Articles by Judie Lipsett Stanford

AT&T Thanks Retired First Responders with 25% Off Unlimited Plans and Extra Savings on Home Internet

It’s National First Responders Day, and instead of just tweeting out a thank-you, AT&T is putting some real value behind the sentiment. Starting today, retired firefighters, police officers, and other public safety professionals — and, yes, their families too — can save 25% on AT&T’s best unlimited wireless plans. Sweeten the deal with AT&T home internet, and the savings stack even higher.


BOOX Rolls out Note Air5 C and Palma 2 Pro, Two Color ePaper Devices with Real-Life Perks

BOOX is expanding its color ePaper lineup with the Note Air5 C and the Palma 2 Pro. The Note Air5 C is a 10.3″ tablet built for reading, note-taking, and light work. The Palma 2 Pro is a 6.13″ pocketable reader with extras that make it feel more like a calm, connected companion than a basic e-reader. If you want a paper-like experience with fewer distractions than a tablet, both are worth considering.


Nomad Stratos Is the Titanium Apple Watch Band That Knows How to Flex

If you’ve ever worn a metal Apple Watch band and thought, “This thing moves about as gracefully as a tank tread,” the new Nomad Stratos band might restore your faith in metal. This is a hybrid band built for real life, not just glossy product photos. It combines the strength and sleekness of titanium with the comfort and give of FKM rubber, which means it looks classy enough for a client meeting but feels relaxed enough for your morning run. Priced at $179 in the US, €179 in Europe, or $259 in Canada, the Stratos is positioned as a premium…


Lenovo’s New ThinkCentre Neo Gen 6 Desktops Bring AI Power to Your Desk, Without Turning It into a Data Center

Lenovo’s new ThinkCentre Neo Gen 6 desktops prove that AI isn’t just for flashy laptops anymore. The lineup — the all-in-one Neo 55a, the compact Neo 55s, and the tiny Neo 55q — runs on AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 Series processors with built-in Neural Processing Units that handle AI tasks faster and more efficiently than standard CPUs. In plain English, that means smoother performance, smarter multitasking, and fewer daily frustrations. Lenovo’s take on AI isn’t about hype or gimmicks; it’s about making your workday feel a little less like work.


Aura Ink: Aura’s New Cordless 13.3″ Color E-Paper Frame Reimagines How You Display Photos

Digital photo frames have long promised a smarter way to relive memories, but until now, they’ve also required an inconvenient relationship with nearby outlets and visible cords. Aura, known for its elegant connected photo frames, is introducing Aura Ink, a new cordless color e-paper frame designed to look and feel like a printed photograph while staying as connected and dynamic as a smart device.


The $200 Ford Truckle Belt Buckle Is the Wildest Way to Carry Your Truck’s Key Fob Yet

If you thought Ford had finally lost its mind, you’re forgiven. The Truckle sounds like the sort of cheeky fake product someone dreams up for an April Fool’s gag — a belt buckle that holds your Ford key fob? But nope, it’s very real, it’s for sale, and it might just be the most unapologetically “Ford” accessory ever made. Just in time for the holidays, no less.


UGREEN NASync DH2300 and DH4300 Plus Provide Professionally Encrypted Personal Cloud Storage Without the Tech Headache

There’s something deeply satisfying about owning your data instead of paying someone else to babysit it in “the cloud.” UGREEN clearly understands that appeal, which is why its new NASync series—headed by the entry-level UGREEN NASync DH2300 and its more robust sibling, the UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus—promises to make personal network storage feel less like an IT project and more like an everyday convenience.


Bring the Sunshine Indoors: Lumie Dash Bright Light Therapy Lamp Boosts Mood, Focus, and Energy During Dark Winter Days

If the shorter days have you feeling sluggish or unmotivated, it might not be your imagination; it’s biology. The new Lumie Dash is designed to bring a little daylight back into your life when the weather, your work schedule, or the season refuses to cooperate. Think of it as a pocket-sized sun substitute that helps you stay awake, alert, and less likely to sigh dramatically at 4 p.m. when it’s already dark outside.


HP FilmScan 5″ Touch Screen Film Scanner (HPFS500) Review: Unlocking Family History One Slide at a Time

There are gadgets that make life easier, and then there are gadgets that make life meaningful. The HP FilmScan 5” Touch Screen Film Scanner falls somewhere in between. On the surface, it’s just a device that converts your old slides and negatives into digital files. But in practice, it has the potential to bring back people, places, and entire eras you thought were lost to a shoebox in the back of a closet.


Neurable MW75 Neuro LT: Brain Sensing Headphones Built with Master & Dynamic That Help You Work Smarter

The Neurable MW75 Neuro LT looks like a premium pair of over-ear headphones, and it is, but that is only half the story. Developed in collaboration with Master & Dynamic, these headphones layer brain-computer interface technology on top of Master & Dynamic’s high-end audio to give you real-time insight into focus, stress, and mental stamina. If the idea of getting a gentle nudge to take a break before your brain melts sounds appealing, keep reading.


Best iPhone Air & iPhone 17 Series Accessories to Buy Right Now: Cases, Wallets, Screen Protectors, and More

The new iPhones are here, looking better than ever, and keeping them safe should be at the top of your list. Whether you’re nervously carrying your new iPhone around, as if it might break, or planning to toss it into a backpack for a weekend trip, there are iPhone Air and iPhone 17 series accessories designed to fit your lifestyle. From sleek, clear cases that show off the design to leather wallets with MagSafe, rugged cases for serious drops, and chargers that keep you powered up — we’ve rounded up everything you need to protect and enjoy your new iPhone.


