Our reviews team is rested up after the CES grind and we\u2019re back to business. This week we reviewed the latest devices from Valerion, Canon, Samsung and Sony, covering a wide range of product categories in the process. Grab yourself a beverage and cozy up with all the reviews you might\u2019ve missed.<\/p>\n
Valerion VisionMaster Max<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Image](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/vATVj2ecDrKKZzOOQDmvvw--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2026-01\/7922eaf0-f212-11f0-b5f7-4a6ad9b8ccf3\")
<\/p>\nValerion<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nValerion\u2019s VisionMaster Max delivers outstanding image quality thanks to its triple-laser system and dynamic iris. However, it\u2019s not worth the extra money over rival projectors for most people.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\n- Category-leading image quality<\/li>\n
- Simple automatic setup<\/li>\n
- Beautiful design<\/li>\n
- Dolby Atmos and DTX support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
\n- Expensive<\/li>\n
- Built-in sound is mediocre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The weeks leading up to the Super Bowl are a popular time to upgrade home theater setups before the big game. One way to do that is Valerion\u2019s VisionMaster Max \u2014 if you\u2019re willing to splurge. \u201cThe Valerion VisionMaster Max is a highly capable indoor projector that offers the best image quality I\u2019ve seen thanks to the dynamic iris and Enhanced Black Level features,\u201d contributing reporter Steve Dent discovered. \u201cHowever, it\u2019s also a lot more expensive than rival models at $5,000. It\u2019s pretty hard to justify that extra money, unless you\u2019re really fussy about picture accuracy and gaming performance, or need other features like the 1Gbps ethernet port.\u201d<\/p>\n
Canon EOS R6 III<\/h2>\n
If you\u2019re primarily shooting video these days, contributing reporter Steve Dent just wrapped up testing with the Canon EOS R6 III. While he said it\u2019s great for video, the photo quality isn\u2019t the absolute best you can get right now. \u201cIf it\u2019s mainly photography you\u2019re interested in, though, Sony\u2019s $2,900 A7 V is a better choice,\u201d he said. \u201cIt matches the R6 III\u2019s resolution, price and autofocus but offers superior dynamic range and lower rolling shutter distortion.\u201d<\/p>\n
Samsung Bespoke Fridge with AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Image](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/3nKx46rY.WRBnn1mdHzB3A--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net\/images\/user-uploaded\/samsung-rec.jpg\")
<\/p>\nSamsung \/ Engadget<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nSamsung’s top-of-the-line refrigerator is pretty much unbeatable for tech-savvy owners looking for something that can be both a digital hub and a powerful smart home appliance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n- Big 32-inch display<\/li>\n
- Beverage Center with built-in water pitcher<\/li>\n
- AI-powered ingredient tracking<\/li>\n
- Sleek design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
\n- Expensive<\/li>\n
- Limited AI food recognition<\/li>\n
- Touch input could be more responsive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
We don\u2019t often review appliances here at Engadget, but Samsung\u2019s AI-infused refrigerator caught the attention of senior reporter Sam Rutherford. You may not think you need a 32-inch display in your kitchen or cameras in your fridge, but Sam argues once you try them you may never go back. \u201cYou may not agree or want to pay this much for features like this just yet, but Samsung’s Bespoke AI 4-Door French Door refrigerator has convinced me there’s a happy home for smarter iceboxes,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n
Sony LinkBuds Clip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Image](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/KzVqRrtz.J5WK5PGdSPEJw--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD0xMjgwO3c9MTI4MDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--\/https:\/\/d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net\/images\/user-uploaded\/LinkBudsClip_Greige_KV.jpg\")
<\/p>\nSony<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nSony tried its hand at a clip-on, open-fit design, but didn’t do enough to set the LinkBuds Clip apart from the competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n- Comfortable, open fit<\/li>\n
- All-day battery life<\/li>\n
- Responsive controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
\n- Basic features<\/li>\n
- No wireless charging<\/li>\n
- Subpar bass performance<\/li>\n
- Battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Clip-on earbuds have been constantly popping up over the last few years. Many of the key players in headphones have tried their hand at the open-wear form factor with Sony being the latest to jump on board. While the company embraces the inherent perks of these designs, the LinkBuds Clip doesn\u2019t do enough to rise above the competition. \u201cSubpar bass performance and the omission of some of Sony\u2019s more attractive features (and even some basic ones) mean the company hasn\u2019t done enough to distinguish the Clip from the competition in an obvious way,\u201d I wrote.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Valerion<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Valerion\u2019s VisionMaster Max delivers outstanding image quality thanks to its triple-laser system and dynamic iris. However, it\u2019s not worth the extra money over rival projectors for most people.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
- \n
- Category-leading image quality<\/li>\n
- Simple automatic setup<\/li>\n
- Beautiful design<\/li>\n
- Dolby Atmos and DTX support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
- \n
- Expensive<\/li>\n
- Built-in sound is mediocre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The weeks leading up to the Super Bowl are a popular time to upgrade home theater setups before the big game. One way to do that is Valerion\u2019s VisionMaster Max \u2014 if you\u2019re willing to splurge. \u201cThe Valerion VisionMaster Max is a highly capable indoor projector that offers the best image quality I\u2019ve seen thanks to the dynamic iris and Enhanced Black Level features,\u201d contributing reporter Steve Dent discovered. \u201cHowever, it\u2019s also a lot more expensive than rival models at $5,000. It\u2019s pretty hard to justify that extra money, unless you\u2019re really fussy about picture accuracy and gaming performance, or need other features like the 1Gbps ethernet port.\u201d<\/p>\n
Canon EOS R6 III<\/h2>\n
If you\u2019re primarily shooting video these days, contributing reporter Steve Dent just wrapped up testing with the Canon EOS R6 III. While he said it\u2019s great for video, the photo quality isn\u2019t the absolute best you can get right now. \u201cIf it\u2019s mainly photography you\u2019re interested in, though, Sony\u2019s $2,900 A7 V is a better choice,\u201d he said. \u201cIt matches the R6 III\u2019s resolution, price and autofocus but offers superior dynamic range and lower rolling shutter distortion.\u201d<\/p>\n
Samsung Bespoke Fridge with AI<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n<\/p>\nSamsung \/ Engadget<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nSamsung’s top-of-the-line refrigerator is pretty much unbeatable for tech-savvy owners looking for something that can be both a digital hub and a powerful smart home appliance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n- \n
- Big 32-inch display<\/li>\n
- Beverage Center with built-in water pitcher<\/li>\n
- AI-powered ingredient tracking<\/li>\n
- Sleek design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
- \n
- Expensive<\/li>\n
- Limited AI food recognition<\/li>\n
- Touch input could be more responsive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
We don\u2019t often review appliances here at Engadget, but Samsung\u2019s AI-infused refrigerator caught the attention of senior reporter Sam Rutherford. You may not think you need a 32-inch display in your kitchen or cameras in your fridge, but Sam argues once you try them you may never go back. \u201cYou may not agree or want to pay this much for features like this just yet, but Samsung’s Bespoke AI 4-Door French Door refrigerator has convinced me there’s a happy home for smarter iceboxes,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n
Sony LinkBuds Clip<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n<\/p>\nSony<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nSony tried its hand at a clip-on, open-fit design, but didn’t do enough to set the LinkBuds Clip apart from the competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n- \n
- Comfortable, open fit<\/li>\n
- All-day battery life<\/li>\n
- Responsive controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
- \n
- Basic features<\/li>\n
- No wireless charging<\/li>\n
- Subpar bass performance<\/li>\n
- Battery life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Clip-on earbuds have been constantly popping up over the last few years. Many of the key players in headphones have tried their hand at the open-wear form factor with Sony being the latest to jump on board. While the company embraces the inherent perks of these designs, the LinkBuds Clip doesn\u2019t do enough to rise above the competition. \u201cSubpar bass performance and the omission of some of Sony\u2019s more attractive features (and even some basic ones) mean the company hasn\u2019t done enough to distinguish the Clip from the competition in an obvious way,\u201d I wrote.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n