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Scuba divers, alpinists, and other daredevils now have a more rugged Apple Wearable device to take on their expeditions. The Ultra has many wilderness- ready features. Thanks to its dual-frequencyGPS receiver, it is possible to track location even in heavily wooded areas. If you use WatchOS 9's Low Power mode, the Ultra will give you 36 hours of battery life. We keep finding more reasons to wear the Ultra, so we run into the battery limit a lot.
We loved the Ioniq 5's fast-charging tech, relaxed ride, and smart interior appointments. The five-door was family-friendly, but it had a sub 300 mile range. The range of the rear-wheel-drive model has been extended by a small battery option in the latest update.
You can take a look at the photographic history of the phonograph. Every chapter of the book covers a decade in the evolution of the record player, with essays on technology and photos of cutting-edge designs. Audiophiles will find curiosities, like the Philips 113 portable record player from the 1970s, which is the prettiest turntable ever.
Some people remember a bird's song after hearing it for the first time. Other people may have thought, "Why isn't there a way to tell a bird's name?" The haikubox is what it is. The device listens for nearby birds, sends a clip to a server where the species is identified by a neural net, and then sends an alert to your phone. The cost of the cloud-based ID service is $60 a year. It is a piece of technology that increases your connection to the real world.
You always forget to charge your earbuds. Urbanista has everything you need. The charging case has a solar cell that slurps energy from the sun to fill the battery inside. There will be juice available to top off the buds. If you live in total darkness, you can refill the case over the internet, and it will hold enough zap for 32 hours.
The Mini 4 Pro is one of the strongest scooters on the market. You can hit 28 mph with a hub motor in the back. Set the battery to the second level to help it last 20 miles or more. At a decent pace, it handles hills. The Mini 4 can be folded down to fit in tight spaces, and the handlebars can be collapsed to hold it in tight places.
We like this iteration of the Clip speaker more than the previous ones. The waterproof speaker is about the size of a hockey puck and has a 10-hour battery. It's sound is bold and small.
It's difficult to find portable PCs with good gaming oomph. The machine has 16 gig of ram and a graphics card that is more powerful than the spec sheet suggests. There is a good keyboard and cooling fans that match the graphics and power. The screen is not as bright as it could be, and the trackpad isn't as springiest, but you can't expect perfect results at this price.
The Lego minifigure, a semi-articulated friendly with fixed smiles, has populated brick castles, towns, airports, and space stations since the late 1970s. The design decisions and manufacturing innovations that helped the minifigs evolve from police officers to Jedis and Slytherin wizards are examined in each chapter.
These gorgeous loudspeakers are made out of cypress reclaimed from riverbeds. The 7-inch paper cone and 1-inch textile dome are both produced by the high-end driver-maker Seas. The boxes can be combined with an amplifier that outputs up to 250 watt. You will experience a soundstage as large and warm as the Texas sky if you spin your favorite track.
It is nice that at least one audio company is still serving up great sound for not a lot of money. Audio-Technica's popular M20x headphones offer gorgeous audio quality, excellent Frequency Response, and solid mics for zooms. 60 hours of wireless playtime is powered by the battery. The snug ear pads keep the sonics isolated and pristine.
Sometimes you need to call for help or check in with a loved one when you step off the grid. It is possible to send and receive text messages in areas where there is no cell service. Family members can see where you are if it's regularly reported. If you use it conservatively, you can squeeze 28 days from the battery. It requires a satellite data plan but month-to-month options are cheaper.
These bandanas are soft and great for working out. The fabric is made from recycled plastic and can be used on runs, bike rides, and yoga mats. They pull double duty at the campground.
If you want to watch all the 8K content out there at full resolution, you shouldn't buy a TV like the new flagship 8KLED from SAMSUNG. The reason to purchase this TV is that it is the prettiest and most sensible set we have seen all year. The One Connect box is attached to the center-mounted pedestal and provides the TV with power and A/V signals. You can hide the wires below the TV or mount the set on the wall without having to worry about cable runs. The sound system puts out a decent amount of bumps. When the 8K revolution arrives, you will have everything you need to enjoy it on a screen that is almost as large as a book.
There are two main compartments for three days of duds, a padded laptop sleeve that fits a 16-inch PC, and a couple of semi-hidden pockets. It's easy to wrangle it into and out of the overhead compartment with the handles on the top and sides, and shoulder straps can convert it into a comfortable backpack.
