Giving a sexy present requires careful consideration. If you proffer a heavy-duty vibrator, piece of bondage gear or other bit of serious kit, the recipient may feel obliged to use it with you straight away so as not to look ungrateful even if they're secretly a tad intimidated, or aren't ready to get freaky before the leftover turkey's been turned into stir-fry.
With heating bills soaring, everyone is looking for a simple way to cut costs - which is where radiator booster fans could come to the rescue. For those who have never heard of them, these gadgets attach to the bottom or top of the best radiator, drawing in cooler air from the floor, blowing it across the warm radiator surface, and then pushing the heated air quickly around the room. To find out whether these add-ons really work (or whether they're just another gimmick), we asked a heating expert for their opinions and put them to the test on our own radiators.
However, let's be honest, though: most people don't bother with PC maintenance. It's easy to forget, put off, or avoid out of sheer laziness. I know this because I used to be no different. For the longest time, I never cleaned my computer. I let the dust bunnies populate my tower like a burrow. But over the past few years, I've made it a habit to clean every six months or so.
As often as I rely on USB-C cables to charge my devices or help with work, I hardly think about them. My mindset has been that they're all mostly the same with negligible differences. I usually throw them into my junk drawer and only take a cable out when needed. Plus, what improvements can you really make to smartphone cables?
I'm an iPhone user, and so I've stuck onto pretty much everything of value (using the excellent accessories that makes for that task). My trail buddy is an Android user, and they're having to use something different. Also: I found an AirTag alternative that beats the Bluetooth tracker in meaningful ways (including price) While keys and backpacks are protected using the new , they're a bit on the big side to go into a wallet.
I used to struggle when shopping for a new computer -- there's a lot to keep in mind. Over time, I learned to narrow it down to what I call the "performance trifecta" -- three main components you should be mindful of: processor, storage drive, and RAM. A good processor is the brains of the computer, and a lot of local storage means you'll have plenty of room for all your files.
Putting aside the name, which makes it sound like a smartphone, the S11 Pro is marketed as a 12-in-1 EDC (everyday carry) multitool aimed at the hiker and camper. It measures a compact 1.97 x 0.63 x 4.12-inches and it weighs a miniscule 2.9 oz. This is a lot smaller and lighter than my Dual Force, which weighs a tiresome 12 ounces.
After adding the Mini iSesamo to my keychain, it quickly became the tool I reach for the most. Just today alone, I've used it to: Scrape stubborn adhesive off some glass Open multiple boxes and packages Mark an aluminum sheet for cutting Clean my fingernails Also: I tested the $17 multitool that everyone's buying on Amazon - here's my verdict after a week It's a tool you don't realize you need until you have one, and then you wonder how you ever lived without it.
The CMF Buds 2 Plus feature a similar square-ish case to the Bud Pro 2. While the dial is still present, it isn't functional and is only present as a signature CMF design element. The absence of the Smart Dial feature doesn't bother me since I seldom used it on the Pro model. The overall case build has a textured but slightly slippery finish.
Smart displays fix the problem of needing information quickly without having to pull out your phone every five minutes: The Echo Show 5 lets you see the weather at a glance while you get ready, lets you video call your grandparents so they can see the kids, shows you the feeds from your security cameras when someone rings the doorbell, and lets you control your smart lights without having to look for switches.
Smart displays have come a long way since they were just voice assistants with small screens. Now, the Echo Show 15 is Amazon's biggest effort to make a real home hub: This 15.6-inch Full HD display mounts on your wall like a digital bulletin board that actually earns its space, unlike the small 5-inch or 8-inch Echo Shows that work well on a nightstand.
The problem: not everyone uses the same phone operating system. In my house, I have an iPhone and my wife has an Android. This means when I inevitably leave my phone in a hotel couch, she can't really help me find it. Sure, she could call my phone number, but I usually have my ringer off and Do Not Disturb enabled. (I'm annoying like that.)
Where's the Trump Phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump Phone's whereabouts. As usual, we're still waiting for a response. In the meantime, we're testing the service on Trump Mobile's MVNO. Here's how that went. As I sat down at the bookstore cafe with a cortado and an oat bar, I panicked just a little bit when I turned on my phone's hotspot.
Ayaneo is continuing the theme for its Next lineup of devices, making these handhelds as big and powerful as possible. The Next II packs a 9.06-inch OLED display with a 2,400 x 1,504 resolution and a variable refresh rate that can be adjusted between 60 and 165 Hz. Ayaneo's latest premium handheld should handle any game you throw at it thanks to an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip and a massive 115 Wh battery.
When's the last time you poured a perfect glass of Pinot Noir in your own home? If you're like me from three weeks ago, probably never. Red wines should be served somewhere between 58 and 68 degrees (opinions vary). That's a bit cooler than room temperature, but unless you want to dedicate money and space to a special refrigerator, you don't have many good options.
