In one of the largest deals in tech history, Marvell buys Lumentum for $115B
Marvell's planned purchase of Lumentum is one of the biggest acquisitions in tech history. And they both have the same strategic investor: Nvidia.
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Readwise takes on Amazon’s Kindle and Goodreads with its new app for book lovers
Readwise Books combines an ebook store, reading tracker, detailed reading stats, and AI features in a bid to challenge Amazon's ecosystem.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Wayfarers get a modest discount at Amazon
Ray-Ban Meta’s Gen 2 Wayfarers in Shiny Black with green lenses are down to $359.99 at Amazon, from $379. That’s $19.01 off, or about 5%, on the camera glasses. It’s a small cut on the classic square frame, and it…
John Ternus Hosting His First Earnings Call as Apple CEO Today
John Ternus will participate in his first Apple earnings call as the company's CEO today. The call begins at 2 p.m. Pacific Time / 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Ternus and Apple's CFO Kevan Parekh will discuss the company's earnings results for the third quarter of the 2026 calendar…
Mark Gurman: Apple Initially Aimed to Release iPhone Duo in November
Apple initially aimed to "wait until November" to release the iPhone Duo in the U.S. and China only, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman , but it ultimately launched the device in more than 70 countries on Friday, October 23. "Apple rushed the Duo to market without enough…
Recording Billions of Sparks in Slow Motion
The Slow Mo Guys repeat an experiment they’ve done before: generating sparks by lighting steel wool with a torch, then spinning it. But this time, they’re aiming to produce many more sparks, filling the night sky with countless fiery yellow dots by rigging the steel wool to a…
Miles Davis At 30th Street Studios Framed Print
A numbered, archival-quality Miles Davis photograph, custom-framed and ready to hang. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
SpaceX reportedly wants to buy Boost Mobile to compete with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon
SpaceX has been looking for new ways to use its Starlink network, and a tie-up with cellular operator Boost Mobile could give it the terrestrial access it needs.
42AI comes out of stealth with $62.5M and a world model that can ‘predict human behavior’
Here's a question straight out of sci-fi: What if AI could predict what you were going to do before you decided to, even in a completely new situation?
Elon Musk throttles Grok Bot limits due to ‘unsustainably high’ costs
Musk recently referred to Grok Bot as having "the fastest growth of a product that I've ever seen in my life."
5 Minute Murder (Book)
Christopher J. Yates‘ and Bruce Pitchers’ puzzle book is packed with brain-teasers that challenge readers to solve murders using logic, deduction, and code-breaking. 5 Minute Murder mixes 10 short crime stories with puzzles and mysteries set in locations from Oxford to New…
Fairphone Fairbuds 2 bring user-replaceable batteries to US earbuds for $119.99
Fairphone's $119.99 Fairbuds 2 let you swap the batteries in both earbuds and the case yourself, with hybrid ANC, LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, and 40 hours of total battery life.
JBL L150 Classic Floorstanding Speakers
A walnut-veneer JBL tower with a vintage-style black foam grille that attaches with magnets. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Apple Isn't Done With 2026: Here's What's Still Coming
Apple's busiest season isn't over yet. Far from it. With two hardware launch dates still to come in November, plus software updates and new smart home accessories running into December, there's more on the way from Apple before the end of 2026, so be sure to stick around.…
Apple 'HomeView Ultra' With 9-Inch 360º Screen Detailed in New Report
The Information 's Aaron Tilley today reported that Apple has been developing a larger, robotic version of the HomeView . This device has been called a "HomeView Ultra" or "HomeView Max" in rumors, but the final name might be different. Tilley said a prototype of the device…
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Thermal Camera Stop-Motion
Yannis Konstantinidis of creative house n0m1nt creates extraordinary stop-motion animations. For the WWF short film In Hot Water, he and his production team used an infrared thermal camera to illustrate the impact of climate change on the environment. The Radiohead track “No…
Omen AI adds liquid know-how in $16 million Aquatic Labs acquisition
Two startups tackling the data center water problem are joining forces in a $16 million deal.
Craighill Andromeda Puzzle
A six-piece mechanical puzzle with shifting symmetry and a deceptively difficult solution. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Ninja’s first-ever microwave just replaced two of my kitchen appliances at once
The Ninja Crispi Microwave stands out for its FusionCrisp technology, which combines the speed of a microwave with the crispy results you'd expect from an air fryer.
Northwood Space raises $375M Series C at a $2B valuation from a16z and DFJ Growth
Space infrastructure company Northwood Space on Monday said it had raised $375 million in a Series C round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and DFJ Growth, valuing the company at $2 billion.
Sony’s WH-CH730N Noise-Canceling Headphones Drop to $128
A good pair of noise-canceling headphones can make a busy office, daily commute, or long flight easier to handle. The challenge is finding over-ear headphones with effective noise reduction, comfortable construction, and enough battery life for several days without paying…
A fresh wave of cyberattacks has hit Europe’s supermarket refrigerators, destroying food across countries
This is the second wave of cyberattacks to hit supermarket refrigerators in a month, spoiling food and disrupting supplies.
Canva Brings Free All-in-One Affinity App to iPad
Canva today released Affinity for iPad , bringing its free all-in-one design app to Apple's tablet, along with a new Sketch Studio built for touch and Apple Pencil. The release follows last year's desktop app relaunch , which combined the previously separate Affinity…
Roxon Storm 2.0 Multitool
The latest Roxon Storm multitool has a longer knife, improved durability, and reduced weight. Functions include needle-nose pliers, standard pliers, wire cutters, scissors, bottle opener, knife, serrated foil cutter, corkscrew, file, flathead and Phillips screwdrivers, ruler,…
2 days till TechCrunch Founder Summit: Boston founders don’t need a Silicon Valley address to build something big
TechCrunch Founder Summit happens on November 4 in Boston for a founder-focused agenda and impactful connections. Save up to $100 or get discounts with group passes.
OpenAI is finally merging ChatGPT’s Chat and Work tabs
OpenAI said that ChatGPT and Codex will draw usage from the same allocation pool after this change.
5 Nonessential Kitchen Tools Totally Worth the Storage Space
You open a kitchen drawer looking for a vegetable peeler and find three gadgets you haven’t touched in months. One promised to save time. Another looked useful in a cooking video. Now they’re taking up space that could hold the…
Creepy Lawn Eyeballs
To keep trick-or-treaters on their toes, Engineezy thought it would be fun to make a bunch of eyeballs that follow visitors to his house. He created the motorized eyes using 3D-printed parts and a trio of servo motors controlled by custom software and a camera that tracks…
Harbor Freight’s $19.99 Mini Toolbox Gives Small Tools a Proper Home
Small tools have a way of disappearing into crowded drawers. Screwdriver bits get mixed with charging cables, spare screws end up in random containers, and pocket knives compete for space with everyday accessories. A full-size tool chest is excessive for…
Memory Frame by Gadget Flow
Memory Frame is a friendly 10.1-inch digital photo frame that receives photos and short videos from iPhone and Android over Wi‑Fi, with no subscription required. Wi‑Fi sharing: Send photos and short videos from anywhere to the frame, and invite unlimited.. The post Memory…
Telescopic Camping Lantern
This versatile battery-powered lantern from SakerPlus cranks out 6000 lumens, casting a bright field of light in every direction from its four adjustable LED panels. It folds up small for easy travel, and telescopes from 11″ to 43″ to maximize its light distribution. A…
Ridge’s $99 Leather Wallet Makes a Case for Carrying Less
Ridge's $99 Midnight Black leather wallet holds up to 12 cards in a 6mm stack, adds an outside cash strap and RFID blocking, and fits a front pocket.
Ford launches a ‘privacy promise’ and explains how and why it uses customer data
Ford said it's making an "explicit commitment" to its customers that "their vehicle data is safe" with the company.
This Citizen Star Wars Watch Hides Its Best Detail at 11 O’Clock
Citizen's $450 Luke Skywalker Eco-Drive watch puts a glowing green lightsaber at 11 o'clock on a 43mm steel case with 100-meter water resistance.
10 Best UPS Battery Backups in 2026
Ten UPS battery backups sorted by job, from a 1500VA pure sine wave workstation unit to an $84 box that keeps the router alive, plus how to size one by watts.
Apple Launching Five New Products This Friday
Apple is releasing five new products this Friday, November 6, following pre-orders that opened last week , including its first touchscreen MacBook Pro models. The following new products will be available from Friday: iPad mini with OLED display and A20 Pro chip iMac with M6…
Leatherman Rebar Puts Pliers First, With 16 More Tools Alongside
The Leatherman Rebar packs 17 tools, including replaceable wire cutters, into a 6.7-ounce plier-first multitool with a 25-year warranty for $99.95.
This tiny keyboard phone puts privacy controls under a physical switch
Brax Wink is a small phone with real keys, a headphone jack and a switch on its top edge that you can flip without opening a menu, though its pitch is not nostalgia for its own sake, since it pairs…
Kershaw’s Dawnstar Takes a Different Shape for Everyday Cutting
A standard pocketknife handles most everyday cutting jobs, but its blade shape is not ideal for every material. Rope, cord, straps, and flexible packaging can slide along a conventional edge during pulling cuts. A hawkbill blade addresses that problem with…
Buying a Makita tool as a gift? Check the battery before the box
A tool-only Makita can be a useful gift for someone who already owns the right batteries. Buy from the wrong platform, though, and you’ve also handed them a battery-and-charger shopping trip. The Makita name alone doesn’t tell you whether their…
Peson Namsen Lightweight Rowing Boat
There's something timeless about a traditional wooden rowing boat, but keeping one in good condition can require more attention than most owners would like. Norwegian boatbuilder Peson has developed an interesting alternative with the Namsen, a beautifully understated rowing…
Ozlo Sleepbuds 2
Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 bring a smaller design, redesigned audio, and up to 14 hours of battery life to the bedside. Built specifically for overnight listening, the second-generation earbuds have a low profile intended to sit comfortably against a pillow, with soft silicone tips…
Flint and Tinder Waxed Quilted Down Jacket
Flint and Tinder has built its reputation on rugged outerwear that looks better with age, and its latest Waxed Quilted Down Jacket brings that philosophy into colder territory. Combining the weather-resistant character of waxed fabric with the warmth of a quilted down jacket,…
Borrowed reading: stories from our extended colleagues
Five stories worth your time from our extended colleagues at CIO, Computerworld, Macworld, and PCWorld.
