Do you prefer physical books or eBooks? I’m a little of both, but lately I’ve gotten back into sitting on the couch with a regular book and flipping actual pages. There’s something nice about it. Keeping track of all those books, though? That’s another story. That’s why I was excited to try Hylle, an app that promises to turn photos of your bookshelves into a searchable library.
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I recently purchased a Pixel 11 Pro XL. When I purchase a phone for $1,000 to $1,300 (or more), I need an impact-resistant case to protect it from inevitable drops. I initially purchased an inexpensive impact-resistant case, but then I heard from other Gear Diary Pixel owners that TORRAS makes a military-grade drop-protection case with a built-in stand for my Pixel: the TORRAS Ostand Q3 Air case. I wanted to try it out. Now for the important question: do I trust it to protect my phone?
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Turning an ordinary living room into a home theater can be appealing, until you start figuring out where the projector should go, how much space you’ll need, and whether the picture will look decent with the lights on. The new AWOL LuxVision aims to address those concerns while adding serious gaming capabilities. First introduced at IFA 2026, this flagship ultra-short-throw projector combines 4K resolution at 120Hz, optical lens shift, and enough brightness to make daytime viewing a possibility. It’s now available for preorder, although its $5,999 price puts it firmly in premium territory.
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