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I tested the $549 AirPods Max vs the $199 Nothing Headphone (a) — and I'm actually surprised
By Erin Bashford published
I tested the AirPods Max against the Nothing Headphone (a) to see if the scrappy, upstart new brand can go head-to-head with one of the giants.

I put iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra through a 7-round face-off — here's which is best for you
By Tom Pritchard published
Struggling to decide between the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra? Here's how they compare.

I've flown both the DJI Avata 360 and the Antigravity A1 360-degree drones — and there's a clear winner
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Both the DJI Avata 360 and the Antigravity A1 are excellent 8K 360-degree drones, and they enable you to get really creative. But one is better than the other.

MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air M5. vs. MacBook Pro M5: Which one is best for you?
By Tony Polanco published
There are now three MacBooks to choose from, but which one is right for you? We detail the differences between the MacBook Neo, Air M5, and Pro M5.

Meta AI vs. DeepSeek: I gave them 5 real-world tasks and the gap was embarrassing
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested Meta AI vs DeepSeek using 5 real-world prompts — one clearly delivered more useful, actionable answers across almost every category.

Beckham Hotel Collection Down-Alternative vs Tempur-Pedic Tempur Neck pillow
By Becky George published
Torn between the Beckham Hotel Collection Down Alternative and Tempur-Pedic Neck pillow? This is the pillow I recommend if you're a side sleeper struggling with neck pain

I tested a $1,200 robot vacuum vs a $550 robot vacuum for 2 weeks — here's the winner
By Ashley Thieme published
I put a budget and a premium robot vacuum head-to-head to see which one is the best value for money. The answer may surprise you.

I ran a half marathon with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 970 to test the GPS and heart rate accuracy — here’s the winner
By Nick Harris-Fry published
I raced a half marathon while wearing the Garmin Forerunner 970 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 to test their accuracy, and there was a clear winner.
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