Belkin’s Infinity Folio lets the iPad mini shed its cover without losing its case
Belkin’s Infinity Folio lets you lift an iPad mini off the desk without carrying a folded front cover behind it. The cover detaches magnetically, while a separate shell stays around the tablet’s back and corners. The case is built for…
Samsung W27 charges $2,660 for a Fold8 Ultra in gold, and only China can buy it
CNY 18,999 is trifold money. Converted at current rates it lands at about $2,660, the bracket where Huawei sells a phone that folds twice. Samsung’s W27 folds once. Under the gold trim it is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, a…
3 cordless workshop fans for a crowded bench, a wider work area or a clear floor
Ryobi, Makita and Milwaukee offer different fan sizes, aiming controls and power options for dry indoor workspaces.
Shield Case for Steam Frame
The Shield Case for Steam Frame is a custom-fitted carrying case from WaterField Designs. It holds Valve’s VR headset, both controllers, and accessories inside one padded shell. Custom fit for the full kit: It fits the headset with the headband.. The post Shield Case for…
Auk Mini 2 gives your countertop herb garden a slower pace when you’re away
A countertop garden doesn’t stop growing just because you’re eating somewhere else for a few days. Auk Mini 2 has a setting for that: Slow Mode, which reduces plant growth and water consumption. It’s a useful option when you’re traveling,…
Klein’s RT250 outlet tester tells you more than whether the power’s on
A lamp lighting up tells you an outlet has power. Klein’s RT250 adds information the lamp can’t: a voltage reading, an indication of common wiring faults, and a timed check of a GFCI’s response. Its backlit screen spells out the…
Arduino’s USB Camera brings a ring light to your next vision project
The Arduino USB Camera puts a camera, microphone and adjustable ring light in one USB accessory for projects that need to see and hear. Pair it with an UNO Q or VENTUNO Q, and you can feed those inputs into…
Can’t Mount a Camera Outside? Eufy’s $80 Window Camera Offers Another Option
Installing an outdoor security camera becomes complicated when drilling is prohibited, exterior wiring is impractical, or a rental agreement restricts changes to the property. Homeowners have the same reason to skip exterior mounting when the job is watching a driveway,…
Local AI on the ASUS ProArt P16 gets useful when the job is specific
Bolt pulled facts from a short product packet correctly on my ASUS ProArt P16. Add a pile of unrelated material, though, and it chose the wrong Raspberry Pi variant in all three attempts. Getting a usable answer depended on the…
Garmin Edge 1060 GPS Cycling Computer
The Garmin Edge 1060 is a GPS cycling computer with a 3.5-inch color touchscreen. Its built-in microphone and speaker let you control it with your voice. Hands-free voice control: Speak commands and send text or voice messages through the Garmin.. The post Garmin Edge 1060…
Orient’s $495 Kamasu GMT Has Sapphire Glass and a Second Time Zone
Finding an automatic GMT watch with a sapphire crystal and 200-meter water resistance for under $500 leaves buyers with relatively few choices. Orient’s new Kamasu GMT combines those features in a stainless steel sports watch that also tracks time in…
AI can make tech CEOs’ lives easier. What about everyone else?
On Equity, we discuss why tech CEO statements can seem so tone deaf.
Tame Impala Covers Seal
For their recent performance on Triple J’s Like a Version, Tame Impala turned in a wonderfully unexpected cover of Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose.” The Batman Forever track lends itself well to the group’s alt-pop sound, with frontman Kevin Parker’s warm vocals and his bandmates’…
Bestechman’s Cicada Wing-TL Pairs a Thin Blade With a Push-Button Release
A pocket knife doesn’t need a thick blade to handle everyday cutting. Opening packages, slicing cardboard, and trimming cord are jobs where blade geometry deserves more attention than overall size. The locking mechanism is another consideration, especially for anyone who…
Satechi ExtendView USB4 Dual HDMI Multiport Adapter
The Satechi ExtendView USB4 Dual HDMI Multiport Adapter connects to one USB4 port on your Mac or Windows laptop and adds two 4K screens, charging, and four data ports. Two 4K extended displays: Two HDMI 2.0 ports each run a.. The post Satechi ExtendView USB4 Dual HDMI…
Even G2 Brown 2 Smart Glasses
Even G2 Brown 2 is a tortoiseshell edition of the Even G2 display smart glasses. They show notes, translations, and alerts in your line of sight, with no camera. Tortoiseshell Frame: Each Brown 2 frame is polished for 20 hours.. The post Even G2 Brown 2 Smart Glasses appeared…
Peson Namsen Lightweight Rowing Boat
There's something timeless about a traditional wooden rowing boat, but keeping one in good condition can require more attention than most owners would like. Norwegian boatbuilder Peson has developed an interesting alternative with the Namsen, a beautifully understated rowing…
Amazon Blink Security Cameras
Amazon's Blink has introduced its most ambitious security camera lineup yet, expanding beyond affordable home monitoring with sharper imaging, wider coverage, and impressive wireless range. The five new models include Blink's first 4K camera, a battery-powered spotlight…
Ozlo Sleepbuds 2
Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 bring a smaller design, redesigned audio, and up to 14 hours of battery life to the bedside. Built specifically for overnight listening, the second-generation earbuds have a low profile intended to sit comfortably against a pillow, with soft silicone tips…
Flint and Tinder Waxed Quilted Down Jacket
Flint and Tinder has built its reputation on rugged outerwear that looks better with age, and its latest Waxed Quilted Down Jacket brings that philosophy into colder territory. Combining the weather-resistant character of waxed fabric with the warmth of a quilted down jacket,…
Vigilante 1979 Blacked-Out Jeep Wagoneer
Few American SUVs have aged as gracefully as the original Jeep Wagoneer, but Vigilante has given this 1979 example an entirely different personality. Known as the Blacked-Out, this extraordinary custom build combines the familiar proportions of Jeep's classic luxury 4x4 with…
Memory Frame by Gadget Flow
Memory Frame is a friendly 10.1-inch digital photo frame that receives photos and short videos from iPhone and Android over Wi‑Fi, with no subscription required. Wi‑Fi sharing: Send photos and short videos from anywhere to the frame, and invite unlimited.. The post Memory…
Shield Case for Steam Frame
The Shield Case for Steam Frame is a custom-fitted carrying case from WaterField Designs. It holds Valve’s VR headset, both controllers, and accessories inside one padded shell. Custom fit for the full kit: It fits the headset with the headband.. The post Shield Case for…
Garmin Edge 1060 GPS Cycling Computer
The Garmin Edge 1060 is a GPS cycling computer with a 3.5-inch color touchscreen. Its built-in microphone and speaker let you control it with your voice. Hands-free voice control: Speak commands and send text or voice messages through the Garmin.. The post Garmin Edge 1060…
Satechi ExtendView USB4 Dual HDMI Multiport Adapter
The Satechi ExtendView USB4 Dual HDMI Multiport Adapter connects to one USB4 port on your Mac or Windows laptop and adds two 4K screens, charging, and four data ports. Two 4K extended displays: Two HDMI 2.0 ports each run a.. The post Satechi ExtendView USB4 Dual HDMI…
Even G2 Brown 2 Smart Glasses
Even G2 Brown 2 is a tortoiseshell edition of the Even G2 display smart glasses. They show notes, translations, and alerts in your line of sight, with no camera. Tortoiseshell Frame: Each Brown 2 frame is polished for 20 hours.. The post Even G2 Brown 2 Smart Glasses appeared…
Alloop Trio 3-in-1 Health Wearable
Alloop Trio is a health wearable built around one tiny sensing Cube. You can wear it as a ring or a band and track your health with no subscription. One Cube, Two Ways to Wear: The 2.4 g Cube fits.. The post Alloop Trio 3-in-1 Health Wearable appeared first on Gadget Flow .…
Belkin UltraCharge Pro Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K
The Belkin UltraCharge Pro Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K snaps onto your iPhone for 15W Qi2 charging, and its 8.4mm metal body slips easily into a pocket. Fast magnetic charging: Precise magnets hold the pack on your iPhone, which charges.. The post Belkin UltraCharge Pro Slim…
iGarden K70 Review: A cordless pool cleaner that reads its own fine print
The iGarden K70 is a cordless robotic pool cleaner built around one headline number that truly makes it stand out. It can run up to 7 hours of runtime on a single charge. That figure comes with conditions, and I’ll.. The post iGarden K70 Review: A cordless pool cleaner that…
Baseus PicoGo Air AM72 Magnetic Power Bank
The Baseus PicoGo Air AM72 is a 5,000mAh magnetic power bank shaped to match the iPhone Duo. It snaps onto the back and charges by Qi2 or USB-C. 1:1 fit for the Duo: It matches the phone’s back in size.. The post Baseus PicoGo Air AM72 Magnetic Power Bank appeared first on…
amaran Cam 4K Webcam
The amaran Cam 4K Webcam records 4K video at 60 fps and adjusts connected amaran lights for you, so streams and calls look bright and sharp. Auto-Lighting: The Cam reads the exposure on your face and tunes compatible amaran lights.. The post amaran Cam 4K Webcam appeared…
John Ternus Hosting His First Earnings Call as Apple CEO Today
John Ternus will participate in his first Apple earnings call as the company's CEO today. The call begins at 2 p.m. Pacific Time / 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Ternus and Apple's CFO Kevan Parekh will discuss the company's earnings results for the third quarter of the 2026 calendar…
Mark Gurman: Apple Initially Aimed to Release iPhone Duo in November
Apple initially aimed to "wait until November" to release the iPhone Duo in the U.S. and China only, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman , but it ultimately launched the device in more than 70 countries on Friday, October 23. "Apple rushed the Duo to market without enough…
Here's What Spotify Looks Like on Apple's HomeView
Apple's new HomeView smart home hub lacks an App Store, but it can still run some third-party audio and video apps that support CarPlay . HomeView can automatically mirror CarPlay-enabled audio and video apps from a nearby, paired iPhone, with no modifications to the app…
Apple Isn't Done With 2026: Here's What's Still Coming
Apple's busiest season isn't over yet. Far from it. With two hardware launch dates still to come in November, plus software updates and new smart home accessories running into December, there's more on the way from Apple before the end of 2026, so be sure to stick around.…
