September 2025

Heybike Mars 3.0 Review: A Folding E-Bike With Big Power, Smooth Suspension, and Features That Punch Above Its Price

Reviews, Outdoors

Heybike Mars 3.0 Review: A Folding E-Bike With Big Power, Smooth Suspension, and Features That Punch Above Its Price

Charles and I have reviewed numerous electric bikes over the past few years, including several from Heybike. And if you know us, you know we don’t just test bikes for a day and call it a review. We unbox, take initial rides, and then put them to actual use. Since getting the Heybike Mars 3.0, I’ve ridden it all around town, including sketchy stretches of gravel — our town has terrible roads — and I’ve been impressed. Really impressed. Here’s why.

Neurable MW75 Neuro LT

Health and Fitness, News & Features

Neurable MW75 Neuro LT: Brain Sensing Headphones Built with Master & Dynamic That Help You Work Smarter

The Neurable MW75 Neuro LT looks like a premium pair of over-ear headphones, and it is, but that is only half the story. Developed in collaboration with Master & Dynamic, these headphones layer brain-computer interface technology on top of Master & Dynamic’s high-end audio to give you real-time insight into focus, stress, and mental stamina. If the idea of getting a gentle nudge to take a break before your brain melts sounds appealing, keep reading.

iPhone 17 series accessories

Gift Guides & Round-Ups

Best iPhone Air & iPhone 17 Series Accessories to Buy Right Now: Cases, Wallets, Screen Protectors, and More

The new iPhones are here, looking better than ever, and keeping them safe should be at the top of your list. Whether you’re nervously carrying your new iPhone around, as if it might break, or planning to toss it into a backpack for a weekend trip, there are iPhone Air and iPhone 17 series accessories designed to fit your lifestyle. From sleek, clear cases that show off the design to leather wallets with MagSafe, rugged cases for serious drops, and chargers that keep you powered up — we’ve rounded up everything you need to protect and enjoy your new iPhone.

Towel Boy Budsie

Reviews

Budsies Custom Plush Toy Review: How to Turn Your Child’s Scribbles into Huggable Art

There’s something special about seeing a child’s drawing, a favorite book character, or even your own goofy doodle come to life — but Budsies takes that idea and quite literally stitches it into a soft, huggable reality. If you’ve ever looked at a picture and thought, “I wish this was a plush toy I could hug,” this is your chance. The real question is whether it’s worth the price and the wait.

Govee Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro

News & Features

Cosmic to Calm: The New Govee Star Light Projectors Bring the Night Sky Indoors

Govee is leaning into our collective desire for cozy, mood-setting vibes with three new star light projectors that make your living room, bedroom, or home office feel like a planetarium—or an underwater retreat. The lineup includes the Govee Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro, the Govee Star Light Projector (Nebula), and the Govee Star Light Projector (Ocean Wave). Whether you’re trying to set the scene for a quiet night in, create a calming environment for sleep, or just enjoy an out-of-this-world visual upgrade, Govee has a projector for you.

HatchBlade

Crowdfunding, News & Features

HatchBlade: The Addictively Flippable Titanium EDC Knife That’s Part Tool, Part Fidget Toy

Most everyday carry tools seem to land at one extreme or the other: either strictly practical or designed to grab attention.HatchBlade manages to slip right between those extremes, bringing you a compact titanium tool that feels more like a conversation piece than something meant to sit in a drawer. This is not just another tiny knife you’ll lose in your junk drawer next to old batteries and expired coupons. HatchBlade is designed to be played with, fidgeted with, and, yes, actually used in everyday moments when you need a sharp edge close by.

LiberNovo Omni

News & Features

LiberNovo Omni Dynamic Ergonomic Chair Review: The Chair That Refuses to Let You Sit Still (In a Good Way)

If you’ve ever stood up after a long day of work and felt like you just survived a car crash in slow motion, you already know the quiet cruelty of a bad chair. Cushions deflate into sad pancakes, armrests turn into medieval torture devices, and “lumbar support” somehow manages to miss your lumbar completely. After eight hours, your spine is ready to file for divorce. Enter the LiberNovo Omni, the smart chair that raised $8.5 million on Kickstarter. It claims it can save your back — but is it here to rescue you, or just pad your chiropractor’s retirement plan?

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 10 on the author's desk

Reviews

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 10 Review: A Lightweight Dual-Screen Laptop with Serious Multitasking Skills

There are laptops, and then there’s the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 10, a machine that refuses to pick just one screen and call it a day. This is a dual-screen OLED laptop that wants to be your everything: your workstation, your sketchpad, your movie screen, your note-taking companion, and maybe even your portable creative studio. Lenovo clearly looked at a regular clamshell laptop and thought, “Cute. But what if we just… doubled it?” The result is a device that is simultaneously delightful and a little maddening, brilliant and occasionally frustrating, but always interesting. And that’s part of its charm.

