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There was a time when body cameras were synonymous with law enforcement, security guards, and the occasional action movie protagonist. Today, that distinction has dissolved. Small, affordable wearable cameras have slipped into civilian life, not as novelty gadgets but as tools for accountability, documentation, and peace of mind. The GekoGear Aegis 110 Body Cam enters this category with a clear purpose. It is designed to record what happens in front of you continuously and without fuss...

The East Coast is about to get hit with another arctic freeze, so if you’re considering stocking up on entertainment, now is a good time to get your ebook library in order. It’s also only a week until Valentine’s Day, so if you haven’t already browsed our gift guide for an idea, you’d better get moving! Luckily for you, whether it’s hiding in the cold or ordering online because you don’t want to venture out for a gift, Kobo might just save your butt w...

I started working out at home during the pandemic, and even after gyms reopened and life returned to something close to normal, I kept it up. Skipping the commute and waiting for equipment has its perks. Fed Fitness recently sent over the FEIERDUN 5-in-1 adjustable dumbbell and barbell combo, along with a Flybird weight bench, transforming my spare space into a surprisingly capable home gym. The setup promises impressive versatility in a compact footprint, though one part of that flexibility...

The Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 might as well have been made for me, and I’m still not sure that’s a wholly good thing. Don’t get me wrong, it nails everything it set out to do, but the first thought I had when I pulled it from the box was simple: LARGE. This is a 51mm, Grade 5 titanium-topped statement piece with a bright 1.5″ AMOLED display, and it looks like it means business from across the room. For bigger folks like me, that “finally feels normal” fit is a win. For smaller wrists, it’s ...

There are times when a tiny Bluetooth speaker feels almost apologetic; you perch it on the counter during a game-day gathering, hit play, and suddenly everyone is huddled around it like it’s whispering stock tips. That’s charming for dinner music, but not so much when your team just scored. The Limited edition JLab Blue XL Speaker Headphones look like oversized blue headphones, but instead of covering your ears, they drape around your neck or sit on a table, blasting outward like a comp...

The Statik SmartCharge Pro is a $99 portable battery and wall charger hybrid designed to consolidate the tangle of cables and power bricks that tend to accumulate in your bag. With a 15,000mAh battery, built-in USB-C cable, wireless charging pad, and international plug adapters, it promises to handle everything from your phone to your laptop in a single, travel-friendly device. That’s an ambitious claim. The real question is whether it earns the space it takes up in your carry-on. A Cha...

Samsung is getting ready to introduce a new Galaxy camera experience, a system designed to pull photo capture, editing, and sharing into a single workflow on its latest Galaxy smartphones. The full reveal is set for Galaxy Unpacked on Wednesday, February 25, at 1 p.m. ET, but the company has already previewed how this updated camera experience will lean heavily on Galaxy AI to handle tasks that used to require multiple apps and more patience than most people care to admit. More than...

The Nomad ChargeKey has always been one of those quiet, practical accessories that earns its keep without demanding attention. Now it is getting a fresh look with a new Stellar Orange limited edition colorway; it turns out that a small splash of color is enough to make this indispensable pocket-sized cable feel newly relevant again. A Familiar Product, Now in Stellar Orange The Nomad ChargeKey has been around long enough to earn “why didn’t I think of that” status. It is a very short USB-C...

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. Starting at $1,999 for the GOAT A2000 and $2,499 for the GOAT A3000, they aren’t priced...

The Nomad ChargeKey has always been one of those quiet, practical accessories that earns its keep without demanding attention. Now it is getting a fresh look with a new Stellar Orange limited edition colorway; it turns out that a small splash of color is enough to make this indispensable pocket-sized cable feel newly relevant again. A Familiar Product, Now in Stellar Orange The Nomad ChargeKey has been around long enough to earn “why didn’t I think of that” status. It is a very short USB-C...

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. Starting at $1,999 for the GOAT A2000 and $2,499 for the GOAT A3000, they aren’t priced...

If you’re looking to upgrade your bathroom hygiene without adding a bulky contraption to your toilet, the Brondell Swash Thinline T44 is the best-looking bidet seat we’ve tested. At just 3.9″ tall, it practically disappears on your toilet, and the whole experience feels noticeably more premium than older, chunkier models. The Thinline T44 leaves you feeling fresh and clean after a luxurious bathroom experience with simple installation. The Brondell Swash Thinline T44 is a lu...

There was a time when body cameras were synonymous with law enforcement, security guards, and the occasional action movie protagonist. Today, that distinction has dissolved. Small, affordable wearable cameras have slipped into civilian life, not as novelty gadgets but as tools for accountability, documentation, and peace of mind. The GekoGear Aegis 110 Body Cam enters this category with a clear purpose. It is designed to record what happens in front of you continuously and without fuss...

Giving a child their first smartphone has become one of modern parenting’s more fraught milestones, sitting somewhere between handing over a house key and giving them the car keys, except the smartphone is also a portal to everything wonderful and deeply questionable about the internet. For years, parents have faced an unsatisfying binary choice: hand down an old iPhone and hope for the best, or opt for a stripped-down “kid phone” that often felt more like a plastic toy than a serious...

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...