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Shure SM4 Home Recording Microphone Captures Pop-Free Audio with Clarity

News & Features August 27, 2024

Shure SM4 Home Recording Microphone Captures Pop-Free Audio with Clarity

Shure microphones are among the best you can buy. Trusted by experts, they are well-constructed, offer a range of features, and do an excellent job of capturing audio so your recordings sound great. The new Shure SM4 Home Recording Microphone is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed for at-home and studio recording, whether you are capturing vocals or instruments. If you record podcasts, videos, your latest jam session, or spend a lot of time on video calls, you need to check it out!

Skullcandy Push ANC Active and Skullcandy Sesh ANC wireless earbuds

News & Features August 26, 2024

Skullcandy Push ANC Active and Sesh ANC Review: Wireless Earbuds with Amazing Bang for Your Buck!

We’ve tested many headphones and wireless earbuds at Gear Diary over the years. Every once in a while, though, someone takes the standard wireless earbuds and makes them stand out by being really, really good at what they do. Skullcandy‘s new Push line is simply a home run in the wireless earbuds space! We were sent the Skullcandy Push ANC Active and the Sesh ANC Active earbuds. They share some of the same DNA, even with some key differences; let’s take a look!

Atari 7800+ Console

News & Features August 23, 2024

Atari 7800+ Bring Retro Gaming with a New Console, Wireless Controllers, and Classic Games!

Atari is diving back into the nostalgia of the 80s with the announcement of the Atari 7800+, a reimagined version of the beloved home console first released in 1986. Set to launch in winter 2024, the Atari 7800+ doesn’t just mimic the original; it’s a full-fledged throwback that brings retro gaming into the modern era with HDMI compatibility, allowing you to plug it into your TV setup effortlessly!

Porsche x PUMA Turbo USA Sneaker

Gear Bits, News & Features, Vehicles & Gear August 22, 2024

Celebrate 50 Years of 911 Turbo with the Limited Edition Porsche x PUMA Sneaker Tribute

Porsche is marking half a century of the iconic 911 Turbo with something special for car enthusiasts and sneakerheads alike. In collaboration with sportswear giant Puma, Porsche is releasing a limited series of twelve unique limited edition Porsche x PUMA sneaker designs, each meticulously crafted to celebrate this legendary car. But these aren’t just fashionable footwear—each model is a tribute to the rich heritage and unmistakable design of the 911 Turbo, with only 911 pairs available for each design.

Slice Tools

News & Features August 21, 2024

4 Slice Tools That Make Opening Any Package Easier, and Your Purchase Supports a Great Cause!

Unwrapping packages should be a small joy, not a daily struggle—or a trip to the urgent care clinic because a pair of open scissors or a random steak knife slipped while being misused. With so many of us shopping online today, resulting in an endless parade of deliveries from Amazon, Hello Fresh, Chewy, and, in my case, products to review—a reliable, safe, and easy-to-use tool that can slice through all that tape, plastic, and shrink wrap is necessary. Enter Slice, the ultimate cutting tool that brings safety and efficiency to your daily unboxing routine.

Whynter ARC-1059

News & Features August 15, 2024

Whynter ARC-1050XPH: A Smart Portable Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, and Heater Combo for Year-Round Comfort

If you rent a space with unreliable (or nonexistent) central heat and air conditioning, you may have considered buying a portable air conditioner because, unlike window units, they are easier to take when your lease ends. Since many portable ACs don’t offer heating, you’d likely also have to invest in a separate space heater. Before going that route, you should check out the Whynter ARC-1050XPH; it’s an all-in-one solution designed to cool, dehumidify, and heat spaces up to 500 square feet. This unit packs a punch in a sleek, modern package that effortlessly blends into any room.

Google Pixel 9 Series

News & Features August 13, 2024

Google Just Announced the New Pixel 9 Series: Verizon Has Great Deals Available for All

Did you catch the #MadeByGoogle ’24 Keynote today? If not, I’ve included it below. If you’re in the market for one of the newly announced Google Pixel 9 series devices, you’ll want to check out these enticing deals from Verizon. Whether you’re eyeing the standard Pixel 9, the souped-up Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, or the innovative Pixel 9 Pro Fold, there are plenty of offers to sweeten the deal.

Clicks Keyboard on the iPhone 15 Pro Max

News & Features August 9, 2024

Clicks Keyboard Review: Delivers a Tactile Typing Experience, Extra Screen Real Estate, and Extra iPhone Functionality

If you’re an iPhone user who misses the tactile typing experience of using a BlackBerry, Windows Phone, or Palm Treo, the Clicks Keyboard may be right up your alley. Clicks offers a practical two-in-one solution to the iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, and iPhone 15 series; it provides some protection to your phone combined with a built-in physical keyboard. Using Clicks frees up valuable screen real estate that would otherwise be occupied by the onscreen keyboard while entering text, and it adds Mac and iPad keyboard shortcut functionality to your iPhone. Intrigued? Let’s dig in.

TCL NXTFRAME TV and NXTFRAME Pro TV Are Their First Lifestyle Televisions to Feature Modern Design and Art

News & Features August 5, 2024

TCL NXTFRAME TV and NXTFRAME Pro TV Are Their First Lifestyle Televisions to Feature Modern Design and Art

If you’re interested in combining modern design with customizable digital artwork, you’ll want to check out the TCL NXTFRAME TV. With an ultra-matte anti-glare screen, off-white bezel, and wood frame, an included flush wall mount, and QLED technology with HDR Ultra and TCL’s AIPQ PRO Processor, this TV is made for the modern living room. Meant to display fine digital art while powered off, the NXTFRAME TV and NXTFRAME TV Pro look pretty impressive!

