2024

Porsche x PUMA Turbo USA Sneaker

Gear Bits, News & Features, Vehicles & Gear

Celebrate 50 Years of 911 Turbo with the Limited Edition Porsche x PUMA Sneaker Tribute

Porsche is marking half a century of the iconic 911 Turbo with something special for car enthusiasts and sneakerheads alike. In collaboration with sportswear giant Puma, Porsche is releasing a limited series of twelve unique limited edition Porsche x PUMA sneaker designs, each meticulously crafted to celebrate this legendary car. But these aren’t just fashionable footwear—each model is a tribute to the rich heritage and unmistakable design of the 911 Turbo, with only 911 pairs available for each design.

Slice Tools

News & Features

4 Slice Tools That Make Opening Any Package Easier, and Your Purchase Supports a Great Cause!

Unwrapping packages should be a small joy, not a daily struggle—or a trip to the urgent care clinic because a pair of open scissors or a random steak knife slipped while being misused. With so many of us shopping online today, resulting in an endless parade of deliveries from Amazon, Hello Fresh, Chewy, and, in my case, products to review—a reliable, safe, and easy-to-use tool that can slice through all that tape, plastic, and shrink wrap is necessary. Enter Slice, the ultimate cutting tool that brings safety and efficiency to your daily unboxing routine.

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3

Gear Bits

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Elevates Affordable Smartphones with AI, Gaming, and Pro-Grade Camera Features

Qualcomm‘s latest addition to its Snapdragon lineup, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, promises to bring powerful AI capabilities and top-tier performance to more affordable smartphones. This new platform builds on the success of the 7-series, and it is set to deliver a plethora of advanced features typically reserved for flagship devices, making cutting-edge mobile technology accessible to even more people.

Printing a benchy with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer

Reviews

AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer Review: It’s Perfect for Beginners!

Some people shy away from the hobby of 3D printing, assuming it’s difficult to get into. However, that idea could not be further from the truth with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer. Being an extreme novice, the M5C was almost plug-and-play, and I was able to begin printing awesome objects in minutes.

Whynter ARC-1059

News & Features

Whynter ARC-1050XPH: A Smart Portable Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, and Heater Combo for Year-Round Comfort

If you rent a space with unreliable (or nonexistent) central heat and air conditioning, you may have considered buying a portable air conditioner because, unlike window units, they are easier to take when your lease ends. Since many portable ACs don’t offer heating, you’d likely also have to invest in a separate space heater. Before going that route, you should check out the Whynter ARC-1050XPH; it’s an all-in-one solution designed to cool, dehumidify, and heat spaces up to 500 square feet. This unit packs a punch in a sleek, modern package that effortlessly blends into any room.

Google Pixel 9 Series

News & Features

Google Just Announced the New Pixel 9 Series: Verizon Has Great Deals Available for All

Did you catch the #MadeByGoogle ’24 Keynote today? If not, I’ve included it below. If you’re in the market for one of the newly announced Google Pixel 9 series devices, you’ll want to check out these enticing deals from Verizon. Whether you’re eyeing the standard Pixel 9, the souped-up Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, or the innovative Pixel 9 Pro Fold, there are plenty of offers to sweeten the deal.

The author's home lit by the Govee Outdoor Triad Floodlight

Reviews, Outdoors

Govee Outdoor Triad Floodlight Review: Durable, 4500-Lumen Smart Lighting That Offers Versatile Customization

Hong Kong-based Govee is a well-established manufacturer of smart home lighting and appliances. Their smart lighting products include gaming lights, TV lights, and wall lights, many of which we have reviewed at Gear Diary. In this review, we look at the Outdoor Triad Floodlight. Although usable for indoor applications, the Govee Outdoor Triad Floodlight features an IP66-rated metal body and IP67-rated control box, making it rugged enough to be used in almost any outdoor environment. I can attest to its weather resistance. I shot sample footage (below) during a fairly strong rainstorm. The floodlight enclosure has a minimalistic look and…

