Misc Gear

Man running while wearing the Hypershell X Ultra

Events, Health and Fitness, News & Features, Outdoors

Hypershell X Ultra Exoskeleton Will Allow You to Hike Farther, Cycle Easier, and Conquer Any Terrain

The Hypershell X Ultra has officially arrived, and while the phrase “wearable exoskeleton” might sound like something reserved for sci-fi heroes, this device is designed for ordinary adventurers who just want to go farther without their legs crying mutiny. Whether your idea of adventure is a multi-day hike, a Saturday spent cycling, or just trying to keep up with kids on a family outing, the X Ultra promises to take a hefty load off your muscles and put it onto its robotic shoulders, or in this case, hips.

Timekettle W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds

Events, Gear Bits, Travel

Timekettle W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds Bring Bone-Voiceprint Translation to Real-Time Conversations

The Timekettle W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds are a new take on real-time translation for everyday conversations. Instead of relying only on microphones, the W4 uses bone-voiceprint sensors to pick up your voice more clearly, even in noisy environments. Paired with a large language model, it delivers quick, natural-sounding translations across multiple languages. Timekettle says the W4 can hit 98% accuracy with a response time of just 0.2 seconds, making back-and-forth conversations feel almost instant.

Laifen T1 Pro

Events, News & Features

Laifen Launches T1 Pro and P3 Pro Electric Razors: Precision Engineering Meets Everyday Grooming

Laifen, the brand that has been quietly building a reputation for sleek, high-performance personal care tech, has decided it’s time to take on your stubble. At IFA 2025 in Berlin, the company unveiled two electric razors, the T1 Pro and P3 Pro. Both models bring Laifen’s signature obsession with engineering and design into the grooming space, combining aerospace-grade materials, smart motor systems, and clean aesthetics. If you’ve ever wished shaving felt less like a daily chore and more like handling a finely tuned machine, this is the kind of upgrade that might make you rethink what an electric razor can…

Garmin GPSMAP H1i Plus

Events, News & Features, Travel

Garmin GPSMAP H1i Plus Is a Rugged Handheld GPS Navigator Built for Off-Grid Adventures

The wilderness can be breathtaking, but it can also be brutally indifferent when you’re miles away from cell service. Garmin knows this, and their new GPSMAP H1i Plus is built for those who don’t just want to explore off-grid, but also want to bring a bit of civilization with them in the form of connection, safety, and maybe even a few bragging rights sent directly from the mountaintop.

HOZO Design NeoBlade

News & Features

HOZO Design NeoBlade Ultrasonic Cutter and NeoBlock Sanding System Deliver Cord-Free Precision for Makers

Creative projects rarely happen without at least one tool failure, one awkward workaround, and one exasperated sigh about how much easier things should be. HOZO Design seems to understand this frustration because their new NeoBlade ultrasonic cutter and its equally detail-obsessed sidekick, the NeoBlock sanding system, were built for people who want less hassle and more precision. Whether you’re carving up resin models, shaping plywood for a weekend build, or giving your 3D prints the final polish they deserve, these two tools promise to make the creative process far less maddening and a lot more fun.

Upgrade Your Classroom with the HKMLC Smart Board, a 55" 4K Interactive Display for Smarter Teaching and Hybrid Learning

News & Features

Upgrade Your Classroom with the HKMLC Smart Board, a 55″ 4K Interactive Display for Smarter Teaching and Hybrid Learning

Back-to-school season isn’t just about sharpening pencils and fighting for the cool holographic binder anymore. In 2025, the best-prepared classrooms aren’t just well-stocked; they’re well-connected. With hybrid learning, remote collaboration, and tech-savvy teaching methods now the norm, interactive and engaging tools have shifted from “nice to have” to “must-have.” One standout making waves this year is the HKMLC Smart Board, a 55″ interactive display designed to elevate lessons, presentations, and collaboration without overcomplicating the process or requiring a three-hour IT training session to figure out how to operate it.

