Latest articles by Jason England
I built a touchscreen MacBook Pro using this snap-on accessory, and I'm baffled why Apple hasn't made its own for years
Why wait for the MacBook Ultra? I spent three weeks testing this snap-on magnetic touchscreen for MacBooks.
I flew over 10,000 miles with Asus ROG Xreal R1 smart glasses — here are 2 things I love about them (and 3 I don’t)
I went eyes-on with the $849 Asus ROG Xreal R1 gaming glasses. While the crisp micro-OLED is comfortable, early software bugs keep my final score on hold.
I just tested Xreal’s Android XR glasses, and they are an early glimpse of my dream future smart glasses
I went eyes-on with Xreal’s Project Aura at Google I/O. A huge 70-degree FOV and Android XR combine for a massive leap forward in spatial computing glasses.
I just tested the next-generation of Android Auto, and it’s a huge leap forward that embarrasses Apple CarPlay
I went eyes-on with Google’s radical Android Auto redesign. From 3D Immersive Navigation to agentic Gemini car controls, it completely beats Apple CarPlay.
I hate that I love Google’s new AI-powered search bar — it makes the internet easier to digest, but my career is cooked now
No more ten blue links
I tested Google’s “Intelligent Eyewear,” and found the smart glasses that will defeat Ray-Ban Meta
I went eyes-on with Google’s Intelligent Eyewear at I/O. With Warby Parker styles and Gemini Live conversation, these Android XR glasses are ready to beat Meta.
I switched my Ray-Ban Metas for L’Atitude 52°N for a month, and while there’s cool features for explorers, it’s no contest
The L’Atitude 52°Ns are a stylish set of Ray-Ban Meta competitors with a travel twist but the design won't be for everyone and they're more expensive up front.
I’m a MacBook Pro loyalist, but how much work can I actually do on a cheap MacBook Neo? The answer shocked me (and saved me a lot of money)
I replaced my premium M5 MacBook Pro with Apple’s budget $599 MacBook Neo to see if an iPhone-derived A18 Pro chip can handle a content creator’s workload.
I’ve driven over 10,000 miles in Forza Horizon 6, and can confirm it is a dream game for car lovers
Editor's ChoiceFor the culture
After 18 years of video editing, these are my top 3 laptops — spoiler: it's hard to beat a MacBook Pro
The best laptops for video editing deliver plenty of power for your projects, a vivid display and all the ports you need. Here are the best you can buy, for professionals and hobbyists alike.
Dell's own support software is crashing its PCs and laptops — the irony is strong, but there is a quick fix
Oh the irony
macOS 27 set to launch with three huge new features — and no, Apple’s not killing Liquid Glass at WWDC 2026
macOS 27 is set to be unveiled at WWDC 2026, and rumors are pointing to a "Snow Leopard" focus on stability, a crucial Liquid Glass redesign and an AI-powered Safari.
I’m an iPhone stan, but the Honor 600 is making me seriously consider switching — here’s why
I've been testing the Honor 600: an Android phone that actually plays nice with Macs, iPhones and Apple Watches while also being a really great phone in its own right.
Revosim and Aston Martin just unleashed my dream F1 sim racing upgrade, so I took it rallying instead like a madman
Revosim x Aston Martin F1 wheel meets rally racing. I go hands-on with all the RS Pure add-ons, from carbon paddles to load cell handbrakes. Is it cursed? Yes. Is it fun? Absolutely.
I played 3 hours of 007 First Light — this could be the best Bond game since GoldenEye
The name's Bond...
I can finally turn my MacBook Pro into a gaming laptop (sort of) — GameHub just fixed my Mac’s biggest weakness in minutes
I turned my MacBook Pro into a gaming laptop with GameHub. See the M5 performance benchmarks, the Wine/Proton tech, and the privacy red flags you need to know.
Valve is 'hard at work' on Steam Deck 2, but Steam Machine and Steam Frame are held hostage by AI gold rush
The wait is on...
I became a keyboard tinkerer with the Logitech G G512 X, and it seriously upgraded my gaming performance
RecommendedThe Logitech G G512 X is a customizable analog gaming keyboard for the rest of us with a great, tactile key press feel and a bold, vibrant design.
I lived in the Viture Beast for 10,000 miles, and it just ruined other AR glasses for me
Editor's ChoiceThe cream of the crop
I put Viture Beast and Xreal One Pro head-to-head for a week: Here's the one pair I'm actually keeping in my bag
Which premium AR glasses win — the Xreal One Pro or Viture Beast? I'm comparing display quality, 6DoF tracking, and productivity features to see if it can beat the Viture Beast.
100 million Mac users at risk: Hackers are hijacking ‘verified’ apps to sneak past your Mac’s security
A new wave of malware is stealing developer keys to impersonate trusted apps, leaving your MacBook wide open to data theft.
I was saved from train delays by the Viture Beast — these AR glasses made a 4-hour trip fly by
Dethroning the Xreal One Pro? Read my early review of the Viture Beast AR glasses, featuring a massive FOV, 3DoF tracking, and the powerful Spacewalker app.
I traveled 5,000 miles with Rokid Glasses — this Meta Ray-Ban Display rival impressed me
Editor's ChoiceThe Rokid Glasses prove that making fully-equipped smart specs look like normal glasses is possible.
