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I compared the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Tensor G5, and Dimensity 9500

I used all flagships this year, and I put Qualcomm and MediaTek's latest to the test to see which comes out ahead.

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India's Sonodyne made a soundbar, and it is spectacular: It has Dolby Atmos, sublime audio, a standalone sub, and is astonishingly affordable

Sonodyne is an Indian audio manufacturer that's outstanding, and it now has a soundbar: meet the Sama 5000.

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I tested Redmagic's 11 Pro gaming phone, and I'm convinced that liquid cooling is the way forward: It also gets unbeatable battery life, and you won't believe what it costs

Redmagic just rolled out the 11 Pro, delivering what is possibly the best gaming phone around.

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I tested the OnePlus 15 cameras, and even if it doesn't have Hasselblad tuning, it is better than most camera phones available in North America

The OnePlus 15 does a good job with photos, and while it holds its own against other phones sold in North America, it doesn't measure up to its Chinese rivals.

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I used a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered gaming phone, and I'm convinced Qualcomm has the fastest mobile chipset — there's just one glaring issue

I tested the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and it is the fastest mobile platform available today. There's just one issue — it tends to overheat quite a bit.

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I want this ColorOS 16 feature on every Android phone

ColorOS 16 has a cool new way to launch apps, and I want this to come to all Android phones.

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I took the Find X9 Pro to Mexico — its cameras are on another level entirely

I used the Find X9 Pro as my travel camera while visiting Mexico, and I'm convinced that this is one of the best all-round cameras you can get today.

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OnePlus 15 vs. OnePlus 12: Is it already time to upgrade?

The OnePlus 15 comes with a new design and camera system, a revamped display, and its largest battery ever. Is that enough to make you turn in your OnePlus 12?

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This thermal camera let me see just how much my phone was overheating

Thermal Master makes great dongle-sized thermal cameras, and the P3 is its best yet. It's even better than the Fluke iSee, and doesn't cost anywhere as much.

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I tested the OPPO Find X9 Pro's camera — I can't believe how good it is

OPPO is onto a good thing this year with the Find X9 Pro. The phone has a new design, but it's the cameras that are noteworthy. I tested the cameras extensively in China, and I believe they're the ideal alternative to the Vivo X300 Pro.

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Govee's latest TV backlight gets HDR integration, and it's terrific

The TV Backlight 3 Pro has brighter LEDs and does a better job with HDR content.

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With 2026 flagships, two-day battery life is finally a reality

Need a phone with better battery life? Chinese phone brands are now bringing devices with 7,000mAh batteries, and they're all set to launch globally.

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I used Vivo's X300 and X300 Pro — they're the ultimate 200MP camera upgrade

Vivo just unveiled the X300 and X300 Pro, with both phones delivering key upgrades and massive batteries. That's not all either — they have brand-new software based on Android 16. I went hands-on with both devices, and this is what I think.

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WiiM's $529 Amp Ultra is in a league of its own

WiiM's Amp Ultra combines two of the best features from its previous products into a unified device. That leads to what is arguably the brand's best amp yet.

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Xiaomi Pad Mini is the iPad mini alternative I've always wanted

Xiaomi's Pad Mini is similar to the iPad Mini in a lot of ways; it has a design that makes it usable anywhere, a vibrant panel, and good accessories. Where it stands out is the better value, and the amazing battery life.

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I used this 240Hz OLED gaming monitor, and it offers unbeatable value — you even get an LG WOLED panel

KTC's G27P6S is a 240Hz OLED gaming monitor with a difference. It uses the same LG WOLED panel as most monitors in this category, but coming in at just $499, it is an unbeatable value.

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Xiaomi's 15T Pro is a fabulous phone — there's just one problem

Xiaomi just introduced the 15T Pro. It has a new design, much better internals, and fantastic cameras. The only issue is that the software isn't quite as good as other phones in this category.

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Govee's latest floor lamp combines two lighting products into one — and it's fabulous

The Uplighter Floor Lamp is a floor lamp like no other.

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Spotify Lossless: What you need to take full advantage of this long-awaited feature

Since Bluetooth doesn't support Spotify lossless audio, we've curated a list of our audio experts' favorite wallet-friendly gear for your listening pleasure!

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With the Pixel 10 Pro XL, Google finally made a faultless flagship

It may not have groundbreaking upgrades, but the Pixel 10 Pro XL is an absolute delight to use.

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Google Pixel 9 one year later: I have mixed feelings

Ahead of the Pixel 10 launch, we look at how the Pixel 9 has aged to determine if it's still worth buying in 2025.

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My favorite phones of 2025 aren't powered by Qualcomm

With the Dimensity 9400, MediaTek is showing that it can hold its own against the best that Qualcomm has to offer.

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This RGB speaker doubles as a 65W GaN charger, and it's brilliant

Edifier did something unique with its QR65 active studio monitor. You get a balanced sound and an RGB-enabled design, and the best part is that it's also a 65W GaN charger.

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Samsung's tri-fold phone tipped to be unveiled at July Unpacked event

Samsung is set to tease its much-anticipated tri-fold phone, tentatively named Galaxy G Fold, at the July 9th launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7.

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I used Synology's 8TB BeeStation Plus — this is the perfect starter Plex media server

The BeeStation Plus has the same design as the standard model, but it comes with a unique new addition: Plex media streaming. The addition of Plex makes this the ideal starter media server.

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