Latest articles by Jason England
Best Samsung tablets in 2026: expert tested and rated
These are the best Samsung tablets we've reviewed, in a range of prices and sizes to fit a variety of budgets.
Forget MacBook Pro M6 — completely redesigned MacBook Pro M7 just tipped for early next year
Apple is reportedly launching a 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro later this year, but with a redesigned M7 MacBook Pro rumored for release mere months after, here is why you should wait.
I just got both my battery packs confiscated at a Chinese airport, and I wish I’d known about this one thing before flying
I just had my portable power banks confiscated by airport security in China. Here is the strict mandatory "3C" logo regulation you need to check before flying.
I already paid $300 for Meta’s smart glasses — now it's charging $20 a month for a key feature
Meta is rate limiting its Conversation Focus feature on smart glasses. Here's why paywalling this locally-run tech that helps people who are hard of hearing is a new low.
Samsung teases new Galaxy Z Fold 8 design ahead of Unpacked — 'bold stroke, new shape'
Samsung officially wiped its Instagram to tease a wide, passport-shaped Galaxy Z Fold 8.
I tested the Steam Machine and I really wanted to love it — but I simply can't for $1,049
Maybe the price will be better when Half-Life 3 comes out…
I knew we weren't crazy! Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron just got sued — accused of using 'AI' to fix prices and screw your wallet in RAMpocalypse
Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are facing a major federal class-action lawsuit alleging 2026 memory price-fixing. Here is what it means for your wallet.
Snap Specs vs Xreal Aura: The $1,000+ smart glasses that are fighting for your face this fall
I went eyes-on with both Snap Specs and Xreal Aura. From Snap OS to Android XR, here is how to pick the right spatial computing glasses this fall.
Best tablets for kids in 2026: our top child-friendly picks tested and rated
Our guide to the best kid-friendly tablets around, based on our own hands-on testing and reviews.
I'm finding ways around Apple's devastating price hikes — grab MacBooks, iPads and more at pre-RAMageddon costs
Apple just dramatically increased Mac and iPad prices globally due to RAMageddon. This Prime Day is your last chance to secure pre-hike discounts on Amazon.
Which MacBook should you buy in 2026? I ranked the 5 best Apple laptops for every need
We test and review every MacBook, and this guide will help you pick the best MacBook for your needs right now, whether it's general productivity or pro-tier content creation.
I’ve traveled the world testing smart glasses — these are the only 7 Prime Day deals that won’t get you laughed at in public
I’ve spent 5 years testing smart glasses globally. Out of the sea of trash Prime Day deals, these 7 options from Xreal, Viture, and Rokid actually pass my pub test.
'It’s going to be that shift from phones to glasses': Snap Specs chief on design, target audience and that $2,200 price tag
I interviewed Snap Specs Product Manager Russell Patton. He breaks down the custom engineering behind the $2,195 standalone AR glasses, and how it sets Snap up for a post-phone world.
We spent 100+ hours playing on the best handheld gaming consoles in 2026 — here's our top picks worth your money
With the best handheld gaming consoles we've tested, you can play the latest games anywhere. Here are the handhelds worth your money right now.
I played on MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ while traveling around the world, and it is a true next generation gaming handheld with one fatal flaw
RecommendedPricey gaming greatness
Valve's Steam Machine is ready to launch, starting at $1,049 — I'm getting one to review, and I'm taking your questions LIVE
The Steam Machine is ready to preorder right now, and I will be getting one to review soon. Here's how to order your own, and your chance to ask me any questions about it!
'136 grams is not for all-day wearing' — Even Realities CTO sounds off on Snap Specs, and gives details on the future roadmap
I interviewed Even Realities CTO Jian Ouyang about Snap Specs and the upcoming G3 smart glasses. He explains why 132g frames fail the all-day comfort test.
Best of AWE 2026: 7 top gadgets that show us the future of XR
AWE 2026 gave us the clearest look at the future of smart glasses. Here are our picks for best of show — including Snap Specs, Snapdragon Reality Elite, and more.
I went eyes-on with Snap Specs and saw Evan Spiegel wear them — they look way better than I feared, but there's one massive comfort flaw
I went eyes-on with the $2,195 Snap Specs. While the 132g TR90 polymer frame is chunky, it's definitely a vibe that I dig much more than initially feared.
Tested: Xreal Aura DOES work with Nintendo Switch over USB-C — they won’t tell me how they did it, but I think Snapdragon Reality Elite and Android XR is the way
While going hands-on with Xreal Aura, I found a killer app — full latency-free Nintendo Switch compatibility!
The best Chromebooks in 2026: We tested 50+ models and these are the only 5 I recommend
The best Chromebooks provide great, affordable alternatives to Windows PCs and MacBooks. These are our favorites to recommend, based on hands-on testing and reviews.
I just tested the phone everybody thinks is a preview of the iPhone Fold — God, I hope they’re wrong
I went hands-on with the Huawei Pura X Max in Shenzhen. As a blueprint for the rumored passport-style iPhone Fold, its lack of verticality has me worried.
You've got questions about Xreal Aura, and I've got answers — 5 things you need to know about these Android XR glasses
After I tested Xreal's Aura Android XR glasses, questions came flooding in, and I'm here to answer them all.
