Foam Earplugs Haven’t Changed Since the 1970s — This Spiral Design Just Made Them Obsolete
The humble foam earplug has been functionally unchanged since the 1970s: roll it down, jam it in, hope it expands to a seal, and find…
Accessories
No Switches Needed. Just Press, Pull, or Bop These Silicone Lamps: Behind The Design with YD
Here is a fun little contradiction to chew on before we get into the actual lamps. The whole point of Call It a Day, Tongqi…
The 5 Best Apple Accessories Of September 2026 That Actually Improve How You Use Your Devices
The Apple ecosystem runs deep, but the devices themselves only go so far. The iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad are remarkable pieces of hardware on…
This Color E-Ink Art Frame Lets You Talk to Your Wall and Watch It Paint New Art
There’s something wonderfully strange about walking up to a framed picture on your wall and telling it what to paint next. Say “paint my dog…
This 2.58oz MOFT Case Guards, Props, and Grips an iPhone Duo at Once
A folding phone creates a folding problem for accessory makers, and MOFT’s answer for the iPhone Duo is to lean into that shape rather than…
The Ultra2 Is the Handheld Fan That Earns a Permanent Spot in Your Bag
Handheld fans have traditionally been seen as seasonal accessories, but the category is evolving into something more versatile and designed for everyday carry. JisuLife’s Handheld…
7 Japanese-Inspired Bedroom Accessories That Make a Dorm Room Feel Like a Ryokan
A dorm room rarely arrives with any intention behind it. The furniture is standard issue, the lighting is whatever the university installed, and the walls…
SteelSeries Aeon Pro switches between PC and console without re-pairing
There is something slightly ridiculous about having a PC and an Xbox sitting on the same desk, then needing to re-pair a gaming controller every…
The Laptop Bag That Finally Doubles as Your Desk
Gone are the days when you have to stay inside a cubicle the entire day just to get your work done. A lot of jobs…
The 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Is the LEGO Set of Gaming Controllers
Most controllers ask you to adapt to them. The 8BitDo Ultimate 3E flips that arrangement entirely, building a controller around the idea that your hands,…
Japanese Designers Just Solved the Dead Battery Diffuser Problem
There are several times a day when you’ll want to sit down and take in the aroma of your favorite essential oils. It might be…
The Paper Clock That Hides Its Hands in Plain Sight
Most clocks announce the time whether you asked or not. Digital displays blink at you in red or blue, counting down like they’ve got somewhere…