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December 2025
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- December 31
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- I’ve tested many, many cameras and the Fujifilm X-T50 is the only thing I bought with my money this year — here’s why it’s a winner
- 10 most-watched Netflix movies of 2025 — here’s the 3 actually worth streaming
- I finally splurged on a pair of Apple AirPods Pro 2 — and I'll never wear cheap earbuds again
- I would definitely cancel these 2 streaming services for January 2026 — here's why
- What will drones look like in 2026? Here are my predictions on what we could see from DJI, Antigravity and others
- Netflix just added a hilarious romantic comedy movie — and it’s the perfect New Year’s watch
- I saw 113 movies in theaters in 2025 — here’s the 10 best you (probably) missed
- I just found this romantic drama movie on Prime Video that’s perfect for New Year’s Eve
- December 30
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- I’ve been playing my 16-year-old PSP Go for a month, and now I can’t wait for PS6’s rumored next-gen handheld
- I loved my Dyson wet floor cleaner until I tried this cheaper, smarter alternative
- As a TV expert, this is what I hope to see from Sony TVs in 2026, including True RGB technology and cheaper Bravia prices
- Prime Video just added an an underrated action-adventure movie with Chris Hemsworth — and it’s based on a true story
- I paired a pocketable mini PC with a pair of AR glasses — and even I was surprised when it became my go-to travel setup
- I spent 2025 walking to Mordor — here's the tech I used along the way to building a stronger body
- December 29
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- I test gadgets for a living and this mobile controller is so good I bought one with my own money
- As a TV expert, this is what I hope to see from LG TVs in 2026, from cheaper OLEDs to new features
- I reviewed every drone that came out in 2025: these are the best photos and videos I’ve taken
- I review MacBooks for a living — and these are the biggest developments I expect in 2026
- December 28
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- Samsung TVs in 2026: Here's what I expect from OLED, Micro RGB and more
- From $300 million flops to 0% Rotten Tomatoes duds — here’s the 7 worst movies of 2025
- I ditched my PS5 gaming headset for these audiophile headphones — 3 things I love (and 2 I hate)
- I like Apple’s iOS 26 update but the new Games app is a letdown — here's why
- Taylor Swift was spotted using this retro video camera — I’ve tested it and here’s why you should get one too
- 10 best TV show episodes of 2025, ranked
- December 27
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- I test laptops for a living — and this is my favorite gaming laptop of the year by far
- 5 best shows I watched in 2025 on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more
- I’ve reviewed nearly 30 cameras this year: these are the best photos I’ve taken on instant, film and mirrorless
- I graded every major streaming service for 2025 — here's the winners (and losers)
- I did weighted prisoner squats every day for one week, and this is what happened to my body (and wow)
- We asked 3 VPN experts for their 2026 predictions – here's what they said
- December 26
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- 3 new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (Dec. 26-28)
- I test gaming handhelds for a living — and this was my favorite of 2025
- Just got a Switch 2? Here’s the 5 games you need to play first
- The 'Anaconda' reboot made me laugh so hard I cried
- I review audio gear for a living — here's my 5 favorite headphones I tested in 2025
- I'm a VR expert, here's 5 apps to try first on your Meta Quest 3
- 15 best Steam Deck games to play first — here's my top picks
- 5 best thriller movies of 2025, ranked — and where to stream them now
- December 25
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- 'The Testament of Ann Lee' is the best musical of the year, even better than 'Wicked: For Good'
- I just got a new car and a dash cam was the first (and hardest) accessory I installed
- There have been 39 new Netflix movies in 2025 — here’s the 7 worth watching
- I played over 200 hours on Meta Quest 3 and these are the 5 best VR games of 2025
- I just found the one charming romantic comedy I’m watching for Christmas this year on Netflix
- December 24
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- I tested Alexa+ and liked it so much I put my Echo Auto back in my car — now I can’t imagine driving without it
- The ultimate 2025 streaming catch-up guide: 7 gems to binge this holiday break
- Ethan Hawke shines in this underrated 86% Rotten Tomatoes indie romantic comedy on Hulu
- Netflix's new drama with Kate Winslet is the one movie to watch this Christmas Eve
- Forget smart glasses — these AI upgrades made phones way smarter in 2025
- I review gaming laptops for a living — and this is my favorite of 2025
- Can't sleep? The 'relaxing' habit that kept me awake and how I got my sleep back on track
- December 23
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- The sleep survival kit that helped me stay refreshed and alert for (most of) 2025
- The Framework Laptop 16 is my favorite laptop of the year — here's why
- Netflix has racked up 31 No. 1 shows in 2025 — here's my 7 favorites of the year
- I'm a vacuum tester — here's why I never rely on the 'Auto' setting
- I saw 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' in theaters on opening weekend, but should you wait for streaming?
