The G-Steel B500 is the most comfortable G-Shock I’ve worn

Slim, light, and quite modestly sized for a G-Shock, the new G-Steel GST-B500 watch has a Bluetooth connection, solar charging, and costs less than an Apple Watch Series 7. I’ve been wearing it for about a week and have been pleasantly surprised by just how neatly it fits on my wrist. Forget any preconceptions about G-Shock watches being too big …

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I tried switching to a Chromebook. Here’s what surprised me

I’m a longtime Windows user, but ChromeOS has always piqued my interest as an alternative. Unlike MacOS, which does a lot of the same things as Windows, ChromeOS offers something entirely different. It’s lightweight, efficient, and ships with the ability to run almost any Android app. I recently came off reviewing an HP Chromebase All-in-One 22, and in my review …

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The Galaxy Tab S8 has renewed my faith in Android tablets

Three weeks ago, I shut down my trusty Microsoft Surface 2-in-1 to embark on a daring experiment – using an Android tablet as my primary computing device. More specifically, I mean using the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 as my sole work machine. It might sound outlandish, but to my surprise, I came out with a mostly positive experience. Yes, there …

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Master & Dynamic MW75 review: Stunning sound, hefty price

Master & Dynamic’s MW75 headphones sound incredible but cost a small fortune MSRP $599.00 “Ultra-premium sound and style for an ultra-premium price.” Pros Luxurious materials Top-notch build quality Incredible sound Very good battery life Digital wired connection Wear sensor Cons Very expensive Huge carrying case Heavy Annoying ANC mode switching Master & Dynamic (M&D) is a company that’s just as …

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How VFX gave Doctor Strange Gargantos and a magic makeover

Superhero sorcerer Stephen Strange sent Marvel Studios back to the top of the box office with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesswhich had Benedict Cumberbatch’s titular hero explore the myriad dimensions of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not only did the film introduce a long list of new characters, but it also brought filmmaker Sam Raimi back to Marvel after …

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The best sous vide machines for 2022

Tired of the same old, traditional cooking styles? If you’ve been thinking about adding some versatility and panache to your meals, try your hand at sous vide cooking. “Sous vide” — which translates to “under vacuum” — is a French cooking method that involves vacuum-bag-sealed foods being placed into a pot of water or a compatible water-cooking appliance. The food …

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10 movies to watch after you play The Quarry

The Quarry is the first game to come after Supermassive Games’ runaway Until Dawn success story, and the hype has been real. The well-reviewed game sees a half-dozen protagonists on the last day of summer camp at Hackett’s Quarry engaging in some teenage shenanigans — only to be met with backwoods creatures, mutant horrors, and supernatural assailants. If this premise …

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