Apple 'HomeView Ultra' With 9-Inch 360º Screen Detailed in New Report
The Information 's Aaron Tilley today reported that Apple has been developing a larger, robotic version of the HomeView . This device has been called a "HomeView Ultra" or "HomeView Max" in rumors, but the final name might be different. Tilley said a prototype of the device…
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Zoom and These Microsoft Apps Now Optimized for iPhone Duo
Over the weekend, the video calling app Zoom was updated with iPhone Duo optimization. On the device's large inner display, users can now see shared content such as the host's desktop and other participants on a call at the same time. In addition, four Microsoft apps were…
Canva Brings Free All-in-One Affinity App to iPad
Canva today released Affinity for iPad , bringing its free all-in-one design app to Apple's tablet, along with a new Sketch Studio built for touch and Apple Pencil. The release follows last year's desktop app relaunch , which combined the previously separate Affinity…
iPhone Duo: Latest Buyer Wait Times
iPhone Duo order wait times averaged 89 days despite falling by a week, according to UBS Investment Bank data as of October 30. (Via Investing.com .) The USB Evidence Lab tracker covers iPhone availability across more than 30 markets, and puts the iPhone Duo buyer wait time…
iPhone Duo Owners Can't Change Display Zoom After Setup
Some iPhone Duo owners have discovered that Apple's first foldable is missing a pretty important appearance setting that you can adjust during the initial setup process, but not afterwards. Display Zoom setting on iPhone 18 Pro (left) vs. iPhone Duo When you first set up an…
Apple HomeView Could Double as a Security Camera
Apple's upcoming HomeView smart home hub could also work as a HomeKit Secure Video camera, according to settings strings discovered in the device's software by code sleuth pdfu . The strings were found in HomeView Software 27.2 and feature four camera modes, including Off,…
Apple Launching Five New Products This Friday
Apple is releasing five new products this Friday, November 6, following pre-orders that opened last week , including its first touchscreen MacBook Pro models. The following new products will be available from Friday: iPad mini with OLED display and A20 Pro chip iMac with M6…
Apple's HomeView Ships With Six-Month-Old Software
It is well known that Apple's new HomeView smart home hub was significantly delayed , and there is now yet another piece of evidence: the device will initially ship with six-month-old HomeView software version 26.5, according to AppleDB . When setting up the HomeView, users…
Three New iPads Rumored to Launch in First Half of 2027
After announcing a new iPad mini with an OLED display earlier this month, Apple plans to release new iPad Air, iPad Pro, and entry-level iPad models in the first half of 2027, according to the latest word from Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today ,…
Apple Offers Steps to Fix Daylight Saving Time Bug on Apple Watch
Apple has published a support document describing what to do if your Apple Watch continues to show time that's off by one hour after daylight savings time changes. "This incorrect time appears only on the Always On display when your wrist is down," says Apple. "When you…
In one of the largest deals in tech history, Marvell buys Lumentum for $115B
Marvell's planned purchase of Lumentum is one of the biggest acquisitions in tech history. And they both have the same strategic investor: Nvidia.
Readwise takes on Amazon’s Kindle and Goodreads with its new app for book lovers
Readwise Books combines an ebook store, reading tracker, detailed reading stats, and AI features in a bid to challenge Amazon's ecosystem.
SpaceX reportedly wants to buy Boost Mobile to compete with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon
SpaceX has been looking for new ways to use its Starlink network, and a tie-up with cellular operator Boost Mobile could give it the terrestrial access it needs.
42AI comes out of stealth with $62.5M and a world model that can ‘predict human behavior’
Here's a question straight out of sci-fi: What if AI could predict what you were going to do before you decided to, even in a completely new situation?
Elon Musk throttles Grok Bot limits due to ‘unsustainably high’ costs
Musk recently referred to Grok Bot as having "the fastest growth of a product that I've ever seen in my life."
Omen AI adds liquid know-how in $16 million Aquatic Labs acquisition
Two startups tackling the data center water problem are joining forces in a $16 million deal.
Ninja’s first-ever microwave just replaced two of my kitchen appliances at once
The Ninja Crispi Microwave stands out for its FusionCrisp technology, which combines the speed of a microwave with the crispy results you'd expect from an air fryer.
Northwood Space raises $375M Series C at a $2B valuation from a16z and DFJ Growth
Space infrastructure company Northwood Space on Monday said it had raised $375 million in a Series C round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and DFJ Growth, valuing the company at $2 billion.
A fresh wave of cyberattacks has hit Europe’s supermarket refrigerators, destroying food across countries
This is the second wave of cyberattacks to hit supermarket refrigerators in a month, spoiling food and disrupting supplies.
2 days till TechCrunch Founder Summit: Boston founders don’t need a Silicon Valley address to build something big
TechCrunch Founder Summit happens on November 4 in Boston for a founder-focused agenda and impactful connections. Save up to $100 or get discounts with group passes.
OpenAI is finally merging ChatGPT’s Chat and Work tabs
OpenAI said that ChatGPT and Codex will draw usage from the same allocation pool after this change.
Ford launches a ‘privacy promise’ and explains how and why it uses customer data
Ford said it's making an "explicit commitment" to its customers that "their vehicle data is safe" with the company.
Borrowed reading: stories from our extended colleagues
Five stories worth your time from our extended colleagues at CIO, Computerworld, Macworld, and PCWorld.
OpenAI might rebrand its data centers as ‘AI compute campuses’
Data centers are deeply unpopular. But what if we called them something else?
AI can make tech CEOs’ lives easier. What about everyone else?
On Equity, we discuss why tech CEO statements can seem so tone deaf.
TechCrunch Mobility: A new, bigger AV boom is here
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
Binance resumes withdrawals following $6.3 billion breach
The cryptocurrency exchange said it's now covered 95% of the stolen assets.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Sturdy rectangle in a wide wide world
Google made a sturdy phone, but there is increasing competition in the foldable world.
Here’s what ‘renoa’ — the first new fiber in 25 years — feels like
Startup Everbloom's new material, renoa, is the first new fiber in 25 years, and it feels very familiar.
Data centers are now a midterm issue, even in Brooklyn
At a Brooklyn midterm party five days before Election Day, every conversation, from a council member’s fireside chat to a debate about the Democratic Party, kept circling back to AI and data centers.
Recording Billions of Sparks in Slow Motion
The Slow Mo Guys repeat an experiment they’ve done before: generating sparks by lighting steel wool with a torch, then spinning it. But this time, they’re aiming to produce many more sparks, filling the night sky with countless fiery yellow dots by rigging the steel wool to a…
5 Minute Murder (Book)
Christopher J. Yates‘ and Bruce Pitchers’ puzzle book is packed with brain-teasers that challenge readers to solve murders using logic, deduction, and code-breaking. 5 Minute Murder mixes 10 short crime stories with puzzles and mysteries set in locations from Oxford to New…
Thermal Camera Stop-Motion
Yannis Konstantinidis of creative house n0m1nt creates extraordinary stop-motion animations. For the WWF short film In Hot Water, he and his production team used an infrared thermal camera to illustrate the impact of climate change on the environment. The Radiohead track “No…
Roxon Storm 2.0 Multitool
The latest Roxon Storm multitool has a longer knife, improved durability, and reduced weight. Functions include needle-nose pliers, standard pliers, wire cutters, scissors, bottle opener, knife, serrated foil cutter, corkscrew, file, flathead and Phillips screwdrivers, ruler,…
Creepy Lawn Eyeballs
To keep trick-or-treaters on their toes, Engineezy thought it would be fun to make a bunch of eyeballs that follow visitors to his house. He created the motorized eyes using 3D-printed parts and a trio of servo motors controlled by custom software and a camera that tracks…
Telescopic Camping Lantern
This versatile battery-powered lantern from SakerPlus cranks out 6000 lumens, casting a bright field of light in every direction from its four adjustable LED panels. It folds up small for easy travel, and telescopes from 11″ to 43″ to maximize its light distribution. A…
Tame Impala Covers Seal
For their recent performance on Triple J’s Like a Version, Tame Impala turned in a wonderfully unexpected cover of Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose.” The Batman Forever track lends itself well to the group’s alt-pop sound, with frontman Kevin Parker’s warm vocals and his bandmates’…
Firing Multiple Arrows with a Siege Crossbow
Tod’s Workshop shows off a replica they built of a Chinese siege crossbow that can fire individual arrows weighing more than a pound each, as well as a grouping of multiple smaller projectiles. Known as a “storm of crows,” the barrage of poison-tipped arrows descending on…
Quadrant Straight Flipper Knife
Gerber’s modern flipper knife features a razor-sharp straightedge sheepsfoot blade, and elegant bamboo handle scales. Its finger notch makes it easy to deploy, and it’s perfect for everyday cutting tasks. Its blade measures 2.7″ long and is made from long-lasting 7Cr17MoV…
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Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Wayfarers get a modest discount at Amazon
Ray-Ban Meta’s Gen 2 Wayfarers in Shiny Black with green lenses are down to $359.99 at Amazon, from $379. That’s $19.01 off, or about 5%, on the camera glasses. It’s a small cut on the classic square frame, and it…
Fairphone Fairbuds 2 bring user-replaceable batteries to US earbuds for $119.99
Fairphone's $119.99 Fairbuds 2 let you swap the batteries in both earbuds and the case yourself, with hybrid ANC, LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, and 40 hours of total battery life.
