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Editor’s note, Dec. 12, 2022: In October, Sling TV announced a $5 increase to $40 for both Sling Blue and Sling Orange, while Sling Orange & Blue became $55. Due to changes in the competitive marketplace we have removed the 2021 Editors’ Choice award and will update this review in early 2023. The following is as […]

The GV60’s look is youthful without being too over-the-top. Andrew Krok/CNET Hyundai Motor Group managed to strike gold three times in a row. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are both brilliant midsize electric crossovers with unique styling and fun driving dynamics. Surely Korea can’t develop a third car on the same platform that […]

What a beautiful beast. Daniel Golson/CNET Luxury automakers are all about more is more, stuffing flagship vehicles with big power, high-end tech features and plenty of gimmicky options. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is no different, with the latest generation being the most extravagant and advanced yet. But I’ll let you in on a secret: The base […]

The fanciest lizard in the desert. Ben Davis/CNET There’s something eerie yet serene about driving through Joshua Tree National Park in the desert a few hours east of Los Angeles. It’s vast and quiet, and apart from the occasional work truck or tourist-driven crossover, the stunning roads are typically empty and provide some of the […]

The two-tone orange/black paint job is a $745 option. Steven Ewing/CNET The Nissan Rogue gets a major improvement this year, but it’s not something you’ll notice right away. Peep under the hood and you’ll find a brand-new 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-3 engine — a small but mighty powerplant that gives Nissan’s best-selling SUV a nice bump […]

I especially dig the Sportage’s new boomerang-shaped LED light signature. Antuan Goodwin/CNET The latest iteration of the Kia Sportage  gets a major glow-up. Kia has been aggressively pushing the design of its vehicles to the point that this muscular 2023 Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige looks of a completely different lineage to the cute, small SUV […]

That’s a $4,500 paint job. Tyler Clemmensen/CNET While mainstream products like the new Grecale SUV will ultimately be Maserati’s bread and butter, what’s an Italian carmaker without an exotic flagship? The MC20 is an incredible return to form for a storied brand left to languish. And if this sort of visceral experience is what Maserati […]

I had a blast tooling around in BMW’s new iX, but I’m not sure I’d want to settle down with it just yet. Antuan Goodwin/CNET The 2023 iX xDrive50 is one of two new electric vehicles BMW launched this year, alongside the i4 sedan. Of the pair, the iX xDrive50 is the bolder play: a completely […]

The Flying Spur Hybrid is very large and very much in charge. Andrew Krok/CNET Six-figure ultra-luxe sedans are usually perfect from top to bottom. Every detail is painstakingly pored over and the result is something that feels like it was born from a book of Victorian poetry. But when these pillars of perfection butt up […]

The 2023 Sequoia picks up some bulky good looks. Andrew Krok/CNET Truck-based SUVs allow for far more capability when it comes to towing or traversing certain kinds of terrain, but their construction also introduces some detriments to ride quality, economy and other things. Hot on the heels of a new Tundra pickup, the 2023 Toyota […]

It’s all about that winch. Andrew Krok/CNET With just a few key changes, the 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades adds even more overlanding-ready capability than a standard Bronco. But these aren’t tweaks destined for mall crawling; this thing begs to be run muddy and put away wet, and you’ll be doing a disservice if you buy […]

Smells like a steak and seats 35. Andrew Krok/CNET The Ford Bronco is an eminently capable SUV that’s impressive off-road without feeling like a hot mess on the pavement. But there’s always room for a little more — or, in the case of the Bronco Raptor, a lot more. Like Peppy twin-turbo V6 Over-the-top capability […]

Chevrolet’s full-size Trail Boss balances a rugged exterior with the smart dashboard tech powered by Google. Antuan Goodwin/CNET The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss is as brash a pickup as its name implies, what with its diesel engine, lifted suspension and meaty mud tires. However, this brawny brute is packed to the brim with brainy […]

