Best Gadgets, Gizmos and Technology

Elevation Lab TimeCapsule Gives the AirTag a Decade of Battery Life

Sunny Singh — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:21:33 +0000

The AirTag and its accompanying Find My service is arguably one of Apple’s best products in the last decade. It’s just so much more handy than the Bluetooth and GPS trackers we relied on before it came on the scene. Only problem is, you need to replace the coin cell battery annually, a task which most people are likely to forget doing until it’s too late. The Elevation Lab TimeCapsule offers a solution that brings its own pros and cons. […]

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Insta360 Connect Brings the Outfit’s AI-Powered Video Capture to Videoconferencing Systems

Sunny Singh — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:46:45 +0000

While we know Insta360 best for their 360-degree cameras and action cams, they also make cameras for less recreational pursuits. The Insta360 Connect, for instance, is an all-in-one device for videoconferencing inside board rooms and meeting rooms. Billed as a “dual 4K camera AI video bar,” it’s an all-in-one videoconferencing tool that’s laden with plenty of AI smarts, allowing it to automatically put all meeting participants in the frame and make on-the-fly adjustments on its own. More than a webcam, […]

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Supernote A5 X2 Manta E-Ink Tablet Puts Note-Taking and Reparability at the Forefront

Sunny Singh — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:59:07 +0000

The current generation of note-taking tablets have become the perfect replacement for traditional notebooks. Not only can you keep nearly endless pages of notes on those devices, you can organize and reorganize them in any manner you prefer. We’re especially fond of bigger devices with E-Ink panels, as they really recreate the experience of working with traditional pen and paper. That’s why we have a feeling we’ll be fond of the Supernote A5 X2 Manta. A big screen e-paper device, […]

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The Best Smart Thermostats for More Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling

Sunny Singh — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:16:51 +0000

Like many smart home devices, smart thermostats make it easy to automate the management of your residence’s heating and cooling, making you HVAC system work more efficiently. Their ability to automatically adjust the heating and cooling as needed not only ensures your home stays comfortable ’round the clock, it can also help you save on your energy bill, since your home never gets too cold or too hot, no matter the time of year. The best smart thermostats don’t just […]

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Raspberry Pi 500 Keyboard Computer Gives You a Capable and Affordable Productivity Machine

Sunny Singh — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:49:37 +0000

Rapspberry Pi announced a new microcomputer last September, bringing a slew of new features and performance improvements along with it. This time around, they’re using it to power their newest keyboard computer in the form of the Raspberry Pi 500. Billed as “the ultimate compact PC experience,” the device crams a full Linux computer inside a keyboard form factor, much like they did with the Pi 400 from a few years ago. Just plug in a monitor, a mouse, and […]

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Anbernic RG 34XX Retro Gaming Handheld Clones the Game Boy Advance’s Classic Looks

Sunny Singh — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:48:08 +0000

People love their retro consoles, with new ones seemingly coming out and finding a ready audience year after year. Anbernic is one of the companies really taking advantage of the undying thirst for retro gaming, selling a variety of gaming consoles designed to play all the classic games of yesteryear. Their latest, the Anbernic RG 34XX, is an unabashed take on the Nintendo Game Boy Advance that will, undoubtedly, find a willing audience as soon as it drops. Like the […]

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The Best Robot Vacuum Mop Combos to Automate All Your Wet and Dry Cleaning Needs

Sunny Singh — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:36:29 +0000

The best robot vacuums are incredibly useful, but why stick to letting the robots suction dirt and debris when you can put them to work mopping up your dirty floors as well? That’s the simple idea behind robot vacuum mop combos, whose versatile wet and dry cleaning functions make them a more attractive alternative to traditional robot vacuums. The best robot vacuum mops have evolved a lot in the last five years. Early in their inception, the mopping functions you […]

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Telepathic Instruments Orchid Brings a Portable Chord-Generating Synth You Can Play On-the-Go

Sunny Singh — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:44:36 +0000

Chord machines that let you quickly run through different chord progressions can be very useful for songwriters, since they let them try out different combinations with a few simple presses. Most types of chord machines we’ve seen, though, are either MIDI modules or software-based systems. The Telepathic Instruments Orchid looks to offer a standalone option in the category. Billed as an “advanced chord generating hardware synthesizer,” the compact device is meant offers a pretty distinctive chord generation system that’s built […]

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Wahoo Element Ace Takes the Bike Computer a Big Step Forward

Sunny Singh — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:17:58 +0000

Wahoo already makes some of the best bike computers in the market, offering cyclists a rich set of training and navigation features. Their latest release, the Wahoo Element Ace, takes the category one step further by offering a few things you won’t quite find from any of the other offerings in the market. The outfit’s largest and most powerful bike computer yet, the device comes in a size that’s much bigger than typical offerings in the category. While that might […]

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Eniac Flexbar Revives the Touch Bar as a PC Peripheral

Sunny Singh — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:20:57 +0000

The Touch Bar may not have been the massive hit Apple envisioned it being, but it remains a well-liked feature among some MacBook Pro users. Those who miss the touch-sensitive and dynamic strip of icons above the keyboard will probably be interested in the Eniac Flexbar, which recreates it as a third-party accessory. Like the original, the accessory is fitted with a wide and narrow touchscreen display that can be used to display a single row of icons that you […]

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