2026

Reviews September 24, 2026

Peak Design City Backpack 22L, Everyday Billfold Wallet, and Beacon Finder Card Review: A Lighter, Sleeker Take on the Daily Carry

Peak Design has spent years building bags for photographers who need structure, armor, and a place for every lens. The new City line goes somewhere else entirely. We’ve been carrying the City Backpack 22L as a daily commuter for about a month, along with the Everyday Billfold Wallet and the Beacon Finder Card, and the whole kit is aimed squarely at people carrying a laptop, a tablet, and a water bottle. Coming from the Everyday Backpack 30L, the differences are immediate.

Health and Fitness, Reviews September 24, 2026

AliveCor KardiaMobile 6L Review: An EKG Device in Your Pocket

If you have ever wanted an EKG device that fits in a drawer, travels in a bag, or takes up almost no space in a suitcase or pocket, the AliveCor KardiaMobile 6L is an interesting little gadget. It is a mobile six-lead EKG device, but it doesn’t look like the medical equipment most of us picture when we think about checking heart health. Let’s check it out.

inateck AceTouch Ultralight Keyboard Case

Reviews, Advertorial September 24, 2026

Inateck AceTouch Ultralight iPad Keyboard Case Review: Turn Your iPad into a Laptop Without the Bulk

An iPad can handle much of what a laptop does, but add the wrong keyboard case, and that slim tablet starts feeling like a laptop with an identity crisis. The inateck AceTouch Ultralight Keyboard Case takes a more flexible approach. Your iPad stays protected in its own shell with an integrated kickstand, while a slim Bluetooth keyboard with a multi-touch trackpad attaches magnetically when you need it. Pull it away, and the iPad remains ready for reading, drawing, watching video, or carrying on its own.

Reviews September 23, 2026

Oryxearth VRME1000-5 Lightweight Off-Road Electric Dirt Bike Review: A Great Starter Dirt Bike for Teens or Teen-Sized Adults

Off-road dirt biking is one of my favorite activities, so I couldn’t pass up any opportunity to review an electric mountain bike or dirt bike when it was offered. The Oryxearth VRME1000-5 Lightweight Off-Road Electric Dirt Bike looks great on paper, but will the impressive specs for the price point translate into a fun and effective off-road dirt bike or just one suited more for flat and gentle trails?

Reviews September 23, 2026

Peak Design Everyday Case for iPhone Review: Three Finishes, One Excellent Everyday Carry

Peak Design‘s phone cases have been part of our daily carry for several generations, and each new round brings small changes worth talking about. The Peak Design Everyday Case for iPhone comes in two configurations, SlimLink and SlimLink with a loop, and Peak Design sent three for the iPhone 18 Pro Max: the loop version in Ocean, the loop version in Black Clarino, and the standard SlimLink case in Black Leather. Same chassis, same mounting system, three very different surfaces to hold. We rotated through all three to work out which one deserves the spot on the phone.

News & Features September 22, 2026

Motorola Signature 27 Preview Pairs Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 with Bang & Olufsen Audio

Motorola has offered an early look at the motorola signature 27, its next flagship smartphone and the first model to showcase the company’s new multi-year audio partnership with Bang & Olufsen. Due in 2026, the phone pairs Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 platform with a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA 910 main camera, a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, Google Gemini features, and a redesigned cooling system. Motorola is still holding back some details, including pricing and the full spec sheet, but this preview makes the company’s priorities clear: performance, cameras, design, longevity, and better speakers.

Samsung S90H OLED Smart TV and S90 soundbar

Reviews September 22, 2026

48″ Samsung S90H OLED Smart TV and S90H Soundbar Review: Gorgeous Picture, Big Sound

The 48″ Samsung S90H OLED Smart TV and S90 soundbar bring Samsung’s living-room ambitions into sharp focus. TVs may no longer be our only source of entertainment, but they’re still often the room’s centerpiece, and Samsung remains a major force in that space. I know Samsung’s mobile products well, so I was curious to see how its home entertainment gear stacked up.

Reviews September 22, 2026

Wellue Cable-Free 4-Channel TENS Device Review: Wireless Relief for All Those Aches and Pains, and No Wire

Getting old is not for wimps. I have more places that hurt than I knew I had. My wife is in the same pain boat as me. Wellue, maker of a ton of health-related gear, is offering a new Wellue Cable-Free 4-Channel TENS Device that promises to help relieve some of those aches and pains. The wire-free design is the game-changer, so let’s check it out and see how it can help with all that hurts.

Reviews, Health and Fitness September 21, 2026

Nekteck Airflow Go Cordless Air Compression Calf and Leg Massager Review: Portable, Powerful and Easy to Use!

No matter your lifestyle, it’s no fun dealing with aches, pains, and strains. Nekteck specializes in a full range of massage & recovery products for all your body parts, and this new product brings portability to the game. Meet the Neteck Airflow Go Cordless Air Compression Calf and Leg Massager. It’s super-portable, and the design includes a variety of therapy modes to suit all sorts of lifestyles, from the worker on their feet all day to the athlete. Does it work for your lifestyle? Let’s learn more!

Reviews September 21, 2026

ZAFRO Portable Air Conditioner Review: A Cool Way to Augment Your Cooling System

I love being cold. Maybe I’m exceedingly warm-blooded, my partial werewolf genetics have kicked in, or I’m simply a weirdo, but I keep my house at a brisk 67 degrees year-round. If anyone complains, I have plenty of hoodies and sweaters ready. Unfortunately, my townhouse traps heat upstairs. No matter how low I set the AC, my bedroom still runs hot. Let’s see whether the ZAFRO Portable Air Conditioner can finally cool it down.

News & Features September 21, 2026

The MediaTek Dimensity CX C10 Max Wants to Make the $899 Googlebook an AI Laptop Worth Watching

MediaTek is pushing deeper into laptops with the MediaTek Dimensity CX C10 Max, the first system-on-chip in its new Dimensity Compute Experiences family and the silicon destined for an upcoming premium, ultra-portable Googlebook. Built on TSMC’s 3nm process, the chip combines an eight-core CPU, an 11-core GPU, a 55 TOPS neural processor, Wi-Fi 7, and an image processor aimed at better video calls. The pitch is familiar: more speed, more on-device AI, and longer battery life in thinner machines. The more interesting question is how much of that promise survives once the first Googlebook reaches desks and backpacks.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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