We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Compared to corded power tools, Ryobi's battery-powered tools are far more convenient. You can work practically anywhere with no need to worry ...

Cordless tools are undoubtedly more convenient than their corded counterparts, but they also come with a degree of built-in obsolescence. They rely on proprietary battery packs to function as intended ...

Even though he’s a faithful DeWalt cordless tool guy, [Richard Day] admits to a wandering eye in the tool aisle, looking at the Ryobi offerings with impure thoughts. Could he stay true to his brand ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years ...