Clicks Keyboard on the iPhone 15 Pro Max

News & Features

Clicks Keyboard Review: Delivers a Tactile Typing Experience, Extra Screen Real Estate, and Extra iPhone Functionality

If you’re an iPhone user who misses the tactile typing experience of using a BlackBerry, Windows Phone, or Palm Treo, the Clicks Keyboard may be right up your alley. Clicks offers a practical two-in-one solution to the iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, and iPhone 15 series; it provides some protection to your phone combined with a built-in physical keyboard. Using Clicks frees up valuable screen real estate that would otherwise be occupied by the onscreen keyboard while entering text, and it adds Mac and iPad keyboard shortcut functionality to your iPhone. Intrigued? Let’s dig in.

xSuit Air

Reviews

XSuit Air Review: A Superb Suit for Summer Travel and Every Day Wear

It might be easy to think of the xSuit Air as the ultimate travel suit. After all, it is breathable, machine washable, resistant to wrinkles, and repels odor even after a long, hot day. But the xSuit Air isn’t just for travel. This “travel suit” is also a great way to look clean and professional daily when the temperature rises.

Stock image of a Roku TV for the Roku TV sale

Deals

Upgrade Your Viewing Experience with These Massive RokuTV Deals!

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Roku here at Gear Diary. Whether you use a simple streaming stick, a more powerful box, a speaker bar, or a smart television, you want to turn to Roku to power it all. Their ecosystem covers everything you need for your entertainment, and it’s so easy to use that you’ll be up and running in no time. It just so happens that there’s never been a better time to upgrade your television because these RokuTV deals will be available for a limited time.

TCL NXTFRAME TV and NXTFRAME Pro TV Are Their First Lifestyle Televisions to Feature Modern Design and Art

News & Features

TCL NXTFRAME TV and NXTFRAME Pro TV Are Their First Lifestyle Televisions to Feature Modern Design and Art

If you’re interested in combining modern design with customizable digital artwork, you’ll want to check out the TCL NXTFRAME TV. With an ultra-matte anti-glare screen, off-white bezel, and wood frame, an included flush wall mount, and QLED technology with HDR Ultra and TCL’s AIPQ PRO Processor, this TV is made for the modern living room. Meant to display fine digital art while powered off, the NXTFRAME TV and NXTFRAME TV Pro look pretty impressive!

SOUNDBOKS Go

Gift Guides & Round-Ups

Gear Diary’s 2024 Back to School Gift Guide: Perfect Picks for Every Age and Stage

Ready or not, the school season is fast approaching! Finding the perfect gifts for students of all ages can be both exciting and daunting, but our 2024 Back to School gift guide is here to help with a selection of thoughtful and practical items. From tech gadgets and stylish accessories for kids and teens to cozy comforts and innovative tools for college students and parents adjusting to their quieter homes, our guide ensures everyone is prepared for the next academic year.

Aiper Surfer S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Skimmer Review: So Efficient That You'll Never Have to Manually Skim Your Pool Again!

Reviews

Aiper Surfer S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Skimmer Review: So Efficient That You’ll Never Have to Manually Skim Your Pool Again!

For the past two years, Aiper’s robotic pool cleaners have been helping us get the most out of our backyard oasis. While we still get weekly professional cleanings, an Aiper robot keeps the pool bottom and sides debris-free between cleanings. But what about surface debris? That’s where the recently introduced Aiper Surfer S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Skimmer comes in. It promises to be the missing piece of my “clean pool puzzle,” and it delivers.

xShirt 4.0 in Black

Reviews

XSuit XShirt 4.0 Review: My New Favorite Dress Shirt, Especially When Traveling

I reviewed the xSuit some months ago and was impressed. Recently, the company sent me their xSuit xShirt 4.0, and I became an instant fan. In the realm of dress shirts, the xShirt 4.0 stands out as a technological marvel. The xShirt 4.0 is packed with features like maximum stretch, wrinkle resistance, and breathability; it’s designed to cater to the modern professional who values comfort and style. Let’s look at the xShirt 4.0, its key features, and my experience using it.