Latest articles by John R. Quain
The Best TV Refresh Rate Is 120Hz (and Anything Higher Is a Lie)
TV makers love to brag about ever-higher refresh rates on their sets. Here’s how to tell the difference between marketing speak and the truth.
2017 Volvo S90 Review: Living the (Nearly) Self-Driving Life
Compared to the BMW 5 Series or Audi A6, the new Volvo S90 is a serious contender, especially for those who are serious about safety.
Sony X930D Review: 4K HDR Arrives, for a Price
Making a strong case for 4K HDR TVs, the 55-inch Sony X930D delivers an excellent picture, but its remote control could be better.
2016 Corvette Z06 Review: High-Tech Supercar Is a Steal
A supercar version of the Corvette, the Z06 is still just a quarter of the price of comparable foreign exotics.
Insignia 4K Roku TV Review: Great Bargain, Streaming Smarts
The Insignia Roku TV is a bargain 4K ultra-HD set with a surprisingly good picture and one of the best smart-TV setups available, thanks to Roku
LG Signature G6 OLED 4K TV Review: The Best Gets More Colorful
The LG Signature G6 OLED 4K TV delivers outstanding image quality and supports HDR for better colors in a stunning razor-thin panel.
CarPlay Killer? New Auto Assistant Goes Beyond Apple's
Inrix hopes to beat Apple and Google at their own game with a personalized assistant that does more than Android Auto or CarPlay.
Antennas Direct ClearStream Eclipse Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna Review: Power and Poise
One of the best-powered indoor antennas we've tested, the ClearStream Eclipse also boasts a hassle-free design.
LG 55EG9100 TV Review: Amazing OLED Picture, Saner Price
The LG 55EG9100 provides a best-in-class OLED picture with jaw-dropping viewing angles, but for the price we'd like 4K resolution.
Polar A360 Fitness Tracker Review
The Polar A360 is an easy-to-read fitness tracker with a built-in heart rate monitor whose main weakness is that it doesn't log the miles you run.
2017 Hyundai Elantra Review: Best Connected Car for the Masses
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra combines CarPlay, Android Auto and a robust set of safety features in a sleeker and quieter ride.
LG 65EF9500 4K OLED TV Review: The Best of the Best
A nearly flawless picture that can accommodate forthcoming HDR content, the LG65EF9500 is the best 4K set we've tested so far.
Vizio M Series (M65-C1) Review: Great Big 4K Value
The Vizio M-Series’ full-array backlighting delivers a superb picture for 4K TV shoppers who want a large 65-inch set at an affordable price.
Sony X930C Review: Amazing Picture, Awesome Audio
The Sony Bravia X930C is a state-of-the-art 4K set with HDR support and impressive built-in speakers.
Samsung UN40JU6700 Review: Eye-Catching Curve But Pricey
The Samsung UN40JU6700 has a sexy curved design and 4K resolution, but the overall picture quality doesn't match the high price.
Samsung UN40JU6500 4K TV Review: Affordable Ultra HD
The 40-inch Samsung UN40JU6500 offers a detailed 4K picture at a competitive price, but don't expect wide viewing angles.
Rolls-Royce Wraith Review: Driving a $400K Dream Machine
Mellifluous, yet powerful. Gracious, yet gutsy. An engineering and technical pleasure to drive, the 2015 Rolls-Royce Wraith is a truly unique vehicle.
Sony XBR43X830C 43-Inch 4K TV Review: Great Color, Android TV Smarts
Though pricey for a smaller TV, the Sony XBR43X830C delivers a sharp and colorful picture, along with a bevy of Android apps.
Hey, Stupid! How You Can Help Make the Internet Safer
The Web won't get safer by itself -- you've got to do your part, and for the most part, you haven't been. Here are 10 ways to start.
Winegard FlatWave Micro HDTV Antenna FL-2000 Review
An inexpensive non-amplified antenna, the Winegard FlatWave Micro performed reasonably well as long as you can position it close to your TV.
Terk Trinity Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna TRITVA Review
The Terk Trinity offered solid reception at a good price, but we wished it looked sleeker.
2016 Cadillac ATS Coupe Review: Well Connected and Frisky
The Cadillac ATS is a very pleasant, comfortable drive. Everything from the seats to the color heads-up display make the driver's task lighter.
Samsung UN50JU6500 4K TV Review: Ultra HD on a Budget
The Samsung Series 6 UN50JU6500 delivers a sharp 4K picture and good contrast in a 50-inch set for an affordable price.
