September 2026

Sony RX10V 25x High Zoom Digital Camera Review: The Ultimate Travel Camera Finally Gets an Update

Reviews September 18, 2026

Sony RX10V 25x High Zoom Digital Camera Review: The Ultimate Travel Camera Finally Gets an Update

2017. Nearly a decade ago. That’s when Sony dropped the incredible RX10 IV superzoom bridge camera. Its 20.1MP 1-inch stacked CMOS sensor and Zeiss 24-600mm-equivalent lens struck a chord with photographers. Lightweight and versatile, it became a “wonder” camera for travel, wildlife, birding, landscapes, and more. An RX10 V seemed perpetually promised until Sony killed the program in 2025, crushing those of us still waiting. Photographers, rejoice! Nine years later, they’ve finally dropped the Sony RX10 V 25X High Zoom Digital Camera. We’re diving into what changed—and whether it was worth the wait.

Fosi Audio Merak CD Player Review: Perfection in a Small Package

Reviews September 18, 2026

Fosi Audio Merak CD Player Review: Perfection in a Small Package

Let me begin this review with a story. My love for audio began with a Marantz receiver, Technics turntable, Nakamichi tape deck, Infiniti speakers—and about 3,000 albums. When CDs arrived, I was hooked and eventually replaced my albums with a collection of 400 CDs—which I still own. Now, I mainly listen to Apple Music via my Mac Studio, Valortiva amp, and B&W 607 speakers on my desktop. I’ve now added the Fosi Audio Merak CD player into my setup. Was it worth it?

Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition Review: The First Windows Laptop That Compares to a MacBook

Reviews September 17, 2026

Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition Review: The First Windows Laptop That Compares to a MacBook

I’ve used MacBooks for years, so when the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition showed up for review, I was mostly curious whether a Windows machine could hold up in daily use. This is the 15-inch, Panther Lake version of Lenovo‘s redesigned flagship, and it spent the last month as my main computer: at my desk researching and writing reviews, on my lap at night, and in an economy seat on the way to cover the John Deere events in Iowa.

ORICO MG7 attached to the back of an iPhone

Reviews September 17, 2026

ORICO MG7 8-in-1 Magnetic Hub Review: A Handy iPhone Dock with One Hot Issue

I’ve tested plenty of USB-C hubs and portable SSDs, but the ORICO MG7 8-in-1 Magnetic Hub takes an interesting approach by combining both ideas into one little MagSafe-compatible accessory. This compact aluminum square sticks to the back of an iPhone (or any MagSafe-compatible phone/case), adds a collection of useful ports, and has room inside for an optional M.2 NVMe SSD.

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Power Station with Smart Transfer Switch

Reviews September 16, 2026

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Power Station with Smart Transfer Switch Review: Serious Backup Power for When the Grid Goes Dark

I’ve lived deep in the mountains of the American West for nearly a decade, and while I adore our remote life, I don’t love the lack of running water during power outages! Our 20-kilowatt propane Generac generator keeps the party going when the grid goes down, but it doesn’t power our shared well, which is on its own meter. As quaint as bucket flushing might sound, it’s still gross, and I’ve wanted a way to keep the water running since we moved in. Enter Jackery and their Explorer 5000 Plus power station with its little friend, the Smart Transfer Switch.

HP Smart Tank 5103 All-in-One Printer Review: Three Years of Ink, Zero Cartridge Drama

Reviews September 16, 2026

HP Smart Tank 5103 All-in-One Printer Review: Three Years of Ink, Zero Cartridge Drama

Ink tank printers ask you to make a trade. You pay more up front than you would for a cartridge printer, and in exchange you stop buying cartridges. The HP Smart Tank 5103 puts that pitch as plainly as it can: $269.99, and HP says the ink in the box will last three years. We have been living with one for a few weeks now, printing documents, photos, and the odd scan, to see what the rest of the printer is like once the ink math stops being the headline.

OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock Review: Silent, Seriously Fast, and Built to Run Your Entire Desk

Reviews September 15, 2026

OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock Review: Silent, Seriously Fast, and Built to Run Your Entire Desk

OWC has been building Mac and PC storage and connectivity gear since well before most of the companies currently shipping Thunderbolt docks existed, and that history is worth something when you’re about to hang your entire desk off a single cable. The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock has been on my desk for the last several weeks, connected to a Thunderbolt 5 Windows laptop. I also have the VectoTech V-Core Thunderbolt 5 Dock here, so there’s a direct comparison worth making at the end.

