PCWorld tested numerous USB-C cables using a Treedix tester and found half performed poorly, with many offering only basic USB 2.0 data or limited power delivery despite appearing high-quality. Testing revealed significant performance variations between cables, helping identify which ones support fast charging speeds like 100W-240W and high-speed data transfer capabilities. The audit process helped declutter cable collections, improve charging efficiency, and promote eco-friendly disposal of unusable cables through proper recycling. USB-C has been one of the best innovations for convenience and compatibility, but it also means that my bag of cables and plugs is now a tangled mess of confusion. I don't know which ones are for data, which are for charging, or how fast each one is.

PCWorld tested the $1,500 Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum/mop against eight challenging messes including raw egg, olive oil, coffee spills, and mud to evaluate its premium cleaning capabilities. The device excelled at tough stains by intelligently switching between vacuum and mop modes, effectively cleaning most spills with minimal residue remaining. Despite strong overall performance, the Flow 2 struggles with grout cleaning and requires weekly maintenance to prevent odors from improper drying. If a job is worth doing, it's worth doing right--and if a robot is going to clean up my place, it better do a good job. That's the stance I took when Narwal sent me its luxury Flow 2 robot vacuum/mop.