Gear

Welcome to the future, where clean air is a luxury. From pandemics to wildfires, air purifiers have become the gotta-have-it...

11 Ways to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi and Make Your Internet Faster (2022)

It works like this: You connect a powerline plug to your router, then put the plug into a wall socket....

Jessica Henwick Shot a Movie on a Phone. It Wasn’t Exactly Easy

“There's definitely a stigma in the industry. I wouldn't really say from the audience's perspective—a good film is a good...

No, You Haven’t Won a Yeti Cooler From Dick’s Sporting Goods

Congratulations: You’ve been chosen for a Yeti Hopper M20 Cooler. You’ve been chosen many, many times. It’s right there, in...

I Baked ‘Fabulous Modern Cookies’ With My Mom—and She Approves

I love cooking with Mom. Food is a big thing in our family, but my cooking and so much of...

Best Thermal Cameras for Phones (2022): Flir, Seek Thermal, Uni-T, Perfect Prime

The Flir One Gen 3 is the largest of the thermal cameras I looked at; it’s about 2.6 inches wide...

Therabody Smart Goggles Review: Heat, Vibrations, and Massage

The modern world has ruined my brain. I'm in constant need of stimulation, watching TV and scrolling TikTok at the...

The Best Automated Espresso, Latte, & Cappuccino Makers (2022)

A good latte or cappuccino is like a rich, milky mug of heaven. Just writing about these delicious, warming drinks...

8 Extremely Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Procrastinators (2022)

We're just days away from January, and you haven't finished your holiday shopping. It's OK—you're not alone. Whether you forgot...

15 Best Weighted Blankets (2022): Cooling, Throws, and Robes

As weighted blankets gain popularity, more and more companies pop up with options. Most of the ones we've tried are...

The Best Dyson Vacuums (2022): V15, V12, and More

Dyson doesn't stick to chronological order when naming its stick vacuum models. Sometimes it skips numbers, and sometimes it'll introduce...

XRAI Glass Wants to Subtitle Life for Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Users

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Q&A With ‘Cyclettes’ Author and Designer Tree Abraham

Tree Abraham works as an art director in the publishing industry, so she considers herself a person who primarily designs...

Save Your Gear From the Elements With These Waterproof Bags

Autumn is my favorite time in the South. There’s a day, usually in late October, when the humidity finally breaks,...

11 Best Mobile Game Controllers (2022): iPhone or Android

There are several other mobile controllers we tested that just missed out on a place above, plus a few that...

9 Best Retro Game Consoles (2022): Evercade, Polymega, Analogue Pocket, and Controllers

Do you remember the alluring 8-bit music, flashing screens, and excitement of the arcades? Maybe you spent happy hours in...

Analogue Pocket Review: The Best Way to Play Old Game Boy Cartridges