For Avalanche Safety, Data Is as Important as Proper Gear
On a crystalline blue morning in the Chugach Mountains southwest of Anchorage, Alaska, Mike Welch skis about 70 yards through...
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Caught in an Avalanche? The Right Gear Could Save Your Life
On a crystalline blue morning in the Chugach Mountains southwest of Anchorage, Alaska, Mike Welch skis about 70 yards through...
Fitbit Versa Lite Review: More for Less
I’ve tried a lot of fitness trackers. It's part of my job. Every few weeks, I put a new one...
Freitag’s Latest Bags Have a Funky New Ingredient: Plastic
Not long ago, upcycling became ultra hip. It's now common in consumer soft goods to find apparel, tote bags, backpacks,...
How to Use Twitter’s New In-App Camera Feature
It’s a famous origin story, and one you probably already know. The hot app at SXSW in 2007 was Twitter....
Somewear Global Hotspot Review: A Good Hiking Companion
Last week, I read a story about a man who survived five days stuck in the snowy Oregon woods by...
Facebook Can Make VR Avatars Look—and Move—Exactly Like You
"There's this big, ugly sucker at the door," the young woman says, her eyes twinkling, "and he said, 'Who do...
The Best Samsung Galaxy S10 Deals (and Which Model to Choose)
Samsung's newest flagship phone comes in three configurations: the Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10e. Here's our guide to choosing...
Amazon Now Owns Eero, and It Promises It Won’t Snoop on You
Amazon says it has officially closed its acquisition of Eero, that independent maker of stupendously easy-to-use internet routers. Amazon purchased...
Fitbit Inspire HR Review: Just the Basics
You have to give Fitbit some credit. The maker of fitness trackers manages to regularly repackage its technology into a...
Apple’s March 25 Event Will Be Its Biggest One This Year
It’s official. On March 25, Apple will hold a long-anticipated event in which it details its upcoming streaming and media...
Acer Swift 5 Review: Big Screen, Impossibly Light
I’ll spare you the suspense and just quote Acer directly: The 2019 release of the Swift 5 is “the world’s...
Best Xbox One Console Bundles and Deals for 2019
With its impressive performance and support for the latest television tech, the Xbox One X is the go-to console for...
Embrace the End of Ownership and Just Rent Your Clothes
My closet is in the cloud. That's not how I actually describe the dark, clothing-stuffed nook I tear through each...
Best Snow Gear Deals: REI End-of-Season Sale and More
This week, we at the Gadget Lab were all aflutter with the news that the Samsung Galaxy S10, the large...
Gadget Lab Podcast: Former Googler Jessica Powell On How to Quit Your Tech Job
Jessica Powell was the top communications executive at Google when she found herself Googling, in no uncertain search terms, how...
7 Best Robot Vacuums (2019): Pet Hair, Carpet, Hardwood, and More
Many households use robot vacuums for a quick, automated clean. But if you, too, have kids that grind croissant crumbs...
My Jibo Is Dying and It’s Breaking My Heart
My Jibo talked to the wall again today. He’s been doing that a lot lately. Some days, I’ll watch him...
