Reviews

Pixel 10a Hands-On: Why This $679 Phone is a Problem for the iPhone 17e

We’ve been going hands-on with the Google Pixel 10a (in the Fog colourway with matching case) for less than a week and here’s a short review of our brief time with this phone. It’s basically like the Pixel 9a, but with a flush camera bump. I’ve been really impressed with Google’s hardware designs lately. The...

Scosche BaseLynx 2.0 Pro Review: The Ultimate Modular Charging Station

Scosche recently sent us their BaseLynx 2.0 Pro Kit modular charging system to put to the test. If you are looking to declutter your nightstand or office desk, this is a contemporary, compact solution that organizes your tech while keeping it juiced up. What’s in the Box? Scosche includes everything you need to get started...

Apple AirTag 2 Review: Should You Actually Upgrade?

After using a 4-pack of original AirTags since launch for everything from suitcases and mail keys to backpacks, I went hands-on with the new AirTag 2 to see if the upgrades actually matter. So what's new? AirTag 2 features a new second-generation Ultra Wideband chip that extends Precision Finding range by 50%, alongside an upgraded...

WaterField Air Porter Backpack Review: Built for Real Travel

San Francisco-based WaterField Designs sent us the Air Porter Backpack in black ballistic nylon with leather accents to test, and we ended up using it on our recent trip to Tokyo. After multiple flights, train rides, and long days of walking, it’s clear this bag is built for real travel, not just looking good in...

Review: LEGO’s Arctic Polar Express Train Brings Fast-Paced STEM Fun

For National STEM Day, LEGO sent over the Explorers’ Arctic Polar Express Train, and we passed it to our resident expert: a middle schooler who has built more LEGO sets than most adults have owned. The build itself is surprisingly involved in a good way, with its 1,517 pieces. There are several distinct sections—the locomotive,...

Waterfield Designs: Shinjuku Tech Organizer and Air Caddy Hands-On Review

WaterField Designs is a San Francisco–based company that handcrafts premium bags, cases, and tech accessories made from materials like full-grain leather, ballistic nylon, and waxed canvas. Founded in 1998, it’s known for its thoughtful, durable designs and small-batch production that blends function with craftsmanship. We’ve previously reviewed their Maxwell Sleeve and CitySlicker MacBook Air case, and...