2026

The Prego Connection Keeper Turns Family Dinner Conversations into Keepsakes — No Phone Needed

The new Prego Connection Keeper sounds like the kind of branded idea that could go wrong in a hurry. A pasta sauce company teaming up with StoryCorps to sell a recording device for family dinners has all the ingredients for something overly precious, but the actual concept is more grounded than it first appears. The limited-edition Prego x StoryCorps Connection Keeper is a simple, offline recorder designed to capture the kinds of dinner-table conversations that usually disappear the second the plates are cleared.

Gear Bits

TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro Is Easy on Your Eyes and Your Budget

When you’re in the market for a new phone, you have a lot of choices. Do you go Android or iOS? What’s your budget? Sure, you can get seduced by high-end flagship devices, but if you’re looking for a phone that will handle entertainment, photos, and everyday needs while also being gentle on your eyes and your wallet, the new TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is calling your name.

Outdoors, News & Features

Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 Expands Expectations for What Rugged Laptops Can Handle in the Field

Panasonic Connect has introduced the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56, a new 14″ semi-rugged laptop built for jobs that happen far from a tidy desk and reliable wall outlet. Priced from $3,325 and expected to arrive in May, the TOUGHBOOK 56 leans into faster networking, stronger security, modular upgrades, and long-term dock compatibility. In other words, it is aimed at the people who need a computer to keep working when the conditions, the schedule, and sometimes the weather have other plans.

News & Features

Govee Lightwall Launches with 1,536 LEDs, Portable Design, and a Bigger Smart Lighting Canvas Than Curtain Lights Pro

Govee Lightwall is the company’s latest attempt to turn decorative lighting into something bigger, more flexible, and a little more theatrical. Priced at $449.99, it is a portable RGBIC light display with 1,536 LEDs, a detachable frame, weather resistance for outdoor use, and enough customization tools to appeal to both people who want instant party lighting and those who plan to spend an evening designing their own animated scenes.

News & Features

CUKTECH 30 Ultra Desktop Charging Station Brings 300W Charging to Desks That Are Tired of Cable Sprawl

The CUKTECH 30 Ultra Desktop Charging Station is built for a very specific kind of desk problem. If your setup includes a power-hungry laptop, a phone, a tablet, maybe a handheld gaming device, and a growing collection of chargers that seem to multiply overnight, this new 5-port charger is trying to be the one box that replaces the pile. It launches with up to 300W of total output, dual 140W USB-C ports, a dedicated DC power port, and a small on-device display that shows exactly what’s happening in real time.

News & Features, Outdoors

Traeger Westwood Series Brings Pellet Grilling Down to a More Approachable Price

Traeger is expanding its lineup with the new Traeger Westwood Series, a pair of entry-level wood-pellet grills aimed at people who want that smoky, hardwood flavor without jumping straight into the company’s pricier backyard hardware. The series includes the Westwood and the larger Westwood XL, and both are built around a familiar promise: easier grilling, steadier temperatures, and one machine that’s supposed to handle burgers on Tuesday and brisket on Saturday.

News & Features

The Cabevibe CabLady S2 Is a Petite-Friendly Women’s Ergonomic Office Chair That Understands the Assignment

There are few things more annoying than a chair that calls itself ergonomic while actively plotting against your neck, lower back, and patience. Plenty of office chairs are technically adjustable, but that doesn’t mean they are actually comfortable, especially for women who are tired of perching in seats that feel too deep, too tall, too hard, or just weirdly built for somebody else’s body. That is what makes the Cabevibe CabLady S2 ergonomic chair for women’s home office interesting.

Deals

Get a Nomad Tracking Card Air for Free with Qualifying Orders for the Next 72 Hours

Nomad is running a limited 72-hour promotion that gives shoppers a free Tracking Card Air with eligible purchases, which is a tidy way to put one of the brand’s more practical accessories in front of people who were already planning to buy something. From now through 9 a.m. PST on April 17, anyone placing a global order of $80 or more can add Nomad’s $29 wallet tracker to the cart and use code FREEGIFT to get it at no extra cost. The catch is simple enough: this deal only applies to the iOS version.

News & Features

The Samsung 2026 TV Lineup Goes Big on Mini LED, OLED, Micro RGB, and Vision AI

The Samsung 2026 TV lineup is expanding with refreshed Neo QLED 4K sets, a brand-new Mini LED range, updated OLED models, additions to The Frame family, and an even stronger push around Vision AI. After seeing the broader lineup in person at Samsung HQ in Edgewater, New Jersey, this March, the takeaway was less about one single hero product and more about how determined Samsung is to spread premium features across nearly every price tier. Whether that makes shopping easier or just gives you more ways to overthink your next TV purchase depends on your temperament.

Outdoors, News & Features

The Segway MUXI Debuts as a Compact Class 2 Cargo Bike Built for Everyday Utility

The new Segway MUXI is a compact cargo e-bike that aims to deliver real hauling power to riders who don’t want a massive bike taking over the garage. Priced at $1,699.99, the up to Class 2 model is scheduled to go on sale in the US on April 14 through Segway‘s website and independent bicycle dealers. The pitch is straightforward enough: the Segway MUXI gives you room for groceries, beach gear, or a smaller passenger, without making every ride feel like you’re piloting a municipal vehicle.

News & Features, Vehicles & Gear

The Cobra RAD 490i Aims to Be Faster, Quieter, and Less Annoying on Your Windshield

Cobra is adding a new radar detector to its lineup with the RAD 490i, and it is not the only update on the way. The company is also preparing a substantial firmware update for the existing Cobra RAD 700i, with both updates centered on the same promise: faster alerts, longer range, and fewer of the false alarms that can make some radar detectors feel like nervous backseat drivers.