Sony’s WH-CH730N Noise-Canceling Headphones Drop to $128
A good pair of noise-canceling headphones can make a busy office, daily commute, or long flight easier to handle. The challenge is finding over-ear headphones with effective noise reduction, comfortable construction, and enough battery life for several days without paying…
5 Nonessential Kitchen Tools Totally Worth the Storage Space
You open a kitchen drawer looking for a vegetable peeler and find three gadgets you haven’t touched in months. One promised to save time. Another looked useful in a cooking video. Now they’re taking up space that could hold the…
Harbor Freight’s $19.99 Mini Toolbox Gives Small Tools a Proper Home
Small tools have a way of disappearing into crowded drawers. Screwdriver bits get mixed with charging cables, spare screws end up in random containers, and pocket knives compete for space with everyday accessories. A full-size tool chest is excessive for…
Ridge’s $99 Leather Wallet Makes a Case for Carrying Less
Ridge's $99 Midnight Black leather wallet holds up to 12 cards in a 6mm stack, adds an outside cash strap and RFID blocking, and fits a front pocket.
This Citizen Star Wars Watch Hides Its Best Detail at 11 O’Clock
Citizen's $450 Luke Skywalker Eco-Drive watch puts a glowing green lightsaber at 11 o'clock on a 43mm steel case with 100-meter water resistance.
10 Best UPS Battery Backups in 2026
Ten UPS battery backups sorted by job, from a 1500VA pure sine wave workstation unit to an $84 box that keeps the router alive, plus how to size one by watts.
Leatherman Rebar Puts Pliers First, With 16 More Tools Alongside
The Leatherman Rebar packs 17 tools, including replaceable wire cutters, into a 6.7-ounce plier-first multitool with a 25-year warranty for $99.95.
This tiny keyboard phone puts privacy controls under a physical switch
Brax Wink is a small phone with real keys, a headphone jack and a switch on its top edge that you can flip without opening a menu, though its pitch is not nostalgia for its own sake, since it pairs…
Kershaw’s Dawnstar Takes a Different Shape for Everyday Cutting
A standard pocketknife handles most everyday cutting jobs, but its blade shape is not ideal for every material. Rope, cord, straps, and flexible packaging can slide along a conventional edge during pulling cuts. A hawkbill blade addresses that problem with…
Buying a Makita tool as a gift? Check the battery before the box
A tool-only Makita can be a useful gift for someone who already owns the right batteries. Buy from the wrong platform, though, and you’ve also handed them a battery-and-charger shopping trip. The Makita name alone doesn’t tell you whether their…
Belkin’s Infinity Folio lets the iPad mini shed its cover without losing its case
Belkin’s Infinity Folio lets you lift an iPad mini off the desk without carrying a folded front cover behind it. The cover detaches magnetically, while a separate shell stays around the tablet’s back and corners. The case is built for…
Samsung W27 charges $2,660 for a Fold8 Ultra in gold, and only China can buy it
CNY 18,999 is trifold money. Converted at current rates it lands at about $2,660, the bracket where Huawei sells a phone that folds twice. Samsung’s W27 folds once. Under the gold trim it is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, a…
3 cordless workshop fans for a crowded bench, a wider work area or a clear floor
Ryobi, Makita and Milwaukee offer different fan sizes, aiming controls and power options for dry indoor workspaces.
Auk Mini 2 gives your countertop herb garden a slower pace when you’re away
A countertop garden doesn’t stop growing just because you’re eating somewhere else for a few days. Auk Mini 2 has a setting for that: Slow Mode, which reduces plant growth and water consumption. It’s a useful option when you’re traveling,…
Klein’s RT250 outlet tester tells you more than whether the power’s on
A lamp lighting up tells you an outlet has power. Klein’s RT250 adds information the lamp can’t: a voltage reading, an indication of common wiring faults, and a timed check of a GFCI’s response. Its backlit screen spells out the…
Arduino’s USB Camera brings a ring light to your next vision project
The Arduino USB Camera puts a camera, microphone and adjustable ring light in one USB accessory for projects that need to see and hear. Pair it with an UNO Q or VENTUNO Q, and you can feed those inputs into…
Can’t Mount a Camera Outside? Eufy’s $80 Window Camera Offers Another Option
Installing an outdoor security camera becomes complicated when drilling is prohibited, exterior wiring is impractical, or a rental agreement restricts changes to the property. Homeowners have the same reason to skip exterior mounting when the job is watching a driveway,…
Local AI on the ASUS ProArt P16 gets useful when the job is specific
Bolt pulled facts from a short product packet correctly on my ASUS ProArt P16. Add a pile of unrelated material, though, and it chose the wrong Raspberry Pi variant in all three attempts. Getting a usable answer depended on the…
Orient’s $495 Kamasu GMT Has Sapphire Glass and a Second Time Zone
Finding an automatic GMT watch with a sapphire crystal and 200-meter water resistance for under $500 leaves buyers with relatively few choices. Orient’s new Kamasu GMT combines those features in a stainless steel sports watch that also tracks time in…
Bestechman’s Cicada Wing-TL Pairs a Thin Blade With a Push-Button Release
A pocket knife doesn’t need a thick blade to handle everyday cutting. Opening packages, slicing cardboard, and trimming cord are jobs where blade geometry deserves more attention than overall size. The locking mechanism is another consideration, especially for anyone who…
Air Jordan 15 Retro SP “Black Pack” drops today: the X-15 jet, rebuilt in snakeskin for $245
Some sneakers get designed around a feeling. The Air Jordan 15 got designed around a hypersonic research aircraft. The Black Pack edition, style code IZ2585-001, is on sale today, November 7, at select Jordan Brand NBHD retailers and through Jordan…
6 Gifts for the Outdoorsy Mom Who Would Rather Be Outside
The best gift for an outdoorsy mom is not another object that looks good in a gear bin. It is something that solves a real problem on a hike, camping weekend, road trip, backyard evening, or family adventure. The right…
These $50 Baseus Earbuds Give You Three Ways to Adjust the Fit
Open-ear earbuds eliminate the need for silicone tips inside the ear canal, but clip-on models introduce another problem. A fixed frame may fit one person’s ears comfortably while pressing too tightly against someone else’s. For people who wear earbuds throughout…
Miles Davis At 30th Street Studios Framed Print
A numbered, archival-quality Miles Davis photograph, custom-framed and ready to hang. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
JBL L150 Classic Floorstanding Speakers
A walnut-veneer JBL tower with a vintage-style black foam grille that attaches with magnets. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Craighill Andromeda Puzzle
A six-piece mechanical puzzle with shifting symmetry and a deceptively difficult solution. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Teenage Engineering EP-35 K.O. Portable Amp
A portable amp with a camp light that switches to disco and a compartment for cables or beer. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Everyday Carry: Bolt
WESN multitool anchors this all-silver carry with Seiko watch, James Brand wallet, and Bolt Pen. Visit Uncrate for the full post.
