We've reached the point of the tech calendar where the pace of new devices is just absurd. Over the last two weeks, the team here at Engadget has published over a dozen reviews. That in-depth testing runs the gamut from Switch 2 controllers to repairable laptops and a new Alexa tablet to unique wireless microphones. I can't fit all of them in this roundup, so be sure to check out our reviews hub after you read up on the biggest recently tested products below.

There's no doubt the iPhone Duo was one of the most-anticipated devices of the year. Surprisingly, Apple's first attempt at a folding phone doesn't seem like a first-generation device. Yes, it's heavy and expensive, and many apps still need to be optimized for its interior screen, but there's a lot to like here if you can afford one.

"The company had the luxury to learn from its competitors' accomplishments and missteps, which means the iPhone Duo has sidestepped most of the growing pains a new class of gadget might normally encounter," senior reviews reporter Sam Rutherford said.

Before he set off folding the latest iPhone, Sam spent some time behind the wheel of the mid-sized Rivian R2. He discovered a roomy SUV with great power and range, and an interior that checks all the boxes. There's fine-tuning to still be done, and you might want to wait for the base model to arrive next year.

"Rivian is proving that just because an electric SUV is smaller and more affordable, that doesn't mean it has to make major trade-offs to its style, power and tech compared to the rest of its siblings," he said.

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