The OnePlus Pad 2, OnePlus Watch 2R, and OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

News & Features July 16, 2024

OnePlus Pad 2, OnePlus Watch 2R and OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Launch Just in Time for Summer Fun!

OnePlus has just unveiled three exciting new products for North America: the OnePlus Pad 2, the OnePlus Watch 2R, and the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro. The OnePlus Pad 2 gets upgraded with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, a stunning 12.1″ 3K display, six stereo speakers, and AI tools. The OnePlus Watch 2R will offer 100-hour battery life, Wear OS 4, and advanced health tracking with over 100 sports modes. Last but not least, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro TWE brings top-tier hybrid adaptive noise cancellation, BassWave 2.0 technology, and up to 44 hours of battery life.

Nomad 65W AC Power Adapter Apple Watch Edition

News & Features July 11, 2024

The Ingenious Nomad 65W AC Power Adapter Apple Watch Edition Is a Versatile and Capable Charging Solution

By adopting USB-C across its product line, Apple has finally made strides toward universalizing its approach to charging. Sadly, they still fall short, and because the Apple Watch can only be charged wirelessly, that will remain the case. Thankfully, Nomad just introduced its new Nomad 65W AC Power Adapter Apple Watch Edition. Its unique design means one less cable to carry (or forget) the next time you travel.

Repurpose Offers an Eco-Friendly Option to Harmful Disposable Plastics for Your Summer Gatherings

News & Features July 3, 2024

Repurpose Offers an Eco-Friendly Option to Harmful Disposable Plastics for Your Summer Gatherings

Using disposable plastic tableware is an environmental faux pas; it’s made from non-renewable resources, takes forever to decompose, and often pollutes our oceans and harms wildlife. Plus, it contains harmful chemicals like BPA and PFAS that can leach into your food, posing health risks. And let’s not forget the economic costs of cleaning up plastic waste. Opting for eco-friendly alternatives, like the compostable plant-based options from Repurpose—a company founded by a mom with a vision for a greener future—helps the planet while keeping your summer parties carefree with easy cleanup.

EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 sitting in front of a kitchen island while a couple uses their appliances.

News & Features June 27, 2024

Here’s a Fantastic Deal on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station, an Expandable System to Meet Your Power Needs

If you’re looking for an ultra-powerful portable power station that can be expanded to power your whole home, look no further than the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station. EcoFlow products are designed to make home backup power easier and more convenient, and the DELTA Pro 3 lives up to that with the ability to run demanding appliances such as large, 3-ton central air conditioners without the fumes or loud noise experienced with conventional gas generators.

Smartphone Calculator

News & Features June 27, 2024

The Easy Way to Make Your Dumb Smartphone Calculator a Little Smarter

If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember that PEMDAS was a mnemonic that many of us learned in Math class that stood for doing equations in a certain order, namely parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and then subtraction. We’ve all seen those posts on social media showing how the calculators on smartphones don’t understand the order of operations; apparently, they were absent from class on the day that PEMDAS was explained.

The open motorola razr 50 ultra (razr+)

News & Features June 25, 2024

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra (AKA Razr+ 2024) and Motorola Razr 50 (AKA Razr 2024) Bring Exciting Features and Enhancements to Foldable Flip Smartphones

I’m in Brooklyn today for the motorola launch event for the exciting update to the 2024 razr family, which includes the motorola razr 50 ultra (also known as the razr+ 2024) and the motorola razr 50 (aka the razr 2024). Both foldable flip smartphones have a sleek, fashionable design, and they offer powerful AI-driven functions to bring a fresh, exciting experience when using them, coupled with excellent performance and capable cameras.

Using the Arlo Security Tag to disarm the home from a Wireless Video Doorbell (2nd generation) outside the home's door.

News & Features June 18, 2024

The Arlo Security Tag Adds Even More Convenience to Your Arlo Home Security System

Arlo makes products that provide comprehensive DIY  home security solutions with advanced features like 24/7 monitoring, customizable access, seamless integration, and user-friendly design. If you’re in the Arlo ecosystem, you’ll be interested to know that the new Arlo Security Tag is out, and it offers a seamless way to manage your Arlo Home Security System and the Arlo Video Doorbell (2nd Gen). This lightweight and compact tag fits easily on a keyring. It allows you to arm or disarm your security system with a simple tap on the Keypad Sensor Hub or Video Doorbell, making home security management hassle-free.

Sleep Number c1 Smart Bed

News & Features June 17, 2024

Affordable Sleep Number c1 Smart Bed Launches with Advanced Sleep Technology — Queen Size Is Just $999!

Have you been tempted to try a Sleep Number bed but balked when you saw some of their prices? If so, you’ll be interested to know that they’ve just launched the new Sleep Number c1 smart bed, with the Queen size priced at just $999. With it, you’ll get adjustable firmness on both sides and features similar to those found in the company’s higher-end smart beds.

Logitech Brings Efficiency and Design to the Latest MX Mac Accessories

News & Features May 30, 2024

Logitech Brings Efficiency and Design to the Latest MX Mac Accessories

Even as people have returned to work, there are still many hybrid and work-from-home options out there. Within the work-from-home groups, there are two camps: the people who use their laptops all over the house and those who have an external keyboard, mouse, monitor, and full command center powered by their notebooks. If you’re in the second group and you use a Mac, Logitech has a slew of new MX Mac accessories to make your life more comfortable and productive, one keystroke at a time!