I am a firm believer that exercise is a cornerstone of mental health. We are built to move our bodies one way or another. You don’t have to head out for 10-mile runs every day, but even yoga or stretching can help clear the detritus from your mind. So I was super excited to check out the Brain-Body Therapy App, which aims to combine basic therapy with exercise. Is it the path to a clearer mind and healthier body?
The iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 is a thin, light, 8.2-inch E Ink tablet built around one big idea: capture everything—handwritten notes, voice recordings, meeting transcriptions—in one place and let AI organize it. And at that core mission, it genuinely delivers. The voice recording and transcription are excellent, the battery-free Wacom pen is a pleasure to write with, and the open Android system lets you install Kindle, Libby, and other apps to turn it into a capable e-reader.
The Nomad Anniversary Sale runs July 13 through July 20, bringing sitewide discounts to one of the more consistently useful accessory makers for Apple-focused households. Nomad’s gear tends to live in the zone between handsome and practical, with leather wallets, charging stands, Apple Watch bands, cables, and tracking cards that don’t look like afterthoughts next to your phone, watch, or desk setup. This isn’t a sale built around one flashy doorbuster; it’s broader than that, and that’s what makes it worth a closer look before checkout.
I recently streamlined my computer setup down to a Mac mini and a MacBook Neo. The Mini is easy, as it just sits on my desk, but the Neo is now my “toss it in my bag and off we go” device. And now, thanks to Urban Armor Gear (UAG), I can keep my Neo protected AND stylish with their new shells and sleeve.
I’ve used iPhones since the original model and, despite occasional Android experiments, never seriously considered leaving Apple’s ecosystem. Retirement and a move to a new country changed that, loosening my ties to the workflow that had kept me firmly in Apple’s camp. So when I was offered the OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G, the timing felt right. I expected an interesting detour before returning to my iPhone. Instead, the experience turned out to be far more compelling than I anticipated. That isn’t what happened. While the final jury is still out, I have to say that I’m loving this phone. In…
If you’ve been shopping for wireless power banks, two things probably matter most: how easy they are to carry and how well they actually charge your phone. Baseus has two new slim options that aim at slightly different needs. The Baseus PicoGo Air is the ultra-thin 5,000 mAh model, while the PicoGo AM52 steps up to 10,000 mAh capacity and adds a permanently attached USB-C cable.
I’ve looked at more than a few wallet designs over the years, and most of them force you to pick a side. You either get a super-slim card carrier with almost no personality, or you get something bulkier that handles cash better but takes up too much pocket space. The Flipside 5 aims for a nicer middle ground. This EDC wallet keeps the footprint compact, adds a more premium anodized aluminum shell, and still gives you quick access to both cards and bills.
The Ottocast OttoAibox P3 Pro converts your vehicle’s wired-only Apple Carplay/Android Auto into a wireless connection and allows you to play videos and media on your vehicle’s display. The built-in AI voice assistant uses Gemini or ChatGPT to perform hands-free tasks while driving with an internet connection.
When it comes to high-protein meat sticks, I usually expect something practical more than exciting. They are the kind of snack you toss in a bag for later, not the kind of food you get genuinely curious about. That was my mindset going into the Mighty Spark Chicken Snack Sticks. These high-protein meat sticks promise low calories, decent protein, and a healthier-sounding ingredient list, but the real question is simple: do they actually taste good?
Mondo Robotics is bringing Beni, a portable all-terrain camera robot, to Kickstarter with a pitch that’s easy to understand: it follows you, films you, and tries very hard not to become one more gadget that sits in a drawer. Beni can jump up to 10″, self-right after a fall, reach 17.9 mph, and record in 4K at 30 frames per second. It’s built for families, pet parents, solo creators, and athletes who want footage without having to hand someone a phone or set up a tripod. That alone is useful, though the robot-sidekick angle warrants healthy skepticism.
If there’s one constant in the world of fitness gadgets, it’s that someone is always offering you optimizations. It can be as simple as something like fat grips to work your forearms while you lift, or as complex as connected wearables and heart rate monitors designed to keep your workout in a precise effort zone. Sometimes these are genuinely great improvements, and sometimes they’re just window dressing. We were offered the chance to try the PEPPER EMS Suit, which leverages electromagnetic stimulation to maximize your workout in less time. Is it a winner? Let’s check it out!
Everybody sleeps. Duh. And yet, everybody is unique in how well—or how badly—they sleep. I tend to sleep rather well (and heavily), but occasionally I have bouts of sleeplessness. When that happens, I resort to background noise on my clock radio, a floor fan blowing in my face, or even music via my trusty Apple AirPods Pro earbuds. The point is that everyone has tried-and-true tricks that work for them, with varying degrees of success. Enter the Fitnexa SomniPods 3 earbuds. These light, tiny wonders can help those with sleep issues, but they are not perfect.
The Aranet Radon Plus Digital Radon Detector is one of those gadgets you hope you never “need,” but once you have it, you won’t want to be without it. Radon is invisible, odorless, and potentially dangerous, so having a simple way to monitor it in real time brings real peace of mind. After dealing with elevated radon levels in my own home a few years ago, I’ve become a big believer in keeping tabs on it, and this little sensor makes that easier than ever.
A friend of mine has a pretty backyard with one of those Wi-Fi-enabled bird feeders. “It’s a lot of fun,” he said, “You should get one!” Well, I certainly do NOT have a pretty backyard, but I’ve often toyed with the idea of putting up a hummingbird feeder. What if I could attract hummingbirds AND get them on video? Enter the Birdfy Hum Feeder Duo, which boasts dual 2K cameras.
Everyone feels stressed at one point or another, but how do you know if it’s a chronic health issue or just a one-time problem? You can ask your doctor to test you, but it will involve a blood draw, be expensive, and the results will be for just that one point in time. What if you could test in the comfort of your own home without needles and have a result in as little as 20 minutes? That’s what the Eli Health Hormometer Cortisol Test Kit claims to offer. They sent me a kit, and I tried it. Let’s see…
The Huffy Quantis is a Class 2 electric bike designed for younger riders who are ready for something bigger, faster, and a little more grown-up. With 24-inch wheels, a rigid frame, a 250W motor, a 36V 7.8Ah battery, six speeds, three pedal-assist levels, and a left thumb throttle, it seemed like a smart next step for my 11-year-old son, who had outgrown his 20-inch bike and desperately wanted an e-bike. At 5 feet tall and 110 pounds, he fit the target rider well, while my 6-foot, 205-pound frame provided useful testing perspective.
I still have my first diary from the 1970s, and over the past six decades I’ve filled dozens more. I’d actually rather call them journals or life logs, since I’ve never been the kind of person who writes about feelings much. I use a journal to capture everyday activities and adventures so I can relive them years later. There have even been years when I didn’t keep one at all, and I regret that now. Wouldn’t it be great if an app could automatically record your daily activities and travels for you? There is. It’s called Time Atlas.
Health tracking has become part of everyday life for a lot of people. Step counts, sleep scores, heart rate data—most of us check them without thinking twice anymore. Calories, hydration, oxygen levels: these have all found a natural place in daily health routines.