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I tested the AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max — and there's a clear winner
By Erin Bashford published
I tested the new Apple AirPods Max 2 against the original (2024 version) AirPods Max, and here's the result.

I put Claude vs. Deepseek through 7 real-world tests — and one is clearly better
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested Claude vs DeepSeek using 7 real-world prompts — from tricky math to coding and hallucination traps. One AI stood out for clarity, accuracy and real-life usefulness.

I put ChatGPT vs Gemini through 7 real-world tests — the results weren't what I expected
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested ChatGPT and Gemini with 7 real-world prompts — from tricky math to coding bugs. Here’s which AI actually performs better and when to use each.

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.
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