In 2020, it seemed like the Oura Ring was everywhere. Researchers were studying whether the smart ring (and other wearables) could one day detect illness, and right on cue, the NBA announced it bought 2,000 Oura Rings to monitor athletes. Prince Harry has been a fan for years, and celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Kim […]
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Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2023: Watch from wherever you are
While many people use VPNs to increase their privacy and security online, they can also be used to bypass region locks to access streaming content in different countries. It’s true that it can be a bit of a cat-and-mouse game between streaming services and VPN providers to continually provide access to their content, but it’s […]
Best VPN services 2023: Top picks for speed, price, privacy, and more
A virtual private network (VPN) service can help safeguard your identity, location, and keep your activities online anonymous. There are a few things you’ll want to consider when looking for a VPN. It should be able to keep your internet usage private and secure. Speed is also important—privacy and security are crucial, but not at […]
Best laptops for graphic design 2023: Reviewed and ranked
Whether you’re creating a sleek new logo for your company or a magazine cover that’s popping with bright colors and interesting shapes, graphic designers need the right kind of laptop to get the job done. The most important thing is powerful hardware. For tasks like 3D modeling, you’re going to need a powerful CPU and […]
The best gaming laptops for students: Best overall, best budget, and more
When looking for a laptop for school, you not only want one that helps you get through your classwork and homework but also something you can have fun with in your free time. It needs to be powerful enough for your late-night gaming sessions, yet portable enough to be a comfortable everyday carry. It might […]
Acer Predator X32 FP review: A Mini-LED monitor for work and play
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Six video inputs, including USB-C Good range of image quality options Very wide color gamut Sharp, crisp 4K image Cons Stand is too wide Contrast ratio could be better Low dimming zone count has consequences Our Verdict Acer’s Predator X32 FP is a good Mini-LED monitor for HDR, but […]
The best free apps for video conferencing in 2022
While many companies are encouraging their employees to return to the office, working remotely (when possible) seems to have caught on and is probably not going anywhere in the near future. Many of us are still using videoconferencing apps to keep in touch with work colleagues, family, and friends. Zoom continues to top the list […]
Best SSDs for 2023: Reviews and recommendations
Switching to a solid-state drive is the best upgrade you can make for your PC. These wondrous devices speed up boot times, improve the responsiveness of your programs and games, and generally make your computer feel fast. But not all solid-state drives are the same. You can spend big to achieve read and write speeds […]
Miniot Wheel 2 review: a unique vertical turntable worth waiting for
It only took six years, one life-saving operation, and hundreds of thousands in personal loans, but this handmade, gravity-defying record player from mom-and-pop shop Miniot is finally available to buy. Backers of the original 2017 Kickstarter have been on a wild ride, and most still haven’t received their minimalistic upright turntables. Yet here we are […]
If you’re diabetic, don’t wait for your smartwatch to replace your needles
Recently, Bloomberg ran a story that set the health tech sphere abuzz. Citing insider knowledge, it claimed Apple had reached a major milestone in noninvasive blood glucose monitoring that could revolutionize diabetes treatment as we know it. But although this technology is buzzworthy, you won’t see it arrive on the Apple Watch — or any […]