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Adam Doud

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Adam has been a leader in the tech media field for over a decade who keeps busy getting his hands on as many phones, tablets and laptops as possible. He regularly uses both iOS and Android (six-month rotation for each), and he fully embraces technology. He hasn't carried cash money since 2018, and pays for everything with his phone wherever possible

August 2026

  • Nintendo Switch 2, Apple MacBook Neo, Gregory Terros 28 Backpack, Soundcore Sleep A20 Buds, iPhone 17, Nothing Headphone (a) and an Anker Power Strip with 2100J Surge Protector

    The Filter US
    The best tech for college students – 25 essentials for campus life

    With fall semester due to begin, our tech reviewer lays out the best back-to-school laptops, headphones, writing tablets, smartphones and more to ease back into studies

July 2026

  • SunnyFeel Camping Directors Chair, Eno Lounger DL Chair, Coleman Portable Camp Chair, Helinox Chair Zero L, KingCamp Double Camping Chair

    The Filter US
    The best camping chairs in the US are like having a La-Z-Boy in a bag

    From burrito-sized backpacking chairs to lux two-person loveseats, the best camping chairs from Coleman, Eno and Nemo let you settle in wherever you go

May 2026

  • The Scottevest Best Travel Vest for Men

    The Filter US
    This 26-pocket vest is my key to travel nirvana

    If a backpack could be clothing, it would be the capacious Scottevest, a brilliant workaround to pesky TSA rules and airline carry-on restrictions

April 2026

  • A collage of three seat cushions.

    The Filter US
    You need to sit down for this – the best seat cushions in the US to relieve your back

    Whether you have a medical condition or you want to be comfortable while sitting for long periods, these cushion seats have your behind

February 2026

  • Peak Design, North Face, Tomtoc and Pelican Laptop bags displayed in a collage

    The Filter US
    The best laptop backpacks in the US – tested

    Your $1,000 laptop deserves a protective home on the road. A tech journalist and frequent traveler recommends his nine favorites

December 2025

  • A flat screen tv, color changing light bulbs, amazon fire stick, earbuds, and a tablet

    The Filter US
    The 35+ best US Cyber Monday tech deals on TVs, tablets, phones, smart watches and more

    From phones to TVs, smart-home cameras and headphones, the gadgets you want from Apple, Samsung, Google and more are on sale now

November 2025

  • A fully assembled lego christmas tree against a red background

    The Filter US
    The best US Lego gift sets to click together a creative Christmas

  • A quest meta headset, protoarc cushion, clicks keyboard and oh snap phone case

    The Filter US
    The 15 best tech gifts in the US, picked by a gadget reviewer who’s used hundreds

October 2025

  • Bungee cords shown being used for travel

    The Filter US
    Bungee cords are an oddball hack for traveling – here are 10 clever ways to use them

    They may look unassuming, but the humble bungee is a second pair of hands you can put to work on your next trip
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