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Photography
5 sources · 35 stories
Photographer Offers Free Wedding Photography Services to a Couple Facing Hardship Each Year
A wedding photographer is offering one couple each year free photography on their big day, aiming to help those facing financial hardship or difficult personal circumstances capture memories of their wedding. [ Read More ]
Shimoda Launches Upgraded Action X v3 Backpack and a New Insider Sling Bag
Shimoda Designs has announced a refresh of its adventure camera backpack system, headlined by the Action X v3. Additionally, the company has a new set of interior core cubes and a brand-new sling bag. [ Read More ]
18 Splendid Winners From the British Photography Awards
The British Photography Awards, a competition open to every photographer based in the U.K., have announced the winners for 2026. [ Read More ]
Man Jailed for 14 Months After Stealing $19K Worth of Camera Gear From Photographer
A man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for robbing a photographer of nearly $19,000 worth of camera equipment as he was preparing for a photo shoot. [ Read More ]
Also covered by The Phoblographer
Chasing a Vivid Fog Bow and a Golden Gate Bridge Shot Years in the Making
Fog in the San Francisco Bay Area can bury a scene in seconds and hand it back a minute later with trees, towers, and light arranged in ways you won't see again. Shooting it well means working quickly, reading the direction of the light, and resisting the urge to stick with…
Acclaimed Photographer Pipo Nguyen-duy Found Shot Dead
Pipo Nguyen-duy, a celebrated photographer and well-respected photography professor, was found dead at the age of 64. [ Read More ]
Digifilm Has a New Camera
The new Digifilm camera is going to be on the way soon. And thankfully, it's got a few notable and nice upgrades to it. When the original Digifilm camera was launched, I really liked it. But to be very frank with you, that love affair fizzled out really quickly. DigiFilm is…
Tiny Leica Half-Frame Camera Among Rare Items Up for Auction
Sebastião Salgado's Leica R6 camera is among some of the rare cameras that are for sale in the 49th edition of the Leitz Photographica Auction. [ Read More ]
Experimenting with Infrared Photography
Some of you who saw my star timelapse video might’ve clocked me using a GFX 100 II IR, specifically modified to pick up infrared light frequencies, and since I had it for a few more days, I decided to take it on the road. I happened to be passing through Denver, so I drove…
Fujifilm Spending Over $63 Million to Quintuple Magnetic Tape Production
Magnetic storage tape may seem like old hat in the age of massive, ultra-fast flash storage. However, magnetic storage tape is still a big deal in the archival data space, and archival data demands have only increased in recent years. What's old is new again. [ Read More ]
Camp Snap is Suing their Alleged Copycats
Camp Snap, the company that has made screenless point and shoot cameras cool again, is going after some of the brands who've also been trying to cash in on this new market. Of course, brands like Echolens didn't make it, but then other brands like DigiFilm and Ygd Ecommerce…
The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro Is Sharp in the Corners Wide Open
The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro sells for $829, and it brings a metal body, weather-sealing, and a clicked aperture ring at that price. Few focal lengths stay on a camera as long as a 35mm does, so how a lens like this behaves wide open, in the corners, and while tracking a…
All-New Free Affinity App Brings Photo Editing, Sketching, and Vectors to iPad
Canva has announced that popular and free photo editing, illustration, and vector app Affinity is coming to the iPad. [ Read More ]
The iPhone Camera Makes Fall Colors Look Better When There’s a Hand in the Frame
Autumn is here, meaning the leaves are turning golden and falling to the ground. Many people can't help but whip out their smartphones and take a photo. [ Read More ]
The Case for Photographing the Place You Already Know
The places you see every week are the ones you're least likely to photograph, since they feel too familiar to bother with. Familiar doesn't last, and the village fair or street corner you skip this year is exactly what someone will want to see decades from now. [ Read More ]
Why You Don't Need Focus Stacking for Every Landscape
Focus stacking has become close to a default step in landscape work, with plenty of people blending 20 or even 50 frames so every rock and grass blade is sharp from front to back. Whether that effort shows up in the final image, or whether a single frame focused at the…
On The Thought Process of Photography
The Phoblographer over the years has hosted interviews with some of the best photographers that sometimes get pushed to the side by algorithms and the attention economy. One of those photographers is Bryan Minear. Something I've always admired about his work is how painterly…
DoorDash Will Photograph Your Menu Free, Claim a 44% Sales Lift, and Bar the Pictures From Uber Eats
DoorDash's help center lays the deal out in plain language: a professional photographer comes to your restaurant for a 1.5-hour session, shoots up to 20 menu items plus one header image, and DoorDash pays the photographer. You pay for the food and the labor to plate it. Then…
Leica digest #256
→ Two weeks ago, Godox released firmware update v1.18 for the iT32 flash (additional information), improving compatibility with the Leica M11 camera. Last week, Godox updated the firmware on the X5L wireless flash trigger for Leica and iT30ProL compact TTL flashes, and…
The Photography Care Program: What It Actually Covers
We get asked a lot of questions about our Photography Care Program, and most of them boil down to one thing: what does it actually protect, and who's behind it? Here's a plain-language rundown of what the program covers and why we built it with Full-Frame Insurance in the…
Four upcoming Leica auctions: Lidong, Tamarkin, OstLicht, and Leitz
In the next 6 weeks, there will be four major Leica auctions: The autumn Lidong Camera & Photo auction will be held on December 12th, 2026, in Hangzhou, China. The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on November 21, 2026, in Chicago. The OstLicht Camera Auction…
The One Thing I Want Most for My Nikon Zf
In today’s article, I am going to shamelessly beg Nikon to add one very specific feature to what is already my favorite camera body. [ Read More ]
Bart Simpson Could Have Been the Best Photographer of His Generation
Diane Arbus. Helmut Newton. Bruce Gilden. If the world was just, Bart Simpson would have been counted among them, all legendary photographic talents of the 20th century. [ Read More ]
Why a Silver Card Fixed a Reflection That White Paper Couldn't
Acrylic rods under studio light look a lot like smooth, healthy hair, which makes them a smart prop for photographing a Total Results haircare bottle. The problem is that a glossy bottle behaves like a mirror, and every rod you bring into the set wants to show up across the…
Photographer Captures International Space Station and Jupiter in the Same Frame
A photographer captured a rare shot of the International Space Station (ISS) as it whizzed past Jupiter. [ Read More ]
A rare Leica / Hughes Leitz 17mm f/2 fisheye lens prototype sold for $20,001 at Goodwill
A rare Leica / Hughes Leitz 17mm f/2 fisheye lens prototype sold for $20,001 at Goodwill (the starting price was just $35): The rare Leica/Hughes Leitz 17mm f/2 is a massive prototype fisheye lens made in Canada by Hughes Leitz Optical Technologies (the name used after Hughes…
Leica opened a new flagship store in London Mayfair with a Leica M-A King Nerd limited edition camera
Leica opened a new flagship store in London Mayfair with a Leica M-A King Nerd limited edition camera: Leica Store London Mayfair is the new UK flagship store, with Leica Store Harrods remaining open as usual, as the current store on Duke Street closes. It will provide Leica…
Also covered by PetaPixel
How to Shoot and Edit a Giant Moonrise Behind a Landmark
Getting the moon to rise behind a specific building means planning for a moment that lasts only a few minutes, then shooting it in fading light with a very long lens. Even with the time and direction worked out ahead, you can still find yourself in the wrong spot when it…
Why the Habitat Matters as Much as the Animal in Wildlife Photography
Wildlife rarely exists in isolation, yet it's easy to overlook the environment when you're trying to capture a compelling portrait. Learn how environmental wildlife portraits use habitat, composition, and animal behavior to tell a bigger story without losing focus on the…
Does Focal Length Actually Compress Perspective? Well, Not Really
There are various things that one must remember when they pick up photography. From lenses to cameras to certain techniques, one has to see it all. One of them is understanding how perspectives and how lenses behave. Most photography tutorials will tell you about compression,…
4 Questions to Ask Before You Choose a Lens
Most people learn lenses as a set of assignments: wide angle for landscapes, telephoto for portraits, a 50mm for everything in between. Those assignments are easy to memorize, and they quietly limit how many different photographs you can pull out of a single scene. [ Read More ]
Images by Nadar and Man Ray Feature in Auction Celebrating 200 Years of Photography
A major collection of groundbreaking 19th- and 20th-century French photography, featuring works by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Nadar, and Man Ray, will be offered. [ Read More ]
A 4-Shot System for Better Travel Photos
You can spend months planning a trip around one famous view and still come home with a memory card that feels thin. The pictures that bring a place back years later are rarely the ones you saw online before you left. [ Read More ]
The Canon Elan 7 Is 26 Years Old. Is It Still Worth Buying in 2026?