Ruko R1 Mini Robot Dog in hand

Reviews September 15, 2026

Ruko R1 Mini Robot Dog Review: A Cute, No-App Robot Toy for Kids

I love robots, and I love dogs. Put the two together, and you get advanced models from companies like Boston Dynamics or toy-sized versions for kids, like the Ruko R1 Mini Robot Dog, which I’m going to show you today. It is designed to be a fun distraction rather than a serious robotics project, and its main goal is to make children laugh with movements, sound effects, flips, dances, and a handful of doggy behaviors. Let’s take it for a walk and see if it earns a spot in the toy box.

MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro

News & Features September 15, 2026

MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Takes Flagship Phones to 2nm With Faster AI, 4K240 Video, and Serious Gaming Muscle

MediaTek is pushing its flagship smartphone platform into the 2nm era with the Dimensity 9600 Pro, a system-on-a-chip aimed at phones that need more speed without turning battery life into collateral damage. The chip combines an eight-core CPU, a new graphics processor, expanded on-device AI hardware, faster memory and storage support, upgraded camera processing, and 5G-Advanced connectivity. MediaTek is also introducing the related Dimensity 9600M, designed to bring many of the same ideas to a broader range of phones. The first handsets using either platform are expected during the third quarter of 2026, so they’ll be here fairly soon.

KitchenAid Design Series Luminaire Stand Mixer

News & Features September 15, 2026

KitchenAid Design Series Luminaire Lights Up the Countertop with an Illuminated Glass Bowl and Blue Peppercorn Style

KitchenAid is giving its familiar stand mixer a moodier, more architectural turn with the KitchenAid Design Series Luminaire Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, a $699.99 model that pairs the brand’s classic silhouette with a fluted hardened-glass bowl lit from below. Finished in a new Blue Peppercorn shade with a textured crinkle surface and polished accents, Luminaire is clearly aimed at cooks who want an appliance that earns its countertop space visually and functionally. It arrives nationwide today, with matching cookware to follow and an ultra-limited 36″ range joining the collection later this fall.

FRESKO V8 Automatic Vacuum Sealer Review: Hands-Free Sealing Without the Hassle

Reviews September 14, 2026

FRESKO V8 Automatic Vacuum Sealer Review: Hands-Free Sealing Without the Hassle

Whether prepping bulk cuts from the butcher, bagging venison, or getting steaks ready for an evening sous vide bath, traditional vacuum sealers can test your patience. Clumsy lid latches, having to push down with both hands, or waiting around because the heating bar overheated after three bags quickly turn meal prep into a chore. The FRESKO V8 Automatic Vacuum Sealer (AutoMax V8 / V8-2) aims to eliminate that friction by making operation as hands-off as a toaster.

Aulumu SF8 Ultra-Slim Aramid Fiber Case for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: A Great Thin Option for One of the Thinnest Foldables

Reviews September 14, 2026

Aulumu SF8 Ultra-Slim Aramid Fiber Case for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: A Great Thin Option for One of the Thinnest Foldables

The modern smartphone is a marvel of engineering, but “rugged” isn’t usually the first word that comes to mind. I’ve used cases and bumpers for years, but ever since trying a Latercase aramid fiber case on a previous Pixel, I’ve been hooked on the power of fibers. I’ve dropped multiple phones in these marvelous thin, light cases, and even in the worst drops, only the cases were damaged. The Aulumu SF8 Ultra-Slim Aramid Fiber Case for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 was already in my shopping cart when the fortuitous offer to review it came in.

