consumer tech

  • This Smartwatch Is the Definition of Overpriced

    This Smartwatch Is the Definition of Overpriced

    Smartwatches have only gotten more affordable in recent years, and budget options under $US200 ($260) can be surprisingly full-featured, especially if you don’t mind sacrificing sophisticated health features. So when a $US350 ($455) smartwatch like the Zepp Z debuts, it has to deliver on multiple levels to make it worth the extra splurge.


  • The AirPods Max Are Annoyingly Incredible

    The AirPods Max Are Annoyingly Incredible

    I’ve been using a pair of Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones for years. They’ve accompanied me on long flights to Europe and Japan, cancelled out noise on a plethora of trade show floors, and helped me block out my neighbour’s weed wacker to get work done at home. But there are a slew of new…