July 2026

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P

News & Features

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P First Look: The Tiny Camera That Made This Writer Want to Create

I am not a capital “C” creator by any stretch of the imagination. I have a fledgling YouTube channel, but for the most part, I make my living with my keyboard. But I was invited to get a hands-on preview of the new DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, and I have to say — I might be changing my mind. The device is tiny and very simple to use. It comes with everything you need to be a creator, except the mind to know what to shoot — that’s still your responsibility. But for everything else, there’s the Osmo Pocket 4P….

OSCAL PowerMax 6000

Reviews, Outdoors

OSCAL PowerMax 6000 Review: Serious 120/240V Backup Power for Home, RV, and Off-Grid Use

Calling the OSCAL PowerMax 6000 “portable” is technically accurate in the same way that calling a washing machine on a dolly portable is accurate. At 101.4 pounds, this isn’t something you’ll casually carry from the garage to a campsite. Fortunately, OSCAL has fitted it with wheels, sturdy handles, and a retractable trolley handle, making it reasonably manageable once it’s on the ground. That substantial weight buys you a 3,600-watt-hour lithium iron phosphate battery, 120- and 240-volt outputs, enough inverter capacity to operate demanding appliances and tools, rapid recharging, and support for up to 15 BP3600 expansion batteries.

BlueParrott Pro B450

Reviews

BlueParrott Pro B450 Review: A Dream Wireless Headset for Truckers

It is hard to drive and stay connected these days safely. In some states, it’s illegal to have a phone in your hand while driving (which it should be); other states take it a step further and make it illegal to even look at your phone at a red light. While most newer vehicles have an array of screens and other wireless capabilities, most of the larger commercial trucks on the road don’t have that fancy technology. The BlueParrott Pro B450 makes it easy to stay connected hands-free with a customizable button, rotating mic boom, and active noise canceling. The…

Quntis 3-Stage Foldable Desk Lamp Review: Big, Bright, and Built to Bend

Reviews

Quntis 3-Stage Foldable Desk Lamp Review: Big, Bright, and Built to Bend

The Quntis 3-Stage Foldable Desk Lamp is an interesting option for anyone who needs more than a small pool of light on their desk. Its long, three-section light bar can be folded into a compact shape, spread wide across a work surface, or arranged in several other configurations. Add a sturdy metal clamp, adjustable brightness and color temperature, a remote control, and a rear backlight, and this lamp has a lot going for it. Let’s take a closer look.

TIVVY Park Activity Go-Bag

Gift Guides & Round-Ups

Gear Diary’s 2026 Back-to-School Gift Guide & Giveaway: Smart, Practical Picks for Every Stage of School and Beyond

Back-to-school season looks different at every age, from packing a preschool lunchbox to furnishing a college apartment or reclaiming freedom once the nest is finally empty. Our 2026 back-to-school gift guide brings together thoughtful, practical, and occasionally delightfully unexpected gifts for students, parents, and everyone helping them through the transition. You’ll find smart tech, personal-care essentials, travel gear, comfort upgrades, and a few products that solve problems nobody notices until they suddenly matter. Whether you’re shopping for a 1st grader, a new driver, or yourself, there’s something here worth considering. Be sure to enter our giveaway at the end.

MOBI Pill Dispenser

Reviews

MOBI Smart WiFi Automatic Pill Dispenser Review: Get Nagged About Taking Your Meds Correctly and on Time!

Do you enjoy getting older? Neither do I—who does? As we get older, health issues can become more prominent, leading to taking more medicine. I do not enjoy looking at the bottles of pills I have to take daily because of an inherited lung condition. Not only do I abhor taking so many drugs, but it can also get confusing because this pill is once a day and this pill is two times and … you get the idea. What can help is a pill manager, such as the MOBI Smart WiFi Automatic Pill Dispenser.

WaterField 48-Hour Travel System

News & Features

The WaterField 48-Hour Travel System Packs Work and a Wardrobe Into One Modular Carry

The $729 WaterField 48-Hour Travel System is built for the awkward middle ground between an overnight bag and a meeting-ready briefcase. Designed for short business trips, long commutes, and workdays that spill into dinner or the gym, the five-piece set combines a personal-item-sized Carryall, a removable Slim Brief, two packing cubes, and a suspension shoulder strap. The idea is sensible: keep clothing and technology together while traveling, then separate the office portion when it’s time to look less like someone who just sprinted through Terminal B with two days of belongings and one charger too many.

MEEPO Launches the MONSTER 2500 All-Terrain Skateboard with Nearly 100 Miles of Range!

Gear Bits, Outdoors

MEEPO Launches the MONSTER 2500 All-Terrain Skateboard with Nearly 100 Miles of Range!

Electric skateboards are one of my favorite ways to zip around the neighborhood, but every time I set out on my MEEPO Voyager X Electric Skateboard, there are multiple spots I have to watch out for lest I eat asphalt. We also have a few slightly bumpy dirt paths in our vicinity that I wouldn’t dare tackle on a street board, so when MEEPO announced their new MONSTER 2500 All-Terrain Skateboard, I perked right up.

TP-Link Tapo C675D Security Camera Review: Two 4K Lenses, Solar Power, and No Subscription Required

Reviews

TP-Link Tapo C675D Security Camera Review: Two 4K Lenses, Solar Power, and No Subscription Required

Keeping an eye on my property while I’m away from home is always a concern because my house is pretty secluded. For that reason, I have many security cameras installed both inside and outside my home. I enjoy testing a variety of cameras because I’m always looking for the next best one that I can add to my array. Today we’re taking a look at the TP-Link Tapo C675D Security Camera. It’s two cameras in one! Let’s see if it’s a keeper.