If you're looking for a solid Canon film SLR that uses the EF mount, it's hard to beat the Canon Elan 7. It's just such a great camera for the money. Canon has always believed in creating cameras that benefit users. Whether it is their film cameras, the DSLRs, or even…
The Fake Photo That Helped Sink a U.S. Senator
In the last stretch of the 1950 Maryland Senate race, roughly 300,000 copies of a four-page tabloid called From the Record went out across the state, and inside was a picture of Senator Millard Tydings standing close beside Earl Browder, the former head of the American…
Chasing a Vivid Fog Bow and a Golden Gate Bridge Shot Years in the Making
Fog in the San Francisco Bay Area can bury a scene in seconds and hand it back a minute later with trees, towers, and light arranged in ways you won't see again. Shooting it well means working quickly, reading the direction of the light, and resisting the urge to stick with…
The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro Is Sharp in the Corners Wide Open
The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro sells for $829, and it brings a metal body, weather-sealing, and a clicked aperture ring at that price. Few focal lengths stay on a camera as long as a 35mm does, so how a lens like this behaves wide open, in the corners, and while tracking a…
The Case for Photographing the Place You Already Know
The places you see every week are the ones you're least likely to photograph, since they feel too familiar to bother with. Familiar doesn't last, and the village fair or street corner you skip this year is exactly what someone will want to see decades from now. [ Read More ]
Why You Don't Need Focus Stacking for Every Landscape
Focus stacking has become close to a default step in landscape work, with plenty of people blending 20 or even 50 frames so every rock and grass blade is sharp from front to back. Whether that effort shows up in the final image, or whether a single frame focused at the…
DoorDash Will Photograph Your Menu Free, Claim a 44% Sales Lift, and Bar the Pictures From Uber Eats
DoorDash's help center lays the deal out in plain language: a professional photographer comes to your restaurant for a 1.5-hour session, shoots up to 20 menu items plus one header image, and DoorDash pays the photographer. You pay for the food and the labor to plate it. Then…
The One Thing I Want Most for My Nikon Zf
In today’s article, I am going to shamelessly beg Nikon to add one very specific feature to what is already my favorite camera body. [ Read More ]
Why a Silver Card Fixed a Reflection That White Paper Couldn't
Acrylic rods under studio light look a lot like smooth, healthy hair, which makes them a smart prop for photographing a Total Results haircare bottle. The problem is that a glossy bottle behaves like a mirror, and every rod you bring into the set wants to show up across the…
How to Shoot and Edit a Giant Moonrise Behind a Landmark
Getting the moon to rise behind a specific building means planning for a moment that lasts only a few minutes, then shooting it in fading light with a very long lens. Even with the time and direction worked out ahead, you can still find yourself in the wrong spot when it…
4 Questions to Ask Before You Choose a Lens
Most people learn lenses as a set of assignments: wide angle for landscapes, telephoto for portraits, a 50mm for everything in between. Those assignments are easy to memorize, and they quietly limit how many different photographs you can pull out of a single scene. [ Read More ]
A 4-Shot System for Better Travel Photos
You can spend months planning a trip around one famous view and still come home with a memory card that feels thin. The pictures that bring a place back years later are rarely the ones you saw online before you left. [ Read More ]
The Fake Photo That Helped Sink a U.S. Senator
In the last stretch of the 1950 Maryland Senate race, roughly 300,000 copies of a four-page tabloid called From the Record went out across the state, and inside was a picture of Senator Millard Tydings standing close beside Earl Browder, the former head of the American…
Leica BOX prototype, Leica R6 owned by Sebastião Salgado at the next 49 Leitz Photographica Auction
Leica BOX prototype, a Leica R6 owned by photography icon Sebastião Salgado, and outstanding lenses in the spotlight The auction house Leitz Photographica Auction is staging the 49th edition of its namesake event dedicated to historically significant cameras and vintage…
Leica digest #256
→ Two weeks ago, Godox released firmware update v1.18 for the iT32 flash (additional information), improving compatibility with the Leica M11 camera. Last week, Godox updated the firmware on the X5L wireless flash trigger for Leica and iT30ProL compact TTL flashes, and…
Four upcoming Leica auctions: Lidong, Tamarkin, OstLicht, and Leitz
In the next 6 weeks, there will be four major Leica auctions: The autumn Lidong Camera & Photo auction will be held on December 12th, 2026, in Hangzhou, China. The next Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on November 21, 2026, in Chicago. The OstLicht Camera Auction…
A rare Leica / Hughes Leitz 17mm f/2 fisheye lens prototype sold for $20,001 at Goodwill
A rare Leica / Hughes Leitz 17mm f/2 fisheye lens prototype sold for $20,001 at Goodwill (the starting price was just $35): The rare Leica/Hughes Leitz 17mm f/2 is a massive prototype fisheye lens made in Canada by Hughes Leitz Optical Technologies (the name used after Hughes…
Leica opened a new flagship store in London Mayfair with a Leica M-A King Nerd limited edition camera
Leica opened a new flagship store in London Mayfair with a Leica M-A King Nerd limited edition camera: Leica Store London Mayfair is the new UK flagship store, with Leica Store Harrods remaining open as usual, as the current store on Duke Street closes. It will provide Leica…
Also covered by PetaPixel
Photographer Offers Free Wedding Photography Services to a Couple Facing Hardship Each Year
A wedding photographer is offering one couple each year free photography on their big day, aiming to help those facing financial hardship or difficult personal circumstances capture memories of their wedding. [ Read More ]
Shimoda Launches Upgraded Action X v3 Backpack and a New Insider Sling Bag
Shimoda Designs has announced a refresh of its adventure camera backpack system, headlined by the Action X v3. Additionally, the company has a new set of interior core cubes and a brand-new sling bag. [ Read More ]
18 Splendid Winners From the British Photography Awards
The British Photography Awards, a competition open to every photographer based in the U.K., have announced the winners for 2026. [ Read More ]
Man Jailed for 14 Months After Stealing $19K Worth of Camera Gear From Photographer
A man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for robbing a photographer of nearly $19,000 worth of camera equipment as he was preparing for a photo shoot. [ Read More ]
Also covered by The Phoblographer
Acclaimed Photographer Pipo Nguyen-duy Found Shot Dead
Pipo Nguyen-duy, a celebrated photographer and well-respected photography professor, was found dead at the age of 64. [ Read More ]
Tiny Leica Half-Frame Camera Among Rare Items Up for Auction
Sebastião Salgado's Leica R6 camera is among some of the rare cameras that are for sale in the 49th edition of the Leitz Photographica Auction. [ Read More ]
Introducing the PetaPixel Print Shop: Limited-Edition Fine Art Prints, Made for the Wall
PetaPixel is proud to partner with WhiteWall for the launch of the PetaPixel Print Shop, a series of 10 limited-edition print drops featuring photos from the PetaPixel team and partner artists. [ Read More ]
Experimenting with Infrared Photography
Some of you who saw my star timelapse video might’ve clocked me using a GFX 100 II IR, specifically modified to pick up infrared light frequencies, and since I had it for a few more days, I decided to take it on the road. I happened to be passing through Denver, so I drove…
Fujifilm Spending Over $63 Million to Quintuple Magnetic Tape Production
Magnetic storage tape may seem like old hat in the age of massive, ultra-fast flash storage. However, magnetic storage tape is still a big deal in the archival data space, and archival data demands have only increased in recent years. What's old is new again. [ Read More ]
All-New Free Affinity App Brings Photo Editing, Sketching, and Vectors to iPad
Canva has announced that popular and free photo editing, illustration, and vector app Affinity is coming to the iPad. [ Read More ]
The iPhone Camera Makes Fall Colors Look Better When There’s a Hand in the Frame
Autumn is here, meaning the leaves are turning golden and falling to the ground. Many people can't help but whip out their smartphones and take a photo. [ Read More ]
F1 Photographer Has $30K Worth of Camera Gear Stolen at Mexico Grand Prix
A Formula 1 photographer covering the Mexico Grand Prix had "tens of thousands" of dollars worth of equipment stolen from him this weekend. [ Read More ]
Bart Simpson Could Have Been the Best Photographer of His Generation
Diane Arbus. Helmut Newton. Bruce Gilden. If the world was just, Bart Simpson would have been counted among them, all legendary photographic talents of the 20th century. [ Read More ]
Photographer Captures International Space Station and Jupiter in the Same Frame
A photographer captured a rare shot of the International Space Station (ISS) as it whizzed past Jupiter. [ Read More ]
Why the Habitat Matters as Much as the Animal in Wildlife Photography
Wildlife rarely exists in isolation, yet it's easy to overlook the environment when you're trying to capture a compelling portrait. Learn how environmental wildlife portraits use habitat, composition, and animal behavior to tell a bigger story without losing focus on the…
Images by Nadar and Man Ray Feature in Auction Celebrating 200 Years of Photography
A major collection of groundbreaking 19th- and 20th-century French photography, featuring works by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Nadar, and Man Ray, will be offered. [ Read More ]
Digifilm Has a New Camera
The new Digifilm camera is going to be on the way soon. And thankfully, it's got a few notable and nice upgrades to it. When the original Digifilm camera was launched, I really liked it. But to be very frank with you, that love affair fizzled out really quickly. DigiFilm is…
Camp Snap is Suing their Alleged Copycats
Camp Snap, the company that has made screenless point and shoot cameras cool again, is going after some of the brands who've also been trying to cash in on this new market. Of course, brands like Echolens didn't make it, but then other brands like DigiFilm and Ygd Ecommerce…
One Photographer’s Love of Japan and Gear
It's easy for many photographers to be enamored with Japan. There's a ton of great culture, history, and products that come from there. In fact, most of the world's camera meant for photography specifically come from this area of the world. With that said, photographers like…
On The Thought Process of Photography
The Phoblographer over the years has hosted interviews with some of the best photographers that sometimes get pushed to the side by algorithms and the attention economy. One of those photographers is Bryan Minear. Something I've always admired about his work is how painterly…
The Photography Care Program: What It Actually Covers
We get asked a lot of questions about our Photography Care Program, and most of them boil down to one thing: what does it actually protect, and who's behind it? Here's a plain-language rundown of what the program covers and why we built it with Full-Frame Insurance in the…
Does Focal Length Actually Compress Perspective? Well, Not Really
There are various things that one must remember when they pick up photography. From lenses to cameras to certain techniques, one has to see it all. One of them is understanding how perspectives and how lenses behave. Most photography tutorials will tell you about compression,…
The Canon Elan 7 Is 26 Years Old. Is It Still Worth Buying in 2026?
If you're looking for a solid Canon film SLR that uses the EF mount, it's hard to beat the Canon Elan 7. It's just such a great camera for the money. Canon has always believed in creating cameras that benefit users. Whether it is their film cameras, the DSLRs, or even…
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Introducing – Casio Expands its Mechanical Range with the CMK-100 Collection, an Accessible, Compact Titanium Explorer-Style Watch
For many years, Casio has been exclusively known for its quartz and digital watches. Indeed, in over 50 years of watchmaking, Casio has never produced a mechanical watch… Until last year, with the introduction of a game-changing collection, the Edifice EFK-100 Automatic, the…
Also covered by Fratello, Time+Tide Watches
Auctions: The 2026 Geneva Fall Auctions Mega-Preview, Part 1 — Christie's and Antiquorum
Four auction houses. Over 1225 watches. We dig for the gems, covering everything from high-priced indies to vintage deals. It’s time to dig in for the fall auction season, and with over 1225 lots, I must admit I've delayed this out of sheer overwhelming anxiety about the…
Hands-On: The Arnold & Son DSTB Stop-Seconds
An update to the brand's deadbeat seconds model brings forward both visual and mechanical improvements in a limited edition. One of the brands we don’t talk about all that often here is Arnold & Son. It’s a brand that offers an interesting heritage story—Swiss watchmaking…
Did Hublot just fix two key issues with its new Classic Fusion Tributo?
