Posts about a variety of topics which are not news and are not reviews.
There’s a very specific kind of person who still owns vinyl, CDs, and cassettes. Not out of nostalgia for the sake of it, but because each format sounds and feels different in ways that streaming never quite figured out. The problem has always been finding a setup that handles all three without turning a living […]
Your Vinyl, CDs, and Tapes Belong on a Wall, Not a Shelf Read More
Most keychain tools promise ten things and deliver maybe two that matter. The gap between a product page full of tool icons and the actual moment you’re fumbling in a parking lot with a loose screw is where most of them quietly fail. Leatherman’s Micra has been closing that gap since 1996, and the fact
Why the Leatherman Micra Still Owns the Keychain Tool Space Read More
There is a specific kind of joy that comes from not knowing exactly how a photo will turn out. Film cameras understood that. Every frame carried weight because you couldn’t just delete it and try again. The problem is that actual film is expensive, developing it takes days, and the cameras themselves aren’t built for
What Happens When a Digital Camera Hides Your Photos Read More
Travel charging setups have a clutter problem, and UGREEN thinks its Nexode 100W GaN charger is the fix. The four-port wall adapter squeezes 100 watts of total output into a compact body that measures just 2.7 x 2.7 x 1.3 inches, small enough to disappear into a bag pocket without adding noticeable bulk. It’s the
The GaN Charger That Wants to Kill Your Travel Power Strip Read More
Label makers used to live in office supply closet territory, tucked behind dusty binders and tangled extension cords. They were heavy. They required AAA batteries and a proprietary cable that always went missing right when you needed it. NIIMBOT’s approach flips that entire concept on its side. The brand, which describes its mission as “The
These Bluetooth Label Makers Don’t Need Ink or a Computer Read More
LG doesn’t usually split its ultrabook lineup across two competing chip platforms at the same time. That’s exactly what’s happening with the Gram 14 in 2026, and it raises real questions about where the company sees its portable lineup heading. The Intel Panther Lake version just went live through LG Japan, arriving more than a
Why LG Put Panther Lake in the Gram 14 Before Anywhere Else Read More
Most EDC folding knives land somewhere on a spectrum between knives you don’t trust and knives you’re afraid to actually use. The overbuilt ones feel like carrying a statement rather than a tool. The budget ones develop wobble before the year’s out, and you stop reaching for them. The GraphiX, currently live on Kickstarter, is
This Titanium Folder Runs on Ceramic Bearings Read More
Video glasses always sound easy: plug in, get a giant screen, relax. In real life, they can feel fiddly in a way that makes you stop using them after a few days, which is always a small letdown when the whole point is convenience. RayNeo’s Air 4 Pro is being pitched as AR glasses that
These $249 Glasses Project a 201-Inch HDR10 Screen Read More
The electric bike market isn’t just growing anymore. It’s splitting into distinct lanes, each one moving fast enough to make last year’s picks feel dated. Commuters want torque sensors and integrated smart systems. Adventure riders want fat tires and full suspension. And a growing segment of buyers wants something that doesn’t look or ride like
6 E-Bikes That Define Where Electric Riding Is Headed in 2026 Read More
The baby monitor aisle used to be simple. You picked up a box with a camera and a screen, maybe debated whether you needed night vision, and called it a day. That version of the market still exists, technically. It just happens to sit inside a category that Renub Research now values at $1.22 billion
Baby Monitors Got Smarter: What AI Can Do And What It Cannot Yet Read More
Most wireless headphones try to be simple: small, quiet, and easy to use. The Ecoute TH1 goes the other way by putting a real vacuum tube preamp into Bluetooth headphones. The closed-back, over-ear TH1 is what the company calls the world’s only headphone with a built-in vacuum tube headphone amplifier and preamp, and it still
Bluetooth Headphones With A Real Vacuum Tube Inside Read More
Most styling tools work the same way: heat your hair until it bends into shape, then hope it stays. Effective, sure. Also the reason your ends feel like straw by March. Dyson built the original Airwrap around a different idea, using fast-moving air to wrap and shape hair instead of frying it into submission. The
Why the Dyson Coanda 2x Is Still Worth Watching in 2026 Read More
The Kizer Sheepdog XL has never been a subtle knife, and it hasn’t needed to be. Since its carbon fiber variant first hit shelves around late 2020, the V5488C3 has become one of the most recognizable models in the Sheepdog lineup, listed across retailers like Blade HQ, KnifeCenter, and KnifeJoy. Designed by Chris Conaway of
Why Knife Fans Keep Buying This Oversized Cleaver Folder Read More
Apple released visionOS 26.4 yesterday, and the headline feature isn’t a new emoji pack or a minor Spatial Audio tweak (though both of those are included). It’s native CloudXR 6.0 integration with foveated streaming, which means your Vision Pro can now wirelessly receive full 4K RTX-rendered content from a PC or cloud workstation. The technical
visionOS 26.4 Brings NVIDIA CloudXR 4K Streaming to Apple Vision Pro Read More
If you’ve been looking at fixed blade knives lately, you’ve probably noticed the prices and started wondering: is it worth learning how to take care of one, or should you just replace it when it dulls out? Short answer, a well-maintained fixed blade can last decades, and the upkeep is simpler than you think. Fixed
How to Care for a Fixed Blade Knife and Keep It Working for Years Read More
Magnetic power banks keep getting thinner, and Black Shark just raised the bar again. The new Blade 2+ comes in two sizes that snap onto the back of a phone using N52 magnets. They can push up to 22.5W through a cable and stay thin enough that you might forget one is even there. Prices
A Power Bank Thinner Than Your Phone Case Just Launched at $22 Read More
Bowers & Wilkins just dropped three new colors across its Pi8 true wireless earbuds ($499) and Px7 S3 over-ear headphones ($479). Dark Burgundy and Pale Mauve join the Pi8 lineup, while the Px7 S3 picks up a Vintage Maroon finish. No new internals, no firmware overhaul, no feature additions. Same sound, same price points, wrapped
Premium Headphones Hit a Wall, B&W Chose Color Read More
The Ultrahuman Ring Pro is officially available for pre-order in the United States, marking the end of a months-long import ban that kept the Indian smart ring maker out of its biggest market. US Customs and Border Protection cleared the device, and Ultrahuman isn’t wasting time getting its third-generation wearable into American hands. There’s no
Ultrahuman’s Banned Smart Ring Is Back With a Point to Prove Read More
Most knife enthusiasts still assume a traditional folder is the only serious option for everyday carry. That assumption stopped being true around 2024. The everyday carry utility knife has gone from plastic box cutter to precision tool built from titanium, carbon fiber, and stainless steel. The shift happened faster than most of the community expected.
6 EDC Utility Knives That Actually Earn Pocket Space Read More
We’re always looking for fun pieces that make our work desks feel a little less like work desks, and Divoom keeps delivering. The Times Gate isn’t new, but it’s the kind of product that ages well. Most digital desk clocks tell time and call it a day. The Divoom Times Gate doesn’t care about that
Why This Five-Screen Pixel Clock Keeps Showing Up Online Read More