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In Hardwired, AC Senior Editor Harish Jonnalagadda delves into all things hardware, including phones, audio products, storage servers, and routers.
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Xiaomi's latest TV proves that QD-Mini LED tech is the future of TVs
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Xiaomi has a new QD-Mini LED TV, and after using it for just over a week, I'm convinced that Mini LED tech is the ideal choice if you're looking to get a new TV this year.

Bowers & Wilkins' Px8 S2 has ruined all other headphones for me
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired With the Px8 S2, Bowers & Wilkins crafted what is possibly the best pair of headphones that I've used. They don't excel in all areas, but for what I need, they're ideal.

I talked to Rokid's head of product about Gemini integration and the future of smart glasses
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Rokid is doing interesting things with its smart glasses, so I talked to its head of product to get a better sense of Gemini integration and the broader software ecosystem on the AI Glasses Style.

Still paying for cloud storage? This NAS deal will make you reconsider
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Don't want to rely on cloud storage? Now is the best time to get a NAS server and start your local storage journey, and the best starter NAS is down to its lowest price.

Solid-state cooling tech will transform wearables and XR glasses, and I got an early look
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Active cooling on wearables is about to become a reality thanks to this innovative all-silicon design.

With the Deco BE65 Pro, I finally found a mesh Wi-Fi 7 router that I like
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired TP-Link's Deco BE65 Pro is a Wi-Fi 7 mesh router system that's actually great to use. With extensive configurability and an elegant design, this is a good upgrade if you want a new router.

Antigravity's A1 is unlike anything I used before
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Antigravity is a sub-brand of Insta360, and it just rolled out a 360-degree 8K drone that's unlike anything else available today.

Realme GT 8 Pro Dream Edition is the F1 phone collab I've always wanted
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Faster than Alonso With the GT 8 Pro Dream Edition, Realme has delivered what is possibly the best F1-branded phone yet.

I talked to the brand that's powering the next generation of AR glasses
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Appotronics just introduced the Dragonfly G1 Mini, an optical light engine that's set to make AR glasses thinner and better.

With GeForce Now, NVIDIA is building the cloud gaming service I've always wanted
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired NVIDIA is bringing GeForce Now to all platforms, and I'm thrilled.

Here's why the POCO F8 Ultra isn't coming to India
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Unique pricing sensibilities means POCO isn't ready to launch its best phone in India — and that's a damn shame.

What is a NAS, and why do you need one?
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Hardwired A network attached storage server is a great way to store your data locally, and you don't need to worry about any privacy issues.

I used a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered gaming phone, and I'm convinced Qualcomm has the fastest mobile chipset — there's just one glaring issue
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired I tested the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and it is the fastest mobile platform available today. There's just one issue — it tends to overheat quite a bit.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold may not be the best foldable, but it's the one I like the most
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired It's still a chunky foldable, but the Pixel 10 Pro Fold has better cameras, and the best software in this category.

This one feature convinced me to use the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 instead of Sony's WH-1000XM6
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired I've been using the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2, and the lighter design and better sound quality make it a better choice than the Sony WH-1000XM6 — at least in my use case.

I tested the OPPO Find X9 Pro's camera — I can't believe how good it is
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired The Find X9 Pro may just be the only legitimate contender to the Vivo X300 Pro.

With 2026 flagships, two-day battery life is finally a reality
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Need a phone with better battery life? Chinese phone brands are now bringing devices with 7,000mAh batteries, and they're all set to launch globally.

The iPhone Air is the coolest phone I used in 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired I used most iPhones released in the last 15 years. This is why the iPhone Air is my favorite.
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