ROKR Dinosaur Lab Pinball MGP01

Reviews

ROKR Dinosaur Lab Pinball MGP01 First Look: A Buildable Tabletop Pinball Machine with Real Flippers, Lights, and Jurassic Park Energy

ROKR has taken its model-kit expertise and pointed it at something most people don’t expect from a 3D puzzle company: a working pinball machine. The ROKR Dinosaur Lab Pinball MGP01 is a 319-piece kit that turns into a fully playable desktop pinball game with mechanical flippers, a real bumper that fires the ball back at you, lighting effects, and a soundtrack that borrows liberally from a certain island theme park movie.

WUBEN X5 3-in-1 1300 Lumens Compact EDC Flashlight Review: A Pocket-Sized Powerhouse with UV, Laser, and Backup Charging

Reviews, Outdoors

WUBEN X5 3-in-1 1300 Lumens Compact EDC Flashlight Review: A Pocket-Sized Powerhouse with UV, Laser, and Backup Charging

If you think your smartphone’s flashlight is cutting it, I’m here to gently stage an intervention. Today, we are diving deep into a tiny titan that’s been living in my pocket and saving my shins from late-night coffee runs: the WUBEN X5 3-in-1 Compact EDC Flashlight. WUBEN has been dropping some fantastic gear lately, as you can see from our review of the WUBEN X1 Pro. The X5 is smaller and easier to carry but also hits with big features.

Wyze Cam Pan v4 and Wyze Duo Cam Pan Indoor/Outdoor Security Cameras Review: Budget Cams with Premium Features

Reviews

Wyze Cam Pan v4 and Wyze Duo Cam Pan Indoor/Outdoor Security Cameras Review: Budget Cams with Premium Features

I may have an unhealthy fascination with security cameras. I currently have 5 PoE cameras and 4 cellular trail cams on my property. Even though I work from home these days, I still like receiving notifications when the UPS or FedEx driver pulls up with my latest review sample or when a 5-point buck walks into our meadow. When offers for new security cameras come up for review, I’m always interested, so the latest cameras that I’ve set up and tested are the Wyze Duo Cam Pan and Wyze Cam Pan v4 indoor/outdoor cameras. Let’s take a closer look at…

Rapoo VT2 MAX Gaming Mouse Review: Ultralight Speed, Pinpoint Accuracy, and Battery Life for Days

Game Diary, News & Features

Rapoo VT2 MAX Gaming Mouse Review: Ultralight Speed, Pinpoint Accuracy, and Battery Life for Days

If you’re an elder millennial gamer like me, you’ve gone through dozens of gaming mice over the past two decades or so. Remember when adding custom weight amounts to “tune” your gaming mouse was a thing? The latest trend among pros and consumers is in the opposite direction with ultralight mice in order to give you lightning-fast control in quick-paced games. I tested the Rapoo VT2 MAX Gaming Mouse for a few weeks to find out, and it did not disappoint! What’s in the Box The Rapoo VT2 MAX Gaming Mouse comes in a sleek box with an “8K Faraday-shield…

REDMAGIC Astra 2 Gaming Tablet Turns Up the Power with Liquid Cooling and a 2K OLED Display

News & Features

REDMAGIC Astra 2 Gaming Tablet Turns Up the Power with Liquid Cooling and a 2K OLED Display

REDMAGIC has finally announced full details and specifications for its upcoming Astra 2 Gaming Tablet, and it looks like a stunner. The Astra 2 features Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor paired with REDMAGIC’s custom RedCore R4 gaming chip, which is designed to improve responsiveness, allocate system resources more efficiently, and maintain steadier frame rates during extended gaming sessions. Buyers will be able to choose between configurations with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage or 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

Halliday G2 AI Glasses

Gear Bits

Halliday G2 AI Glasses Put Translation, Meeting Notes, and a Teleprompter Right in Your Line of Sight

It’s safe to say that smart glasses are gaining momentum. We’re constantly looking for ways to refine the noise around us into something usable, and the allure of distilling all that into something you can easily see in front of you is irresistible. Halliday has refined their vision with the G2 AI glasses, their second round of smart glasses, and they think they’ve cracked the code to make the experience smarter and smoother than ever!

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026

News & Features

Samsung Unpacked 2026 Goes Big on Foldables, AI, and Smarter Galaxy Watches

Samsung launched a gaggle of new devices at its summer Unpacked event in London today. There was a lot of “new” at the event, including some new branding, some new features, and even a new form factor. All told, six new devices are coming in just two weeks at a variety of price points. Samsung is launching the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and the Galaxy Watch 9 in two sizes — 44mm and 40mm. Here are the highlights from the event.

Looki L1 Wearable Lifelogging Camera Review: This AI Camera Turned My Everyday Life Into My Favorite Digital Journal

Reviews

Looki L1 Wearable Lifelogging Camera Review: This AI Camera Turned My Everyday Life Into My Favorite Digital Journal

I like recording the notable and not-so-notable moments of my life. I’ve done this in handwritten journals since I was a kid. In the past few years, I’ve realized that I would rather save daily memories digitally because I can include lots of photos, and I can type so much faster than I can write on pen and paper. I’ve used digital journaling apps and cool trip recording apps like Time Atlas, and now I am excited to tell you all about the Looki L1 Wearable Lifelogging camera. Yes, it uses AI, but what it can do with AI is…