The new Hublot Classic Fusion Tributo takes inspiration from Carlo Crocco's original MDM designs that launched the brand. The post Did Hublot just fix two key issues with its new Classic Fusion Tributo? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Introducing – The new Kiwame Tokyo Kubo Momiji, in Autumnal Red
Founded in 2025, Kiwame Tokyo is a young Japanese watchmaking brand based in Asakusa. It focuses on classically styled, well-finished watches with accessible pricing and design details rooted in Japanese culture. Following the inaugural Kurotsuki and Usuki models, the Kubo…
A Sling Bag Roundup
While backpacks have been a staple in the EDC community for decades, their compact and convenient counterpart – the sling bag – has become an increasingly popular alternative. The smaller profile makes them a great option for carrying essentials in a discreet (and stylish)…
Hands-on Review: LOTH Watch 1 by Independent Watchmaker Tristan Ho
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Singapore’s independent watchmaking scene is small, but it is home to some interesting emerging talent. Tristan Ho is one of the few independent watchmakers working here, and the LOTH Watch 1 is his first…
First Look – H. Moser & Cie. Drops Two Heritage Models, Including a new Chronograph
When thinking about indie brand H. Moser & Cie., you might have either the integrated Streamliner, the sporty Pioneer or the elegant Endeavour collections in mind. There is, however, another range that should be mentioned: a more discreet range with vintage-inspired design…
The IFL Watches × Laphont Bloc Limited Editions Aim For The Sky
The colorful world of IFL Watches takes to the sky with three new Laphont Bloc Limited Editions. Each watch features a hand-painted dial inspired by the things that seem to float effortlessly during childhood. The concept may sound abstract, but the artwork makes it easy to…
Hamilton’s Khaki Field Mechanical gives Modern Warfare 4 a suitably hardcore tribute
A black PVD case, grained dial and carefully placed gaming references give this hand-wound Khaki Field appeal beyond the Call of Duty audience. The post Hamilton’s Khaki Field Mechanical gives Modern Warfare 4 a suitably hardcore tribute appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Introducing The Artisans De Genève × Eliud Kipchoge: A Marathon-Ready 57g Titalum Chronograph
Eliud Kipchoge (41) is a legend. On October 12th, 2019, the Kenyan athlete became the first person to run a marathon distance in under two hours. He also competed in four Olympic Games and won two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze. Now, there are plenty of lightweight…
Also covered by Hodinkee
Maserati Grecale Trofeo: 3,000 km Across Europe
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors After Geneva Watch Days, I set off on an 11-day road trip across Europe in a Maserati Grecale Trofeo. Collected as a rental from Sixt in Geneva, the car is a 2026 model with just 450 km on the odometer when I picked…
Buying Guide – Five Indie Watchmakers Making a Solid Impression with their Debut Watches
Not too long ago, just before summer, in fact, I lined up a series of new and rather impressive independent watchmakers for you to discover. A recurring topic, it remains at our very core, and because of this, we’re always on the lookout for new and exciting projects, people…
Should You Upgrade Your Existing Watch Instead Of Buying A New One?
A while back, a 39mm Tudor Ranger on loan from Rolex Australia arrived for review. I expected to spend two weeks writing about its dial and movement, as usual. Instead, I kept coming back to the bracelet — specifically, its clasp. Compared with the one on my Black Bay 58, it…
Sunday Morning Showdown: Rolex Datejust 36 “Ombré” Vs. Grand Seiko SLGB015 “Lake Suwa”
Good morning, and welcome to another Sunday Morning Showdown! The days are getting shorter and colder in this part of the world, but that won’t stop our writers’ burning horological passion. This week, Jorg and Daan decided to pit the ombré-dial Rolex Datejust 36 and Grand…
Watches, Stories, & Gear: A Touchscreen Macbook, A New Porsche Collab, and Zenith’s Uncertain Future
Porsche x La Marzocco 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Collection It’s well established that I’m not a car guy. And it’s also well established that I have the palate of my Midwestern forebears, meaning gas station coffee is just fine by me, thank you very much. But when it comes to design,…
Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Snow Rocket: Speed Skiing Tribute With 60-Hour Calibre
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Bell & Ross expands its urban sports collection with the BR-05 Chrono Snow Rocket, a 250-piece limited edition paying tribute to speed skier Simon Billy. The 42 mm steel timepiece pairs a matte white dial with vivid…
Recapping Fossil Signature’s Launch at Windup Watch Fair NYC 2026
Fossil’s new Signature Collection made its debut at Windup Watch Fair NYC 2026, with a behind-the-scenes film, a Q&A with Senior Creative Director Ryan White, and the first chance to get the watches on the wrist in the Fossil Signature Lounge. Fossil is taking a fresh swing…
Remember You Must Die: 12 Skull Watches to Keep Your Mortality in Check
While the idea of a skull watch might sound like a kitschy Halloween-themed novelty, they actually run deep in horological history, dating back to pocket watches of the 17th century in the memento mori tradition of reminding you of your own mortality. However, these were not…
Dispatch: A Long Layover In Newport For The Audrain Concours d'Elegance
Here's the perfect itinerary for 72 hours in The City By The Sea. Newport was always an enigma to me. For years, I heard tales of beautiful mansions, streets of opulence, centuries of history, a very endearing grass tennis court, a music festival, and, well, sailing. Yet…
The Third Louis Erard x Vianney Halter Collaboration is So Close, and Yet, So Far
I’ll keep it simple: when someone says “Vianney Halter,” the first thing that comes to mind is the Antiqua. Okay, well, that assumes you are a watch nerd who knows who he is, but if you are, an image of this bizarre, visually challenging, yet brilliant watch should appear in…
Also covered by Hodinkee, Deployant
Glashütte Original Senator Aventurine: Art Nouveau Green and Art Déco Blue
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Glashütte Original presents two novelties inspired by the Art Déco and Art Nouveau movements with Aventurine dials in Blue with a platinum case and Green with a red gold case. Both have the same mechanical automatic…
Panerai Luminor Firenze 8 Giorni PAM01734
Panerai Luminor Firenze 8 Giorni PAM01734 Watch Review To coincide with the 100th anniversary of its Florence boutique, Panerai has released two models: the Panerai Luminor Firenze 8 Giorni PAM01734 and the Luminor Firenze 8 Giorni PAM01794. In his own inimitable style,…
PS Horology Tsuba En
PS Horology Tsuba En Watch Review Limited to 10 pieces, the PS Horology Tsuba En is born from the friendship between master watchmaker Peter Speake and Kinya Mishima of Tokyo’s Les Artisans. It unites Shibui, the Japanese concept of aesthetic restraint, with the mechanical…
Patrick Ulm of Charles Girardier
Patrick Ulm of Charles Girardier – interview Earlier in 2026, Angus Davies travelled to Buchs, the home of Charles Girardier’s HQ and was hugely impressed with the products he saw. Recently, he interviewed Patrick Ulm, the brand’s Founder and Chairman, eager to learn more…
Gerald Charles Maestro GC Sport Tennis Turquoise
Gerald Charles Maestro GC Sport Tennis Turquoise Watch Review The Gerald Charles Maestro GC Sport Tennis Turquoise is the Swiss marque’s latest high-performance sports watch. The case weighs just 64 grammes and the watch offers 5000 g shock resistance. Angus Davies discusses…
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Seiko Presage Classic × TRADMAN’S BONSAI HCC009J1
Seiko Presage Classic × TRADMAN’S BONSAI HCC009J1 Watch Review Seiko has long been admired for combining reliable engineering, impressive craftsmanship and Japanese cultural influences. These characteristics are once again manifest in the brand’s latest creation, the Seiko…
Hands-on Review: LOTH Watch 1 by Independent Watchmaker Tristan Ho
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Singapore’s independent watchmaking scene is small, but it is home to some interesting emerging talent. Tristan Ho is one of the few independent watchmakers working here, and the LOTH Watch 1 is his first…
Maserati Grecale Trofeo: 3,000 km Across Europe
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors After Geneva Watch Days, I set off on an 11-day road trip across Europe in a Maserati Grecale Trofeo. Collected as a rental from Sixt in Geneva, the car is a 2026 model with just 450 km on the odometer when I picked…
Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Snow Rocket: Speed Skiing Tribute With 60-Hour Calibre
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Bell & Ross expands its urban sports collection with the BR-05 Chrono Snow Rocket, a 250-piece limited edition paying tribute to speed skier Simon Billy. The 42 mm steel timepiece pairs a matte white dial with vivid…
New Oct 26: Louis Erard x Vianney Halter Futur Antérieur
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors No need to sell your posterieur for this CHF 4,950 release by Louis Erard. The next evolution in the Lous Erard x Vianney Halter journey is now available in warm yellow-toned or cool silver-coloured dials. Both…
Glashütte Original Senator Aventurine: Art Nouveau Green and Art Déco Blue
DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Glashütte Original presents two novelties inspired by the Art Déco and Art Nouveau movements with Aventurine dials in Blue with a platinum case and Green with a red gold case. Both have the same mechanical automatic…
Audemars Piguet Introduces Three Supersonnerie Watches And Two Stone-Dial Code 11.59 Models
Audemars Piguet expands its Royal Oak and Code 11.59 collections with five new references that explore two very different aspects of the manufacture’s watchmaking. Three new Minute Repeater Supersonnerie models showcase its work in acoustic engineering, while two 38mm Code…
The IFL Watches × Laphont Bloc Limited Editions Aim For The Sky
The colorful world of IFL Watches takes to the sky with three new Laphont Bloc Limited Editions. Each watch features a hand-painted dial inspired by the things that seem to float effortlessly during childhood. The concept may sound abstract, but the artwork makes it easy to…
Introducing The Artisans De Genève × Eliud Kipchoge: A Marathon-Ready 57g Titalum Chronograph
Eliud Kipchoge (41) is a legend. On October 12th, 2019, the Kenyan athlete became the first person to run a marathon distance in under two hours. He also competed in four Olympic Games and won two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze. Now, there are plenty of lightweight…
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Hands-On: The Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph 43mm Limited Edition
A day at the races. If the Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph 43mm Limited Edition looks intriguing and makes you want to read the hands-on review, I suggest you play Queen’s successful 1976 record. Just don’t play it too loud, as the record opens with the…
Should You Upgrade Your Existing Watch Instead Of Buying A New One?
