How Handheld Translators Work and Why They’re Handy for Travel

Your cell phone can handle basic language translation, but bespoke tools can offer a much more immersive experience.

The Best Mobile Gaming Controllers for iPhone and Android (2026)

Your iPhone or Android phone can work overtime as a full-on gaming console with the help of these mobile controllers. Backbone makes my favorite.

Google Ditches the Screen With the New Fitbit Air (2026)

Powered by Gemini and designed around simplicity, the new Fitbit Air could finally give the screenless fitness tracker market a compelling alternative to Whoop.

Best Printers for Any Home-Office Need (2026): Brother, HP, and More

Need to print labels, stickers, stacks of pages, color photos, or even a textured mug? I tested the best home printers, including ink-tank, cartridge, and laser options.

How I Fixed My Webcam Lighting for Zoom Calls (2026)

I have a horrendous lighting setup in my home office, but as a mixed-use room, my options for fixing it were limited.

Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best

I tested all the major webcams across the price spectrum in attempts to find the very best. Here’s what I learned.

Best Carry-On Suitcases (2026): Away, Rimowa, Tumi

I feel about luggage carousels the same way I feel about head lice: avoid at all costs. These are the best carry-on suitcases for those who never want to check a bag again.

The Best Sustainable Surf Gear (2026): Patagonia, Billabong, Outerknown

Reduce unnecessary plastic waste and petroleum-based neoprene at your local break with the best sustainable wetsuits, sunglasses, and more.

What I Packed to Run 80 Miles Across the Italian Apennine Mountains

Here’s everything you need to survive while running many mountain miles. It all fits into a 10-lb pack.