
Reviews


2019 Volkswagen Jetta Review: Essentially an Audi A3 for Thousands Less
For VW to go and completely rework a car that’s part of the collective consciousness is a damn big deal.

Review: These Are My Favorite Truly Wireless Earbuds for Running
The fit is way more snug and secure than any other truly wireless earbuds that I’ve tested.
By Tucker Bowe

Europe’s Oldest Motorcycle Brand is Still Making Beautiful Classic Bikes
“Handbuilt and affordable” isn’t a phrase you hear all that often these days — until you start talking about Moto Guzzi.

Recovering from an Injury or Workout? This Is the One Tool You Need
The newest recovery tool is quieter than competitors and feels great, but is it worth the price?
By Meg Lappe

John Mayer’s PRS Silver Sky Captures the Magic of Vintage Guitars
It’s a lot of guitar for the price.
By John Zientek

Review: This Home Security Camera Uses Artificial Intelligence. It’s Bold, Powerful and a Bit Terrifying
Lighthouse combines artificial intelligence and an easy-to-use app — and it works wonders.
By Tucker Bowe

There’s Nothing Else on the Road Quite Like the Kawasaki H2 SX
In an entirely counterintuitive way, Kawasaki has found a way to deliver more bike for less money.

Vitamix’s New Entry-Level Blender Doesn’t Skimp On Performance
The E310 is Vitamix’s first stab at making full-size, high-performance blenders for slightly more reasonable prices.
By Will Price

Ditch Your Chest Strap Heart Rate Monitor and Use This Instead
The newest heart rate tracker doesn’t need to sit right on your chest — and for that we like it.
By Meg Lappe

This Is the Weirdest Bluetooth Speaker I’ve Ever Tested (And I Like It)
Like, you can hit the speaker and it’ll make funky sounds.
By Tucker Bowe

The Only Problem with This Skillet Has Nothing to Do with Cooking
Testing Misen’s new stainless steel is a practice in contextual purchasing decisions and considering factors outside pure performance. It cooks beautifully, but is it worth it?
By Will Price

Is Casper’s New High-End Mattress Really Worth Twice as Much as the Original?
Testing the Casper Wave after two-and-a-half years of sleeping on the brand’s first bed-in-a-box.

Tumi’s Brand-New Latitude Packing Case Is Large and Mighty
On a recent 10-day European trip through multiple countries, I hauled along the largest of Tumi’s new Latitude collection, the Extended Trip Packing Case, to see how well it performed in the wild.
By Nick Caruso

2019 Ducati Scrambler 1100 Review: The Range-Topping Motorcycle Is Torquey, Tech-Filled and Supremely Poised
The same basic heritage-inspired look forms the basis of the bike, but this time designer Jeremy Faraud started with a clean sheet of a paper — the result is a bike that is 100 percent new.

Snow Peak’s Field Barista Set Is Wonderfully Heavy-Duty Yet Far from Perfect
Snow Peak just released a Field Barista Set that looks about as sleek as you’d expect from the Japanese brand. Is it worth $340?
By Will Price

Garmin’s Newest Running Watch Brings Music to the Table. But Should You Upgrade?
It’s everything you expect from a Garmin: spot-on GPS, waterproof, and has a battery life that lasts for days. Here’s how the latest release compares.
By Meg Lappe

Review: This $350 Portable Projector Can Replace Your Big-Screen TV
It’s the world’s most advanced pocket cinema, but don’t expect it to replicate the resolution of your 4K TV.
By Tucker Bowe

2019 Ram 1500 Pickup Truck Review: Rendering Full-Size Sedans Obsolete
When equipped with the second generation air-suspension, the 2019 RAM 1500 glides over rough asphalt and dirt with the grace of a car, not to mention their cabins are as just as quiet too.

There’s Just One Problem With Dyson’s Most Powerful Vac Ever and It Ain’t the Price
The Cyclone V10 is the vacuum that made Dyson drop traditional, cordless vacuums for good.
By Will Price