Helena Stone

Year after year I’ve been praising the Motorola Razr series, and with the launch of the 2026 lineup, I still am. Not too long ago flips felt like niche tech experiments, but Motorola has officially turned them into beautifully polished, mainstream flagships. The absolute star of the show this year is the Motorola Razr Ultra.… More

Xbox is making yet another tweak to its identity, and this time it’s coming straight from fans’ feedback. Microsoft has quietly updated the Xbox account on X to read XBOX in all caps. It’s a small change on paper, but one that pulls the brand back toward its original 2001 look. The shift to all… More

Motorola has been perfecting the flip phone for years now with their incredible and fashion-forward Razr family, and with the new Motorola Razr Fold, the company is finally stepping into book-style foldable territory – the arena Samsung has more or less owned in the U.S. After spending time with the Fold, can we testify that… More

Today in New York, BMW introduced their new 7 Series and it’s perhaps the most ambitious overhaul the 7 Series has ever seen of its flagship sedan. It’s the first luxury car to get the company’s much-hyped Neue Klasse technology – a move that basically turns the 7 Series into a rolling preview of where… More

OPPO just officially unveiled the Find X9 Ultra, and after spending some time with it, one thing is abundantly clear – the line between “smartphone” and “DSLR” has officially evaporated. The design of the phone speaks volumes the moment you pick it up, as it is clearly designed to mirror the classic, timeless look of… More

After a decade hiatus, it looks like Star Trek is finally returning to the big screen. At CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, Paramount Skydance confirmed that a new feature film is officially in development., even as the franchise’s television side begins to wind down. Before you get too excited for a reunion with the Chris… More

Robot vacuums have come a long way from bumbling little discs that got stuck under your couch. ECOVACS’ new DEEBOT X12 OmniCyclone is proof of just how far — and honestly, it’s kind of wild how much this thing can do. The headline feature of this new robot vac is FocusJet, one of the first… More

I’ve been waiting for a foldable that doesn’t feel like carrying a literal brick in my pocket. Oppo just dropped a bombshell fold that makes the competition look almost ancient. I’ve spent a few days with the new Oppo Find N6, and I’m calling it right now—this is the absolute best fold to date. Table… More

The “Streaming Wars” are entering a chaotic new chapter, and it might actually make our TV watching experience—and our monthly statements—a little bit easier to navigate. Paramount+, BET+ and Max (formerly HBO Max) are officially joining forces to become a “Super-Streaming” giant. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount has officially bought out Tyler Perry’s 25%… More

Costco is currently facing a massive nationwide class-action lawsuit, and the stakes are much higher than a missed rotisserie chicken. Following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that struck down several high-profile import tariffs, one savvy shopper is leading the charge to ensure that the “refunds” don’t just stay in Costco’s corporate pockets. Last month, the… More

Remember the dream of a modular smartphone? We’ve seen many companies try and fail to build one successfully over the years, but TECNO is stepping up at MWC 2026 with a modular concept that actually looks like it has serious potential. Their new Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology is designed to ditch the “static masterpiece” for… More

If you’re an Android user who has been dreaming of an iPhone 17 alternative that costs less and goes much longer, you no longer have to dream. Better yet, TECNO just walked into the room to remind us that “thin” shouldn’t mean “dead by noon.” Unveiled ahead of MWC 2026, the newly unveiled TECNO POVA… More

Sometimes the best products aren’t the ones loaded with every feature imaginable. They’re the ones that understand their purpose and execute it really well. That’s exactly what Buzz Bicycles has done with the Cerana 2, a no-nonsense cruiser e-bike that knows what it is—and more importantly, what it isn’t. At $999 (currently on sale), the… More

Face it – shopping for the runner or outdoor enthusiast in your life is usually an exercise in futility. Planning on getting them another pair of running shoes? They already have tons of those. A fitness tracker? They already have one strapped to their wrist. But what if I told you there’s a gift that… More

While everyone’s attention was focused on the F8 Ultra and F8 Pro at POCO’s Bali event, Poco quietly made another significant move: launching two tablets that show they’re serious about building out a proper ecosystem. The Pad X1 and Pad M1 aren’t Poco’s first tablets, and they aren’t just “me too” products either – they’re… More

POCO has a great track record for delivering flagship-level performance without asking flagship prices. For years now, they’ve been the brand that phone enthusiasts point to when someone says you need to spend top dollar for top-tier specs. But what they unveiled in Bali this week is a change in direction That is because the… More

Budget smartphones are not typically the most beautiful or exciting phones to talk about but Motorola’s new updates to their moto g and moto g play series, are making me reconsider my skepticism. Priced at under $200, they’re actually quite compelling. To start, both devices sport a large 6.7-inch LCD display with a 120Hz refresh… More

When Segway announced they were diving into the e-bike market, it made perfect sense. Known primarily for their scooters, and of course, their iconic self-balancing transporters, could they really compete in the increasingly crowded e-bike space? After spending several months with their Xafari, I can confidently say they’ve created something special here—a teched out e-bike… More

Apple’s latest earbuds promise to solve the fit issues that plagued their predecessor, the Beats Fit Pro—but do they deliver? When we reviewed the Beats Fit Pro back in 2021, we were smitten with almost everything about them. The pastel finish, the stellar sound quality, the seamless iOS integration—it was all there. So much so… More

Google Play is finally ditching its one-size-fits-all approach. After years of generic app recommendations that felt pulled from thin air, the platform is embracing personalization in a big way. The most noticeable change hits the Apps tab, which now features curated seasonal content that feels relevant to your life. Instead of endless scrolling, you’ll find… More