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Digital watches spent years stuck in two camps. One is the rugged resin slab built for trailheads and gym timers. The other is the retro reissue chasing a 1980s memory on a tiny steel bracelet. Almost nothing sat in between, which is strange, because that quiet middle is where most people actually want to live. […]
When a Digital Watch Stops Looking Like a Gym Accessory Read More
OKNIFE launched the LK on last month, and it’s an easy one to do a double take on: a folding knife with a full flashlight built into the handle. Up front is a Böhler M390 blade, and at the opposite end sits a 400-lumen USB-C light, so the tool reads as two everyday-carry staples fused
OKNIFE LK Puts a 400-Lumen Flashlight Inside an M390 Folder Read More
Valve’s Steam Machine finally has a price and a timeline, and both landed on June 22, 2026. Valve starts inviting reservation holders to buy the compact SteamOS console the week of June 29, 2026, and the base model is priced at $1,049. That’s a long way from the $449 the original 2015 Steam Machine started
Valve’s Steam Machine Starts at $1,049: Is It Worth It? Read More
Casio recently dropped one of the most striking DW-5600 variants in years, and it’s pulled straight from the glow of Japan’s late-night streets. The new DW-5600AKA-4, known as the Aka-Chochin G-Shock, takes the red paper lantern that marks Japan’s taverns and wraps that warmth around the toughest digital watch shape ever made. It’s built in
This Made-in-Japan G-Shock Glows Like a Tokyo Bar at Night and It’s Only $190 Read More
Amazon Prime Day 2026 has the LEFEET C1 underwater scooter at $375.20, which is about $94 off its regular $469 price tag. It weighs 6.6 pounds, produces 8 kgf of thrust from two motors, and runs for up to 60 minutes on a swappable battery that’s TSA-compliant. It’s also yellow, which means you won’t lose
LEFEET C1 at $375.20 for Prime Day: dual-motor underwater scooter Read More
Prime Day 2026 is in full swing, and Sony’s gear is where a lot of the real savings are hiding this year. The flagship WH-1000XM5 headphones just crashed to $198, a record low that’s half off their usual price, and they’re far from the only thing worth a spot in your cart. I rounded up
Sony WH-1000XM5 Hits $198, Plus 7 More Worth Grabbing Read More
The most interesting Surface Pro in Microsoft’s 2026 lineup isn’t the X2-equipped 13-inch model that grabbed the headlines last week. It’s the 12-inch Surface Pro that’s been sitting on shelves at $1,049.99, weighs 1.5 pounds, and runs the same Copilot+ feature set as its bigger siblings. Price: From $849 Where to Buy: Microsoft Store, Amazon
Why the Surface Pro 12-inch Still Wins After the X2 Launch Read More
A glow keychain is only worth carrying if it lights up when you actually need it. The battery kind dies at the worst possible moment, usually while you’re feeling around a dark bag for your keys in a parking garage. The little light you bought for emergencies turns out to need its own babysitting. Price:
Why a Titanium Capsule That Never Needs Charging Is Pulling in EDC Backers Read More
The Ray-Ban Meta line proved AI glasses could actually sell. Now Meta wants the next wave branded as Meta itself, and that’s the real story behind today’s launch. Price: $299 Where to Buy: Meta On June 23, 2026, Meta and EssilorLuxottica introduced Meta Glasses, a brand-new AI eyewear line that starts at $299 and ships
$299 buys a pair of Meta’s new AI glasses, and the Ray-Ban logo is gone Read More
Timex just teased its loudest movie tie-in of 2026, and it isn’t Superman this time. The brand unveiled a three-way collab that pairs DC Studios’ upcoming SUPERGIRL film with rock legends Blondie and the ’70s Q Timex line. The watch lands as a numbered limited edition, and Timex has the preorder signup live now ahead
Timex Supergirl Watch Is Limited to 500 Units, and It Will Sell Out Fast Read More
