A comically bad, overpriced phone that was just a portal to Amazon and cost the company $170 million.

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Futuristic-looking phone, but the company's claims far outstripped what it delivered.
A strange new kind of phone that looked fascinating but never launched before Essential shut down.
Believes Apple's reasoning was genuine, but secrecy made it look malicious.
Not BlackBerry's worst phone, but it embodied their failure to grasp the importance of apps.
Used as a two-and-a-half-year-old comparison to show how far mid-range phones have improved.
The larger Pixel 4 with the better battery, which he sees as the sensible choice if battery life matters.
The smaller Note 10 is solid but its 1080p screen is an odd fit for a flagship price.
A brilliant phone, but its confusing rebrand as the Mi 9T in the West is used as an example of poor regional variant handling.
Best foldable available and a great piece of engineering, but specs are a generation behind for the price, so he would not personally buy i…
Extremely slim earbuds that sound good for non-ANC, but are pricey and lack AirPods' connectivity.
A cheap smartwatch that doubles as a charging case for two earbuds, and he ended up loving it for about $30.
An interesting battery-free speaker that starts playing when a wireless-charging phone is placed on it.
Not perfect, but one of his most used gadgets in the studio, with a spill-free lid and app-controlled temperature.
A pro-tool phone flash about four times brighter than the built-in one.
The most well-considered phone grip he has seen, with a kickstand, slide-up grip and magnet.
A subtle, light e-bike with app lock, tracking and a motor that helps automatically.
Lenses that let you use the phone's better main camera for wide, fisheye and macro shots, and he came away impressed.
A good durable 40W cable with a 90-degree head, mainly useful for gamers.
A magnetic cable with swappable tips that is limited to 2.4 amps but makes a great backup cable.
A convenient case with five built-in lenses, but not as good as a dedicated lens.


































