GADGETS

Apple AirPods, or a tiny gadget from a stormtrooper uniform?

The Surprising Link Between Star Wars' Stormtroopers and Apple's Earbuds

Apple’s sleek white earbuds look suspiciously similar to Star Wars' stormtrooper uniforms—and it’s not a coincidence.

The world's smallest Rubik's Cube is fully functional.

The World’s Tiniest Rubik’s Cube Will Set You Back $1700

Standing just .39 inches tall, this 40th anniversary Rubik's Cube is currently only available in Japan.

Wayfair's Small Appliance Sale Takes Up to 50 Percent Off KitchenAid Stand Mixers, Robot Vacuums, and More

Wayfair is offering up to 50 percent off on small electronic appliances until October 1, including deals on KitchenAid stand mixers, robotic vacuums, and Nespresso machines.

4 Products From OtterBox That Keep Your Phone Clean and Sanitized

From antimicrobial cases to UV light chargers, these OtterBox products will make you feel better about how much you touch your phone.

LG’s New Wearable Air Purifier Is the Face Mask of the Future

Homemade face masks can look cute, but feeling like you’re breathing in stale air isn’t exactly fun.

This rubber band race car is just as fun to race as it is to build.

KiwiCo’s Subscription Boxes Contain STEM-Based DIY Projects for Kids of All Ages

There are homemade arcade claws, pinball machines, lava lamps, slime, hand-crank flashlights, and so much more.

15 Products You Need for Your Next Zoom Meeting

Chances are you've got your fair share of virtual meetings scheduled for the next few months. Here are the webcams, lights, and other accessories you need to make them less of an annoyance.

Sony's Wearable Air Conditioner Will Keep You Cool in Any Weather

This personal, portable air conditioner cools your body temperature by up to 23°F on hot summer days.

Want to Sound Like Darth Vader? Voicemod's Voice Changing App Is Now Available for iPhone Users

Zombie, cathedral, and Darth Vader are just a few of the voice filters available through the Voicemod app.

All the essentials you'll need for your next outdoor adventure are right here.

14 Essential Pieces of Camping Gear You Need for Your Next Trip

Before planning a summer trip to the great outdoors, stock up on this top-rated camping gear and these popular hiking accessories.

The Flowbee revolutionized the highly suspect idea of cutting one's own hair.

A Hair-Raising History of the Flowbee

The Flowbee vacuum cleaner attachment became an infomercial sensation for promising to trim hair with the help of the household Hoover.

There might be fresh bread in there. Or wine.

9 Surprising Things You Can Make in Your Instant Pot

Now’s the perfect time to branch out from soups and stews to fresh bread, homemade wine, and DIY lip balm.

Steve Jobs reveals the iPhone 4 at a conference in 2010.

What Does the i in iPhone Stand For?

If you assumed the now-ubiquitous lowercase ‘i’ meant ‘internet,’ you’re not wrong—but that’s only part of it.

You'll wonder how you ever had breakfast without it.

Now Baby Yoda Is Looking to Take Over Your Breakfast With This Waffle Maker

You can stamp Baby Yoda's portrait on your breakfast with this waffle maker, which also has five different temperature settings.

Samsung Is Fixing Bug That Lets Anyone Unlock Fingerprint-Protected Galaxy S10s

In the meantime, you might want to disable the fingerprint lock mechanism and use a trusty number code instead.

11 Apps That Will Make You Feel Smarter

Your smartphone is the window to all the knowledge in the world—and these apps will help you unlock it.

Meet Horatio, the Old-Timey ‘Smart’ Speaker From Hendrick’s Gin

He looks like something from your grandfather’s study, and has virtually nothing in common with Amazon Echo or Google Home.

Want to Reduce Your Screen Time? Try This Simple Trick

You don’t have to swear off your favorite social media apps completely in order to cut down on brainless scrolling.

Sony's Special 40th Anniversary Edition Walkman Does Everything But Play Cassettes

The Walkman has received a 2019 upgrade for its 40th birthday. The new device plays all your favorite music—just as long as they're not on cassette tapes.

Amazon's Alexa Can Help You Locate Misplaced Items

The voice recognition device can be an unlikely source of assistance the next time you go looking for something in your home.

The New Tokyo 2020 Olympic Medals Are Made From Recycled Electronics

The organizing committee for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo collected 78,985 tons of used electronics to make medals for the upcoming games.

Fuel Your Cold Brew Obsession With This Elegant, Efficient Coffee Maker

Brrrewer, available now on Kickstarter, boasts a four-hour brewing time for the smoothest cold brew coffee ever.

This Portable Coffee Machine Makes Cold Brew in Four Minutes Flat

With G-Presso, gone are the days when you needed a full 12 hours to make a delicious batch of cold brew coffee.

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Sony Is Celebrating the Walkman’s 40th Birthday With a Retrospective Exhibition in Tokyo

Sony debuted the Walkman portable cassette player on July 1, 1979. Forty years later, the company is hosting an exhibition examining the device's legacy.

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