Oct 24
Last month we reviewed the Fitbit Zip, which was basically a glorified pedometer. The Fitbit One is the Zip’s big brother, and successor to the very popular Ultra line. Is the feature-filled gadget worth a hundred bucks? More »
Oct 24
Joby GripTight Micro Stand Review: This Little Smartphone Tripod Is (Almost) Perfect
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Smartphone cameras aren’t designed for fine photography. But you still need a tripod now and then, to hold a phone for a family photo or keep a shot steady in the dark. Here’s a nifty solution from Joby, maker of the mighty GorrillaPod flexible tripods. More »
Oct 23
Asus Vivo Tab RT Review: A Windows 8 Tablet Is Here, But What Do We Do With It?
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When Microsoft first announced its plans to make Windows 8 an operating system that would work on tablets and traditional PCs alike, many considered the plan ambitious. Now that the OS is here, the Vivo Touch RT is the first third party, ARM-based tablet to take the software for a spin. And while it’s a fully functional product that works, it’s still not ready to sway the naysayers. More »
Oct 22
Last year’s Droid RAZR paired a revelatory design with a lousy screen and lousier battery life. This year’s updates—the Droid RAZR HD and the Droid RAZR MAXX HD—put both of those weaknesses squarely in their crosshairs. More »
Oct 20
Say this for the Optimus G: it doesn’t skimp. LG went for broke to shake off its mid-range reputation, cramming its latest flagship Android phone full of goodies. But specs don’t always equal performance. More »
Oct 19
Joby Ultrafit Slingstrap Review: Focus on Getting a Shot, Not Adjusting a Strap
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Carry a camera? If it’s too big to fit in a pocket, then you need a strap. There are hundreds of adequate options, including the strap that comes with your camera. But you would be surprised at the difference a better strap can make. Allow Joby’s new UltraFit Sling Strap to show you the way. More »
Oct 18
When Sony announced their Action Camera, we guessed everyone else was in deep trouble. After all, Sony makes some of the baddest, most darkness-proof image sensors out there. But images speak louder than specs. So we put this little sucker through its paces. More »
Oct 18
iPod Nano Review: The Best MP3 Player Ever, For Whatever That’s Worth [Lightning Review]
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Seven generations of iPod nano evolution have culminated in something pretty special. The latest iteration of Apple’s mini music player is its thinnest, has the biggest screen ever (for a Nano), and tosses in Bluetooth to boot. Is it great? Yes. Is it enough to make you care about MP3 players again? Not really. More »
Oct 17
Sennheiser PMX 685i Review: The Best Running Headphones Just Got Even Better [Fitmodo]
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Back in April, the Sennheiser PMX 680i headphones became our pick for the Best Headphones for Running. We just got our ears on Sennheiser’s 2013 models, the PMX 685i, and, oh my. They’re a small evolutionary step, but a little evolution goes a long way. More »
Oct 17
V-Moda Crossfade M-100 Review: Indestructible Headphones You’ll Either Love or Hate [Lightning Review]
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While all great headphones have personality, V-Moda’s new Crossfade M-100s are a rare breed. You’re either going to fall in love with their distinctive sound and roughneck build—or you’ll think they’re egregiously over the top. More »
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