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October 28
- I put three sub-AU$1,300 stick vacuums with auto-empty docks to the test — here's which one is actually worth your money
- Can rucking replace running for cardio? A strength coach and running expert weigh in
- M6 iMac vs M4 iMac: Is Apple’s latest all-in-one actually worth the upgrade?
- I wore the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro for a marathon, and this watch won by miles
October 27
- iPad mini 8 vs iPad mini 7: What's new, and is it worth buying?
- I walked 6,000 steps with the Fitbit Edge vs Apple Watch 12 — and I'm shocked by the results
October 26
- My cats tested two smart pet feeders — this is the one they thought was purrrfect
- I drove the Nissan Pathfinder and Kia Telluride for a week — here’s the sub-$60K family SUV I recommend
- iPhone Duo vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Which foldable is the best?
October 24
- iPhone Duo zoom test — do you really need a telephoto lens?
- I tested ChatGPT vs. Grok with 5 questions boomers actually ask — and the winner surprised me
October 22
- I’ve tested the Garmin Forerunner 570 vs Coros Pace 4 Pro — which should you buy?
October 20
- I drove the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe for a week — here's the 3-row family SUV I recommend
- Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Inspire 3 — which fitness tracker wins?
October 18
- Xreal One Pro Plus vs. Viture Beast Round 2: Can a refresh even the stakes?
October 17
- Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 vs MSI Claw 8 EX AI+: Which premium handheld gaming PC should you buy?
- I ran a half marathon with the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — here's the one that came out on top
October 16
- I drove the Chevrolet Trax and Hyundai Venue for a week — here’s the sub-$30K SUV I’d buy with my own money
- Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Charge 6 — which Google fitness tracker wins?
October 15
- I tested ChatGPT-6 vs Claude Haiku 5.5 on everyday tasks — here’s the winner
October 14
- I walked 5,000 steps with the Apple Watch 12 vs Garmin Forerunner 170 — here's the winner
- Can Pilates actually build as much muscle as weight training? A strength coach and a Pilates instructor both weigh in
October 12
- I’ve tested the Coros Pace 4 Pro vs Coros Pace 4 — is the Pro worth the upgrade?
October 11
- Android 17 vs iOS 27 — which platform does lock screen widgets the best?
October 10
- The Fitbit Air and Oura Ring 5 are best selling screenless sleep trackers — but there's only one I wear to bed every night
October 9
- I tested the Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Coros Pace 4 Pro — which should you buy?
October 8
- I’ve tested the Hoka Clifton 11 vs Hoka Bondi 9 and this is the one I’d buy
- Home Depot 12-foot Skelly vs. Lowe’s 15-Foot Watcher: I put Halloween's biggest decorations to the test in my yard
- I drove the Hyundai Elantra N and Mazda 3 for a week — here's the sub-$40K sedan I'd spend my own money on
October 7
- I tested the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max side-by-side: Is it time to upgrade?
October 5
- I tested the iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro to see if a two-year upgrade makes sense
October 4
- I drove the Cadillac CT5 and BMW M2 for a week — here's the rear-wheel drive luxury performance car I recommend for $40K less
- Fitbit Air vs Oura Ring 5 — from counting calories and steps to tracking sleep and stress, which screenless tracker should you buy?
October 2
- I tested the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max side-by-side: Should you upgrade?