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I drove the Kia Sportage Hybrid for a week — and it’s the perfect SUV for people not ready for an EV

The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid is a compact SUV that's big on style and convenience features, which help it to ditch the hybrid stereotype.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 15

I found the missing link between Android, iPhone, and Windows — and it’s an app I almost ignored

Link to Windows is one of the most underrated phone apps around as it lets you seamlessly transfer files wirelessly, project your phone to a PC, and more.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 13

I’ve tested dozens of Apple CarPlay apps, but I keep coming back to these 3 — and you should too

There are so many apps supported by Apple CarPlay, but there are only three apps you really need to be using. Here's what they are.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 11

Google Pixel 10a vs iPhone 16e: which budget phone could win?

With the Pixel 10a likely to launch soon, it's time to check out how it compares to its main Apple-made rival, the iPhone 16e.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 5

Apple AirTag 2 review: perfect except for one thing

The Apple AirTag 2 shares the same cost and design as the original, but benefits from a second-gen Ultra Wideband chip for better Precision Finding accuracy.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 5

I put the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and OnePlus 15 outside in freezing temperatures for a battery drain test — and I’m shocked

I ran a battery drain test on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and OnePlus 15 to see how they behaved outdoors in sub-freezing temperatures.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 4

I used this vacuum-seal MagSafe mount to turn my phone into the ultimate dash cam, GoPro, and traffic guidance tool

The Lisen Auto Vacuum 3.0 is a phone mount for the car that offers MagSafe connectivity to keep you phone still, while its automatic vacuum ensures an airtight seal to surfaces.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 2

I drove the Infiniti QX80 for a week — here’s how it compares to other 3-row SUVs I’ve tested

The 2026 Infiniti QX80 is a 3-row full-size SUV with seating for up to 7 passengers.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 1

Tesla earnings report — Q4 performance beat the odds despite second year of slumping sales

Tesla held its Q4 2025 earnings today and beat Wall Street expectations after reporting improved gross margins driven largely by its energy storage deployment division.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 28

I drove the Range Rover L460 for a week — and it boasts a feature every SUV should have

After driving the Land Rover Range Rover L460 for a week, it proves to me that we need more PHEVs to choose from because of their gas and electric power.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 28