Intel’s quad-core “Skull Canyon” NUC is a workstation for the size-obsessed
Review: Pricey PC has Thunderbolt 3 and Iris Pro, but it's not for everyone.
Reviews / Hardware & Software
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Review: HP’s Elite x2 is a Surface clone you can actually upgrade
Surface Pro 4 is better in many ways, but you'll want the x2 when things break.
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Review: Garmin’s Vivoactive HR is more hardcore than Fitbit’s Surge
$250 tracker sits right in the middle of Garmin's convoluted lineup.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 reviewed: a hybrid for the workaholics among us
With three attachable modules, this 2-in-1 has versatility on its side.
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Samsung Galaxy TabPro S review: A taste of a future I’m not ready for
OLED looks incredible, but no one wants constant reminders that their screen is breaking.
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Good and bad news: Withings Go is a tiny tracker you’ll forget you’re wearing
It could help you develop new healthy habits, but otherwise it's unremarkable.
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Amazon’s beautiful, functional, impractical Kindle Oasis reviewed
$290 Oasis doesn’t do anything Paperwhite doesn’t do, it just does it better.
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Review: HP’s EliteBook Folio G1 is the MacBook as it could’ve been
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports and a great keyboard and trackpad help it excel.
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Triby review: A speaker, message-board device is an obvious home for Amazon’s Alexa
Alexa-enabled devices have potential, but they also have some flaws to overcome.
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Review: The 2016 Retina MacBook is a faster version of the same machine
Improved CPUs, GPUs, and SSDs are all welcome, but the core compromises remain.
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A year with the Apple Watch: What works, what doesn’t, and what lies ahead?
Some features are more useful than others, and there's lots of room to improve.
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Review: Misfit’s Ray is a subtle, stylish fitness bracelet
The $99 tracker covers all the basics, but look elsewhere for extra perks.
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OWC’s Aura SSDs are a good way to add storage to newer MacBooks, with caveats [Updated]
Mini-review: SSDs have few drawbacks, but incompatibility with Boot Camp is one.
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Mio Fuse reviewed: A fitness band that works better than it looks
Sure you could wear it all day long, but the Fuse doesn't shine 24/7.
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HTC 10 review: HTC builds the best Android flagship of 2016
No gimmicks, no nonsense—HTC keeps it simple and builds an awesome smartphone.
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Ubiquiti’s 8-port POE switch is a solid complement for a home Unifi setup
Fanless $199 managed device drives Unifi Wi-Fi gear—if you can find it in stock.
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