Kincmo Motorized Outdoor Shades Review: The Perfect Deck Upgrade

Reviews September 11, 2026

Kincmo Motorized Outdoor Shades Review: The Perfect Deck Upgrade

The Kincmo Motorized Outdoor Shade gave me the perfect opportunity to upgrade a not-so-classy curtain that the previous owner of our home used to block the sun and wind on my deck. It arrived quickly, was easy to install, and really exceeded my expectations. The shade and the remote work perfectly, and it definitely upgraded the space.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Laptop (2026) Review: An Enigmatic All-Rounder with a Tale of Two Prices

Reviews September 10, 2026

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Laptop (2026) Review: An Enigmatic All-Rounder with a Tale of Two Prices

The laptop has established itself as a crucial part of most students’ and professionals’ lives. Many of us need to work or study from different spots in our home, on campus, or while traveling. Choosing the right one can be difficult, with models varying widely in battery life, build quality, and performance. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Laptop (2026) is trying to be that “best for most” affordable model that has plenty of power and battery life without sacrificing too much in other areas. Unfortunately, the sticker price missed the memo on affordability, but street pricing seems to be telling…

NiWalker N50S in hand

Reviews September 10, 2026

NiWalker N50S Flashlight Review: An EDC Flashlight with 2 Crazy Features

The NiWalker N50S is a compact rechargeable flashlight that can switch between a short one-battery setup and a longer configuration with a larger battery. That flexibility makes it an appealing everyday-carry option. After using it around the house, including a lights-out stairway test, I was impressed by its solid build, simple controls, and strong output. It is a dependable flashlight that performs as expected, though most people will likely prefer leaving it in the larger, longer-lasting configuration.

Apple iPhone Duo

Events, Health and Fitness, News & Features September 9, 2026

Apple Finally Folds: The $1,999 iPhone Duo Leads a Packed 2026 Hardware Lineup

Apple’s September hardware lineup has plenty of familiar annual upgrades, but the iPhone Duo is the device that changes the shape of the conversation. Apple’s first foldable iPhone opens to a 7.6″ inner display, closes around a 5.4″ outer screen, and starts at $1,999, making it both the most unusual and one of the most expensive iPhones Apple has ever sold. It arrives alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and Apple Watch Ultra 4, with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI threaded through nearly everything announced.

BOTE MULE Outpost Chair Review: Big Comfort, Backpack Portability, and a Proprietary Catch

Reviews, Outdoors September 9, 2026

BOTE MULE Outpost Chair Review: Big Comfort, Backpack Portability, and a Proprietary Catch

Do you own battery-powered yard equipment? If so, you’ll see how this relates to a foldable chair review. It’s a strange comparison, but hear me out. When you buy a battery mower and add tools like a trimmer or chainsaw, you must buy the same brand of compatible—read: proprietary—batteries. That’s why the BOTE MULE Outpost chair is perfect—if you’re willing to go BOTE.

Ring NFL Game Day Cam Covers

News & Features September 9, 2026

Ring’s NFL Game Day Cam Cover Gives Your Indoor Camera a $24.99 Team Makeover

Ring is giving its indoor security cameras a little game-day cosplay with the new NFL Game Day Cam Cover, a $24.99 snap-on accessory shaped like a miniature football helmet. Available in designs for all 32 NFL teams, the officially licensed cover is for fans who’d rather not leave their smart-home gear looking quite so anonymous during football season. Preorders open today on Amazon and Ring, just as the 2026-2027 NFL season gets underway. It works with select indoor Ring cameras, installs without tools, and is designed not to interfere with the camera’s everyday functions.

3 Legged Thing Jason Tripod with the optional AirHed Cine CC Fluid Head.

Reviews, Crowdfunding September 9, 2026

3 Legged Thing Jason Tripod & AirHed Cine CC Fluid Head Review: More Height, Less Weight, Nearly 3X the Payload

3 Legged Thing is a manufacturer of tripods and related gear located in Stagsden, Bedfordshire, England. From the start, 3 Legged Thing went its own way, adding color, anodized components, and modular design to its products. We have reviewed many of their products in the past and always found them to be excellent. In this review, we look at the 3 Legged Thing Jason Tripod with the optional AirHed Cine CC Fluid Head. What is It? Jason is a compact, lightweight modular carbon fiber tripod available with or without a choice of cine heads. Designed for wildlife and landscape photographers…

RingConn Gen 3 on my finger

Reviews September 8, 2026

RingConn Gen 3 Smart Ring Review: The Smart Ring for People Who’d Rather Skip the Smartwatch

I’ve reviewed quite a few smart rings over the years, and while I love checking out new designs and new features, I always ended up shelving the ring in my review sample cabinet. Not because I didn’t like them, but because wearing a smart ring AND my Apple Watch felt like overkill. Today we’re going to take a look at the RingConn Gen 3 smart ring. After a month, is it still on my finger? Let’s find out.