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'Pervert Glasses' Are Creepy. Camera-Free Smart Frames Are the Future
Cameras are giving smart glasses a bad reputation. Here's why I'm betting on a new wave of camera-less, display-first frames.
The Pixel 11 Pro Camera's 120x Zoom Is Too Good to Be True. Literally
The 120x Super Zoom tool on the Pixel 11 Pro not only defies the laws of physics but also rewrites them entirely to create images that are mostly AI.
I Was Wrong: RGB LED Isn't the Future of TVs
I thought a $30,000 Hisense TV was the beginning of a revolution, but after testing the latest RGB LED flagships, I realize I was wrong. Here's why OLED still reigns supreme.
I'll Be Honest, I'm Dreading the Launch of GTA 6
Grand Theft Auto VI is almost here, but the online discussion is already exhausting for reviewers like me. Buckle up for Nov. 19, when critics, culture-war soldiers, and trolls will unleash their takes.
Take It From a Licensed Drone Pilot: The FCC’s Expanding Ban Is Out of Control
Drones were just the canary in the coal mine. Washington's crusade against foreign tech is about to make the gadgets you rely on outrageously expensive—or impossible to buy.
With the Pixel 11 Pro, Google Reinvents the Notification LED. Nothing Phones Already Do It Better
The new HiLight feature just feels like Google's playing on Android nostalgia to keep the diehards reeled in. Plus, it's not new, nor the best implementation.
I Don't Think Google's Going to Fix the Pixel's Biggest Problem
Whatever Google has in store for the next Pixel smartphone this week, it's time for the company to bring camera processing back on-device.
Microsoft Thinks OpenClaw Is the Future of Windows. My Testing Says Otherwise
I spent days wrestling with Microsoft's experimental companion app, only to find a maze of terminals, rising API costs, and a tool that leaves regular users completely behind.
Hey Sony, I'm Ready to Go All-Digital. Just Let Me Own My Games
A digital-only PlayStation doesn't mean I should turn over all my ownership rights to game publishers. Here's how gamers can work together to create a brighter future for the hobby.
I Tested a Windows 11 PC With 8GB of RAM. Seriously, Do Not Buy One
Unless Microsoft follows through with major improvements to Windows 11, you need more than 8GB of memory to run anything other than just basic apps.
I Test Portable Power Stations for a Living. This FCC Ruling Might Put Me Out of Work
Robot vacuums made the headlines, but the FCC's quiet ban on connected power inverters threatens the entire home solar and battery industry.
Eyeing the Galaxy Z Fold 8? Don't Put It on Samsung's Credit Card Until You Read This
Preordering a new Galaxy foldable with Samsung's credit card may be tempting, but there are less expensive ways to finance a new phone.
OnePlus Leaving the US Is a Huge Loss for Android Fans
OnePlus never played a big role in the US phone market, but it played an important one. It brought innovation, individuality, and an appealing alternative to segment leaders, thanks to smartly designed phones that solved user pain points at affordable prices.
Remembering John C. Dvorak, a Passionate Chronicler of PC History
As John's editor at InfoWorld and PC Magazine, I had a front-row seat to his cantankerous and often hilarious views on technology.
Stop Paying for the Newest AI Models. You Really Don't Need Them for Most Tasks
If you're not vibe coding or generating high-quality media, the latest ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini models aren't worth your time or money. Forget about the benchmarks and focus on your prompt quality instead.
I Picked Up the Camera That Made Me a Photographer 20 Years Later. Here's What I Learned
In 2006, I bought a Pentax K10D DSLR and started taking photography seriously. After shooting with it again today, I'm floored by just how much camera performance has evolved in the past two decades.
Math Notes Is Genius on iPad—So Why Is It Such a Nightmare on the iPhone?
Despite the Apple Intelligence upgrades and better calculation engines added to Math Notes in the iOS 27 beta, creating and editing formulas remains awkward on the iPhone's small screen.
Samsung’s Foldables Are Already Great. These 5 Updates Would Make Them Flawless
Samsung's summer Unpacked event is almost here, and I'm crossing my fingers that the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip lineup finally gets the upgrades I've been waiting for.
Samsung’s Smartwatch Momentum Is Slipping. Here's How Galaxy Unpacked Can Fix It
Samsung needs a big win from its upcoming Galaxy Watches. These five key improvements could turn them into the best Android wearables yet.
You Will Own Nothing and Be Happy. PlayStation's New Digital Ownership Policy Is Alarming
The line between owning a game and licensing one has never been blurrier. Sony's handling of Stellar Blade suggests that distinction will only become more important as physical media fades away.
