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Surface Pro X reviews: An intriguing, yet flawed, step in Microsoft’s battle with Apple’s iPad

Microsoft’s hardware division aims to shake up the notion of the two-in-one device with the Surface Pro X. Instead of… Read More

Stop mousing around: I tested a ridiculous number of computer mice, and this was the clear winner

Honestly, I don’t know what got into me. My old, blue Logitech mouse was showing its age. The scroll wheel… Read More

Alexa, heat up our leftovers: GeekWire gives Amazon’s new voice-controlled microwave a spin

Amazon’s digital assistant Alexa boasts more than 50,000 skills, and one of its newest is microwave chef. That’s thanks to… Read More

Testing Amazon’s new DeepLens camera: Can this $249 device really recognize everyday objects?

It’s been seven months since Amazon Web Services gave the first look at DeepLens — a $249 programmable video camera… Read More

One year with the Chevrolet Bolt EV: Takeaways from my immersion into all-electric driving

Just over a year ago, I finally realized my long-time dream to purchase an affordable all-electric car with over 200… Read More

Amazon starts revealing secret formula behind influential ‘Amazon’s Choice’ selections

Amazon is disclosing new details about the previously mysterious criteria behind the “Amazon’s Choice” designation given to selected products on… Read More

Preview: ‘AirMech: Wastelands’ from Carbon Games is an impressive collision of genres

If you aren’t into player vs. player or battle arena games, you may not be familiar with Carbon Games. It… Read More

Reviews: Microsoft’s Surface Laptop is a winner … but Windows 10 S is less of a hit

Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop starts shipping tomorrow, and for those interested but still unsure of the device, the wide world… Read More

Chevrolet Bolt EV Review: At 200+ miles with juice to spare, this is the affordable electric car to beat

For years I have been waiting for automakers to come out with an all-electric car that can travel over 200… Read More

Amazon puts new limit on customer reviews: No more than 5 a week except for verified purchases

Amazon will start capping the number of product reviews any customer can submit in a given week, limiting each person to five/week except for… Read More

Amazon updates rating rules as part of crackdown on fake online product reviews

As part of its quest to root out fake product reviews and reviewers, Amazon has changed its guidelines to ban most… Read More

Amazon targets sellers for first time in latest crackdown on fake customer reviews

Amazon is opening a new front in its ongoing battle against fraudulent customer reviews on Amazon.com, taking legal action for the first… Read More

Amazon reviews don’t mean as much as you think, study finds

It’s easy to fall under the spell of Amazon. The all-powerful e-commerce behemoth provides an unparalleled customer experience and has… Read More

App of the Week: This app lets you tap into the Twitter hivemind for restaurant reviews

Let’s say you’re in a new city, ready for lunch, and you’re not sure where to go. Sure, you could… Read More

Video Review of the iPad Pro: Is Apple’s high-end tablet worth the price?

I bring you my full review of Apple’s epic iPad Pro in this episode. It’s the largest iPad to date, and the largest… Read More

Video Review: Philips Hue Go portable, color-changing light

MORE FROM GEAR LIVE iPad Pro Review The Technics 1200 Turntable Returns! Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller Review The Philips… Read More

Video Review: Apple CarPlay brings iOS to the 2016 Chevy Colorado Z71

Apple hopes to fix the issue of distracted driving with CarPlay. Apple CarPlay is a smarter, safer way to use the features of… Read More

Video Review: Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is a super-rugged smartphone

I give you a look at the rugged Samsung Galaxy S6 Active in this episode! The S6 Active is a more protected… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Dopl challenges Yelp with tailored restaurant review platform

Dennis Duckworth is outraged by outrage, and that’s why he decided to create a rant-free restaurant review platform. Tired of… Read More

Review: Microsoft’s vastly superior Xbox Elite Controller might just be worth the crazy price

The new Xbox Elite Controller is over-engineered, extra-complicated and, at $150, three times the price of a regular Xbox One controller. And… Read More

Surface Book reviews: Microsoft made a great laptop, but detachable screen may be overkill

The first reviews are out for Microsoft’s first laptop — and it looks like the Surface Book may be a… Read More

One weekend with iPhone 6s: 4K video and 3D Touch are great, but the killer feature is pure speed

Apple introduced the iPhone 6s with the tagline, “The only thing that’s changed is everything.” While not everything has actually changed… Read More

The first iPhone 6s reviews are in: 3D Touch and Live Photos are clear winners

It’s review day for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. Selected tech reviewers have had time to put the new iPhones through… Read More

Amazon tests third-party editorial content, starting with travel gear reviews from The Wirecutter

Amazon has started using third-party editorial content on its homepage to provide a deeper level of recommendations for some of the products it… Read More

Commentary: Our culture of ‘like’ means there’s no time left to hate

Last week I got one of those studies in my inbox that tells you the obvious. A lot of people… Read More

Watch out, Yelp: Amazon has been quietly collecting local reviews for a month

Amazon has quietly launched the ability for customers to write reviews for local restaurants, spas and activities, putting it squarely in… Read More

After food poisoning incident, Seattle woman starts petition to revamp restaurant ratings

Like many restaurant goers, Seattle resident Sarah Schacht turned to Yelp last February when trying to find a place to… Read More

Attack reviews on Amazon: An epic Michael Jackson biography sparks debate

Reviews on Amazon.com can make or break an author’s career, but the motivations of those leaving the comments aren’t always… Read More

Urbanspoon nibbles on 25,000 Zagat reviews

Zagat corned the market on restaurant ratings in the 1980s and early 1990s, tapping the power of user-generated content before… Read More