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The XM6 feature Sony's typical warm and smooth sound profile, characterized by minimal peaks and piercing in the higher frequencies, and a slight emphasis on the bass. Atmospheric alternative rock, like The 1975's "Pressure" produces clear vocals, transparent instrumentals, and a tight bass response. Also: I replaced my bulky headphones with these Pixel earbuds for traveling - and can't go back Like all headphones, turning off ANC or ambient noise creates a more neutral sound that most people may find dull or uninspiring.

GuliKit said it worked directly with Asus to develop these joystick upgrades, which match the exact dimensions of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X's stock sticks. The aftermarket accessories company previously designed a Hall effect joystick upgrade kit for the ROG Ally X, but GuliKit said this mod features electromagnetic joysticks that not only address stick drift but are also more precise, durable, and power-efficient.

This week's happenings in e-bike news involve another recall, a potentially brighter hint at the future of Rad Power Bikes, and a collaboration between a gravel bike maker and a conversion kit company in the UK. First up is the recall of 700 Trek Domane+ and Checkpoint+ e-bikes due to loose chainring bolts. The company recommends riders with affected bikes stop riding immediately and make an appointment at their local dealer for service.

The Tron 2 isn't your typical one-trick-pony robot. This thing is basically the Swiss Army knife of the robotics world. Chinese startup LimX Dynamics just unveiled this modular marvel that can morph between three completely different configurations: a dual-armed humanoid torso, a wheeled-leg explorer, or a bipedal walker that can actually climb stairs without making you nervous. And get this, you can switch between these forms with just a screwdriver. No fancy tools, no complicated procedures.

If you're feeling the stress of having procrastinated on your holiday shopping - and you missed out during Black Friday and Cyber Monday - we've got you. We've found a variety of gadgets on sale that make for great gifts, many of which will ship in time for the holidays. One of the standouts is the current promo on Sony's noise-canceling WH-1000XM5 headphones, which are on sale with a free pair of wireless earbuds.

Verizon's Fios home internet uses a fiber-optic cable network to provide fast and reliable service with plans ranging from 300 Mbps to 2 Gig download speeds. This means you'll be able to connect every device in your home for streaming, gaming, and browsing the web without risking a bottleneck or slowdown. The 5G Home Ultimate plan offers an unlimited data cap as well as the fastest 5G internet speeds in your area.

Just $28, the Ocoopa hand warmers have more than 7,000 five-star ratings and have been purchased almost 150,000 times in the past month alone. That's about three times every minute, around the clock. While searching "hand warmers" on Amazon yields more than 10,000 results, these have apparently beat out every other option for their quality, size, battery life, and more.

The remote player comes with a nice 8-inch LCD, Full HD screen that pushes vibrant, detailed visuals for all your favorite titles. This thing is capable of delivering smooth gameplay at up to 60fps with exceptional image clarity on its 1080p resolution screen for an immersive experience. These visuals are thoughtfully paired with the Tempest 3D AudioTech for better sound.

We hear you, and we've got a solution you may not have considered. It's the old-fashioned, hand-crank egg beater from dorm-room days or grandma's kitchen. Also known as a rotary beater, this simple, no-frills device was once standard equipment for home chefs, and it got the job done - with no electricity, just lots of wrist action.

The Redmi Note 15 series has arrived to markets outside China a month or so earlier than the usual 12-month cycle Xiaomi uses. Still, according to Xiaomi, we can expect generational upgrades in more than one aspect. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is the first phone in the series that we'll review. But before we begin, we want to make it clear that the Chinese Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is not the same as the international model we are reviewing today.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 is expected to arrive next summer, and today some details about it have been outed. It will allegedly come with the same 200MP camera that its predecessor also uses. This will be paired with a 12MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, an improvement from the Fold7's 10MP shooter. The ultrawide camera will be new too, borrowed from the Galaxy S25 Ultra, with 50MP resolution. That will also definitely improve upon the Fold7's 12MP snapper.

