The World’s Slimmest Power Station (2.6″) Was Built for Your Fridge
Backup power is one of those things most people don’t think about until they absolutely have to. You lose electricity during a storm, open the…
Appliances
Xiaomi’s $281 Portable Projector is effectively cheaper than paying for Netflix for a year
Here is what $281 buys you in an American projector aisle right now: TCL’s C1 at $250 with 230 ISO lumens, or XGIMI’s Vibe One…
A $150 Portable Espresso Machine That Heats Its Own Water in 135 Seconds
Good coffee and travel have never really gotten along. At the hotel, there’s that sad drip machine on the counter producing something closer to warm…
SwitchBot’s $119 Portable Battery Fan Brings Matter Over Wi-Fi to Patios and Campsites
The whole point of a portable fan is that it goes where you go. Bedroom in the morning, home office by noon, patio by evening,…
This $299 Nugget Ice Maker Fills 2 Stanley Cups in 5 Min
I’m one of those people who would prefer their cold drinks to have more ice even if they’re already cold, whether it’s water, soft drinks,…
This human refrigerator chills you the in peak summer heat – anytime, anywhere
Summer temperatures are rising globally, leading to uncomfortable heatwaves even in regions where summers were earlier a pleasant affair. This has prompted manufacturers to develop…
XGIMI’s Elfin Flip 4K Replaces the Power Button With A Gesture You Already Do Everyday
Flip phones snapped shut and ended calls. Zippo lighters click open with a sound that somehow feels more satisfying than the flame itself. Laptop lids…
This Shredder Turns Paper Into Cardboard By Compressing The Confetti Together
Where does shredded paper actually go? Ask most office workers and they will shrug, assume it gets recycled, and move on with their day. In…
If Le Creuset and Instant Pot Had a Baby, It Would Look Exactly Like This $199 Pressure Cooker
Le Creuset built its legacy on color and craftsmanship. Instant Pot built its empire on speed and convenience. Our Place just tried to merge both…
Beatbot’s AquaSense X Proves the Best Technology Goes Unnoticed
Smart home products have a funny habit of promising to simplify your life while quietly adding to your list of things to manage. Pool cleaning…
Xiaomi launched a $107 compact photo printer while all other tech is becoming expensive
Xiaomi picked a strange moment to launch cheap hardware, because the global gadget market spent 2024 and early 2025 conditioning buyers to accept higher prices….
The Air Purifier That Rolls Toward Smoke Before It Fills the Room
Air purifiers have quietly become household staples, tucked into corners and set to auto, doing their work without much acknowledgment. The fundamental assumption behind every…