Gadgets and gear for pets are important! The Rywell Arc-Chill 3.0 Dog Cooling Mat is touted as just that: gear to help keep your pet cool on hot summer days. It uses fabric that claims to absorb and store your dog’s body heat to aid in cooling, and Arc-Chill 3.0 technology designed to accelerate heat absorption on the surface. Read on to see how it held up!
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If you’ve been looking for an excuse to dive into DIY crafting or want to upgrade your current setup, the timing couldn’t be better. Cricut is officially celebrating its 20th anniversary with a massive sale across its lineup of smart cutting machines. Whether you are prepping for the back-to-school rush or getting an early jump on holiday gifting, this milestone Cricut sale makes it an ideal time to pick one up.
The Narwal Freo 20, the latest in Narwal’s Freo Series of robot vacuums, was recently announced and will be ready to order coming on August 20, 2026. The Freo 20 incorporates Narwal’s FlowWash mopping system that previously has only been available in Narwal’s high-end robot vacuum line. The intent is to make their flagship vacuum and mopping system more accessible to a wider audience with a limited-time launch priced at $899.99, $200 off MSRP, from August 20 to September 3.
RISION, a company that specializes in thermal imaging and detection systems, has announced a new family of plug-in thermal cameras that are specifically designed to integrate directly with smartphones, tablets, and laptops. They will offer the new RISION Magic series: the RISION Magic and RISION Magic Pro. The more accessible RISION Magic is designed for homeowners and do-it-yourselfers performing basic household and electronics inspections. The other variant, the RISION Magic Pro, is tailored for professionals, tradespeople, and homeowners alike, performing functions such as investigations of electrical systems and components, HVAC equipment, industrial inspections, and more rigorous mechanical inspections.
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of about 1.5 million OCOOPA rechargeable hand warmers because their built-in lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, posing serious fire and burn hazards.
Electric skateboards are one of my favorite ways to zip around the neighborhood, but every time I set out on my MEEPO Voyager X Electric Skateboard, there are multiple spots I have to watch out for lest I eat asphalt. We also have a few slightly bumpy dirt paths in our vicinity that I wouldn’t dare tackle on a street board, so when MEEPO announced their new MONSTER 2500 All-Terrain Skateboard, I perked right up.
There is an entire population of people who need to track key health metrics like heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, blood oxygen, and more. Actually, tracking those usually involves multiple devices, regular charging, and taking readings. The Casana Smart Seat simplifies all that by taking readings every time you sit on the toilet.
It’s safe to say that smart glasses are gaining momentum. We’re constantly looking for ways to refine the noise around us into something usable, and the allure of distilling all that into something you can easily see in front of you is irresistible. Halliday has refined their vision with the G2 AI glasses, their second round of smart glasses, and they think they’ve cracked the code to make the experience smarter and smoother than ever!
“I can’t today, I have to wait for the cable man” is one of those phrases that creates immediate sympathetic dread. It’s as much a pop culture trope as it is a real inconvenience. But Xfinity, in its quest to prove the cable company isn’t actually out to get you, is rolling out a way to deliver faster internet on your schedule. Their new same-day Gateway delivery service means you can sign up for internet in the morning and have yourself up and running and down a TikTok rabbit hole before dinner.
Flipside has officially launched the Flipside 5, the latest iteration of its long-running minimalist wallet line, bringing updated materials, improved capacity, and new accessory options to its signature quick-access design. The fifth-generation wallet continues to center around Flipside’s double-sided quick-draw system, which allows users to access frequently used cards from either side of the wallet with a simple thumb motion. Each outer slot holds three to four cards, giving the Flipside 5 a total quick-access capacity of up to eight cards without sacrificing its slim footprint.
If you’re an avid reader, you probably track what you’ve been reading. If you like the idea of a website where you can share reviews and track your reading, you’re probably familiar with Goodreads, especially since it was acquired by Amazon and integrates with Kindle. But for a number of reasons, from geographical to philosophical, not everyone uses Amazon for their eBook consumption. Kobo is the clear competitor, and now they’re partnering with Goodreads biggest competitor, Storygraph!
If you’ve been eyeing the outdoor griddle life but your bank account has been staging a protest, Traeger just dropped some news that’ll make your wallet (and your stomach) very happy. Following the massive success of their high-end Flatrock, the family is being expanded with the Traeger Irontop Series. Think of it as the Flatrock’s scrappy, high-achieving younger sibling: it’s got the same DNA and engineering prowess, but it’s priced for those of us who want premium smashed burgers without the “premium” price tag.
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.