A while back, a 39mm Tudor Ranger on loan from Rolex Australia arrived for review. I expected to spend two weeks writing about its dial and movement, as usual. Instead, I kept coming back to the bracelet — specifically, its clasp. Compared with the one on my Black Bay 58, it…
Sunday Morning Showdown: Rolex Datejust 36 “Ombré” Vs. Grand Seiko SLGB015 “Lake Suwa”
Good morning, and welcome to another Sunday Morning Showdown! The days are getting shorter and colder in this part of the world, but that won’t stop our writers’ burning horological passion. This week, Jorg and Daan decided to pit the ombré-dial Rolex Datejust 36 and Grand…
Auctions: The 2026 Geneva Fall Auctions Mega-Preview, Part 1 — Christie's and Antiquorum
Four auction houses. Over 1225 watches. We dig for the gems, covering everything from high-priced indies to vintage deals. It’s time to dig in for the fall auction season, and with over 1225 lots, I must admit I've delayed this out of sheer overwhelming anxiety about the…
Hands-On: The Arnold & Son DSTB Stop-Seconds
An update to the brand's deadbeat seconds model brings forward both visual and mechanical improvements in a limited edition. One of the brands we don’t talk about all that often here is Arnold & Son. It’s a brand that offers an interesting heritage story—Swiss watchmaking…
Dispatch: A Long Layover In Newport For The Audrain Concours d'Elegance
Here's the perfect itinerary for 72 hours in The City By The Sea. Newport was always an enigma to me. For years, I heard tales of beautiful mansions, streets of opulence, centuries of history, a very endearing grass tennis court, a music festival, and, well, sailing. Yet…
Bring a Loupe: A Calabrese Baladin, A Royce Professional Marine, A Universal Genève Jump Hour Regulator, And A BWC Chronograph
All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column. Happy Halloween to everyone, and welcome to another Friday. I know there's big, important events going on all over the world—protests in France, elections in Serbia, Brazil, and Israel (and,…
Introducing: The Louis Erard x Vianney Halter Futur Antérieur
When you thought Vianney Halter collabs had run their course, Louis Erard drops an Antiqua-inspired dual-movement LE at an approachable price, and it's got our attention. What We Know Steampunk and industrial-inspired watches are definitely seeing an uptick in certain…
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Introducing – Casio Expands its Mechanical Range with the CMK-100 Collection, an Accessible, Compact Titanium Explorer-Style Watch
For many years, Casio has been exclusively known for its quartz and digital watches. Indeed, in over 50 years of watchmaking, Casio has never produced a mechanical watch… Until last year, with the introduction of a game-changing collection, the Edifice EFK-100 Automatic, the…
Also covered by Fratello, Time+Tide Watches
Introducing – The new Kiwame Tokyo Kubo Momiji, in Autumnal Red
Founded in 2025, Kiwame Tokyo is a young Japanese watchmaking brand based in Asakusa. It focuses on classically styled, well-finished watches with accessible pricing and design details rooted in Japanese culture. Following the inaugural Kurotsuki and Usuki models, the Kubo…
First Look – H. Moser & Cie. Drops Two Heritage Models, Including a new Chronograph
When thinking about indie brand H. Moser & Cie., you might have either the integrated Streamliner, the sporty Pioneer or the elegant Endeavour collections in mind. There is, however, another range that should be mentioned: a more discreet range with vintage-inspired design…
Introducing – The Sleeker, More Compact and More Accessible Minase Mastercraft J3 Collection
Minase is a Japanese microbrand specialising in complex watch cases with superlative handmade finishing. Based in Akita, Minase was founded in 2005 as a spin-off of Kyowa, a specialist manufacturer of watchmaking tools. Its portfolio of complex, multi-faceted,…
Buying Guide – Five Indie Watchmakers Making a Solid Impression with their Debut Watches
Not too long ago, just before summer, in fact, I lined up a series of new and rather impressive independent watchmakers for you to discover. A recurring topic, it remains at our very core, and because of this, we’re always on the lookout for new and exciting projects, people…
Did Hublot just fix two key issues with its new Classic Fusion Tributo?
The new Hublot Classic Fusion Tributo takes inspiration from Carlo Crocco's original MDM designs that launched the brand. The post Did Hublot just fix two key issues with its new Classic Fusion Tributo? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hamilton’s Khaki Field Mechanical gives Modern Warfare 4 a suitably hardcore tribute
A black PVD case, grained dial and carefully placed gaming references give this hand-wound Khaki Field appeal beyond the Call of Duty audience. The post Hamilton’s Khaki Field Mechanical gives Modern Warfare 4 a suitably hardcore tribute appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
14 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs
Explore 14 of the best titanium watches from Rolex, TAG Heuer, and more, combining lightweight comfort, durability and impressive design. The post 14 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Atelier Loreti Expands the Celestial Tourbillon Collection with Rare Stone Dials
Atelier Loreti expands its Celestial Tourbillon collection with limited-edition Snowflake Obsidian and Charoite stone dials from $980. The post Atelier Loreti Expands the Celestial Tourbillon Collection with Rare Stone Dials appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Arsène Lippens adds two new dial options and display case backs to its Artigiano collection
The Arsène Lippens Artigiano Ref. 0599 collection introduces two new Italian textile dials, updated casebacks and refined details across its five models. The post Arsène Lippens adds two new dial options and display case backs to its Artigiano collection appeared first on…
Panerai Luminor Firenze 8 Giorni PAM01734
Panerai Luminor Firenze 8 Giorni PAM01734 Watch Review To coincide with the 100th anniversary of its Florence boutique, Panerai has released two models: the Panerai Luminor Firenze 8 Giorni PAM01734 and the Luminor Firenze 8 Giorni PAM01794. In his own inimitable style,…
PS Horology Tsuba En
PS Horology Tsuba En Watch Review Limited to 10 pieces, the PS Horology Tsuba En is born from the friendship between master watchmaker Peter Speake and Kinya Mishima of Tokyo’s Les Artisans. It unites Shibui, the Japanese concept of aesthetic restraint, with the mechanical…
Patrick Ulm of Charles Girardier
Patrick Ulm of Charles Girardier – interview Earlier in 2026, Angus Davies travelled to Buchs, the home of Charles Girardier’s HQ and was hugely impressed with the products he saw. Recently, he interviewed Patrick Ulm, the brand’s Founder and Chairman, eager to learn more…
Gerald Charles Maestro GC Sport Tennis Turquoise
Gerald Charles Maestro GC Sport Tennis Turquoise Watch Review The Gerald Charles Maestro GC Sport Tennis Turquoise is the Swiss marque’s latest high-performance sports watch. The case weighs just 64 grammes and the watch offers 5000 g shock resistance. Angus Davies discusses…
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Seiko Presage Classic × TRADMAN’S BONSAI HCC009J1
Seiko Presage Classic × TRADMAN’S BONSAI HCC009J1 Watch Review Seiko has long been admired for combining reliable engineering, impressive craftsmanship and Japanese cultural influences. These characteristics are once again manifest in the brand’s latest creation, the Seiko…
A Sling Bag Roundup
While backpacks have been a staple in the EDC community for decades, their compact and convenient counterpart – the sling bag – has become an increasingly popular alternative. The smaller profile makes them a great option for carrying essentials in a discreet (and stylish)…
Watches, Stories, & Gear: A Touchscreen Macbook, A New Porsche Collab, and Zenith’s Uncertain Future
Porsche x La Marzocco 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Collection It’s well established that I’m not a car guy. And it’s also well established that I have the palate of my Midwestern forebears, meaning gas station coffee is just fine by me, thank you very much. But when it comes to design,…
Recapping Fossil Signature’s Launch at Windup Watch Fair NYC 2026
Fossil’s new Signature Collection made its debut at Windup Watch Fair NYC 2026, with a behind-the-scenes film, a Q&A with Senior Creative Director Ryan White, and the first chance to get the watches on the wrist in the Fossil Signature Lounge. Fossil is taking a fresh swing…
Remember You Must Die: 12 Skull Watches to Keep Your Mortality in Check
While the idea of a skull watch might sound like a kitschy Halloween-themed novelty, they actually run deep in horological history, dating back to pocket watches of the 17th century in the memento mori tradition of reminding you of your own mortality. However, these were not…
The Third Louis Erard x Vianney Halter Collaboration is So Close, and Yet, So Far
I’ll keep it simple: when someone says “Vianney Halter,” the first thing that comes to mind is the Antiqua. Okay, well, that assumes you are a watch nerd who knows who he is, but if you are, an image of this bizarre, visually challenging, yet brilliant watch should appear in…
Also covered by Hodinkee, Deployant
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