MediaTek Dimensity 9500

News & Features

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Debuts: Flagship Chip Promises Faster Performance, Smarter AI, Better Gaming, and Longer Battery Life for Late-2025 Smartphones

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 is MediaTek’s latest flagship chipset, and it’s clear this is more than just a minor update. It’s designed for the kind of next-gen smartphones you can actually use all day without stressing about battery life. The focus here is on speed, power efficiency, and smart AI features that make your phone feel almost predictive, anticipating what you want before you even tap the screen.

GrilTi 2.0 Titanium Grill

Crowdfunding, Outdoors

GrilTi 2.0 Titanium Grill: A Pack-Flat, Three-Zone Outdoor Cooking Setup for Campers, Van-Lifers, and Anyone Who Wants Real Food in the Wild

Packing for the backcountry usually means tough choices: bring the heavy gear and eat well, or go light and settle for sad, half-cooked camp meals. GrilTi 2.0 wants to change that with a titanium grill that’s light enough to toss in a backpack yet built to handle a proper meal over real fire. It’s not just a slab of metal; it’s a three-zone cooking surface designed for everything from seared steak to fried eggs, with enough clever design choices to make you forget you’re miles from the nearest kitchen.

D-Pack Board Game Backpack on Kickstarter

Crowdfunding, Game Diary

D-Pack Is the 60L Board Game Backpack That Thinks Like a Gamer

If you’ve ever tried hauling seven board games, a laptop, a few card decks, a playmat or two, and snacks across a convention hall, you know it’s basically a dexterity challenge in itself. Enter the D-Pack, a 60-liter modular board game backpack currently live on Kickstarter that promises to make that juggling act a lot less chaotic. This isn’t just a big bag—it’s a smart one built for people who actually live and breathe tabletop nights, RPG campaigns, and the marathon that is convention season.

Jetboil Genesis Basecamp System

News & Features, Outdoors

Jetboil Genesis Basecamp System Is a Compact 2-Burner Camp Stove That Lets You Cook Like Home Outdoors

The Jetboil Genesis Basecamp System isn’t a backpacking espresso gimmick or a heavy steel beast that eats your trunk space. It’s a two-burner camp stove that folds into itself, slips into a carry bag, and opens to cook like a real kitchen range — not a compromise. If you’ve ever coaxed dinner from a sputtering camp stove, you’ll appreciate the luxury of something that just works. That’s the headline: the Genesis Basecamp is built for people who cook actual meals when camping, not just for those rehydrating noodles.

Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset Review: Audiophile-Grade Sound in a Top-Tier Gaming Headset

Reviews, Game Diary

Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset Review: Audiophile-Grade Sound in a Top-Tier Gaming Headset

Southern California-based Audeze has been manufacturing headphones since 2008 and has gained a reputation as a premier developer of planar magnetic headphones. In this review, we look at their wireless gaming headset, the Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset. Audeze produces three lines of headphones: audiophile, professional, and gaming. The Maxwell, first introduced in 2023, has garnered much praise, with many calling it the best wireless gaming headset. It seems that Audeze has made a few improvements since its launch; we review the latest version here.

Daily Harvest High Protein Smoothies

Health and Fitness, News & Features

Daily Harvest High Protein Smoothies Offer Plant-Based Convenience with 20g of Protein in Every Cup

Mornings can be chaos; maybe you’re corralling kids, rushing to catch a train, or simply trying to figure out if coffee counts as breakfast. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. That’s where Daily Harvest steps in with its High Protein Smoothies, a frozen lineup designed to turn your blender into a nutrition machine. With the launch of two new flavors—Strawberry Banana and Tropical Greens—Daily Harvest is making a strong case that you don’t need to sacrifice real ingredients for protein convenience. But do they deliver on taste, nutrition, and practicality? Let’s take a closer look.

OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dual 10GbE Network Dock

News & Features

OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dual 10GbE Network Dock: One Cable to Rule Your Chaos

If your desk has turned into a tangled mess of adapters, hubs, and “just one more” dongle purchases, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dual 10GbE Network Dock might be the rescue plan you didn’t know you needed. Priced at $499, it’s designed for creative professionals, IT wranglers, and anyone managing serious digital workloads who are tired of wasting time chasing network bottlenecks or juggling ports. Instead of fighting your gear, this dock gives you a way to actually make it all play nicely together.

Orangered Life 25° Ruler 2.0 on Kickstarter

News & Features, Crowdfunding

Orangered Life 25° Ruler 2.0 on Kickstarter: The Ergonomic Aluminum Ruler Built for Precision, Comfort, and Creative Projects

If you’ve ever picked up a ruler and thought, “Well, this could be better,” you’re not alone. Orangered Life, the design studio that has turned the humble straightedge into a series of collectible tools, is back with its latest project: the 25° Ruler 2.0. It’s not just a measuring stick; it’s a carefully engineered piece of desk candy that promises to make sketching, drafting, and even straight-edge cutting feel more precise, more comfortable, and — dare we say — more fun.