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Cerakey Peak60 Brings Kiln-Fired Ceramic Cases to Mechanical Keyboards

Cerakey Peak 60 Ceramic Keyboard Case Kit Buy Now

ARTICLE – Most keyboard enthusiasts accept a simple reality: premium materials cost premium money. Aluminum is the accessible luxury, plastic is the practical default, and anything exotic lives in group-buy territory or custom commission waiting lists. Ceramic cases have always belonged to that last category, positioned as artisan objects rather than products you can just […]

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FiiO’s Latest Drop Makes Serious Listening Gear Feel Like a Weekend Purchase

By Rei / January 28, 2026 / Articles / Audio, Audio gear, Headphones / Leave a Comment

ARTICLE – Audiophile gear used to mean spending more than most people pay for rent, but FiiO’s latest lineup flips that script in a way that feels genuinely useful. The new drop spans planar magnetic headphones, R2R DACs, and portable CD players, all priced where weekend curiosity won’t wreck a budget. It’s the kind of

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Reolink’s TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi Rethinks What One Camera Can Actually See

By Rei / January 27, 2026 / Articles / LED Light, Outdoor Lighting / Leave a Comment

Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi Features

Most floodlight cams still feel like they’re watching the world through a soda straw, and that’s a small misfire when your porch is bright but the driveway’s still a gray smear. Price: $259.99 Where to Buy: Reolink, Amazon So the real question is: can one camera cover the wide scene and the close details without

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Apple’s New AirTag is Louder, Smarter, and Better at Finding the Stuff You Keep Losing

By Rei / January 27, 2026 / Articles / Apple, tracker / Leave a Comment

ARTICLE – Trackers aren’t about specs. They’re about the five minutes you spend muttering into the space between your car seat and the center console because the beep isn’t loud enough and your phone keeps pointing at the floor. Price: $29 Where to Buy: Apple Apple’s second generation AirTag doesn’t look different or cost more,

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NAVEE’s NO LIMITS Launch: What Silicon Valley Just Witnessed

By Vincent Nguyen / January 27, 2026 / Featured, Deals, Must Read, News / NAVEE / 1 Comment

NEWS – On January 23, 2026, NAVEE held its first global brand strategy event at the Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley. This was not a typical product launch. It was a statement of intent. The company is making a clear push to evolve from a micro mobility brand into something much bigger, what it

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Potensic ATOM 2 Screen Remote Controller review – a nice control option for the ATOM 2 drone

By Matt Gregersen / January 27, 2026 / Reviews / Drone / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – The Potensic ATOM 2 drew strong interest when it was showcased at CES 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the more compelling sub-250g drones currently on the market. I reviewed the Potensic ATOM 2 drone last year, and it remains my go-to drone for both review videos and just to fly for

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This Kizer Madrac Is the Rare EDC Knife That Doesn’t Try to Be Subtle

By Rei / January 27, 2026 / Articles / EDC, folding knife / Leave a Comment

Kizer Madrac Galow-in-the-Dark Backspacer Images

ARTICLE – There’s a certain kind of pocket knife that tries to look like a high-end tool, even when the real job is cutting tape, trimming a loose thread, or opening a stubborn plastic package without making a scene. That look has its place, but it can get tired fast when every handle is dark,

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Linogy Smart Charger Uses E-ink to End the AA Guesswork

By Rei / January 27, 2026 / Articles / Batteries and Chargers / 2 Comments

ARTICLE – Rechargeables feel like the responsible move, until one tired AA turns your drawer into a guessing game. A remote stutters, a toy slows, and the pile on the counter suddenly looks identical. Warm cells roll under a bright lamp. It’s annoying. Price: $99 Where to Buy: Linogy Linogy’s smart charger starts with a

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Sony’s PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT Turntables Add Bluetooth and Full Auto Playback

