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Ultimate Ears Everboom review: A floatable outdoor speaker that packs a punch
11 Sep

Ultimate Ears Everboom review: A floatable outdoor speaker that packs a punch

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Ultimate Ears has a history of building loud and rugged portable Bluetooth speakers with features to simplify the listening experience. Whether it's a party mode that supports over 100 speakers at once, or the ability to remotely power off the unit with your phone, the company’s devices have consistently been among the best. Enter the Everboom ($250), a new option from UE that sits in the middle of its lineup in terms of size and power. Those handy Ultimate Ears features return, but so does the company’s lack of clarity and fidelity.Ultimate EarsSmall enough to haul easily, yet loud enough…
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Pixel Watch 3 review: Google finally got it right, especially with the battery life
11 Sep

Pixel Watch 3 review: Google finally got it right, especially with the battery life

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2024 might just be Google’s year – for its Pixel-branded hardware, at least. After impressing us with the Pixel 9 phones, the company is ready to release the Pixel Watch 3. Spoiler alert: It continues the trend of this year’s Pixel hardware feeling more mature and ready to take on the competition than ever. With the introduction of a new larger size and serious battery life improvements, the Pixel Watch 3 feels like a smartwatch worthy of the Fitbit and Google partnership. There are still some quirks the company has to iron out, but for now, the Pixel Watch 3…
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What the Car? hits Steam, and it’s still one of the best games you’ll play this year
06 Sep

What the Car? hits Steam, and it’s still one of the best games you’ll play this year

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What the Car? is a celebration of gaming through pure creativity, unfettered by the trappings of narrative logic. It isn't as wildly surprising as What the Golf?, and it doesn't have the VR immersion of What the Bat?, but like those previous two games, it still delivers more charm and whimsy than you'll see in most other titles. Why does the car have legs, you ask? Shut up and play.As we learned from What the Golf?, the developers at Triband Games specialize in subverting your expectations. So while your main character is indeed a car, you won't actually be racing…
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Astro Bot PS5 review: One of the best games Sony has ever made
06 Sep

Astro Bot PS5 review: One of the best games Sony has ever made

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Astro Bot is not just for kids. Team Asobi clearly designed it for players of all skill levels, and that includes children and newbies, but at its core Astro Bot feels purpose-built for video game fans. It’s a skill-driven celebration of everything that makes the format so memorable and joyful, and at the same time, it’s an excellent introduction to the language of games. With precise and responsive controls, adorable characters, and an exciting variety of mechanics and environments, Astro Bot is easily one of the best games that Sony has ever produced.Astro Bot is technically the fifth entry in…
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My quest for the perfect productivity mouse
31 Aug

My quest for the perfect productivity mouse

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Finding the best mouse for your needs can make all the difference, whether you're a gamer, a designer or someone who spends hours tackling emails. And when it comes to ease and convenience, a wireless mouse is a game-changer. With no cords to worry about, these little peripherals offer greater flexibility and a cleaner workspace, making them a perfect companion for both laptops and desktop setups.Whether you're using MacOS or Windows, a wireless mouse is a must-have. It allows you to move freely, and control your device from across the room (if you really want to), and it’s especially great…
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Seeking Mavis Beacon is a wild search for a lost tech icon
31 Aug

Seeking Mavis Beacon is a wild search for a lost tech icon

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Note: This review was originally published during Sundance 2024. We're reposting it because Seeking Mavis Beacon is now out in theaters.With a healthy dose of heart and whimsy, the Sundance documentary Seeking Mavis Beacon follows two young Black women who are devoted to finding the original model for Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing. If you touched a computer during the '80s or '90s, there's a good chance that Mavis helped you get comfortable with a keyboard. Or at the very least, you might remember her from the program's original 1987 cover: a smiling, elegant Black woman dressed in a cream-colored outfit.…
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Engadget review recap: The Pixel 9 phones are surprisingly great, in spite of their price
31 Aug

Engadget review recap: The Pixel 9 phones are surprisingly great, in spite of their price

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Welcome back to another Engadget Review Recap (or as I prefer to call it, ERR). This is the second edition of a mostly bi-weekly series rounding up the reviews that our team has published, as well as some insight on what's coming, what we skipped and how we do our testing. Plus, fun team trivia! If you missed a review in the last two weeks or simply didn't have the time to read every single thing we publish (how dare you), let this roundup be your quick catch-up.This week, we're looking back at the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro…
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Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ review: A capable AI PC, but Windows on Arm issues remain
31 Aug

Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ review: A capable AI PC, but Windows on Arm issues remain

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It's only been four months since we reviewed the latest Intel version of the XPS 13, but now Dell has released a model built for Microsoft's Copilot+ AI PC initiative. It's running Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Elite chip, making it an Arm-based laptop like the recent Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. But with that mobile-focused hardware comes new expectations: More battery efficiency than Intel's x86 chips, as well dramatically faster AI capabilities thanks to its beefier NPU (neural processing unit). As with all Arm-based Windows systems, though, there's also the potential for trouble with older x86 apps, which may run…
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG with beautiful artistic flair
28 Aug

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG with beautiful artistic flair

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 first appeared with an intriguing trailer as part of Microsoft's summer showcase, teasing a dream world where squads of adventurers fight in a bid to defeat “The Paintress” who is gradually shaving years off the maximum life that people could live.It’s a very JRPG-sounding premise. It’s the first title from new French studio Sandfall Interactive, set in a bleak, ethereal world inspired by Belle Époque-era France (spot the twisted Eiffel Tower), adding slightly more reason to battle this powerful, mysterious Paintress. You’ll play a team of Expeditioners, exploring fantastical landscapes and fighting monsters to defeat the…
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has a Nazi-slapping mechanic
21 Aug

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has a Nazi-slapping mechanic

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is set in 1937, in the space between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, and it’s being developed by MachineGames, the studio behind the most recent Wolfenstein installments. So, of course the game’s main enemies are Nazis, and obviously it has a robust range of Nazi-punching mechanics. What makes The Great Circle intriguing, even after just a 30-minute hands-off preview, is its lighthearted interpretation of classic Indiana Jones tropes, leaning into the series’ humorous tone and adding twists like open-handed Nazi slapping to Indy’s repertoire.When it comes to combat, Indiana has…
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