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  1. 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.

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  2. 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.

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  3. 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.

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  4. Canon plans to disrupt chipmaking with low-cost “stamp” machine

    Company is challenging industry leader ASML with its nanoprint lithography tech.

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  5. 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.

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  6. 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.

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  7. Android 14 review: There’s always next year

    Android 14 offers a lightly customizable lock screen and not much else.

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  8. 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.

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  9. Fast times and loose steering: The Heybike Tyson e-bike reviewed

    This foldable e-bike looks the part but is tough to recommend.

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  10. 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.

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  11. 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?

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  12. macOS 14 Sonoma: The Ars Technica review

    If at first you don't create usable desktop widgets, try, try again.

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  1. A partial car substitute? Trek’s new cargo bike, reviewed

    A pricey but feature-rich offering from Trek had me pedaling for my groceries.

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  2. iOS 17 review: StandBy for more features

    Messaging features lead a low-key refresh of the iPhone’s software.

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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.

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  5. 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.

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  6. Not your average Toyota: The all-wheel drive GR Corolla, reviewed

    Highlights include a distinctive 3-cylinder burble and an adjustable torque-split.

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  7. Review: Oppenheimer is pure visual poetry

    Technically it's a biopic, but it doesn't play like one.

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  8. 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.

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  9. 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.

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  10. 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.

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  11. 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.

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  12. 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.

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  1. 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.

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  2. 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.

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  3. Review: Wyze’s Garage Door Controller is IoT garage simplicity

    An easy, secure way to make your dumb garage smart.

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  4. 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.

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  5. Silent, stiff, and svelte: The Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bike reviewed

    The $1,899 price fits with the quality of the components and ride.

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  6. 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.

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  7. 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.

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  8. 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.

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  9. 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.

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  10. 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.

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  11. Review: Framework Laptop’s 13th-gen Intel upgrade helps fix its battery problem

    But for upgraders, the AMD Ryzen board will probably feel more transformative.

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  12. The Asus ROG Ally beats the Steam Deck at all but the most important things

    New contender is a powerful portable PC that’s wantonly Windows.

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