I Never Liked a Laptop Sleeve Until I Tried the Bellroy Laptop Caddy

This sleeve works overtime to carry so much more than a spare laptop. With all the extra space and pockets, it’s the best laptop companion I’ve ever used.

The New Wild West of AI Kids’ Toys

These cuddly, connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.

The Hottest Anti-AI Gadget Is a Cyberdeck

On TikTok, young women are going viral for crafting whimsical homemade computers inside purses.

My Blissful Week as a ‘Do Not Disturb’ Maximalist

I turned off my phone notifications for an entire week. It made me a less disturbed person, but the people closest to me got annoyed.

How American Camouflage Conquered the World

The world-famous MultiCam pattern was designed for the military by two Brooklyn hipsters. Now everyone—from babies to ICE agents—is suited up for battle.

Can Modular Phone Accessories Finally Evolve Beyond MagSafe?

True modular smartphone hardware never went mainstream. That could change as phone makers look beyond magnets.

I Learned More Than I Thought I Would From Using Food-Tracking Apps

These apps, some of which use AI and computer vision, were helpful for meeting my caloric and nutrition intake goals. But they also gave me some anxiety.

These 2 Apps Help Me Make Sense of My 100K Screenshots

The shameful pile of screenshots on my phone was as useless as it was disorganized. Rodeo and Swipewipe are helping to change that.

What to Know About At-Home STI Tests: Pros, Cons, and Recommendations (2026)

It’s easier than ever to test for sexually transmitted infections at home. We break down whether or not you should.

Are Mushroom Supplements Worth Taking? (2026)

We spoke with registered dietitians and tested popular formulas to break down the research behind functional fungi.