IWC Schaffhausen just threw the traditional playbook out. The Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive, unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2026 in Geneva, is the Swiss manufacturer’s first timepiece designed and engineered from scratch for the specific demands of human spaceflight, and it has earned official certification for spaceflight from Vast for Haven-1 environments and crew usage […]
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Mother’s Day 2026 falls on May 10, and the usual suspects (candles, flowers, brunch reservations) are already filling up store shelves. But if the mom in your life spends more time juggling school drop-offs, work calls, and snack emergencies than sitting still, she doesn’t need another bath bomb. She needs gear that actually keeps up
8 EDC Essentials for Moms (Just in Time for Mother’s Day) Read More
Most wireless speakers are built to blend in. Black, white, gray, maybe a safe navy blue if the brand is feeling bold. Audio Pro just went the other way with its C5 MkII W Classic. The new limited edition comes in bright yellow, and it practically dares you to hide it behind a bookshelf. Price:
This Bright Yellow Speaker Wants to Be Your Room’s Centerpiece Read More
GoPro just made its most ambitious play yet. The company that built its name on tiny action cameras has officially entered the cinema camera market with the MISSION 1 Series, three compact cameras built around a new 50-megapixel 1-inch sensor and GP3 processor. One of them even has an interchangeable lens mount. The lineup includes
GoPro’s Boldest Move Yet: A Compact Cinema Camera Read More
A gaming laptop that pumps out 300W of combined processor and graphics power shouldn’t fit in a normal backpack. But MSI says its new Raider 16 Max does exactly that. The company rebuilt its 16-inch gaming laptops from scratch for 2026, shrinking the motherboard and redesigning the cooling system so it could pack more power
Gaming Laptops Hit 300W and Still Fit in a Backpack Read More
The new Fire TV Stick HD ditches the traditional power adapter and runs off your TV’s USB port. Amazon’s slimmest streaming device is about 30% narrower than the previous HD model, and it doesn’t need a wall outlet to work. That makes it the first Fire TV stick you can set up without hunting for
New Amazon Fire TV Stick HD Runs Off Your TV’s USB Port Read More
ANBERNIC has been busy lately, making retro handhelds in every shape you can think of. There’s the clamshell. The slider. Earlier this year, the brand even launched a wireless controller with a built-in heart rate monitor. But the RG Rotate might be the company’s most fun design yet, because at first glance, you’d never guess
This Retro Handheld Has a Secret Swiveling Screen Read More
Benchmade has been building knives in Oregon City, Oregon since the late 1980s (the company traces back to 1979 as Bali-Song), and somewhere along the way, “Made in USA” became a genuine competitive advantage. Every blade ships with premium steel, the signature AXIS Lock for smooth ambidextrous operation, and a LifeSharp program covering lifetime sharpening
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EarFun is about to launch the most affordable earbuds with translation on the market. The Clip 2 arrives April 27, 2026, and at $79.99, it’s the first pair of clip on earbuds to combine Hi-Res Audio with built-in AI translation, targeting a gap in the open ear headphones category that nobody else has filled yet.
These $56 Earbuds Translate 100 Languages in Real Time Read More
There’s something special about wearing a watch you really love. The problem is, the ones most people want come with five-figure price tags. The Rolex Submariner, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the Cartier Tank: these watches created entire styles in watchmaking, and most people simply can’t afford them. The good news? The affordable watch market
5 Budget Watch Alternatives to Luxury Pieces Read More
I’ve tested a lot of smart home gadgets over the years, and one thing I’ve learned is that the best tech is the kind you forget about. Not because it’s boring, but because it just works. The Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 4K Smart Bird Feeder with Solar Roof is trying to be exactly that kind
Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Review: 4K Clarity and Solar Freedom for the Modern Backyard Read More
Most folding knives are built from separate pieces screwed together. Integral folders are different. The entire handle is carved from a single block of material using a CNC machine, which takes serious precision and usually costs serious money. Most integral folders start around $300. Tacray’s new Talos costs $119 and does something with the design
How Tacray Built a $119 Knife That Rivals $350 Folders Read More
The return of the square print didn’t come from a camera this time. Polaroid’s new Hi-Print 3×3 is a small, portable square photo printer that connects over Bluetooth, pulls images from a smartphone and turns them into 3-inch square prints. The prints come out smudge-proof and built to last, thanks to dye-sublimation, a method that
Polaroid Made a Photo Printer That’s Also a Picture Frame Read More
Earth Day falls on April 22 this year, and the timing couldn’t be more fitting to take stock of the tech you carry, charge, and rely on every day. The sustainability conversation has moved well past reusable bags and metal straws. It’s now embedded in the materials, manufacturing, and power sources behind the gadgets that
10 Gadgets That Are Actually Good for the Planet Read More
For six years, every book-style foldable phone has followed the same basic template: take a tall, narrow slab, fold it in half, and call it innovation. The inner screens got bigger. The creases got smaller. But the shape never really changed. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold line, Google’s Pixel Fold, and OnePlus Open all open into
Huawei Just Beat Apple to the Wide Foldable Phone Read More
The USB-C port quietly replaced everything. Your phone charges with it. Your laptop charges with it. Your earbuds, your tablet, your game controller. And yet most EDC gear still ships with micro-USB ports or proprietary magnetic pucks that require their own dedicated cable, which inevitably lives at the bottom of a drawer you forgot existed.
7 USB-C Rechargeable EDC Tools You Can Top Off Anywhere Read More
Montreal-based brand Dime has linked up with Timex and UK retailer END Clothing for a new take on the classic T80 digital watch. The result is a gift set that wraps the T80 in a studded stainless steel bracelet and pairs it with a second leather strap, all for $229 USD. Price: $229 Where to
A Studded Timex T80 Just Crashed the Skate-Watch Party Read More
Wireless earbuds are everywhere, and for good reason. But some people are tired of charging cases, Bluetooth problems, and the fear of losing a $200 earbud on the subway. For them, Panasonic’s ErgoFit RP-HJE120 wired earphones offer a simple deal: spend less than $12, plug in, and listen. They’re cheap wired earbuds that sound good,
Panasonic’s Famous Wired Earbuds Get a USB-C Upgrade Read More
The AstroRinse station is the reason the Beatbot AquaSense X exists. It’s the first automatic filter-cleaning station built for a pool robot, and The Gadgeteer is among the first publications to put it through real-world testing. The robot docks, the station rinses its filter, empties its debris bin, and three minutes later everything is clean
Beatbot AquaSense X Review: The AstroRinse Station Is a Breakthrough in Pool Cleaning Read More
Dyson spent 17 years building bladeless fans that cool entire rooms. Now the company has shrunk all of that engineering into something that fits in your hand. The HushJet Mini Cool is Dyson’s first portable fan, and it launched on April 9 with a $99.99 price tag that makes it the most affordable product the
Dyson Made Its Cheapest Product Ever, It’s a Fan Read More