The XT6 looks about the same, but the addition of Super Cruise is a game changer. Antuan Goodwin/CNET Of all the premium luxury SUVs you can buy today, the Cadillac XT6 is definitely one of them. It’s not the best, but you could certainly do worse. For 2023, however, Caddy has a particularly compelling trick […]

If you’re worried about visibility, Toyota’s Solar Orange paint job should help. Andrew Krok/CNET Pavement and dirt are two different beasts, so it’s not a stretch to assume that trucks engineered for more extensive off-road use might make some sacrifices to on-road comfort. But the 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro does both with aplomb, shrinking […]

You don’t need the extra power, but it sure is nice. Antuan Goodwin/CNET Cars The full-electric BMW i4 is essentially a 4 Series Gran Coupe four-door liftback sedan without a tailpipe. From the curbside, it is indistinguishable from its combustion-powered siblings. Unlike the iX, which screams “weird electric SUV!” with its avant garde design, the […]

At $35, the Blink Mini cam is one of the most affordable home security cameras to date. In addition to its reasonable price, this power adapter-tethered indoor cam has decent features and performance, but it’s missing free cloud storage aside from a free 30-day Blink Subscription Plan.  Like Good price Solid performance Don’t like That makes the […]

In the last few years LG’s “C” series OLED models have risen to the top of my list as the best high-end TV for the money and C2 is the latest example. The C2 offers image quality that’s a clear step above any non-OLED TV I’ve seen, a bigger range of sizes than ever — including a […]

The iX M60 turns up the wick with more power, but at what cost? Antuan Goodwin/CNET Cars Mere weeks after evaluating the BMW iX xDrive50, the dedicated battery-electric SUV has returned to my driveway and it’s brought more power to the party. The 2023 BMW iX M60 is, for now, the most potent version of […]

The Epson Home Cinema 5050UB is a serious home theater projector for serious home theater enthusiasts. It features a motorized lens with horizontal and vertical lens shift, plus ample zoom. Its 4K enhancement technology offers lots of detail. Its biggest benefit over less expensive 4K projectors, however, is an excellent contrast ratio for deep, dark […]

If you’re shopping for a projector between $500 and $1,000, prepare to face a sea of clones. Sizes, designs and even button layouts are often nearly identical from one brand to the next. But there’s something different about the BenQ HT2050A. Although it has a similar price to the competition, it’s larger and there’s a […]

The Nebula Mars II Pro by Anker is a cute, tiny portable projector. Geoffrey Morrison/CNET Anker’s Nebula Mars II Pro is a surprising little portable mini projector. And I do mean little. It’s small enough to hide completely under a six-pack of Coke. With built-in streaming and a battery good for around three and a […]

Compact soundbars like the Vizio M-Series 2.1 and the Yamaha SR-C20A offer improved TV sound in a small package. 4K HDR streamers like the Chromecast with Google TV and Roku Streaming Stick Plus deliver better streaming to any TV. Until now, however, no product has combined the two into a single, do-it-all package under $150. That’s what […]

If you ever forget what you’re driving, just look at the hood. Andrew Krok/CNET There’s no missing a Range Rover. Whether it’s the prominent letters emblazoned fore and aft, or the unmistakable silhouette, this large luxury utility vehicle has capital-P presence everywhere it goes, and its latest generation is no different. The 2023 Range Rover […]

Editor’s Note, Dec. 2022: New releases in the $30 HD streaming category, such as the Chromecast with Google TV HD, have outpaced the Fire TV Stick Lite in terms of both features and value. We have adjusted the rating of this product from an 8.1 to a 6 in order to reflect the changing landscape. […]

The only way you’d lose this thing in a parking lot is if that parking lot was at a GMC dealer. And even then… Andrew Krok/CNET “My name is Hummer, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!” Like Brain-breaking hustle Beefcake aesthetics Super Cruise Don’t like Many poor-quality materials Leaky noises […]