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In addition to tech business news , Business Insider tests and reviews tech products across all categories, including TVs, phones, wearables, headphones, and tech accessories. The Insider Reviews tech team comprises in-house and freelance experts who offer the best recommendations and buying advice, thanks to their many years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the products, services, and companies they cover. Popular consumer tech products we test TVs: TVs are major tech purchases, so we carefully evaluate and vet every television we recommend. We test models for all budgets, from entry-level TVs to OLED TVs , across all the major brands, including Sony, LG, Samsung, Vizio, and more. We also recommend the best TVs by size, whether it’s the popular 65-inch model , an 85-inch big screen for home theaters, or a smaller 55-inch for apartments. Smartphones: Our reporters review and test smartphones across all price points and brands, including Apple’s iPhone , Samsung’s Galaxy lineup , Google’s Pixel phones , and more. We also review top mobile accessories and phone cases from Otterbox, Incipio, Speck, and other popular brands.
Smartphone cameras are an important feature. We test by taking photos and shooting videos in various conditions, and then analyzing the results.
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Smartwatches and wearables: Smartwatches and wearables have taken over the tech world over the past decade. We review wearables like the Fitbit lineup , Apple Watch , Samsung’s watches, and more. Speakers and headphones: Audio products range from smart speakers and Bluetooth speakers to soundbars and wireless earbuds . We test speakers , home theater systems , and headphones from top brands like the Amazon Echo, Google Nest, Sony, Bose, Beats, Sennheiser, and more. Apple products: Apple’s MacBooks , iPads , iPhones , Apple Watches , AirPods , and other devices are among the most popular tech devices. Our senior tech reporter is an expert in all things Apple and reviews the latest models. Other tech products: The Insider Reviews team also covers a variety of tech-related products, such as gaming, which includes gaming consoles , laptops , and accessories; computing and office devices; smart home components; gadgets and accessories ; and more.
One of our most important test is using products in the real world as part of our everyday carry.
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How Insider Reviews test tech products In addition to a series of tests, we analyze tech products by using them daily in the real world. We run through a device’s battery cycle and use benchmark software like Geekbench to determine what kind of performance users can expect out of a device in the short term and long term. We validate a manufacturer’s claim if it seems too good to be true, and we check for durability when it’s warranted. After we test every tech product, we consider its overall value and compare it to competitors to ensure that every recommendation is accurate, fair, and worth your money. Our experts have also created a collection of how-to tech reference articles to help users get the most out of their products.
We test products from their durability, like examining the hinge mechanism of this foldable phone.
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Meet our expert tech team Our tech team collectively has decades of experience testing and reviewing consumer tech products. Each editor and reporter has a specific beat in which they have years of expertise. You can meet the tech team below: Our writers and editors Bios
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Steven Cohen, Senior Editor, Audio and Video With more than a decade of experience in the industry, Steven Cohen oversees home entertainment product coverage. With that focus, Steven has written and edited for High-Def Digest, with bylines appearing in Ben’s Bargains, Steve’s Digicams, Big Picture Big Sound, and Consequence of Sound. Steven has reviewed countless home entertainment devices, from big-screen OLED TVs to Dolby Atmos soundbars and everything in between.
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John Lynch, Senior Editor, Mobile John Lynch is a Senior Editor for Insider Reviews, overseeing mobile coverage, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, and cell carriers. He previously founded and led the site’s Tech Reference vertical, which published a trusted catalog of thousands of explanatory guides to consumer tech products and services. He started at BI as a media and entertainment reporter and has nearly a decade of experience in digital journalism.
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Les Shu, Deputy Editor Les is the Deputy Editor for Insider Reviews, primarily overseeing the Tech Reviews sub-vertical, which includes reviews and explainers of consumer electronics, streaming, gaming, and entertainment products and services. He also works with Insider Reviews leadership on strategy for all of Insider Reviews. Having started his career in print magazines, Les is a journalist with more than 20 years of experience as a writer, editor, and researcher.
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Antonio Villas-Boas, Senior Reporter, Mobile Antonio Villas-Boas comes to us with more than a decade of experience covering the tech industry, previously serving as an analyst for PC Magazine and working on Business Insider’s main news desk before joining Insider Reviews. With a focus on mobile technology, Antonio’s expertise lies in smartphones, tablets, wearables, and smart home devices. From Google’s latest Pixel device to the next big thing from Apple, Antonio stays on top of it. Check out our other product coverage areas You can also read more about how each team tests products and meet the rest of Insider Reviews’ editors and writers on the following topic pages: Deals Pets Home Kitchen Style and Beauty
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