Althea Chang
Althea Chang is Associate Director of Content Development for Consumer Reports and was previously a Senior Writer for Tom's Guide, covering mobile devices, health and fitness gadgets and car tech.
Latest articles by Althea Chang
Asus Zenwatch 3 Review: Stylish Midrange Smartwatch
By Althea Chang published
Though it lacks GPS and a heart rate monitor, the affordable Asus Zenwatch 3 sports an attractive design and long battery life.
Xperia XZ Review: Battery and Display Impress, Camera Does Not
By Althea Chang published
The Sony Xperia XZ has a beautiful display, better-than-average battery life and effective image stabilization, but it doesn't live up to the company's promise of a smartphone camera that produces blur-free images.
Huawei Fit Review: Budget Smartwatch Meets Fitness Tracker
By Althea Chang published
If you want to receive all your smartphone notifications on your wrist along with fitness-tracking features in an attractive, simple package, the Huawei Fit is worth considering.
Pebble 2 + HR Review: Better Smartwatch Than Fitness Tracker
By Althea Chang published
The Pebble 2 + Heart Rate is a great low-cost alternative to other smartwatches, but the fitness-tracking features are fairly limited.
TomTom Touch Review: Meet the Fat Tracker
By Althea Chang published
Unless you're specifically focused on losing fat or building muscle, the Fitbit Charge 2 is probably a better option for a relatively inexpensive fitness tracker.
Amazon's 60 New Dash Buttons Let You Reorder Coke, Coffee
By Althea Chang published
With the release of a bunch of new Dash buttons, Amazon wants to make sure you never have to run out of these products again.
HP’s Elite x3 Phone Is a Mini PC in Disguise
By Althea Chang published
With the right accessories, the Elite x3 can convert into a laptop or desktop, but Windows 10 Mobile's lack of apps is still a turnoff.
This Robot Vacuum Could Beat the Roomba
By Althea Chang published
Move over, Roomba, this robot vacuum could beat you on holiday wish lists.
Save Your Back: This Robot Will Rake and Shovel For You
By Althea Chang published
The Kobi lawnmower and snow blower robot could eventually make landscapers obsolete, but it's pricey.
Fitbit Flex 2 Review: Best Budget Fitness Tracker
By Althea Chang published
If you want to track your activities with an inexpensive fitness tracker that doesn't look like one, you'll appreciate the $99 Fitbit Flex 2.
Google Pixel vs. Nexus: Better Phones at a Higher Price
By Althea Chang published
Google's newly-unveiled Pixel phones are an improvement from its earlier Nexus models, but they come with a heftier price tag.
Solar Paneled Streets Could Pave Road to Future
By Althea Chang published
Solar Roadways hopes to replace all concrete and asphalt with its solar panels to generate green energy.
Sony Xperia X Compact Phone is Small But Lasts Forever on a Charge
By Althea Chang published
The Xperia X Compact has a beautiful screen and amazing battery life. But its camera doesn't live up to Sony's claims of blur-free photos.
Amazfit Fitness Band Review
By Althea Chang published
The Amazfit is beautiful, but good looks don't cut it even when you're looking for an entry-level fitness tracker under $100.
5G Is Coming, and T-Mobile Has Big Plans
By Althea Chang published
The number three cell phone carrier's Chief Technology Officer says its bigger competitors aren't doing enough to make 5G connections widely available.
Apple Watch Finds a Purpose: Fitness
By Althea Chang published
Apple amps up the Apple Watch's fitness features, which could mean big business for a weakening smart-watch market.
Atlas Wristband 2 Review: A Tracker for Pumping Iron
By Althea Chang published
Those who want to track their weight-training exercises and expand their workout regimes will appreciate the Atlas Wristband 2.
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