Bern's skid lid has all the latest safety standards and uses the MIPS system to minimize the rotational forces that can scramble your egg in a collision. It is especially suited for electric bikes and scooters because of its NTA-8776 certification. There is a light in the back vent that can flash red for up to 10 hours.
Formless rubber sheaths make you look 6 years old. The Xploric makes you look like a cool Blade Runner who has a lot of important, detective-type things in his pockets. The wide belt that keeps the waist flatteringly cinched, and the oversize chest pocket for items that would otherwise get lost in the depths of your carry-all are some of the highlights. The jacket is made from recycled fabric and undyed to give it a smaller eco footprint.
The Blue Yeti was the only microphone that was used by streamers. The Quadcast S features colorful LEDs that can cycle through the rainbow, and it is easy to see why a challenger has taken the show. The microphone is easy to use. The gain knob in the bottom makes it easy to adjust the input level. A touch-sensitive button on the top of the device gives you a visual signal that it is safe to speak.
Cloud-based exchanges can't keep your digital currency safe and available when you need it. The X has a balance between simplicity and security. You can use the app to move your coins or NFTs if you have a phone. The seed phrase won't be securely stored. Yes, you have that written down somewhere.
Craighill's pocket knife is barely bigger than your pinkie. The drop-point locking blade is made from ultra-hard 12C27. Attach it to a key ring, but make sure to remove it before you board the plane.
For short-order weeknight crowds, you can't beat the dual-fuel pizza oven from Solo Stove. A vigorously flaming load of quality timber in the rear-mounted wood-burning assembly brings the main chamber to 500 degrees within fifteen minutes. You can swap in the gas burner attachment for less patients. It takes 20 minutes to get the oven up to 700 degrees.
The analog sounds of its beloved ’80s-era instruments have been packed into affordable and portable re-releases. The Aira Compact line includes a drum machine, a scuplture, and a vocal processor. You can plug them into a computer and sync them without a laptop. Each unit has two 3.5mm ports for daisy-chaining the boxes together, and mix-in/ mix-out ports for snaking audio through all three devices without a mixer.
Kids can learn about marine life with this play set. Two wooden models, a whale and a hammerhead shark, demonstrate the principles of underwater propulsion and help young ones explore the difference between elasmobranch fish and cetaceans. Your young Cousteau can learn about coral bleaching when they build their own reef out of colorful blobs of heat-reactive clay. It is possible to make similar kits for budding paleontologists, veterinarians, and astronauts of any age.
If you don't have the space to mount a traditional cinema projector, Hisense's new short-throw model, which casts a sharp 4K image of up to 130 inches from less than a few feet away, is a great option. The image is drawn with red, green, and blue lasers. You can get a screen compatible with laser projectors and a Roku for The Crown if you want to watch The Crown. You will be able to feel the sound of the soundtrack with the built-in 30- watt amplifier.
The travel mug has been gathering dust for a long time. If you are going to spend a lot of money on a new commute buddy, make sure you get one that is gentle on the planet. The Climate+ line of drinkware from Miir uses 25 percent less steel and is made from recycled plastic. Go-juice piping is kept hot by the vacuum insulation. You can choose between black or silver. We like the larger size because we are real coffee people.
The stoker is the person in the back of the bike. The passenger has to do no work in order for the longtail to get its name. You can take a couple of wriggly kids, a week's worth of groceries, or bags of soil from the garden center, or something similar. The 24 inch wheels lower the center of gravity for more stability. If you take it easy, the 630 watt-hour battery can last 60 miles on a charge. Cargo nets and rear-wheel footrests are included in the price. Add more cargo options and use your family ebike for more than just school drop-offs if you add a padded rear seat and handrail.
The new Elite controller from Microsoft allows dedicated Xbox players to swap out taller thumbsticks and more comfortable D-pads for more agility. The stick resistance can be adjusted byDiscerning players. The included paddles can be attached to the back of the car. They can't blame the controller if they lose the next round
The company is best known for its drones, but has branched out into action cameras, laser-firing robots, and this wireless microphone system for capturing hours of podcasts interviews, field recordings, and vlogging sessions. There is a charging case with a 15-hour battery in the box. You can monitor the recording and feed it to the camera at the same time with the receiver.
Eva's Spritz is a non alcoholic drink made from fruits, vegetables, and herbs that is inspired by an Italian amaro digestivo. It has a pleasant bitterness and a dash of sweet in it's nose and taste. It's a good idea to serve this with a slice of orange. People who drink will take notice.
