Glance’s AI-driven TV screensavers are coming for your attention, and your shopping budget

For millions of Android users in Asia, glancing at their phones doesn’t just reveal the usual clock against the background of a favorite vacation spot or the family pet. Instead, it’s a collection of news headlines, weather conditions, or sports scores, interspersed with ads. That experience, known as Glance, made its way to U.S. Android … Read more

ESR has announced the budget Apple Pencil Pro alternative I’ve been waiting for

ESR has made a name for itself making affordable and fairly reliable accessories for Apple products. The brand’s iPad gear and charging devices have been a mainstay on my desk over the years. At CES 2025, the company has yet another surprise. The latest from ESR is the Geo Digital Pencil. On the surface, it … Read more

Belkin’s first noise-canceling headphones cover all the basics on a budget

Belkin is no stranger to personal audio — the brand best known for its charging and laptop accessories has tried its hand at wireless earbuds and wireless AirPlay adapters in the past, but this year at CES 2025, it has revealed its first over-ear noise-canceling wireless headphones: The $60 Soundform Isolate. They’re available for preorder … Read more

Our pick for the best budget gaming laptop is on sale today

It’s not enough for a gaming laptop to look cool. You need a reliable PC with the best internal components, excellent battery life, and plenty of ways to connect with other devices, like an external monitor. And while there are numerous gaming laptop brands to choose from, we’ve always thought Dell’s lineup checks all the … Read more

Here’s our best look at the sequel to one of 2024’s best budget smartphones

One of the most anticipated new phones for 2025, the OnePlus 13R, is expected to arrive soon. We have our best look yet at this successor to the OnePlus 12R, thanks to fresh images from tipster @MyseryLupin. The OnePlus 13R is anticipated to be similar to the Chinese-only OnePlus Ace 5. However, the newly released … Read more

Samsung’s budget Galaxy Z Flip FE will keep this spec from the Galaxy Z Flip 6

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE is expected to launch sometime next year, most likely toward the end of the second quarter of 2025. We don’t know a lot about the budget-oriented flip phone yet except that it’s expected to use the Exynos 2500 chip. Now, another leak suggests it will keep the same display … Read more

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i review: a budget laptop that’s worth it?

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i MSRP $680.00 “The IdeaPad Flex 5i falls just short of offering a compelling package for the price.” Pros Solid build Decent keyboard and touchpad Good IPS display Attractive sale price Cons Poor battery life Inferior performance Too expensive at list Table of Contents Table of Contents Specs and configuration Design Keyboard … Read more