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Kodak Ektar H35N Review

4.0

The Kodak Ektar H35N is a fine camera for creators looking to get started with film photography thanks to its low cost of entry, simple one-button operation, and economical half-frame picture size.

By Jim Fisher

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE offers almost all of the same lifestyle and wellness features as the company’s flagship wearables at a more affordable price, making it the best budget-friendly WearOS smartwatch.

By Andrew Gebhart

Session Review

3.5

Session provides anonymity by allowing you to chat without divulging any personal information, making it a worthwhile private messaging app if you're willing to sacrifice some call and text functionality.

By Kim Key

Tidal Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

Tidal stands out as one of the best and most unique streaming music services thanks to its large catalog, excellent curated content, and audiophile-friendly sound formats.

ZoneAlarm Pro Antivirus + Firewall Review

3.5

ZoneAlarm Pro Antivirus + Firewall scores vastly better in our tests than the free edition, but it won’t unseat the best competitors.

By Neil J. Rubenking

Adobe Photoshop Review

5.0
Editors' Choice

Adobe Photoshop is the world's most capable image editing software, with mind-blowing AI effects, unmatched auto-selection tools, and strong support for collaboration, all in a helpful and polished interface.

By Michael Muchmore

ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus Review

2.0

ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus combines a feature-limited antivirus with a firewall that doesn’t do all that it used to.

By Neil J. Rubenking

Gigabyte Aorus 16X ASG Review

3.5

Gigabyte's midrange Aorus 16X ASG delivers decent performance and lengthy battery life for a gaming laptop at an approachable price. More ports, given its size, and a better screen would have put it over the top.

By Sherri Smith

Rocket Money Review

4.0

Rocket Money is an all-purpose app for budgeting and managing your personal finances. It's only worth using if you opt for the oddly-priced Premium version, however.

By Kathy Yakal

TeamViewer Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

If you're looking into remote access software, try TeamViewer first. Not only is it our favorite remote access tool, it's free for personal use.

By Justin Pot

Razer Blade 18 (2024) Review

3.5

The Blade 18 delivers for its subset of deep-pocketed enthusiasts seeking a sleek and premium big-screen gaming laptop. However, its short battery life and sky-high price hold it back from top marks.

By Matthew Buzzi

Vizio 55-Inch 4K-Series TV (V4K55M-0801) Review

3.5

Vizio's 4K-series TVs offer good picture quality for a rock-bottom price, but you can get much higher brightness, color, and contrast by spending a bit more.

By Will Greenwald

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Review

4.0

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro's comfortable fit, quality sound, and clever AI features make them compelling for Samsung phone users, though their noise cancellation isn't quite as strong as similarly priced competitors.

By Christian de Looper

Peacock Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

Peacock lets you stream popular NBC TV shows, many notable movies, and the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics with its surprisingly capable and robust base tier.

By Ben Moore  & Jordan Minor

Withings Body Scan Review

3.0

The Withings Body Scan is a smart scale with an attached handheld scanner that delivers advanced health and body composition measurements including ECG readings, but its high price is tough to stomach.

By Andrew Gebhart

VSDC Video Editor Pro Review

3.0

The freemium VSDC video editing program has improved in features and speed, but a nonstandard workflow makes learning it a chore.

By Michael Muchmore

Netgear Orbi 770 Series Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh System (BE11000) Review

4.0

Netgear’s Orbi 770 is the first under-$1,000 Wi-Fi 7 three-piece mesh system we've tested, and an excellent choice for budget-conscious early adopters with large homes.

By John R. Delaney

JLab JBuds ANC 3 Review

3.5

The JLab JBuds ANC 3 produce crisp sound and cancel low-frequency noises fairly well, but some similarly priced competitors offer better bang for the buck.

By Tim Gideon

Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Review

3.5

As budget Chromebooks go, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is an appealing "Now with AI" contender, but its lagging performance and minimal feature set offset the low price.

By Brian Westover

Dell Precision 5490 Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

Dell’s pricey but powerful Precision 5490 mobile workstation packs impressive longevity and helpful enterprise features into a 14-inch chassis with comfy inputs.

By Charles Jefferies