Toro 60V MAX 900 CFM Brushless Leaf Blower Review: Gas-Powered Performance Without the Hassle

Reviews, Outdoors

Toro 60V MAX 900 CFM Brushless Leaf Blower Review: Gas-Powered Performance Without the Hassle

You might balk at the idea of spending $360 on a battery-powered leaf blower, but after spending a couple of months with the Toro 60V MAX 900 CFM Brushless Leaf Blower, I can say it’s more than just a pricey convenience; it’s a serious workhorse. It tackles heavy yard work like a gas blower but without the maintenance, fumes, or noise. I wanted something powerful yet easy to grab from the garage and use on the fly; Toro delivered. This blower is fast, efficient, and, most importantly, ready whenever I am, with no cords, no gas, and no drama.

AMZCHEF Tankless Water Heater

Reviews

AMZCHEF Tankless Water Heater Review: A Compact, Energy-Saving Option for Hot Water on Demand

If you’ve ever stepped into the shower only to be greeted by icy water because your old tank heater ran dry, you know the misery of being last in line. Traditional water heaters can only store so much, and once it’s gone, you’re shivering. Tankless water heaters promise a better experience: endless hot water on demand, lower energy use, and a fraction of the space. This review is a little unusual because the AMZCHEF Tankless Water Heater I tested is no longer available. However, an upgraded version will be available soon, and similar models from other brands are available now.

DecorTech Industrial Metal and Wood Writing Desk

Gift Guides & Round-Ups

Gear Diary’s 2025 Back-to-School Gift Guide: A Gear-Up and Glow-Up for Every Grade and Stage

The new school year is fast approaching; whether you’re counting down the days to a return to routine or savoring the last moments of summer, it’s time to get prepared. Our 2025 Back-to-School Gift Guide is here to help make that transition smoother and maybe even more enjoyable. Our latest gift guide offers a fresh mix of practical, clever, and cozy ideas for students of all ages, with a few thoughtful selections for the parents and caregivers cheering them on (even if it’s from a suddenly quieter house).

SOUNDBOKS Lightboks

News & Features

SOUNDBOKS Lightboks Debuts as Portable Audio-Reactive Party Light for Immersive Music and Lighting Experiences

If you’ve ever thrown a party and felt like something was missing — something intangible that kept the vibe from quite hitting — SOUNDBOKS is about to become your new favorite co-host. Their latest creation, the SOUNDBOKS Lightboks, officially launching on August 14, 2025, is an audio-reactive, battery-powered party light designed to sync with your music and transform any setting into something worthy of a music video. In other words, Lightboks is the atmosphere-maker you didn’t know you needed.

Group of friends enjoying the ENSO Electric Hookah

Reviews

ENSO Electric Hookah Review: A Sleek, Smoke-Free Upgrade to the Traditional Hookah Experience

Over the years, I’ve reviewed a wide range of products, from portable monitors and e-bikes to leather MagSafe wallets, but every so often, something crosses my desk that breaks the mold entirely. Our friends at AirVape sent us the ENSO Electric Hookah, and it is one such product. At first glance, it appears to be a sleek home décor piece or a high-end speaker. But beneath that minimalistic, modern shell lies a surprisingly innovative device that reimagines a centuries-old tradition for the modern age.

The author's son cutting cardboard with the ChompSaw

Reviews

ChompSaw Review: The Kid-Safe Cardboard Cutting Tool That Turns Boxes Into Creative Projects

We’ve all been there, spending too much time and money picking out the perfect toy, only to watch a child ignore it in favor of the box it came in. Thanks to the ChompSaw, now the box can actually be the gift. This cleverly designed, kid-safe power tool lets children cut cardboard with confidence and creativity. Whether they’re building forts, crafting costumes, or just experimenting, the ChompSaw helps bring their ideas to life. It transforms ordinary cardboard into extraordinary DIY projects and finally gives that humble box the starring role kids always thought it deserved.

Titaner Tiroler 2.0

Crowdfunding, News & Features

Titaner Tiroler 2.0 Is a Curve-Measuring Tool That Actually Understands Your Life’s Twists

The Titaner Tiroler 2.0 has launched on Kickstarter, determined to end your eternal feud with floppy cloth tape measures and stiff metal rulers. This isn’t just another tool that will end up tossed in your kitchen drawer; it’s a precision-made, titanium-built measuring companion that adapts to the actual curves and contours of your projects, your plans, and yes, even your body.

