Latest articles by Sam Rutherford
Huawei Ascend 5W Review: Budget Phone Makes Too Many Compromises
At just $179 for a big, 5.5-inch screen and fingerprint reader, Huawei's Ascend 5W looks enticing, but mediocre battery life and underexposed photos make the total package much less appetizing.
LeEco Le S3 Review: Stylish & Speedy, But Lacks Battery Life
The $200 Le S3 impresses with an upscale design and big 5.5-inch full-HD screen, but its outdated OS, lack of a headphone jack and appalling battery life can't be ignored.
Why I’m Dumping AT&T for T-Mobile
AT&T’s price hike for its grandfathered unlimited wireless plan tells one long-time subscriber that it’s finally time to move onto another carrier after eight years.
Nikon Makes Sharing Photos Easier with New D5600 DSLR
Sporting newly built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC and touch-based controls, Nikon's D5600 is a timely refresh to our favorite DSLR under $1,000.
Huawei Mate 9 Review: The Big-Screen Phone for Android Lovers
Great for big-screen-phone lovers, Huawei's Mate 9 packs a huge, 5.9-inch screen; class-leading performance; 12 hours of battery life; and the smarts to keep the phone speedy even months after you get it.
Honor 6X Looks Like 2017's Bargain Phone to Beat
With the Honor 6X, Huawei puts a lot into a midrange phone, including a rear fingerprint sensor, a 5.5-inch FHD screen and 2 rear cameras.
HTC Bolt Review: Awesome Audio Can't Save This Sprint Exclusive
While a bit pricey and equipped with aging hardware, the HTC Bolt's aluminum, water-resistant body and fantastic audio are true highlights for Sprint customers.
OnePlus 3T Review: The Best Unlocked Android Phone for the Money
The OnePlus 3T has an even faster CPU, 2 extra hours of battery life and a new 16-megapixel front cam, making this device the best phone for the money.
Snapdragon 835 Will Power 2017's Hottest Phones
Qualcomm has revealed its blazing-fast Snapdragon 835 smartphone chip, as well as a faster and more efficient Quick Charge 4 standard.
LeEco Le Pro 3 Review: So Close to Greatness
Even with top-tier battery life, LeEco’s LePro 3 isn’t quite as polished as competing midrange phones.
Huawei Mate 9 Is a 5.9-Inch Beast That Won't Slow Down
Huawei is stepping up big with the 5.9-inch Mate 9. It packs the company's newest Kirin 960 processor and uses machine learning to prevent slowdown over time.
LG V20 Review: A Big-Screen Beast for Content Creators
Equipped with dual rear cameras, full-featured camera controls and a handy second screen, the LG V20 is a worthy big-screen alternative to the Galaxy S7 Edge and the Google Pixel.
Here's How Well Portrait Mode on iPhone 7 Works
We look at how Apple's new portrait mode beta in iOS 10.1 performs and how it stacks up against a mirrorless camera.
Google Pixel vs. Galaxy S7 vs. iPhone 7: Camera Face-Off
The Google Pixel takes stunning photos and offers great detail, but the iPhone 7 offers more natural colors and the Galaxy S7 is still the best all around.
LG X power Offers Epic Battery Life on the Cheap
While its camera, design and display fall behind some of its competitors, the LG X power's absolutely monstrous battery life and affordable price can't be ignored.
Google Pixel XL Review: Taking Android to New Heights
Despite a less-than-thrilling design, the Pixel is a crowning achievement in Google’s quest to marry software and hardware.
iPhone 7 Battery Life a Bust? Don't Believe the Hype
UK consumer testing website Which? recently posted results suggesting the iPhone 7's battery life is pretty poor, but our testing says different. Here's why.
Forza Horizon 3 Review: A Driving Masterpiece
If you're looking for a driving game this fall, Forza Horizon 3 offers one of the most exhilarating and satisfying racing experiences around on console or PC.
LG V20 vs Galaxy S7 vs Huawei P9: Mega Camera Shootout
The LG V20 puts up a good fight against the Galaxy S7 and Huawei P9 in terms of photo quality, but it pulls ahead in the video department.
iPhone 7 Plus vs Galaxy S7: The Power of Optical Zoom
We put iPhone 7 Plus' optical zoom up against the Galaxy S7’s digital zoom, and there's a pretty big difference.
It's Close, but iPhone 7's Camera Still Can't Top Samsung
The iPhone 7’s camera is a real improvement, but Samsung's Galaxy S7 Edge is still the best smartphone camera, thanks to photos that are slightly sharper.
Erato Combats Apple AirPods With Cheaper, Cooler Earbuds
If you're looking for true wireless earbuds that aren't Apple AirPods, Erato has some pretty interesting alternatives at an affordable price.
AirPods Will Reshape Wireless Audio for the Masses
By selling a pair of wireless earbuds for $159, Apple is lowering the bar for what you can expect to pay for quality wireless audio.