Budsies Custom Plush Toy Review: How to Turn Your Child’s Scribbles into Huggable Art

There’s something special about seeing a child’s drawing, a favorite book character, or even your own goofy doodle come to life — but Budsies takes that idea and quite literally stitches it into a soft, huggable reality. If you’ve ever looked at a picture and thought, “I wish this was a plush toy I could hug,” this is your chance. The real question is whether it’s worth the price and the wait.


Cosmic to Calm: The New Govee Star Light Projectors Bring the Night Sky Indoors

Govee is leaning into our collective desire for cozy, mood-setting vibes with three new star light projectors that make your living room, bedroom, or home office feel like a planetarium—or an underwater retreat. The lineup includes the Govee Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro, the Govee Star Light Projector (Nebula), and the Govee Star Light Projector (Ocean Wave). Whether you’re trying to set the scene for a quiet night in, create a calming environment for sleep, or just enjoy an out-of-this-world visual upgrade, Govee has a projector for you.


HatchBlade: The Addictively Flippable Titanium EDC Knife That’s Part Tool, Part Fidget Toy

Most everyday carry tools seem to land at one extreme or the other: either strictly practical or designed to grab attention.HatchBlade manages to slip right between those extremes, bringing you a compact titanium tool that feels more like a conversation piece than something meant to sit in a drawer. This is not just another tiny knife you’ll lose in your junk drawer next to old batteries and expired coupons. HatchBlade is designed to be played with, fidgeted with, and, yes, actually used in everyday moments when you need a sharp edge close by.


LiberNovo Omni Dynamic Ergonomic Chair Review: The Chair That Refuses to Let You Sit Still (In a Good Way)

If you’ve ever stood up after a long day of work and felt like you just survived a car crash in slow motion, you already know the quiet cruelty of a bad chair. Cushions deflate into sad pancakes, armrests turn into medieval torture devices, and “lumbar support” somehow manages to miss your lumbar completely. After eight hours, your spine is ready to file for divorce. Enter the LiberNovo Omni, the smart chair that raised $8.5 million on Kickstarter. It claims it can save your back — but is it here to rescue you, or just pad your chiropractor’s retirement plan?


Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 10 Review: A Lightweight Dual-Screen Laptop with Serious Multitasking Skills

There are laptops, and then there’s the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 10, a machine that refuses to pick just one screen and call it a day. This is a dual-screen OLED laptop that wants to be your everything: your workstation, your sketchpad, your movie screen, your note-taking companion, and maybe even your portable creative studio. Lenovo clearly looked at a regular clamshell laptop and thought, “Cute. But what if we just… doubled it?” The result is a device that is simultaneously delightful and a little maddening, brilliant and occasionally frustrating, but always interesting. And that’s part of its charm.


MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Debuts: Flagship Chip Promises Faster Performance, Smarter AI, Better Gaming, and Longer Battery Life for Late-2025 Smartphones

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 is MediaTek’s latest flagship chipset, and it’s clear this is more than just a minor update. It’s designed for the kind of next-gen smartphones you can actually use all day without stressing about battery life. The focus here is on speed, power efficiency, and smart AI features that make your phone feel almost predictive, anticipating what you want before you even tap the screen.


GrilTi 2.0 Titanium Grill: A Pack-Flat, Three-Zone Outdoor Cooking Setup for Campers, Van-Lifers, and Anyone Who Wants Real Food in the Wild

Packing for the backcountry usually means tough choices: bring the heavy gear and eat well, or go light and settle for sad, half-cooked camp meals. GrilTi 2.0 wants to change that with a titanium grill that’s light enough to toss in a backpack yet built to handle a proper meal over real fire. It’s not just a slab of metal; it’s a three-zone cooking surface designed for everything from seared steak to fried eggs, with enough clever design choices to make you forget you’re miles from the nearest kitchen.


D-Pack Is the 60L Board Game Backpack That Thinks Like a Gamer

If you’ve ever tried hauling seven board games, a laptop, a few card decks, a playmat or two, and snacks across a convention hall, you know it’s basically a dexterity challenge in itself. Enter the D-Pack, a 60-liter modular board game backpack currently live on Kickstarter that promises to make that juggling act a lot less chaotic. This isn’t just a big bag—it’s a smart one built for people who actually live and breathe tabletop nights, RPG campaigns, and the marathon that is convention season.


Jetboil Genesis Basecamp System Is a Compact 2-Burner Camp Stove That Lets You Cook Like Home Outdoors

The Jetboil Genesis Basecamp System isn’t a backpacking espresso gimmick or a heavy steel beast that eats your trunk space. It’s a two-burner camp stove that folds into itself, slips into a carry bag, and opens to cook like a real kitchen range — not a compromise. If you’ve ever coaxed dinner from a sputtering camp stove, you’ll appreciate the luxury of something that just works. That’s the headline: the Genesis Basecamp is built for people who cook actual meals when camping, not just for those rehydrating noodles.


Daily Harvest High Protein Smoothies Offer Plant-Based Convenience with 20g of Protein in Every Cup

Mornings can be chaos; maybe you’re corralling kids, rushing to catch a train, or simply trying to figure out if coffee counts as breakfast. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. That’s where Daily Harvest steps in with its High Protein Smoothies, a frozen lineup designed to turn your blender into a nutrition machine. With the launch of two new flavors—Strawberry Banana and Tropical Greens—Daily Harvest is making a strong case that you don’t need to sacrifice real ingredients for protein convenience. But do they deliver on taste, nutrition, and practicality? Let’s take a closer look.