A partial car substitute? Trek’s new cargo bike, reviewed
A pricey but feature-rich offering from Trek had me pedaling for my groceries. Enlarge (credit: John TImmer) As I watched a few berries I had just carted home roll gently down my driveway and into the road, it was hard t.....»»
Framework Laptop 13 reviewed, again: Meteor Lake meh, Linux upgrades good
Intel's latest chips often fall behind Ryzen, or even older Intel CPUs. Enlarge / The ever-evolving Framework Laptop 13 is back again, this time with some Linux-friendly upgrades and Intel's new Meteor Lake-based Core Ultra CPUs.....»»
I tried a new antivirus software, but it was more expensive than it was worth
I reviewed Avira antivirus software and compared the free, basic, and advanced protection plans to find out which is best for you......»»
Don’t call it boring — this printer was an absolute joy to use
I reviewed HP's Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw to find out if this affordable color laser printer has good quality and long-term value......»»
A review of the Epichloë festucae antifungal protein Efe-AfpA
A research team has reviewed the mechanisms behind endophyte-mediated disease resistance in strong creeping red fescue (Festuca rubra subsp. rubra) and identified the antifungal protein Efe-AfpA produced by Epichloë festucae as a key factor against.....»»
Proton Pass review: a privacy-first, open-source password manager
I reviewed Proton Pass, an open-source password manager with free and low-cost paid tiers that puts privacy first......»»
NASA chief will make the final decision on how Starliner crew flies home
"I especially have confidence since I have the final decision." Enlarge / SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Cargo Dragon spacecraft, seen here with the new launch tower and access arm at SLC-40. (credit: SpaceX) NASA on Tuesd.....»»
12 best desktop computers of 2024: tested and reviewed
We've tested dozens of desktop computers in 2024, but these are the only 12 you should pay attention to when you go to buy......»»
NordPass review: a free password manager with premium support
I reviewed NordPass, the password manager from the makers of the popular NordVPN, to check its quality and value on multiple devices......»»
New "game-changing" discovery for light-driven artificial intelligence
In a paper, titled "Partial coherence enhances parallelized photonic computing," published in Nature, researchers from the University of Oxford, along with collaborators from the Universities of Muenster, Heidelberg, and Ghent, report that replacing.....»»
9 best gaming desktops of 2024: tested and reviewed
We've reviewed dozens of gaming desktops, but only a select few are worthy of making our list of the best gaming PCs in 2024......»»
Bike lanes and narrowed streets don’t slow emergency vehicles
People love to complain about traffic calming, but it makes roads safer. Enlarge / Converting this street from two lanes in either direction to one lane in each direction with a turning lane in-between would make it much safer. (.....»»
Star Trek: Lower Decks S5 teaser gives Cerritos crew one last mission
Also: teaser for Section 31, news on Strange New Worlds S3, Starfleet Academy, and more. "Lower decks! Lower decks!" The fifth season of Star Trek: Lower Decks will be the animated series' last (boo!). Star Trek: Lower Decks is a pa.....»»
The Summit 1 is not peak e-mountain bike, but it’s a great all-rounder
Great price, a solid all-around bike, but not everything you might want from an MTB. Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) As I mentioned in another recent review, I've been checking out electric hardtail mountain bikes lately......»»
Unlocking glucosinolates" potential: Enhancing nutrition and stress tolerance in Brassica crops
A research team has reviewed the potential of glucosinolates, compounds found in Brassicaceae plants like cabbage and broccoli, to enhance stress tolerance and provide health benefits through their hydrolysis products......»»
HP’s latest Color LaserJet Pro printer works great, but costs too much
I reviewed HP's Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw, testing performance and value of this fast printer that uses vibrant and ecofriendly TerraJet toner......»»
The Summit 1 is not peak mountain bike, but it’s a great all-rounder
Great price, a solid all-around bike, but not everything you might want from an MTB. Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) As I mentioned in another recent review, I've been checking out electric hardtail mountain bikes lately......»»
Saturday Citations: E-bike accident spike; epigenetics in memory formation; Komodo dragons now scarier
This week, we reported on new epigenetic findings in memory formation as well as a dramatic spike in micromobility-related head injuries, so there's a whole lot of head-related science on the front burner these days. There were new findings regarding.....»»
I’ve reviewed smart rings for years. This is the worst one I’ve ever used
The Circular Ring Slim is another smart ring challenger, but is it worth wearing instead of the Oura Ring, which is currently the best you can get?.....»»
Avast One Gold review: the easy-to-use antivirus software
I reviewed Avast One's free and paid antivirus software plans to find out how much more you get when you subscribe......»»
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra isn’t the smartwatch you think it is
Don't dismiss the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra as a meaningless Apple Watch Ultra clone. I reviewed the new watch, and it surprised the heck out of me......»»