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BMW just completely changed the dashboard as you know it — and I saw why the 2027 7 Series is better for it

The 2027 BMW 7 Series has a dramatic new design that ditches the traditional driver's display for a unique pillar-to-pillar for a sleeker Panoramic Vision panel.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 23

I drove the Toyota bZ for a week — and this crossover SUV is the most efficient EV I've tested yet

I put the 2026 Toyota bZ to the test, and after driving it for a week, it proves to be the most accessible EV for the average driver because of its value and efficiency.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 13

I drove the Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon for a week — and I felt like I was in an Iron Man suit

The 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon is a tech-obsessed vehicle that dazzles from the moment you step inside.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 28

I tried this monocular thermal camera to see critters around my property from afar — but I spotted some anomalies in the sky instead

The Mileseey Optics TNV10 Pro is a monocular that offers thermal night vision to see far away distances with crystal sharp clarity, allowing me to discover strange sightings in the night sky.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 5

The coolest gadget of 2025 doesn’t just give me night vision, it makes me feel like I’m looking through a telescope

I've been testing out the Cigman CNVPRO night vision binoculars for months now, and it's proven to be a versatile companion for all of my astrophotography shoots.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 3

I test smartphones for a living — and the best new feature of the year is now on every phone

There were plenty of cool smartphone features introduced in 2025, but Google's AI-assisted Ask Photos feature is the best one of them all. And it's available on every phone.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 27, 2025

I drove the Polestar 3 for a week, and its beauty-meets-tech approach makes this EV stand out

I test the 2025 Polestar 3 for a week to find out if this mid-size luxury crossover SUV has what it takes to stand out in the EV crowd. Here's what I found out.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 21, 2025

I drove the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid for a week — here's the winner

I put the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid to the test to see which affordable hybrid SUV is the better option.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 4, 2025

I drove the Jeep Wagoneer S for a week — and it’s just the right mix of luxury and sporty

The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S is the car maker's first foray into EVs, commanding a starting cost of $65,200 and delivering resounding performance.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 9, 2025

5 Android Auto tips and tricks I swear by to improve your daily commute

I used Android Auto almost daily with my commute to work. Here's five of my favorite Android Auto tips and tricks to get the most out of Google's car software.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 28, 2025