Top Picks

Apps that encrypt, store and create strong passwords are the only way to secure dozens of online accounts. Here are the best.

These VPN providers are trustworthy, with gold-standard security and privacy practices, and are the best free VPN options available today.

We tested and found the best blue light glasses, whether you’re looking for readers, gaming glasses, or just basic blue light protection for yourself or the kids.

Whether you like to type or hand write your notes, we found the best tablets for taking notes. 

Cable TV is expensive, but so is subscribing to dozens of streaming services. Let us help you spend your money wisely and pick the right service (or services) for you.

When you're on the go, you can get the info you need on that product, place or landmark by snapping a picture with these apps.

The next-gen NeuroMetrix Quell 2.0 wearable is a smarter, more integrated device to help relieve chronic pain using the body’s natural opioid painkillers.

Organize large photo collections, create shared albums and ensure your pictures stay with you no matter what device they come from.

From the latest televisions to ground-breaking high-tech beauty products, our editors picked their favorite products from the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show.

Our seven favorite Bluetooth speakers cover a wide range of listening environments and budgets. There's something for everyone.

These are our top picks for the 6 best laptops under $500 that offer portability and power for a reasonable price, including two under $250.

Our picks for the best music streaming services offer 30+ million of songs, plenty of ways to find music, offline listening and extras that make them stand out.

One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to smart locks, so we found the best smart locks for every situation and need. 

Weather sites offer more than just tomorrow's forecast. Check out our top recommendations and what each has to offer for allergy sufferers, trip planning, outdoor sports and more.

Do you like an upright or canister? Do you prefer bagged or bagless? We take you through the options and our top picks for each type of vacuum cleaner.

From sleep trackers to smart mattresses, technology can help you get a better night’s sleep.

Our favorite fitness trackers keep tabs on all of the basics — steps, calories, distance traveled and sleep quality — with extras, like heart rate monitoring and water-resistance for swimming.

In the world of cloud storage services, there are two basic types: backup and sync. Here’s what you need to know about each and how to pick the best one for you.

Here are our 6 favorite pairs of Bluetooth headphones under $50 for every type of user.

The Nest Cam indoor camera won in a tight contest by offering the best performance, video quality and user experience.

The Philips Hue is the most advanced smart light bulb, with excellent usability and extensive support for smart home systems.

Our editors pick for the best fitness watches you can get for under $200.

The Panasonic NN-SD945S microwave stands out with its multiple cooking options, unique inverter technology and sophisticated design.

After downloading and trying out dozens of highly rated fitness apps, these 11 stood out for their features and reliability.

We spent days grinding through far too many pounds of fragrant, oily coffee beans to determine which model of highly-rated grinders is truly the best.

The Crane Digital Warm & Cool Mist Humidifier steams up its competition with user-friendly features, whisper-quiet operation and a 19-hour run time.

The Panasonic ER-GB80 makes trimming a typical beard easy and consistent, it is easy to keep clean and convenient to use at home or on the road. 

The Linksys EA7500 router offers the best combination of performance, features and price, and has future-proof technology built-in  that will make it get even better.

From the Misfit Flash to the Fitbit Zip, there are plenty of worthwhile activity monitors that can help get you into shape on the cheap.

The Breville Smart Oven is an excellent performer that offers enough food capacity to make it a viable substitute for your full-sized home oven.

An intuitive user interface, wide compatibility with other products and advanced tracking features make the Wahoo Tickr X the top heart rate monitor.

Choosing a camera bag is personal. It depends on what equipment you want to carry, and where you will be taking photos. So we found bags for every situation.

If your pockets are deep, the Eero Home Wi-Fi System is well worth the money.

There were a ton of really great toys on display at Toy Fair this year. Here are our must-haves for kids of all ages.

Our review found the Beltronics GT-7 to be an excellent performer with a solid feature set and a striking design that users will either love or hate.

Our editors pick their favorite consumer tech products from the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show.

The Vizio E65-C3 has superior picture quality at a very competitive price, while the Vizio M55-C2 offers the best 4K TV on a budget.

The ThinkPad T450s combines powerful performance with road-warrior durability, a great keyboard and a design that makes upgrading easy, making it the perfect choice for students.

The Monoprice Select Series 10,000mAh may be slightly bigger and heavier than the competition, but the packs' incredibly low price makes it the clear winner.

Effective noise reduction, on-the-ear comfort and high quality sound, make the Philips Fidelio NC1 our pick for the best noise-canceling headphones. 

Get a clean shave without cleaning out your wallet. This electric shaver does smooth work for the man on a budget.

Want to know what the best new toys will be this year? We scoured the floors at Toy Fair and found eight worthy of our coveted Best of Toy Fair awards.

The Sonos Wireless HiFi System delivers terrific sound, a broad range of music services, a simple-to-use app and best-in-class whole-home coverage.

The Panasonic KX-TGE272S has clear call quality, great battery life and offers more options for the price than any other cordless phone.

With a fourth-generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, 1TB hard drive and full-sized keyboard, the Aspire E15 has plenty of power to last many years.

The Crock-Pot 6.5 Quart Countdown Programmable Touchscreen Slow Cooker delivered the best slow cooking results and, at $79, is a good deal, making it our pick for the best slow cooker.

We review the competition and find that the beautiful HTC One M8's comfort, intuitive interface, blazing fast performance and awesome audio quality make it the best Android smartphone.

The combination of a small sleek design, positive reviews and low price make the Mohu Leaf our pick for the best indoor HDTV antenna.

The Macally MBP30's combination of portability, power, connectivity and price makes it the best portable battery charger under $50.