By Rei / January 26, 2026 / Articles / turntable / Leave a Comment

Sony PS-LX5BT Bluetooth Turntable Price 2

ARTICLE – Dropping a needle is romantic until you realize you also need to babysit the tonearm. The quiet crackle, the little lever click, and the slow spin are all great, right up until you stand there watching the last track end like it’s a timer you can’t ignore. Price: $399.99, $499.99 Where to Buy:

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Sennheiser RS 275 TV Headphones Bring Auracast to Your Living Room Audio

By Rei / January 26, 2026 / Articles / Bluetooth headphones / Leave a Comment

Sennheiser RS 275 TV Headphones with Auracast Availability

ARTICLE – Modern TVs look like sleek black glass, and they often sound like it, too. That thin screen style is a nice upgrade on the wall, but it’s a small misfire when dialogue gets swallowed by the room the moment your AC kicks on. Price: P299.95 (bundle) / P$129.95) Where to Buy: Sennheiser Sennheiser’s

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Apple’s 2026 Black Unity Apple Watch Band Celebrates Connection Through Pan-African Colors

By Vincent Nguyen / January 26, 2026 / News / Apple, Apple Watch / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Apple dropped its latest Black Unity collection piece today. The Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop honors Black History Month by weaving Pan-African flag colors into a design that rewards closer inspection. What sets this band apart from standard Braided Solo Loops is the layered color work. Apple’s precision-braiding machinery weaves recycled polyester yarn

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CRKT’s ToGo Driver Packs Seven Precision Bits Into One Pocketable Tool

By Rei / January 26, 2026 / Articles / EDC, Multi-tool / Leave a Comment

CRKT ToGoDriver Pocket Multi-Tool Where to Order

ARTICLE – The cleanest carry kit isn’t the one with the most tools. It’s the one you won’t resent carrying when your pockets are already full. Price: $38 Where to Buy: CRKT That’s the trap with tiny drivers. The moment the cap squeaks, the bits scatter, or the grip feels slick, you’ll decide your keys

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Weddell Duo Shower Filter Review – It made my water softener treated water even softer!

By Lynn Lopez / January 26, 2026 / Reviews / Home and Kitchen / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – The Hill Country Region in Texas, including the city of San Antonio, has very hard water. A large majority of our water comes from limestone aquifers. We have had a water softener in our homes since 1998, and it makes a huge difference in reducing calcium buildup in our appliances and bathroom fixtures.

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Nitecore TIP3 Adds Three Color Temperatures to a Keychain Light

By Rei / January 26, 2026 / Articles / Flashlight / Leave a Comment

ARTICLE – Some flashlights make you pick a vibe, and that choice gets old fast when you’re half awake and hunting for keys. Warm light feels kinder, cool light feels sharper, and most tiny lights act like you have to commit. Price: $39.99 Where to Buy: Nitecore I like when small gear admits real life

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Majority Move Portable Speakers Bring Budget-Friendly Ruggedness to Your Next Adventure

By Rei / January 26, 2026 / Articles / Bluetooth speaker, Speakers / Leave a Comment

Majority Move M3 40W IPX 67 Bluetooth Portable Speaker

ARTICLE – Portable speakers love to cosplay as outdoor gear, and it’s always a small misfire when the first wet picnic table makes you treat them like glass. Majority’s Move lineup is leaning into the opposite energy, with water ratings and chunky builds that suggest you’re meant to toss them into the messy part of

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Dreame Leaptic Cube Is a Tiny 8K Action Cam Built for Weird Mounts

By Rei / January 26, 2026 / Articles / Action Camera, Camera / Leave a Comment

DREAME LEAPTIC Cube 8K AI Action Camera Price

ARTICLE – Action cams keep getting sharper, yet the hardest shots still lose to the dumbest problem: there’s nowhere clean to put the thing. You feel it the moment you’re staring at a clamp and a cramped gap, with wind noise in your ears and grit on your fingers. Price: $439.99 (64GB), $459.99 (128GB) Where

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REDMAGIC 11 Air tries to make gaming phones feel less bulky