Gift Guides & Round-Ups

Anker Charging Lineup: 5 New Products Tested for Daily Carry, Family Travel, and Everything in Between

Anker sent us five of its latest charging products to test, and they cover every charging situation you can throw at them. There’s an ultra-slim magnetic power bank for daily carry, a tiny wall charger with a screen, a foldable 3-in-1 wireless charging station, a 160W three-port brick, and a 20K power bank beefy enough to keep a family’s worth of devices running on a road trip. We spent a few weeks with all of them to figure out what’s worth the money and what you’d be paying for features you’ll never use.

Gear Bits

MeatStick V Duo Brings Dual-Probe Precision to Your Backyard BBQ

As the temps keep rising and the sun is shining, it is time to start smoking and grilling our meals! The most important part of making successful BBQ is not how long to cook, but rather what temperature the meat is cooked to. MeatStick just announced the launch of the MeatStick V Duo, and it’s looking like a serious contender for the MVP of your next backyard BBQ. Read on to see if the MeatStick V Duo is the key to your summer cooking success.

Olight Oclip Pro S magnetically attached to a fire extinguisher

Reviews, Outdoors

Olight Oclip Pro S Review: A Tiny EDC Light with 3 Lighting Solutions That Does More Than Expected

Small clip-on lights tend to promise a lot. They arrive with crowded spec sheets, a few suspiciously rugged lifestyle photos, and the implication that if a gadget does five things, it must be better than one that does two things well. In reality, many of them end up as gadget-drawer clutter with a charging port. The Olight Oclip Pro S does a better job than most of avoiding that fate.

News & Features

Motorola Pairs the Moto G Stylus 2026 with the New Moto Pad 2026 for Note-Taking, Streaming, and Everyday Multitasking

Motorola is preparing to roll out two new midrange devices, the moto g stylus 2026 and the moto pad 2026. The pairing makes enough sense on paper. One is meant for jotting down notes, sketching, and handling everyday phone duties, while the other gives you a larger screen for streaming, schoolwork, and the usual pile of tasks that somehow spreads across multiple devices.

Deals

Vitamix Spring Deals Slash Prices of Blenders, Immersion Models, and Kitchen Systems Ahead of Mother’s Day

Some kitchen purchases seem purely practical until they become the appliance you use almost every day, and that’s exactly where Vitamix has landed for plenty of home cooks over the years. If you have been waiting for a sale to make the price feel a little easier to justify, this spring promotion may be your sign to go for it. From April 24th through May 10th, Vitamix is taking $50 to $200 off the Ascent X Series, Propel Series, 5200, VX1, and select kitchen systems. The 5-Speed Immersion Blender is also $25 off, and the 2-Speed model is $30 off.

News & Features

OPPO Find N6 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Foldable Fight Samsung Might Not Win

If you’re in the market for a book-style foldable, and you live in the United States, your best option is arguably the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. If you live overseas, however, you have many more options. One of the best options is the OPPO Find N6 that came out in the spring of 2026. Both of these phones offer an insanely thin design, excellent cameras, and fun software tricks that can make for a great phone experience. If you’re lucky enough to live somewhere where both are readily available, this is a difficult choice.

Health and Fitness, Reviews

NextSense Smartbuds Review: A Clever Sleep-Tech Idea That Never Quite Let Me Forget It Was in My Ear

NextSense Smartbuds arrive with promises that would make any sleep gadget hard to resist. You tell yourself this might be just the thing™ that finally blocks the hotel HVAC drone, the hallway slams, your spouse who somehow snores in surround sound, and the midnight brain chatter that has no business chattering when the rest of you is trying to clock out. Sleep earbuds already have a tough job. They have to stay comfortable against a pillow, disappear enough that you don’t fixate on them, last through the night, and actually help rather than just look good in an app.

Gear Bits

MAMMOTION iNavi Launches in the U.S. with Free Lifetime Precision Positioning for Wire-Free Robotic Lawn Mowers

MAMMOTION, the world’s leading wire-free robotic lawn mower brand, just announced the U.S. launch of its iNavi Service, a cloud-based positioning system that delivers professional-grade accuracy for robotic lawn care without the hassle of buried wires or bulky base-station antennas. The service is now available across the United States and works with the company’s latest LUBA 3 AWD series and all compatible 2025 mowers. Best part? MAMMOTION iNavi is completely free for the lifetime of your mower, including all the 4G data needed to make it work.

iPhone 17e - ESR iPhone 17 Series Classic Hybrid Magnetic Cases with Stash Stand

News & Features

ESR iPhone 17 Classic Hybrid Magnetic Cases with Stash Stand Add Practical and Affordable Protection

ESR iPhone 17 Classic Hybrid Magnetic Cases with Stash Stand are designed for a simple reality: phones get dropped, camera bumps get scraped, and clear cases rarely stay clear for long. With options for the iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, ESR’s new lineup focuses on the sort of everyday protection that actually matters, while adding a built-in stand and magnetic charging support that won’t make your phone feel clunky.

Reviews

4Patriots Blackout Buddy Emergency Power Supply Review: The Automatic Fridge Backup Battery

If you want automatic backup power that kicks in the instant the lights go out, the 4Patriots Blackout Buddy delivers exactly what it promises. Installation is dead simple, the automatic switchover is seamless, and the remote monitoring screen is genuinely useful. But here’s the catch: fridge/freezer combos with ice makers may exceed the 600W max output. Our GE Profile fridge/freezer pulled 620W at peak, which means this may not work for some appliances. For older, lower-power fridges or freezers? It may work, but you’ll need to check the power draw.

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