Once the giant propane-powered griddle was assembled on the porch of my parents’ house, friends and family members passed by in succession, many confused about what you would do with…
Tag: Gear / Reviews
MSR’s Hubba Hubba NX Tent Is Solid, but I Hate the Zippers
I’ve found that Mountain Safety Research (MSR) tends to arrive at an impressive iteration of a product and then stick with it. Most outdoor gear companies tend to gradually ruin…
BMW’s Slick E-Motorbike Is Scary Fast
The Tron Lightcycle? That bike from Akira? A Stormtrooper with two wheels? First impressions of the CE 04 are of a motorbike sent back in time from the future. A…
Beyerdynamic’s DT 700 Pro X Can Make the Old Sound New Again
The Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X isn’t, technically, a gaming headset, despite being named like one. In fact, on paper, they seem terrible for the job. They’re not wireless, they…
Plume’s SuperPods Offer Fast Wi-Fi and Motion Sensing
Most people prefer not to be bothered by device configuration, bands and channels, or the deeper complexities of Wi-Fi. They simply want fast and reliable connections at home. Plume’s SuperPods…
Say Cheese! Snap’s Pixy Is a Fun and Unique Selfie Drone
I’m old enough (safely in my thirties) to remember a time before we all carried digital cameras with almost unlimited memory. With a roll of film, you had 24 chances…
Honor Magic 4 Pro Camera Samples
WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. It is the essential source of information and ideas that make sense of a world in constant transformation. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology…
Motorola’s New 5G Phones Are Unambitious and Boringly Functional
I forgot that I reviewed a flagship Motorola phone this past March. Heck, I forgot Motorola had even announced it. That might be because it feels like I’ve gone through…
Eufy’s Treat-Dispensing Pet Camera Sends You Highlight Reels
I’m gonna let the cat out of the bag. Eufy advertises its Pet Camera as a dog camera, with features like Doggy Diary and bark alerts. I don’t own a…
Solo Stove’s Pi Is My New Favorite Pizza Oven
There’s only room for one or two pieces of wood at a time, though. Don’t lose track of the detachable handle that lets you open the back door, because you’ll…