By Rei / January 25, 2026 / Articles / Smartphone / Leave a Comment

ARTICLE – Gaming phones still feel like a trade: speed goes up, then comfort goes down. That pattern gets old. You notice it fast. Price: CNY 3,499 ($502), CNY 4,199 ($602) Where to Buy: Redmagic REDMAGIC says the 11 Air lands at 8mm, and that number feels real when a phone slides into a pocket

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Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G Survives Repeated Face-Down Concrete Drops Without Display Damage

By Vincent Nguyen / January 24, 2026 / Articles / Smartphone / Leave a Comment

ARTICLE – Most mid-range phones promise durability in the fine print. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G puts it in the headline. The phone is rated to survive drops from 2.5 meters, roughly 8 feet for U.S. readers. That claim alone is unusual at this price point. Flagship phones sometimes carry reinforced frames and Gorilla

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LinkBuds Clip is Sony’s Most Fashion Minded Earbud Move Yet

By Rei / January 24, 2026 / Articles / Bluetooth earbuds, Earbuds / Leave a Comment

ARTICLE – Open ear earbuds are having a moment, but the design language still hasn’t caught up. Too many models still look like gym kit, and that’s a tough sell if you’re trying to wear them on a random Tuesday. Price: $229.99 Where to buy: Sony Sony’s LinkBuds Clip is the company’s attempt to make

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A Lucky Cat Collectible With Real Speaker Engineering Inside

By Rei / January 24, 2026 / Articles / Bluetooth speaker, Speaker / Leave a Comment

You’ve seen the gold lucky cat in a shop window, paw waving like it’s running a tiny side hustle. MEDICOM TOY and RINARO ISODYNAMICS took that familiar charm and stuffed it with a serious looking Bluetooth speaker called the BE@RBRICK AUDIO Maneki-Neko Edition. It’s an odd collision, and it’s a fun one. Price: $499 Where

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8 ASUS Laptops from CES 2026 That Actually Changed Something

Xtra Atto brings 54 g 4K capture to creators on the move

NAVEE’s NO LIMITS Launch: What Silicon Valley Just Witnessed

Cerakey Peak60 Brings Kiln-Fired Ceramic Cases to Mechanical Keyboards

FiiO’s Latest Drop Makes Serious Listening Gear Feel Like a Weekend Purchase

Reolink’s TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi Rethinks What One Camera Can Actually See

Apple’s New AirTag is Louder, Smarter, and Better at Finding the Stuff You Keep Losing

NAVEE’s NO LIMITS Launch: What Silicon Valley Just Witnessed

Potensic ATOM 2 Screen Remote Controller review – a nice control option for the ATOM 2 drone

This Kizer Madrac Is the Rare EDC Knife That Doesn’t Try to Be Subtle

Linogy Smart Charger Uses E-ink to End the AA Guesswork

Sony’s PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT Turntables Add Bluetooth and Full Auto Playback

Sennheiser RS 275 TV Headphones Bring Auracast to Your Living Room Audio

Apple’s 2026 Black Unity Apple Watch Band Celebrates Connection Through Pan-African Colors

CRKT’s ToGo Driver Packs Seven Precision Bits Into One Pocketable Tool

Weddell Duo Shower Filter Review – It made my water softener treated water even softer!

Nitecore TIP3 Adds Three Color Temperatures to a Keychain Light

Majority Move Portable Speakers Bring Budget-Friendly Ruggedness to Your Next Adventure

Dreame Leaptic Cube Is a Tiny 8K Action Cam Built for Weird Mounts

REDMAGIC 11 Air tries to make gaming phones feel less bulky

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G Survives Repeated Face-Down Concrete Drops Without Display Damage

LinkBuds Clip is Sony’s Most Fashion Minded Earbud Move Yet

A Lucky Cat Collectible With Real Speaker Engineering Inside

8 ASUS Laptops from CES 2026 That Actually Changed Something

Xtra Atto brings 54 g 4K capture to creators on the move

NAVEE’s NO LIMITS Launch: What Silicon Valley Just Witnessed

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