- Samsung could be making a Galaxy AI mistake with the Galaxy S26 lineup — here’s why
- I tried every kind of sleep hack in 2025 — these are the only 3 I’m taking into the New Year
- Taking a Christmas vacation? This is what I do before I leave to fall asleep fast when I return
- December 22
- December 21
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- As a guitarist and an audiophile, this is the all-in-one speaker I’ve been waiting for
- The Steam Frame is the VR headset I've longed for — but I can't get over this one key spec
- Sick of your partner stealing the duvet? This viral sleep hack will you both fall asleep fast and sleep through the night again
- Prime Video just added one of the most underrated sci-fi movies ever — and it’s a visual treat
- The No. 1 mystery movie you need to watch after 'Knives Out'
- This $8 hack is the secret to making my artificial Christmas tree smell real
- I watch TV for a living — here's the 10 best shows of 2025
- December 20
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- Netflix’s new disaster thriller movie is now streaming — and I didn’t expect the bizarre sci-fi twist
- Forget 'Die Hard' — this David Harbour movie delivers the ultimate yuletide carnage, and it's now a holiday essential
- 5 best Prime Video shows of 2025 — these are a must-watch
- I watched 110 new movies in 2025 — here’s the 10 you need to stream (and 10 you should skip)
- Netflix is about to remove 156 movies in January 2026 — here are the 5 you need to watch before it’s too late
- I ditched traditional lights for a smart home Christmas — and I’ll never go back
- December 19
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- 3 new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (Dec. 19-21)
- I review tech for a living and these are the best accessories to get for PS5, Xbox and Switch this Christmas
- I used to fix phones for a living — here's why I have major concerns about the iPhone Fold
- Netflix just got one of the most overlooked thriller movies of 2025 — and I challenge you to guess the twist
- The Oura Ring is still my favorite smart gadget in 2025 — 3 must-try features you might not already know about
- 5 reasons to choose the Apple Watch Ultra 3 over the Apple Watch Series 11
- No phone has disappointed me more this year than the OnePlus 15R — here’s why
- Avatar: Fire and Ash’ review: A technical marvel that's also a tedious watch
- December 18
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- I just saw 'F1: The Movie' on Apple TV, and I wish I had seen it in the theater
- Metroid Prime 4 on Switch 2 was (mostly) worth the 18-year wait — but there's one major flaw
- 3 new to Netflix thriller movies you need to stream this week — and one of them has a twist you’ll never see coming (Dec. 18-24)
- Ford discontinues the F-150 Lightning, and I'm both disappointed and not surprised
- I just watched all 3 Avatar movies in a single day and 2 things surprised me
- Netflix just added a dark thriller movie with a twist you won’t see coming — and you can stream it now
- I saw 40 new movies in 2025 and these are my 10 favorites to watch right now
- The Pixel Watch 4 is great, but I'm sticking with my Galaxy Watch 8 Classic — here's why
- December 17
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- I test headphones for a living — here's what I'd buy instead of the Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- I’ve found the best phone under $200 but just make sure you’re getting the right model
- 10 years ago 'The Force Awakens' saved Star Wars — and broke its future
- This comedy-drama is one of the most underrated series of the past decade — and all 5 seasons are now on HBO Max
- I watch movies and TV for a living — here's my 20 best films and shows of 2025
- December 16
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- 'Fallout' season 2 review: Darker, bloodier and still delightfully funny
- I'm a former Disney cast member — here's why this $1B OpenAI deal feels like something Walt Disney would have wanted
- Samsung Galaxy S26 needs to step up its battery game — or it will fall way behind the competition
- 5 wearable tech predictions for 2026 — from futuristic Fitbits to the ever-elusive Apple Ring
- December 15
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- I just set up the ultimate Sonos surround system — despite some connection issues, it's here to stay
- Forget Sony’s DualSense — I tried Hyperkin’s Competitor controller, and it’s exactly what my Xbox needed
