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Audio · Best picks
6 open-ear earbuds worth buying in 2026 (and one to watch)
Bose turned one oddball experiment into a two-model family. Six clip-on and cuff earbuds worth your money — plus the ANC experiment to watch.
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Smart Home · Research review
5 smart home upgrades that actually earn their keep
A thermostat that pays for itself, a lock and camera with subscription escape hatches, and honest three-year cost math.
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Smart Home · Beginner guide
Your first smart home, in the right order: 5 gadgets worth buying
Hub first, cheap automation second, durable lighting next — with the subscription and ecosystem trade-offs made clear.
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Crowdfunding · October picks
6 crowdfunding campaigns worth your attention in October 2026
A standalone AI scanner, a low-waste 4-color printer, AI note-taking earbuds and three more campaigns.
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Smart Home
The 5 smart locks actually worth buying
Palm-vein scanning, 3D face unlock, Matter everywhere, and Aliro digital keys — this year's locks are the biggest upgrade the front door has ever had.
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EDC · Best picks
5 everyday carry gadgets under $50 that earn their pocket space
Five pocket-scale lights and tools, with the honest compromises attached to each.
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Audio · Best picks
5 wireless earbuds under $100 that punch above their price (September 2026)
ANC, comfort, battery life and codec support without flagship pricing.
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Power banks · How-to
How to choose a power bank you can actually fly with
Wh limits, output, weight and the fast way to spot a battery that should stay home.
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EDC · Best picks
The three-tool rule for a lighter everyday carry
A simple system for cutting pocket bulk without losing the tools you use.
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Crowdfunding · How-to
7 crowdfunding red flags to check before you pledge
Prototype proof, shipping math, certification gaps and creator history.
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Audio · Face-off
Noise cancelling or comfort: what matters after hour three?
The spec sheet stops helping once the clamp, pads and case hit real travel.
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Smart home · How-to
A privacy-first checklist for adding a smart speaker
Permissions, mute controls, deletion settings and the routines worth enabling.
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Desk setups · Best picks
Five desk upgrades that remove friction, not space
Prioritize input, power and cable flow before buying another screen ornament.
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Crowdfunding
6 crowdfunding gadgets worth watching this month (September 2026)
The month’s strongest campaign and pre-order ideas — including one flying camera with a serious US caveat.
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4 crowdfunding gadgets worth watching
Ambitious hardware concepts that stand out — plus the trade-offs to consider before you back.
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Buying guide
5 useful Amazon gadgets to compare
A short list of useful products for work, travel and home — no novelty-bin filler.
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Everyday carry
3 small tools that fix bulky pockets
A tighter everyday carry starts by replacing clutter with gear that does more than one job well.
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Audio
Best headphone upgrade: fit, comfort and noise control
Why fit, noise control and daily comfort matter more than spec-sheet theatre.
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Everyday carry
4 power banks worth carrying
From an ultrathin magnetic wafer to a 50,000mAh monster — the right power bank depends on what you actually carry.
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Evergreen guide
Everyday Carry Essentials You'll Love to Carry
Slim wallets, compact power banks, keychain lights, multi-tools, trackers and earbuds that earn their space.
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Evergreen guide
Desk Setup Upgrades That Are Actually Worth It
Ergonomic lighting, laptop stands, cable control, chargers, monitor arms and desk mats.
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Evergreen guide
Smart Home Devices That Make Life Easier
Speakers, plugs, doorbells, bulbs, robot vacuums and thermostats that automate a real task.
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Travel Gadgets You'll Love to Pack
Adapters, GaN chargers, power banks, noise cancelling, packing cubes, scales and eSIMs.
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