Gear Bits

Kobo and StoryGraph Team Up to Help Readers Track Their Books without Amazon

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!

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ECOVACS GOAT Charges into Lawn Care with LiDAR Mapping and a Built-In TruEdge Trimmer

ECOVACS, most known for their robot vacuums, has announced a new line of robotic lawn mowers, the ECOVACS GOAT A3000 and ECOVACS A2000 LiDAR PRO series.  Featuring a ton of core advancements like ECOVACS’ proprietary HoloScope 360 system for true 3D lawn mapping and its first built-in TruEdge Trimmer that reduces the gap between autonomous hands-free mowing and a professionally maintained lawn.


Audeze Present LCD-5s Flagship Planar Headphones Featuring SLAM Technology at NAMM Show

Audeze, long recognized for its high-end headphone performance, has unveiled the LCD-5s, the next evolution of one of its flagship models. The new edition incorporates Audeze’s SLAM (Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator) technology, delivering deeper, more realistic bass and even more precise midrange performance, all wrapped in an updated design worthy of its reputation. The LCD-5s made their first public appearance at the 2026 NAMM Show last week, where Audeze presented its full range of professional, creator-focused, gaming, and audiophile headphones. Crafted for listeners who insist on uncompromising fidelity and exceptional artisanal quality, the LCD-5s stands as a showcase of planar-magnetic…


Anker SOLIX E10 Launches with Infinite Power Tech, Promising True Whole-Home Backup and Massive Scalability

Anker is partnering with NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman to revolutionize home energy with “Infinite Power” technology. The Anker SOLIX E10 is built on three core pillars: infinite backup capacity, uncompromising whole-home power, and a streamlined experience. The Anker SOLIX line is quickly becoming one of the industry leaders in portable and whole-home power sources.





Audeze Maxwell 2 Wireless Gaming Headset Debuts with SLAM Tech, 90mm Planar Drivers, and 80+ Hour Battery

Audeze, a leader in premium headphones, has unveiled its newest gaming headset: Maxwell 2. This next-generation model builds on the success of the original Maxwell, which earned worldwide acclaim from media, gamers, and audio professionals. Every detail of the Audeze Maxwell 2 has been meticulously designed to deliver unparalleled sound quality, superior comfort, and effortless connectivity across all platforms. Whether you’re a competitive player or an immersion-focused enthusiast, this evolution of a legendary gaming audio classic promises an experience worth celebrating.




TDM Neo Hybrid Headphones Cleverly Turn Into a Portable Speaker with a Twist, While Offering 200-Hours of Battery Life

It’s hard to make headphones or portable speakers interesting. You can tweak the shape of a speaker or add a clever strap for backpack duty. You can dress up a pair of headphones with new colors or textures. But at the end of the day, everyone knows what over-the-ear headphones are, and everyone knows what a small Bluetooth speaker does. The TDM Neo tries something different by combining both, and it just might make you rethink how you use each.



TCL X11L SQD Mini-LED TVs Debut with OLED-Like Blacks, 10,000 Nits Brightness, and AI-Powered Google TV

TCL has an impressively deep portfolio of products, but the area where they’re head and shoulders above the rest is in their screen technology. From phones to televisions, you know you’re getting a display like no other if it comes from TCL. But they’ve really outdone themselves with the new TCL X11L SQD Mini-LED television lineup, which promises colors and audio like never before!