The S95TR includes four components: a main soundbar, a subwoofer, and two small rear speakers. The subwoofer and rear speakers are wireless, so you don't need additional cords besides the power connections and the main HDMI cord. The main concern that prevented me from committing to a surround sound setup in the first place was dealing with wires running across my room, so I appreciate that this system is partially wireless.
The Powerbeats Pro 2 has several upgrades, including a smaller case, wireless charging, adaptive EQ, spatial audio, and noise-canceling and transparency modes. Apple's Beats ownership is fully displayed through the Powerbeats Pro 2, which uses the same chip as Apple's AirPods Pro 2. The H2 chip lends the Powerbeats Pro 2 more effective noise cancellation, enhanced audio processing, stable Bluetooth connections, spatial audio, and more efficient power consumption.
I'm a skincare dork. So much so that two Black Fridays ago, I bought Medicube's viral fancy pants skincare wand for $215. In the dark ages of 2023, you couldn't even buy Medicube's products on Amazon so I felt pretty, pretty slick getting 40 percent off of a $330 luxury skincare device. Well, I sure do feel salty now because Amazon has a deal on a fancier, limited edition version of the Medicube Booster Pro plus the company's TXA Niacinamide serum for $169.
The size is similar to what most standard laptops offer, so you won't feel a drastic difference when switching between both. The portable monitor offers a 1920×1080 resolution, which translates into brighter colors and sharper details. The advanced IPS matte screen supports a 178-degree full viewing angle, meaning you can enjoy consistent visuals from all directions. Basically, you don't have to sit directly in front of the screen to view the content.
SwitchBot has built its entire brand on this idea, developing a reputation for creating gadgets you might not have known you needed. From a small robot that can push any button to a motor that automates any curtain track, the company's portfolio is filled with clever engineering designed to add convenience to the analog parts of a home. Now, for its Black Friday 2025 sale, SwitchBot is making a strong push to get this unique hardware into more homes with discounts reaching up to 58%.
Gaming monitors set casual players apart from serious competitors and the most important features are the refresh rate, response time, and panel curvature that brings your peripheral vision into the action. The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G65B has a 240Hz refresh rate that updates the screen four times faster than regular monitors, a 1ms response time that gets rid of the ghosting and blur that can get you killed in competitive shooters and the aggressive 1000R curve matches the natural curve of your eye.
Beats designed the Solo 4 to last up to 50 hours on a single charge which changes the way you use wireless headphones all week long. You can fly across the country several times, go to work every day for two weeks or binge-watch entire TV shows without having to look for a charging cable. The USB-C charging port has fast fuel technology that lets you play for 5 hours on a 10-minute charge when you're running late.
Earbuds work best when you forget that they exist, even as they are in your ears or wrapped around your head. In actuality, a good earbud is a conduit for something else, like a good workout with bone conduction headphones or a locked-in eight hours of uninterrupted work at your chatter-filled desk job with noise-canceling earbuds. So when I was sent the earbuds, the latest from one of my favorite design-forward tech companies,
I played several genres of music on the speaker, from my morning classical playlist to some R&B favorites. Where music delivery shines is in bass-forward music, like R&B, pop, and rap. That's thanks to Sony's handy Ult button, which amplifies the bass of any song playing on the speaker -- I pressed it to bring my songs to life. It immediately makes subs and mids crisp and creates a heartier sound to my music.
Palmer Luckey's gaming company just dropped the M64, and honestly, I'm torn about the whole thing. The guy's built actual VR headsets that changed gaming, sure, but he's also neck-deep in military contracting through Anduril, which makes autonomous drones and surveillance tech for the Department of Defense. So when he teases a translucent purple Nintendo 64 clone on X with a note saying "no peeking until Christmas," I'm simultaneously hyped about the hardware and deeply uncomfortable about where my $200 might end up.
A smart plug is great because it turns any regular appliance into a connected device without you having to buy expensive smart versions of everything: You don't need to spend $200 on a smart lamp when you can use a simple plug to make your $30 lamp respond to voice commands and set routines. But the good news is that during Black Friday, Amazon's smart plug goes down to $12 for Black Friday, which is less than its usual price of $24.
I've tried several color e-readers and e-paper devices in my testing, and as I compare overall features and value, I've found myself impressed again and again with the value of Kobo's color e-readers. Whether that's the larger Kobo Libra Colour, our favorite all-around e-reader that can double as a digital notebook, or the affordable Kobo Clara Colour, you can't go wrong with Kobo's colorful devices.
Come Together is a three-part home theater system made up of a Tower, a Base, and a Station. It's meant to sit alongside a premium TV as an accessory, not replace it. The Tower handles drinks, lighting, and phone charging. The Base handles spatial sound and movement. The Station is a compact dock that cools, charges, and keeps everything ready for the next movie night.
