Reviews
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Review: Horizon Ultra 4K smart projector first with laser/LED light source
A smart projector with a novel five-channel dual-light optical engine and Dolby Vision? The Horizon Ultra went on sale late last year, and when I was recently given the opportunity to play catchup with the tech-packed home projector, I jumped at it. -
Review: 2024 Mazda CX-90 revamps modern soccer dad life
Mazda's great-looking new CX-90 replaces the aging CX-9. The latter was an excellent three-row crossover, but it was outdated compared to the rest of the market. By contrast, the CX-90 definitely has a more modern appeal. -
Review: Toyota's all-electric bZ4X suffers from an identity crisis
As Toyota’s first serious foray into electric vehicles, most of us expected the bZ4X to be ... well, something else. Instead, what we got was a confusingly-named station wagon crossover with a puzzling array of capabilities under a tall price tag. -
Review: Compact Atom laser projector puts Google TV in sharp focus
We've spent the past few weeks having our streamed entertainment served up by a mini-PC-sized Full HD laser projector that Dangbei launched at IFA 2023 in Germany last year. The Atom made its way to the US for CES recently, and is now up for sale. -
Review: 2024 Mercedes-Benz C and GLC look different but act the same
Closely related, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and GLC-Class are based on the same platform. The C sedan is a solid entry option for the luxury brand, while the GLC is similarly designed but in an SUV format. We drove them both. -
Review: 2023 Nissan Versa revamps the econobox idea
One of the lowest priced vehicles on the market in the U.S. is the Nissan Versa. The term “econobox” is a descriptor that has fit a lot of entry-level vehicle models, including the Versa. But this little Nissan has redefined the term. In a good way. -
Review: Can-Am Commander Max comes with full utility
With suicide doors, a dumping utility bed, and solid off-road capability, the Can-Am Commander Max is a powerfully useful and fun UTV. That sums up our experience with it after a couple of weeks in the wilds of Wyoming. -
Review: $399 ToneX pedal puts AI-captured guitar amps at your feet
IK Multimedia's gorgeous ToneX pedal remains unrivaled at its price point as 2023 comes to a close, replacing your guitar amp with a cornucopia of tone profiles either captured directly from your own rig, or downloaded from thousands online. -
Review: 2023 Hyundai Tucson beats the boring
The new-generation Hyundai Tucson offers lots of options and great style against its rivals. With the choice of two gasoline engines and two hybrids, this small SUV makes a good case for itself. -
First Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona ahead of arrival of electric models
Hyundai has completely redone the Kona from the ground up. Still a compact, the Kona is now a bit larger to accommodate more rear-seat legroom, cargo space, and to make for a more EV-focused platform for electrification. -
First look: The world's first naturally-lit, anti-eye-strain monitor
Some folk find regular monitors harsh on the eyes, and look to e-ink and RLCD screens to reduce eye strain and fatigue. Another option is the Eazeye monitor is designed to use ambient backlight, via a reflector panel behind a transmissive screen. -
Review: Indian eFTR Hooligan 1.2 is huge fun on and off the bike path
Indian’s ebike is made by SUPER73 and branded as an Indian eFTR Hooligan. I took Indian Motorcycles’ ebike for a spin both on and off the pavement and found it’s well-named for what it is: a street-OK electric bike that really shines on the dirt trail.
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