tackles glare, and Sony's Bravia 9 II gives bright-room buyers a serious RGB option.
Phones
iPhone 17: Real Improvements or Just a Bigger Number?
The standard iPhone finally got a smoother screen and more starting storage. Those are worthwhile changes, but the price you pay in 2026 changes the upgrade argument.