Best Cricut Deals with Huge Savings on Joy, Explore, and Maker Bundles

News & Features, Deals

Best Cricut Deals with Huge Savings on Joy, Explore, and Maker Bundles

Our family enjoys creating, and Cricut is the ideal company for creators. With Cricut products, endless possibilities and projects can be made. My wife is a wizard with the Cricut and creates the best customized gifts. As Prime Day approaches, Cricut has announced some great deals. The deals include great prices that can be found on the Cricut site, as well as at Target, Walmart, and Amazon.

Cricut Mug Press Review: Make Effortless, Pro-Quality Custom Mugs in Minutes

Reviews

Cricut Mug Press Review: Make Effortless, Pro-Quality Custom Mugs in Minutes

We enjoy using the Cricut Maker 4 to create personalized designs, and now the Cricut Mug Press takes that creativity even further. This easy-to-use press transforms our Infusible Ink designs into vibrant, peel-proof mugs that look professionally made. We can simply cut or draw our art with a Cricut cutting machine, wrap it around a compatible mug, and let the Mug Press handle the heat transfer. With no manual temperature or pressure settings to fuss over, making personalized gifts or products to sell has never been this effortless, or this impressive.

BUBLUE BuBot BuHybrid L6

Gear Bits

Beat the Heat with BuBlue; the BuHybrid L6 Pool Cleaner and BuVortex V5 Skimmer Handle Summer Pool Maintenance So You Don’t Have To

If you’re in the northeastern U.S. right now, chances are you’re staying indoors to avoid being slow-cooked by the sweltering heat—unless you’re lucky enough to have a pool. But even in a heatwave, pools don’t clean themselves. That’s where the BuBlue BuBot robots come in. The BuHybrid L6 is a full-featured pool cleaning robot that scrubs floors, walls, and waterlines, while the BuVortex V5 is a surface skimmer designed to sweep away leaves, debris, and grime before it sinks. Together, they handle the dirty work so you can simply dive in and chill.

Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden

Reviews

Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden Review: You’ll Be Growing Edible Plants Like a High-Tech Space Farmer in No Time!

There’s something undeniably satisfying about snipping off a fresh leaf of basil or harvesting a head of lettuce you grew yourself, without dirt, without a garden plot, and without the guilt of another plastic clamshell from the store. Enter the Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden, a fog-based growing system that makes year-round gardening almost as simple as pushing a button. After spending weeks growing with it, I have a lot of thoughts. So, is the Plantaform worth inviting into your home, or wherever you keep your indoor jungle ambitions? Let’s dig in (figuratively, of course; there’s no actual dirt involved).

Frosteam 3-in-1 Facial Spa

Crowdfunding, News & Features

Frosteam 3-in-1 Facial Spa Brings Steam, Cold Therapy, and Aromatherapy to Your Daily Skincare Routine

If you’ve ever hovered your face over a pot of boiling water hoping for clearer pores, or jammed your cheeks into a bowl of melting ice water in the name of skincare, you know that home facials are often more hassle than healing. That’s where Frosteam steps in; it’s a sleek, Canadian-designed 3-in-1 device that brings hot steam, cold therapy, and aromatherapy together in one seriously good-looking countertop companion. It’s now available for pre-order on Kickstarter, and it promises to elevate your skincare game without requiring a trip to the spa (or a mess in your kitchen).

Land Cruiser x Howler Brothers

News & Features, Vehicles & Gear

Howler Brothers x Land Cruiser: A Rugged, Limited-Edition Capsule Built for Adventure and Style

If you’ve ever daydreamed about trading your office chair for a driver’s seat in a vintage Toyota Land Cruiser, windows down, salt in the air, and a surfboard strapped to the roof, then Howler Brothers just made that vision a lot more wearable. Their latest limited-edition capsule, a full-blown collaboration with Toyota and its iconic Land Cruiser, is less “just another branded drop” and more a love letter to vintage off-road adventures with a healthy splash of Costa Rican sun. Howler Brothers x Land Cruiser isn’t just apparel, it’s an attitude, and honestly, it will look great on you.