Bug Saber Turned Lightsaber Fantasy Into a 4,000V Bug Zapper
Bug zappers haven’t had a design moment yet. They’ve existed in more or less the same form for decades, somewhere between forgettable and mildly unpleasant…
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Wake Up, Neo. Your Ring Is Playing the Matrix.
Look at the Digital Rain Ring when the screen is off, and you might not immediately clock what you’re looking at. A clean silver bezel….
The 8 Best Tech Gadgets of July 2026
July 2026 is shaping up to be a rich month for design-forward tech. From a power bank that rewrites what thin means to a speaker…
8849’s Tank 5 phone built for the harshest of conditions has a 2K DLP projector
Smartphones have brought the smarts of the tech world to our pockets, but there’s still scope for more. Rugged phones like Blackview XPLORE 2 and…
Bang & Olufsen Finally Made a Power Bank Worth Showing Off
Power banks are among the most purchased tech accessories around, yet they’re rarely something anyone is proud to pull out in public. Most are plastic…
8 Camping Gadgets So Beautifully Designed, You’ll Wonder Why Every Campsite Doesn’t Come With Them
The gap between what camping gear looks like in product photos and what it actually does at a campsite used to be wide enough to…
This 60Hz E Ink Game Boy emulator refreshes retro gaming with an ESP32-powered handheld
Retro gaming has inspired countless handheld recreations over the years, but most focus on replicating the original hardware with faster processors or modern conveniences. Wenting…
CRKD Just Built a $135 Guitar Controller Around a Real Gibson Les Paul
Rhythm games went through a period where they were everywhere, then went quiet, and now they’re back in a way that feels more persistent than…
7 Best Summer Outdoor Gadgets With Design Good Enough to Keep Forever
Most outdoor gear is designed around a single occasion. A holiday weekend, a camping trip already planned, a backyard cookout that needs a solution by…
Flipper One Behind The Scenes: “Sharper, Smarter, More Cunning, Brutal” says Flipper CEO
When you first see the Flipper One, it’s clear something has changed. Its predecessor, the Flipper Zero, had the playful, almost toy-like charm of a…
Laser Engravers Need a Workshop, This One Fits in a Backpack
Laser engravers have always come with a catch. Getting one typically means dedicating a chunk of workspace to it, running a cable to the nearest…
7 Best Portable Tech Gadgets That Were Designed for the Job Site and Are Better for It Everywhere Else
Most portable tech exists on a spectrum of compromise. It is either capable but too heavy, light but too fragile, or designed so carefully for…