Noise-suppressing headsets and earbuds: Differences, but all telephony duds
Active noise cancellation sounds (pun intended) great in theory, but its reality is underwhelming if not degrading.
Microsoft Surface Duo: A software evolution testimonial, but for who?
Foldable smartphones deliver compelling use case benefits, unfortunately in combination with (getting-fixed) bugs and performance limitations.
Apple’s Spring Event pique: A not-so-unique chiplet ‘peek’
Apple's system transition to its own processors seems to be on track, if not ahead of schedule.
The Microsoft Surface Pro X: Windows without the x(86)
Here's an in-depth look at the Microsoft Surface Pro X.
Inevitable demise of the standalone camera
Will standalone cameras completely disappear? Not any time soon. But for the masses, they're increasingly being supplanted by image capture-capable…
Teardown: Apple AirTag
Bluetooth-based trackers definitely aren’t a "dime a dozen," as this teardown analysis makes obvious.
Repurposing a HDV camcorder for the home office
Here's how you can use a high-def video camcorder as a webcam for your home office.
2022 tech themes: A look ahead
Having recently reviewed the past year, our intrepid engineer now tackles forecasting the hot topics of the year ahead.
Pixel smartphone progressions: Latest offerings and personal transitions
With less than six months of guaranteed support left on his current devices, the author plans his next Android smartphone.
Physics hidden in coffee maker
Let’s examine the secrets of physics hidden in the creation of espresso.