- The most important TV tech of 2025 wasn’t OLED or Mini-LED
- ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ finale cements the show as my favorite of 2025 — here are the 5 best things about episode 8
- December 14
- December 13
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- I tested the DJI Neo 2 and it’s so good that all I can think about is flying it
- 'Ella McCay' is more fun than good, but this comedy-drama movie doesn't deserve its awful review scores
- I tried this mechanical keyboard with a built-in pointing stick — and it almost convinced me to ditch my mouse
- The best Christmas movie of 2025 is one of my biggest surprises of the year — and it’s 92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- Your kid's first iPhone doesn't have to be the newest model — this is the one I'd recommend
- Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck OLED — I took both on a trip to determine the best gaming handheld
- December 12
- December 11
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- The Roku Channel just got this suspenseful psychological thriller — and it's the perfect movie to stream for free
- Netflix's top 10 includes one of the best war movies you (probably) haven't seen — and it's rated 98% by viewers
- I think phone makers should bring back replaceable batteries in budget phones — here’s why
- This insane 1990s cult classic sitcom is streaming for the first time ever — watch it now for free
- December 10
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- You don’t need an appliance garage — I’ve been using this $29 IKEA classic for years, and it keeps my gadgets neatly stowed away
- Netflix removed this one feature — and it’s completely changed my viewing habits
- I ditched my smartphone to listen to music on my decade-old iPod — 3 things I liked and 2 I didn't
- I’ve seen the first 4 episodes of ‘Percy Jackson’ season 2 — and this time the quest feels like a cinematic journey
- December 9
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- 'Grossly disproportionate' and 'discriminatory' — why Australia's social media ban risks creating more problems than it solves
- 3 new to Netflix thriller movies to stream this week — and one of them is a seriously dark spin on ‘Superman’ (Dec. 9-15)
- Waiting to upgrade to iOS 26? Here's why you actually should now
- December 8
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- Netflix’s new comedy-drama is the best George Clooney movie in a decade — and the ending is absolutely perfect
- I'm a personal trainer — My dad is 72, and we use this exercise all the time to increase full-body mobility and strength
- I've been teaching weightlifting for years — this is the kettlebell exercise that challenges upper-body strength and stability more than push-ups
- December 7
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- It's not goodbye, planks — this one exercise is more effective at strengthening your deep core muscles (and whole body)
- I binge-watched shows using Meta's Horizon TV hub on Quest 3 — the good, the bad and the immersive
- Can Hisense and TCL overtake Samsung and Sony in 2026? Here’s how the landscape of TVs could change next year
- Like watching 'Die Hard' on Christmas? Here are 3 more unconventional holiday movies
- Netflix just added one of the best dark thriller movies of the past 5 years — and it’s already crashed the top 10
- December 6
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- December 4
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- I spent a day shooting on the new Sony A7 V — here are my first impressions (spoiler alert: it's great)
- I've been trying to quit Spotify for months, but Spotify Wrapped is the beast that keeps pulling me back
- Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here — and to nobody’s surprise, my top stats (and yours) are exactly what you expected
- I'm skeptical about the Galaxy Z TriFold — here are the 5 big questions I have about Samsung's triple-folding phone
- Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here — Why I crave the stats every year
- December 3
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- Full Qi2 wireless charging support helps great phones stand out — and that's a problem for Samsung
- Stop scrolling: This overlooked Netflix crime thriller is the juicest show you'll see all year
- I was a long-time rom-com hater, but these are the 3 romantic comedies I still recommend everyone watch
- I'm fed up with gaming on Windows 11 — here's how Valve's Steam Machine can fix PC gaming
- December 2
