BYOK is my new go-to distraction-free writing tool
BYOK is my new go-to distraction-free writing tool

I have long been on the hunt for the perfect distraction-free writing setup. The latest contender is BYOK, which stands for Bring Your Own Keyboard. It’s a simple $199 black plastic rectangle with a low-resolution LCD screen that lets you edit text and does almost nothing else. I’ve tried dedicated apps. I’ve even converted an […]

Slate’s electric truck: all the news about the ultra-minimal EV
Slate’s electric truck: all the news about the ultra-minimal EV

Slate Auto is a new startup that emerged out of a secretive project called “Re:Car” within Re:Build Manufacturing, a domestic manufacturing project backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The company’s first electric vehicle is a barebones electric pickup that’s roughly a third of the size of your typical gas-powered truck. And the proposal is pretty […]

These are the best deals you can still get on MacBooks before Apple’s price hike kicks in
These are the best deals you can still get on MacBooks before Apple’s price hike kicks in

Apple just raised the prices on Macs and iPads in response to the rising costs of memory chips, right in the middle of Amazon Prime Day. That means existing discounts (even small ones) on Apple laptops like the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro just became significantly better deals. As an example, the 13-inch […]

Look, Bose still makes the best noise-cancelling earbuds for Android and that’s final —I don’t recommend AirPods without an iPhone
Look, Bose still makes the best noise-cancelling earbuds for Android and that’s final —I don’t recommend AirPods without an iPhone

You’ll see plenty of AirPods deals this Prime Day, but don’t be tempted without an iPhone — and if you’re an Android owner, I’ve got you

Apple just made Macs and iPads more expensive — Prime Day might be your last chance to buy before prices catch up
Apple just made Macs and iPads more expensive — Prime Day might be your last chance to buy before prices catch up

Apple’s new pricing is already in effect, but Prime Day is keeping MacBooks, iPads, and other Apple devices at some of their lowest prices of the year.

Samsung’s new budget phone costs $50 more despite downgrades
Samsung’s new budget phone costs $50 more despite downgrades

The Galaxy A27 has been announced, and at $349.99 it’s $50 more than last year’s A26. That’s understandable in the current economic climate, but a harder sell given that Samsung has also downgraded a few key specs. Compared to last year’s phone, the A27 has lower resolution 12-megapixel selfie and 5-megapixel ultrawide cameras, worse IP64 […]

Leica’s $6,690 SL3-P pairs 44-megapixel stills with 8K video
Leica’s $6,690 SL3-P pairs 44-megapixel stills with 8K video

Following the launch of the SL3 in 2024 and last year’s SL3-S that was optimized for speed and capturing fast moving subjects, Leica announced the new SL3-P today delivering some of the best features from both of its predecessors. Like Leica’s previous “P” variants, the new SL3-P lacks the brand’s iconic and recognizable red dot […]

Apple raises prices on Macs, iPads, and more by hundreds of dollars
Apple raises prices on Macs, iPads, and more by hundreds of dollars

Apple is hiking the prices of its MacBooks, iPads, and other devices by hundreds of dollars in response to the ongoing memory and storage shortages. While the new MacBook Neo will now start at $699 instead of $599, the M3 Ultra Mac Studio is getting a $1,300 increase to $5,299, up from $3,999, as reported […]

9 essential gadgets that will upgrade your summer holiday instantly — all under £30
9 essential gadgets that will upgrade your summer holiday instantly — all under £30

Affordable buys to keep you cool, comfortable and entertained on your travels, while keeping an eye on your home.

From blocking out plane noise to keeping up with your LED light-therapy routine, I’ve handpicked 15 beauty tech deals for your next holiday
From blocking out plane noise to keeping up with your LED light-therapy routine, I’ve handpicked 15 beauty tech deals for your next holiday

From Nanoleaf’s light-therapy wand to the Oura Ring 4, here are the beauty tech deals worth making room for in your suitcase.