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The Ultrahuman Ring Air is terrific — here's what I want to see in the Galaxy Ring
Hardwired I used a smart ring for most of 2024, and I think it has the potential to redefine wearables. With Samsung set to launch the Galaxy Ring soon, here's what I want to see in the brand's smart ring.
I used an external HDD after a decade, and it was surprisingly good
Hardwired External HDDs are still a good choice if you need plenty of affordable storage, and Seagate's Ultra Touch gets my recommendation.
Earbuds with solid-state audio drivers are about to go mainstream
Hardwired Most earbuds have regular dynamic drivers, but solid-state audio drivers that use silicon are about to gain momentum.
Nothing's $29 CMF Buds have no right being this good
Hardwired Nothing makes a lot of earbuds, but the entry-level CMF Buds are among its best.
30TB HAMR hard drives are now a reality, and I'm excited
Hardwired Seagate is now making 30TB hard drives, and it's using an innovative laser-based HAMR tech to achieve greater density.
Five years later, the Kindle Oasis is still the best e-reader I've used — and that's a problem
Hardwired After a half-decade of use, my Kindle Oasis is starting to show its age. But it is still the best e-reader around, and it's annoying that Amazon isn't going to make a new one.
I switched back to the Pixel 8 Pro, and I couldn't be happier
Hardwired I used over 30 phones in 2024, but the Pixel 8 Pro continues to be the best choice for my own use — and that's down to the software.
Roon has transformed how I listen to music
Hardwired Roon is the best music player I have ever used, and if you have a large music library, you should consider giving it a try.