$28 at For Bitter For WorseMonopoly's goal is to keep jacking up the rent until your friends are penniless. The goal of Cascadia is to acquire different types of terrain, nurture each ecosystem's native habitats, and foster an environment where the most diverse assortment of wildlife can thrive. As many as four treehuggers can play at one time.
It is the most reliable video doorbell we have found. Two-way audio and the HD camera allow you to invite your friends into your house. There is a $20 annual subscription required for cloud-based object recognition. The outdoor half of the chime can be used as a wi-fi extension. Hard-wire it to toll forever if you want to run it on battery power.
The outdoor apparel innovator is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, and seems to have created some retro-inspired mashups. The Microdini is a hybrid of two of the company's well-loved modern fabrics--its durable and recycled Micro D lightweight fleece and its lightweight Houdini ripstop nylon--dressed in bright, mid 1990s Barbie colors and adorned with the company's icon, the sun- Light, warm, and timeless are what the garment is made of.
This bag is made of canvas and South Carolina denim. The bottom of the bag has a protective board that distributes the weight of your records across the entire bag so they don't get too heavy. There are 15 or so discs that are secured with a zippers. If you want to promote your next DJ gig, carry a stack of handbills in the small external pocket. It's handmade in San Francisco.
We love the fact that the modular cameras can shoot either action clips or spherical videos, depending on which accessory you add to the core unit. The new add-on is a two camera head. The action cam looks like an ice cream cone, but with dual 1-inch image sensors, it produces the best looking 360-degree footage we have ever seen. You can use the companion app to edit the video into a more traditional crop for sharing on social media if you want to use the ideal use case.
Even if you want a soundbar, there are plenty of obstacles you can't overcome. The Ray is a good choice if your home theater is too small. It is short enough to provide sound without blocking the picture on small sets. It takes up a small amount of real estate. The speaker stays balanced and crisp even at low volumes, which is good for rooms with thin walls. You can sync it with your other speakers to fulfill your streaming needs.
Plug-and-play beacon that work together to blanket your home with internet has been demystified by mesh routers The stylish design of Plume's Super Pods makes them a good alternative to ugly routers. If you have a big house, it will cost more, but if you have a small house, it is a reasonable option. Ad blocking and parental controls can be added to a HomePass subscription.
The big brains at Pearson Lloyd came up with the idea of this desktop organizer. The stand is made from recycled and recycled bioplastics. The front of the phone is shaped to hold a phone, and there are three additional storage bays on the back. We suggest you pick the one that best matches your phone case.
A subscription service that sources directly from farmers and roasters in Central and South America was named quintal because it refers to the weight in which coffee beans are bought and sold in the wholesale market. You can receive a bag of beans directly to your home in three days. The money from the sale of ultra-fresh beans goes back to the workers at Jalapa Producers, or wherever the beans were grown. The coffee is addictive and delicate.
It's time to meet your new camping companion. A bottle opener, an oil-filled compass, and a four-mode flashlight are included in the Vssl flask, which also holds 8 ounces of firewater. To find a pair of collapsible shot glasses, remove the bottom of the flask and look for them.
Devotees of the minimal- shoe movement can run half-marathons wearing only a thin strip of rubber under their feet, but they may have a hard time once the winter chill sets in. Those slim-sole stalwarts can venture outside in the cold. The company's running and walking shoes have the same minimal sole, wide toe box, and zero-drop heel, but they're swathed in vegan material, lined with flannel, and warmed by a heat-reflecting insole.
Silicone that has been melted down and reformed is what makes the pad of this wireless charging device. While giving it a bit of flair, the swirly pattern highlights the eco-provenance of the device. Up to 15 watt of fast charging power is provided by the Apollo. To make sure the phone is in the right place on the charging port, embedded magnets are put on the MagSafe connection. You won't find a BYO wall wart in the box.
This table lamp is both practical and fanciful. It makes the light easy to change, since it allows the main post and head to be twisted and positioned independently, but the innovative design also gives the piece a striking appearance, as if it is ready to topple over. The dimmer function can be controlled with your finger.
Product reviewers include Michael Calore, Simon Hill, Matt Jancer, Simon Lucas, and Haley Sprankle.
Taka Mark Kasuya is the photo assistant There is a graphic design called Fisk. There are photographs by Joseph Shin.
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