Pixel 9 phones: The Gemini AI stuff, reviewed
A newcomer dives into AI with the Pixel 9 Pro.
Kevin Purdy
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Reviews // Hardware & Software
Synology BeeStation review: A great way to start getting real about backups
If you're not ready for full-on NAS gear, consider this clever little drive.
Kevin Purdy
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209
Rumored new 4K Chromecast may fix long-standing storage issues
It's still $50, would have a new remote, and will hopefully not have 8GB of storage.
Ron Amadeo
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The Maven: A user-friendly, $2K Cargo e-bike perfect for families on the go
The $2K bike is aimed at smaller riders who want a manageable cargo e-bike. It delivers.
Beth Mole
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328
Getting a charge: An exercise bike that turns your pedaling into power
LifeSpan's Ampera offers a solid workout, but it has a lot of quirks.
John Timmer
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Canon plans to disrupt chipmaking with low-cost “stamp” machine
Company is challenging industry leader ASML with its nanoprint lithography tech.
Financial Times
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119
I’ve used a foldable laptop for a month, and I’m ready to return to a clamshell
Foldable PCs unite superior portablility with distinctive design challenges.
Scharon Harding
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105
Review: Apple’s 16-inch M3 Max MacBook Pro crams Ultra-level speed into a laptop
A solid generational upgrade for a laptop that wouldn't be possible with Intel.
Andrew Cunningham
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Android 14 review: There’s always next year
Android 14 offers a lightly customizable lock screen and not much else.
Ron Amadeo
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177
Review: The Fall of the House of Usher is a gloriously Gothic horror delight
Mike Flanagan knocks it out of the park with his last limited series for Netflix.
Jennifer Ouellette
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Fast times and loose steering: The Heybike Tyson e-bike reviewed
This foldable e-bike looks the part but is tough to recommend.
Eric Bangeman
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Review: Framework Laptop finally gets an AMD Ryzen config—and it’s pretty good
Battery life is a sticking point, but the speed is generally worth it.
Andrew Cunningham
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iPhone 15 and 15 Pro review: The final form
Years of iteration have led to a great phone, but where do we go from here?
Samuel Axon
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324
macOS 14 Sonoma: The Ars Technica review
If at first you don't create usable desktop widgets, try, try again.
Andrew Cunningham
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197
A partial car substitute? Trek’s new cargo bike, reviewed
A pricey but feature-rich offering from Trek had me pedaling for my groceries.
John Timmer
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397
iOS 17 review: StandBy for more features
Messaging features lead a low-key refresh of the iPhone’s software.
Samuel Axon
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264
Review: AMD’s Radeon RX 7700 XT and 7800 XT are almost great
It's hard to get excited about yesterday's performance at yesterday's prices.
Andrew Cunningham
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249
Nvidia quietly cuts price of poorly reviewed 16GB 4060 Ti ahead of AMD launch
$50 price cut only makes the 16GB 4060 Ti marginally more palatable than before.
Andrew Cunningham
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107
Hands-on with Cherry MX2A switches: A lot less wobble, a little more confusion
Cherry fights mechanical switch copycats with a new, yet familiar, lineup.
Scharon Harding
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Not your average Toyota: The all-wheel drive GR Corolla, reviewed
Highlights include a distinctive 3-cylinder burble and an adjustable torque-split.
Jonathan M. Gitlin
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126
Review: Oppenheimer is pure visual poetry
Technically it's a biopic, but it doesn't play like one.
Jennifer Ouellette
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214
Don’t call it an SUV—the 2023 Toyota Crown, reviewed
Bold styling and a powerful hybrid suggest GT, but it's more laid back than that.
Jonathan M. Gitlin
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166
Communal stargazing using your phone: The Unistellar eQuinox 2, reviewed
Stargaze with up to 10 of your friends no matter how bad the light pollution is.
Eric Bangeman
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194
Review: Exquisite Drops of God brings the world of elite wine down to earth
French writer Quoc Dang Tran's evocative adaptation of the influential manga is a delight.
Jennifer Ouellette
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Review: Forcite’s MK1S smart helmet stays on your head, not in your face
After many failed concepts, we find a smart helmet that actually works well.
Ars Staff
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 review: Two steps forward, one step back
New Gen 11 model fixes the worst of Gen 10's flaws, but not without compromises.
Andrew Cunningham
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GeForce RTX 4060 review: Not thrilling, but a super-efficient $299 workhorse
60-class GPUs are Nvidia's most popular; the 4060 don't fix what ain't broke.
Andrew Cunningham
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308
A threat to portable monitors everywhere: Lenovo Yoga Book 9i review
Multitasking on a 13-inch laptop is much easier with 26.6 inches of screen.
Scharon Harding
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111
Review: Wyze’s Garage Door Controller is IoT garage simplicity
An easy, secure way to make your dumb garage smart.
Ars Staff
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174
Review: The Flash isn’t a terrible film—just a forgettable one
There's nothing here we haven't seen many, many times before—and frankly done better.
Jennifer Ouellette
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240
Silent, stiff, and svelte: The Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bike reviewed
The $1,899 price fits with the quality of the components and ride.
Eric Bangeman
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114
M2 Ultra Mac Studio review: Who needs a Mac Pro, anyway?
The realities of Apple Silicon make the Studio the best bet for most pros.
Andrew Cunningham
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370
Review: Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air says what it is and is what it says
Like the M2 Pro Mac mini, it's a bridge between Apple's low- and high-end Macs.
Andrew Cunningham
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205
Hands-on with Apple Vision Pro: This is not a VR headset
This was the best headset demo I’ve ever seen. But there’s room for improvement.
Samuel Axon
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436
Review: Nvidia’s $399 RTX 4060 Ti is a step forward, but only a small one
Most games perform better, but the gains are smaller than we're used to.
Andrew Cunningham
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184
It feels like cheating: The Trek Domane+ SLR9 AXS road bike, reviewed
At $12,999, the Trek Domane+ SLR9 gravel e-bike is a dream to ride.
Eric Bangeman
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214