The company this week announced Sound Suite, its modular home audio system, comprising the H7 soundbar, M7 and M5 surround speakers, and W7 subwoofer. Most notably, LG's H7 soundbar is the first to incorporate Dolby Atmos FlexConnect. Also: CES 2026: Everything we're expecting to see (and how to watch) This audio technology eliminates the need for a fixed number of surround speakers, allowing them to be placed anywhere within a room while still achieving optimal spatial audio performance.

The final days before the holidays arrive with their own particular pressure. Gift lists grow longer while time grows shorter, and the temptation to settle for whatever's left on the shelf becomes real. Yet the best stocking stuffers aren't about expense or elaborate planning. They're about finding objects that feel intentional, considered, and genuinely useful. What separates a thoughtful gift from a forgettable one often comes down to design intelligence and material honesty.

I pledged no allegiance to any faction during the console wars. But I'll admit I felt, and still feel, most at home in the Xbox ecosystem. It's the achievements, it's the controllers, it's everything. So I couldn't help but feel envy through the years as Nintendo, PlayStation, and even PC diehards all got handheld devices before Xbox. (Sorry, but Cloud Gaming isn't it.)

Also: Should you upgrade your Wi-Fi router to mesh? I tested it for a month, and here's my verdict Yes, cellular could provide faster service compared with Wi-Fi, according to the latest data from Speedtest provider Ookla. To conduct its research, Ookla analyzed Speedtest user data for median download speeds at 50 of the top US airports for the first half of 2025. The testing compared Wi-Fi coverage against that of mobile carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

Some gaming monitors get touted as being "ultra-wide" but this one really earns that namesake. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor stretches an intimidating 57″ across. If you're in the market for a monitor that is just one step shy of spanning 360 degrees around you're head while you play, well, this might be exactly what you're looking for. Amazon has the Samsung monitor listed right now for a staggering $850 off. That brings it to $1,450-about 37% off its original price.

If you're a fan of Amazon's ecosystem, whether that's asking your Alexa speaker to tell you about the weather or compulsively checking the video feed from your Ring doorbell, then it makes sense to expand and build onto the system. It's always easier to keep to one ecosystem as much as you can with smart home gear, letting you stick to a single app and single subscription if you decide to invest in one.

It looks like the holidays aren't a bad time to shop for a VPN subscription. ExpressVPN, Engadget's pick for the best premium provider, currently has a less premium price. This deal gives you two years of the Advanced plan (with a bonus of four free months) for only $101. When it isn't on sale, the same subscription would cost $392.

The DJI Mini 3 can fly for 38 minutes on one battery which means it can actually film instead of just hovering nervously and watching the gauge drop. With that longer flight window, you can look around, set up shots, and actually get the footage you planned without having to land in an emergency halfway through. The Fly More Combo gives you 114 minutes of airtime across three batteries which is enough time to shoot for an entire afternoon.

SCUF Gaming has built a reputation for innovation and for pushing the boundaries of controller design. It's the company that holds the patent on back paddles and trigger stops, two features that have become staples of Pro controller design. The one issue is that its products tend to be on the expensive side compared to its peers until this year, when it released the Valor Pro line for Xbox and PC.

Phantom Chess features a hidden, silent drive system that allows pieces to move autonomously, while its exterior remains pure walnut and maple, eliminating the visible motors and toy‑like aesthetic that have defined automated chess until now. Drawing on precision sensor grids and ultra‑quiet linear actuators, Phantom turns the board itself into an intelligent interface, creating an entirely new category of connected chess experience.

Also: This stereo amp made me feel like I was hearing my favorite band for the first time Selling for $170 on Amazon, the is a midrange soundbar that does one particular thing very well: ensure you can hear every word of dialogue spoken, an issue that frustrates some to the point of watching with subtitles on. Thanks to this soundbar, though, you won't have to do that any longer.

If you value peace and quiet, particularly when traveling, Bose's first-gen QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are worth checking out. They're our favorite noise-canceling headphones for travel, and right now, you can snag a pair for an all-time low of $279 ($150 off) in select colors from Amazon, Best Buy, and Bose. All three retailers estimate that shipments should arrive before Christmas, with Bose saying its cutoff for free two-day shipping is December 22nd at 12PM ET.