Adam Doud
Location
Chicagoland, Illinois
School
Northeastern Illinois University
Expertise
Mobile Devices, Laptops, Smart Homes
- Adam created and ran the Authority Media Podcast network with three podcasts for two years.
- Throughout his career, he has attended numerous industry trade events and device launches, including CES 2023.
- He previously served as Interim Section Editor for two online publications: Digital Trends and XDA.
Experience
Adam has been a leader in the tech media field for over a decade, with bylines at a number of different publications. When he's not hosting the Benefit of the Doud podcast, he's 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.
Education
Adam attended Northeastern Illinois University and earned his bachelor's degree in speech and performing arts with a minor in criminal justice, all of which shaped him into the fabulous writer you read today.
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Stories By Adam Doud
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The key draw of the 2023 Motorola Razr Plus is its foldable display, to be sure, but its external display has a few interesting and unexpected features too.
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Motorola's Razr Plus is the latest phone in the notorious brand lineup. This Android device has a foldable display and a surprisingly powerful external screen.
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The iPhone is known for its relative simplicity and clean layout, but it's not immune to hidden features. Here are settings you should check out.
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Motorola is aiming at Samsung's foldable dominance with the new RAZR and RAZR+ phones, boasting some incredible utility from its exterior dual screen layout.
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The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i would appear to be the first truly usable and useful dual-screen laptop on the market — as far as full-sized displays go.
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The eufy Security S100 Wired Wall Light Cam has a giant name and a gigantic presence — it's made to light up a big area and capture just a little bit of video.
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The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is the brand's best high-end phone yet — but without a flawless set of features, this flagship might need to find a different port.
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Mobvoi's TicWatch 5 Pro is here, at last, and it's arrived with an impressive set of features — including a trick that even the Apple Watch hasn't matched.
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Technics EAH-AZ80 wireless ANC earbuds will cost you $300 — what could a pair of audio devices this tiny have to offer that's worth that amount of cash?
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Are you tired of having to recharge your smartwatch every day or two? There are some models that can run for weeks, including the Withings Scanwatch.
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The inexpensive Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is designed to bolster home security on a budget, but it comes at the cost of a few compromises.
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The Poly Voyager 60+ UC TWS earbuds are made special by their carrying case, which packs some truly unique features. We detail them and more in our review.
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In an extended review of the Withings Scanwatch, it becomes clear that despite outstanding battery life, this watch might not be as smart as it suggests.
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The Mucar CDE900 all-in-one car diagnostics device connects to your automobile's ODB-II port and tells you why your dashboard keeps flashing warning signals.
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The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is so extremely similar to its predecessor that you'd be forgiven for mistaking one for the other. Is it worth the cash?
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This latest iPad contender (that also isn't Samsung) is the OnePlus Pad, a new Android tablet that might well be punching above its weight.
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Who needs a foldable phone when you can go rollable? We go hands-on with Motorola's intriguing-yet-imperfect Rizr rollable smartphone concept.
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The Xgimi Mogo 2 Pro takes all the best bits of some of the other smart projectors made by its maker and cuts out just the right bits to minimize the price.
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The Honor Magic 5 Pro is one of a new breed of smartphone with more than one "main" camera — but is the rest of the phone just as extravagant?
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The Garmin Dash Cam Live makes a value proposition with connectivity and functionality for drivers who might never have considered a dash cam before.
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OnePlus Nord Buds 2 wireless earbuds deliver an acceptable set of specifications, looks, and performance, especially considering their competitive price.
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Nothing Ear (2) delivers a surprisingly disappointing set of earbuds in a package that's nearly identical to its predecessor. What went wrong here?
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 headphones bring flat sound in a relatively affordable package. If you're looking for accurate audio, these might be for you.
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The Xgimi Halo+ projector is portable, it runs Google TV, and it's able to self-correct its projection space on your wall or screen. But is it worth the cash?
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The Honor Magic Vs 5G is a new foldable smartphone with potential — a few key upgrades in the device's software could make the whole experience worth the cash.
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The Samsung Galaxy S23 is, for the first time in a few years, up to the task of taking on its significantly more expensive "Ultra" compatriot.
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For newly-minted owners of Galaxy S23 phones, one of the first priority accessories to buy is a proper fast charger to keep your device powered up.