Rolling Stone Essentials 2026 is our roundup of the best tech gear, lifestyle brands and products of the year, based on editor testing and reviews.

The ROG Xbox Ally is the essential handheld for everyone from the casual player to the avid enthusiast and brings the freedom and versatility of Windows so you can enjoy a PC-quality gaming experience ...

The phone-shaped e-reader is even better for comics, and now makes for a handy phone replacement with a cellular connection.

Starting with audio performance, the laptop features four speakers—two located on the top and two on the bottom. The overall ...