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Rega Planar 1 Plus

I tested this record player for a month — and it reminds me why I love vinyl in the first place

By Tammy Rogers published

Rega's Planar 1 Plus is a dream for turntable lovers everywhere, with stunning sound and great features.

Audio
the magimix blender power 4 in silver with a control dial and three buttons with the glass blending pitcher against a blue background with a plant and fruit bowl

Magimix Blender Power 4 review

By Erin Bashford published

I threw everything at the Magimix Blender Power 4 and it turned it all into delicious smoothies and butters. I just wish the blades were easier to remove.

Home Appliances
Tozo OpenEgo open-ear earbuds photographed in front of a blue background.

I tested these budget open-ear earbuds for a week — they sound fine, but there’s a big problem

By Ashley Thieme published

The Tozo OpenEgo earbuds are affordable but not functional due to their size, despite having decent sound quality.

Earbuds
Proton VPN on a range of devices

Proton VPN review

By Olivia Powell last updated

VPN Proton VPN is a very capable VPN, and will appeal to those looking for a more techy experience. However, it can't quite match the best of the best.

VPN
the ninja detect power pro with blendsense, a powerful blender with removable blades, a personal blender attachment, and control dial photographed against a blue background

I just tested this state-of-the-art $179 Ninja blender — but it performs like a Vitamix

By Erin Bashford published

I can’t quite believe this blender is so cheap… I had to check the price multiple times. The Ninja Detect Power Pro with BlendSense performs like a $500+ model.

Home Appliances
the espro p7 french press dual walled filter in silver photographed against a blue background

I thought French press was for people who didn't like coffee... now I see the error of my ways

By Erin Bashford published

I’m not the biggest fan of admitting when I’m wrong, but I was so very mistaken about French press. The Espro P7 makes French press taste like heaven.

Home
the NZXT capsule elite gaming mic, a condenser cardioid microphone in black photographed against a blue background. there are two control dials on the mic body and two RGB LED panels

I just tested one of the most impressive gaming mics — and it’s only $89

By Erin Bashford published

I can’t quite believe this mic is so cheap. The sound quality is comparable to a $200 option. There’s very little wrong with this mic, especially for so little money.

Audio
The Wacaco Nanopresso on a wooden surface with the Wacaco Barista Kit and some beans in the background

I took Wacaco's portable espresso maker on vacation — and it blew four coffee nerds away

By Peter Wolinski published

The Wacaco Nanopresso produces decent espresso, with the added versatility of being able to use Nespresso pods, too. It's ideal for coffee lovers on the move.

Coffee Makers
A black and gray Fujifilm Instax mini 41 instant camera

I just tested the new Fujifilm Instax mini 41 — and it might be the easiest, most user-friendly instant camera ever

By Nikita Achanta published

The Fujifilm Instax mini 41 looks sleek and premium and is easy to use, and takes (mostly) stunning photos with plenty of detail. But it has a few shortcomings.

Cameras & Photography
A Canon EOS R5 Mark II mirrorless camera

It took me less than a minute to start shooting with the Canon EOS R5 Mark II — is this the easiest pro camera out there?

By Nikita Achanta published

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II boasts a fast AF system, a 45MP Stacked sensor for great images and cropping, 8K/60fps video, and more pro-level specs for all shooters.

Mirrorless Cameras
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