Tech Reviews

Lava Virat Curve 5G review: Tiny rear display adds flair to a capable phone

Lava's Virat Curve 5G stands out with its mini rear display and vegan leather finish, while smooth everyday performance and a 6,000mAh battery strengthen its case at Rs 23,999

Apple Watch Series 12 review: More health data, but AI promise must wait

Apple Watch Series 12 looks familiar but collects health data more frequently, improves gesture controls and lays the groundwork for AI features that are still some distance away

Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: Excellent sound with a few everyday quirks

The Sennheiser Momentum 5 combines detailed sound with long battery life, strong ANC and multipoint connectivity, while its fit, touch controls and sweat resistance leave a few things to consider

iPhone 18 Pro Max review: Subtle changes add up to a meaningful experience

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max looks familiar, but variable lens aperture, stronger on-device AI, better thermals and longer battery life make the changes more meaningful with extended use

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 review: Ticks the right boxes for an everyday laptop

I used the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for browsing, streaming and casual gaming to see how its large display, Core Ultra 5 processor and Copilot+ features fit into everyday use

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE review: Familiar strengths, few meaningful upgrades

Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE delivers a good display, dependable main camera and polished One UI 9 experience, but familiar hardware and a higher price weaken its value proposition

CMF Buds Neo review: These affordable earbuds offer well-rounded experience

The CMF Buds Neo brings ANC, 12.4mm drivers, Bluetooth 6.0 and long battery life to the Rs 1,999 segment. But do these features add up to a genuinely good everyday listening experience?

Sony 1000X The Collexion review: Luxury design comes at a price. Worth it?

Sony 1000X The Collexion offers premium materials, detailed sound and strong noise cancellation, but battery life, portability and call quality leave room for improvement

ASUS Pad review: An Android tablet for work, play and everything in between

With a vibrant OLED display, lightweight design and seamless PC connectivity through GlideX software, the ASUS Pad makes a strong case as both an entertainment screen and a useful work companion

Google Pixel Watch 5 review: Less data, more sense, and longer battery life

Google isn't trying to out-spec competition here, it's betting that a smartwatch should explain your health rather than just display it, and mostly, that bet pays off

Pixel 11 review: Google's vanilla flagship model makes a convincing case

Longer battery life, a steadier connectivity, and genuinely useful artificial intelligence tricks make Google's Pixel 11 an easy recommendation

Gabit Smart Ring review: The case for tracking health on your finger

The Gabit Ring packs health, sleep, activity and stress tracking into a lightweight design, offering a discreet alternative to smartwatches, but its fitness capabilities leave room for improvement

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 7 review: Built to grow into a cinema setup at home

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 7 delivers impressive spatial audio and can be expanded with the Theatre Sub 8 and Rear 8, but the complete setup comes at a high price

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 review: Two watches, two personalities

The Galaxy Watch 9 keeps things sleek and comfortable for everyday use, while the Ultra 2 adds a brighter display, longer battery life and more serious health and outdoor features

Lava Virat V1 5G review: Big battery, but sluggish performance hold it back

Lava Virat V1 5G offers a large 120Hz display and 6,000mAh battery, but slow touch response, sluggish performance and 10W charging undermine the everyday experience

Pixel 11 Pro XL review: Google rethinks the Pixel experience, and it works

The Pixel 11 Pro XL retains Google's focus on imaging but puts equal emphasis on AI, software and the user experience, resulting in a Pixel that feels more complete

HP OmniPad 12 review: Android tablet convenience with laptop ambitions

HP's Android tablet packs a large 12-inch display, a full-size keyboard and long battery life, but its underpowered chipset limits how well it works as a laptop replacement

Redmi Note 17 review: 8,000 mAh battery is star of Xiaomi's mid-range phone

With an 8,000mAh battery, AMOLED display and long software support window, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 prioritises endurance, but its processor and cameras reveal compromises

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: Small refinements make big difference

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra may not be the Samsung's headline product this year, but its thoughtful hardware upgrades and software refinements make it the company's most polished Fold yet

Acer TravelLite laptop review: Good for work, less so for everything else

Acer TravelLite combines lightweight design, wide connectivity and dependable productivity performance, but inconsistent build quality, a mediocre display and power management issues limit its appeal