Mike Epstein
Senior Commerce Editor, Reviews
Mike Epstein is a Senior Commerce Editor at Hearst Enthusiast Group, producing reviews for buying guides Popular Mechanics, Runner’s World, Bicycling, and Best Products. Prior to joining Hearst, he was a video game and technology critic for over 10 years, with bylines at IGN, Gamespot, Variety, Lifehacker, Kotaku, GamesRadar, Flavorwire and Digital Trends, among others. Now, he’s a jack of all trades, helping reviewers share everything they know about all kinds of technical gear, from snowblowers, to running shoes and bicycles, and every kind of gadget imaginable.

The 7 Best 3D Printers for New Makers, No Matter What You’re Making
Whether you’re printing parts, toys, tools, or making art, a 3D Printer is an incredible tool for crafting and creating.

The 7 Best Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro Phone Cases Look Smart and Keep Your Phone Safe
Protect your new Google phone for as little as $20.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: A Weak Upgrade for a Very Strong Phone
Google’s latest flagship phone doesn’t feel much different than last year, but still blows away most of its competition.

The TP-Link Deco 7 Pro BE14000 Is a Big Mesh Network for Big Spaces
Don’t let the router ban scare you away from TP-Link and one of the best mesh networks on the market.

The Brother HL-L3280CDW Laser Printer Review: A Home Office Gem
It’s not an all-in-one, but home printers don’t get much better than this.

Even Realities G2 A.I. Smart Glasses Review: A Rough Draft of A.I.’s Wearable Workwear Future
These productivity-focused smart glasses ditch the POV cameras in favor of microdisplays and A.I. organization that make sense for the office … when they deliver.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Review: The Classic Fold Gets Pro Tools for Multitasking and Better Photos
Samsung’s original folding phone design has been optimized with an “Ultra”-level processor, cameras, and battery.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Smartphone Review: A Flip Phone With Flagship Power
Samsung’s latest Flip reminds us why the brand is the king of folding phones.

The 5 Best Hisense TVs You Can Buy Now
Hisense is known for great value, but this TV brand makes stellar screens at every price point.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Makes Folding Phones More Appealing Than Ever
Samsung’s new “passport”-shaped foldable is its best yet, and the most refreshing phone design in years.

Kinesis Freestyle2 Split Keyboard Review: A Focused Design Makes it Easy to Loosen Up
Typing on a split keyboard can feel like splitting your brain in two. But the Kinesis Freestyle2 makes it a bit easier.

The 6 Best Record Players for Vinyl Lovers
These turntables sound great and make it easy to fall in love with listening to records.

The Best 4K TVs Bring Everything You Watch and Play to Life
4K is the standard, and there are so many great options right now.

EcoFlow Rapid Series 20K Battery Pack Review: Great Pocket Power, With Some Rough Edges
Our testers love EcoFlow’s portable power stations for camping and home backups, but how are the brand’s personal power banks?

The 8 Best TVs for Next-Level Home Entertainment
We thoroughly scrutinized and reviewed the most impressive TVs available today—and several of our picks are surprisingly affordable.

Motorola razr (2026) Review: The Most Affordable Folding Phone Got Just a Bit Better
This entry-level flip phone is a no-brainer for foldable first-timers. The question is: Is the newest version so much better than last year’s?

In 2026, the Newest TVs Aren’t Always the Best Buys
With tech prices spiking and upgrades that don’t completely change the game, this year’s TVs often fall flat compared to their cheaper predecessors.

Do You Need a Preamp for Your Record Player? A Beginner’s Guide for Vinyl Lovers
The preamplifier is the first and most obvious upgrade for your record player.

RayNeo Air 4 Pro Smart Glasses Review: Wearable Displays Keep Getting Better, but We Can’t Get Over This One Issue...
This wearable display conjures a massive 201-inch virtual screen before your eyes. A bulky, uncomfortable fit breaks the spell.

LG C6 4K OLED TV Review: A Small Upgrade to a TV Titan
A brighter panel and higher refresh rate are welcome improvements to one of the most recommended OLEDs, but last year’s model might still be the better buy.

Ray-Ban Meta Scriber Review: The Practical, Imperfect Face of Smart Glasses
Meta Ray-Bans are convenient and comfortable, but AI and privacy add rough edges to their streamlined tech.

Canon CanoScan LiDE 400 Review: A Slim, Affordable Scanner for Small Jobs
I found a box of old letters and photos I thought were long gone. This $100 flatbed helped me save them for good.

TCL QM7L SQD Mini-LED TV Review: A Budget TV With Loads to Love
TCL’s latest QM7 gets the “Super Quantum Dot” treatment, bringing new display tech to an even wider audience.

The 8 Best Phones to Buy if 2026 is Your Upgrade Year
Whether you prefer iOS or Android, these new phones have the best cameras and exciting new features that will make the upgrade feel special.

Motorola Edge (2026) Review: A Compact Budget Phone With Flair
Motorola’s latest budget Android is perfect for folks with smaller hands and smaller budgets.

Nimble Sharepower Battery Pack Review: A Two-For-One Power Bank Built to Pass Around
Nimble’s unique battery pack is uniquely helpful for those of us who keep a battery pack handy to charge everyone else’s phones, iPads, and earbuds.

The Potensic Atom 2 Is a Good Drone at a Great Price. On Prime Day, It’s Cheaper Than Ever.
Our pick for the best value camera drone is at its lowest price ever.

The Samsung S95H OLED TV Is Perfect in (Almost) Every Way
Samsung’s top TV is a marvel to behold, even when it’s off.

This New TCL TV Got a Lot More Budget-Friendly and It’s Still on Sale for Prime Day
Grab a new SQD Mini-LED TV nearly 40 percent off this week.

This Portable Drone Is More Durable Than Our Best Overall Pick and It’s 20% Off for Prime Day
The HoverAir X1 can take a hit, without hitting your wallet.

Save $700 on This Bright, Beautiful Samsung OLED During Prime Day
The Samsung S90H is an incredible, brand new TV and you can get it for 26% off.

This 4K DJI Drone Is Compact, Fast, and $100 Off for Prime Day
The DJI Mini 4K is our best overall pick, and this is the lowest price we’ve seen all year.