Most pocket ratchet drivers try to do too much. The bit storage is too small. The ratchet feels loose. The bonus extension is a wobbly stick that ends up in a drawer. FixMan fixes all three at once. It’s a 144-gram Grade 5 titanium driver. The spinning chamber holds 10 standard 1/4-inch bits. The three-mode
Revolver-Style Bit Chamber Lives Inside This 144-Gram Titanium Driver Read More
Google Assistant’s been the voice in your kitchen, living room, and kid’s bedroom for almost a decade. That run is ending. Gemini for Home is the replacement, and it’s rolling out in early access. Google says it’ll reach every speaker, display, camera, and doorbell the company has shipped since 2016. This isn’t a setting you
Google Assistant Is Being Retired on Your Speakers, and Gemini for Home Is Taking Over Read More
Apple’s developer docs got a quiet refresh over the weekend, and the fine print confirms what every Intel Mac owner suspected since WWDC: macOS 27 Golden Gate is the cutoff. The fall release ends native support for Intel-based Macs and also marks the last full version of Rosetta 2. If you’re still on a 2020
Apple Made Your Intel Mac Obsolete, macOS 27’s Cutoff Is Real Read More
The Garmin Venu 4 is back at its lowest price since launch, and the timing lines up with a broader push from Garmin. Amazon has the watch at $499 ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2026, which runs June 23 through 26, with Garmin’s own store plus Best Buy and REI matching the $50 cut off
Garmin Venu 4 Hits Lowest Price Yet Ahead of Prime Day Read More
Buck Knives builds its catalog around accessibility and volume, with scarcity reserved for the rare exception. Our EDC Knife of the Week pick is one of those exceptions: the 532 BuckLock, a folder Buck had quietly discontinued and brought back as a limited drop. The run is capped at 500 units, priced at $250, with
EDC Knife of the Week: Buck Resurrects the 532 BuckLock in S35VN for a $250 Limited Drop Read More
Tissot’s most capable dive watch just got smaller, sharper, and a touch more affordable. The 2026 Seastar 2000 Professional arrives in a 44mm case at $1,050, down from the 46mm version that ran $1,275. Price: $1,050 Where to Buy: Tissot This is the Seastar 2000 Tissot probably should’ve built first. The blue gradient T120.907.17.041.00 on
The 2026 Tissot Seastar 2000 Is 2mm Smaller, $225 Cheaper Read More
Kronosti’s latest Kickstarter campaign drops a Grade 5 titanium automatic GMT into territory that usually starts north of $400. The Atlas GMT runs from $209 at the early-bird tier, with 300m water resistance, a sapphire crystal, BGW9 Super-LumiNova, and an automatic GMT movement. The campaign funds through July 15, 2026, and the Hong Kong-based brand
Grade 5 Titanium GMT From $209: Meet the Kronosti Atlas GMT Read More
SwitchBot just shipped its E-Ink Weather Station in the US, and it’s pitching itself as the smart display that won’t yell at you. The 7.5-inch screen runs on a single battery for up to a year, syncs with Google, iCloud, and Outlook calendars, and skips the lock-screen ads that turned Amazon’s Echo Show line into
The Smart Display That Lasts a Year on One Battery and Skips Every Ad Read More
The Beosystem 3000c has worn one finish since it launched. This week, Bang & Olufsen finally gave it a second. Price: $30,000 Where to Buy: Bang & Olufsen The new Dune Grey Edition pairs matte aluminum with dark walnut on the turntable and dark oak on both Beolab 8 speakers. It costs the same as
Only 100 People Will Own This Dune Grey 1985 Turntable Read More
Most people thought Apple would lead on face computers, the way it did with tablets and smartwatches. That changed in the past three weeks. Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter reported that Apple pushed its first AI glasses from early 2027 to late 2027. A cheaper Vision Air model slipped to 2028 or 2029. At the
Apple’s Smart Glasses Slipped to Late 2027 and Google’s Are Shipping This Fall Read More