Games and hobbies

If you’re okay with the privacy risks that accompany a DNA testing service, AncestryDNA is best for exploring your ethnicity or finding contemporary relatives.

After testing 36 drones since 2016, we’ve found the DJI Air 3S to be the best drone for most photographers and videographers.

After canvassing every golfer we know, we came up with gifts to please any linksperson you love.

The Birdfy Smart Bird House is an easy and fun way to watch backyard birds raise a family. That doesn’t mean they’ll want to move in.

These games can introduce kids to new genres, help them build skills, and offer provocative and age-appropriate challenges, engaging themes, and distinctive designs.

Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to pass time on a rainy day, during a screen break, or at a family gathering. These are a few of our favorites.

If you want to play great games away from your couch or desk, handheld consoles are finally worth buying. The Steam Deck is our favorite on-the-go gaming device.

Our resident Lego obsessive tested nine sets of the flashy, fake flora. Here’s what to know before you make (or give) your own garden of earthly delights.

The Bambu Lab A1 Mini is the fastest and easiest-to-use 3D printer we’ve found that is also compact enough to fit on a desk.

There may be no such thing as the best board game for most people, but after years of testing, we’ve found some of the best for different situations.

The new Sigma BF is hewn out of a single block of aluminum, but it might be too minimalist for its own good.

A trampoline is a big purchase, both in size and price. We researched dozens and tested nine to find the best and bounciest.

Belt out a classic ballad with our favorite karaoke machines.

Start your vinyl music journey here with our picks for turntable, receiver, speakers, and more.

The best strategy games pit you against your friends in an intense battle of wits. These are six of our favorites.

Camping has many joys—hiking, relaxing by a fire, appreciating trees—but sometimes nature’s inherent entertainment needs an assist. We have five great games to do just that.

We love the Andover Audio SpinBase 2 because it makes setting up a vinyl-record playback system easy, and it sounds shockingly good.

Shopping for your first higher-end, dedicated turntable can be a confusing experience. We explain the important features to consider.