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The Gadgeteer ·

Citizen’s New Series 8 GMT Uses Damascus Steel and Forged Carbon

If you want a limited-edition mechanical watch, the easy trap is paying more for something that only looks different. A better reason to spend extra is getting a feature you will actually use. Price: $2,200 Where to Buy: Citizen The…

The Awesomer ·

Jumping a Bike Over a Formula 1 Race Car

Pro BMX rider Kriss Kyle takes on a stunt that leaves virtually zero room for error: jumping his bike over a moving Formula 1 car. He needs enough height to clear the car and precise timing to pass above it as it zooms beneath him. Fellow Scot and former F1 driver David…

MacRumors ·

watchOS 27.2 Code Hints at iPhone-Style Screenshot Previews

watchOS 27.2 could introduce a feature that lets Apple Watch screenshots be previewed with options to share or delete, similar to how screenshots work on the iPhone. Signs of the feature were found in watchOS 27.2 by code explorer pdfu . The option is hidden behind a feature…

Uncrate ·

Bentley Torcal Electric SUV

Bentley's first EV recreates a V8 soundtrack using real orchestral instrument recordings. Visit Uncrate for the full post.

MacRumors ·

Apple Has Announced 12 New Products in the Past Month

Apple kicked off its recent wave of product announcements on August 25, when it introduced a new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips, a new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, and an updated version of the Apple Polishing Cloth. As usual, September then arrived with many…

The Gadgeteer ·

This Hogue Folder Packs MagnaCut Into a Surprisingly Light Build

Premium EDC knives can create an awkward tradeoff. Upgraded blade steel and hardware sound appealing, but premium folders can also become heavier and more elaborate than someone wants to carry every day. Price: $184.46 Where to Buy: Amazon The Hogue…

Uncrate ·

Bugatti Residences Miami

Bugatti brings supercar-level craftsmanship to its first US residential tower. Visit Uncrate for the full post.

The Awesomer ·

If Apple Made a Desk

Apple doesn’t make furniture, but if they did, it might look something like this. HTX Studio created what they call the AirDesk, a unique desk with a transparent screen that acts as a secondary display, with visible computer components underneath. Powered by a Mac Mini, it…

MacRumors ·

Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 arrives three years after the Ultra 2. Across those two generations, Apple added satellite connectivity, a larger display, new health sensors, and longer battery life. Are those changes enough to justify replacing an Ultra 2 or paying more for the…

MacRumors ·

Here's When Apple TV is Airing Free 'Peanuts' Holiday Specials This Year

Three iconic "Peanuts" specials will once again be available on the Apple TV streaming service without a subscription for a limited time this holiday season. Here is when each special will be available to stream for free in the Apple TV app: "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie…

The Awesomer ·

MetMo Precision Grip Locking Tweezers

The tool-making experts from MetMo dusted off a 1912 design for locking tweezers and improved it with modern engineering and manufacturing techniques. Their Precision Grip tweezers use a thumbwheel to lock tightly onto small objects, keeping them in the exact position that…

Uncrate ·

The Ultimate Sneaker Book

Decades of history, design, and obsession around sneakers are packed into this hardbound book. Visit Uncrate for the full post.

The Gadgeteer ·

5 Googlebooks Announced for the New Android-Powered Laptop Era

Android phone owners have many laptop options, but few designed around phone integration. Googlebook combines Android apps and phone features with Chrome, Gemini, Linux tools, and premium hardware, using desktop foundations from ChromeOS. Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are…

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MacRumors ·

Square Announces Apple Business Integration

Square today announced a new Apple Business integration that makes it easier for businesses to ensure they have up-to-date information across Apple Maps, Apple Wallet, and Siri AI. Apple Business is connected to Square's Dashboard: "Rather than managing multiple channels…

The Awesomer ·

WILDER: A Gene Wilder Documentary (Trailer)

Actor Gene Wilder was a master of his craft, whose deft balance of charm, humor, and emotional intensity made him a comedy icon. The PBS American Masters episode WILDER explores the life and career of Wilder and features unseen interviews with the man himself, released by his…

MacRumors ·

Qualcomm Announces Renewed Agreement With Apple

Qualcomm today announced the renewal of its global patent licensing agreement with Apple, effective April 1, 2027. No further details were provided. This patent agreement is separate from Qualcomm's agreement to supply Apple with cellular modems for smartphone launches…

Gadget Flow ·

MAKERphone 2.0 DIY Mobile Phone

MAKERphone 2.0 by CircuitMess is a real 4G phone that arrives in pieces. You build it without soldering, then learn to code it with help from AI. Real calls and texts: Insert a nano-SIM to make voice calls and send.. The post MAKERphone 2.0 DIY Mobile Phone appeared first on…

MacRumors ·

Apple Confirms iPhone 18 Pro Bug Fix Update is Coming Next Week

Apple has confirmed to 9to5Mac 's Benjamin Mayo that it plans to release a software update early next week with a fix for a Face ID issue affecting some iPhone 18 Pro users . Yesterday, we reported that Apple is testing iOS 27.0.1 , which is likely to be the update with the…

The Awesomer ·

Alpaka Micro Messenger Decade Edition Pouch

To celebrate its 10th year, Alpaka released this fun take on its original 7ven Messenger bag. The teeny-tiny Micro Messenger pouch is just big enough for Airpods, keys, coins, and credit cards. It includes an adjustable rope strap with a magnetic buckle, a carabiner, and has…

MacRumors ·

Full iPhone 4 'Antennagate' Q&A Video Surfaces After 16 Years

A 47-minute video of the Q&A session from Apple's 2010 iPhone 4 "antennagate" press conference has surfaced on YouTube, showing Steve Jobs, Tim Cook , and Bob Mansfield answering reporters' questions. The recording was highlighted by Daring Fireball 's John Gruber , who…

The Awesomer ·

The Weird History of Ghostbusters Ecto Cooler

The 1980s gave us some of the most entertaining and rewatchable movies of all time. Ghostbusters was one of them. The spirited comedy also spawned a frenzy of follow-ups, including a cartoon series and a Hi-C beverage that keeps coming back from the dead. Weird History Food…

The Gadgeteer ·

Microsoft’s New Surface Mouse Adds Haptics to Everyday Clicks

Most people do not think much about a mouse until small annoyances pile up. You may switch between a laptop and desktop, spend hours aligning slides or resizing windows, or work in a shared space where loud clicks are distracting.…

The Awesomer ·

Gearwrench Gimbal Ratchet

This palm-sized ratcheting socket wrench helps you turn bolts in tight spaces. Its center has a gimbal design that allows it to pivot on two axes, so you can squeeze it into tricky locations and still turn it with your hand. Available in a 1/4″ or 3/8″ drive to fit a variety…

The Awesomer ·

Elgato Stream Deck +

Elgato’s Stream Deck + programmable desktop controllers combines screens, buttons, and knobs for greater versatility. It has eight LCD-backed buttons, four push-button analog dials, and a touch-sensitive LCD information screen. It’s a great tool for controlling podcasts, live…

The Awesomer ·

Maratac Nomad Daybag

This combo backpack/tote from Maratac has a generous 37-liter capacity, but weighs just 11 ounces. It’s made from durable 400D packcloth cotton and has quality YKK zippers. Inside, there’s a large main section and a 16″ laptop sleeve, while its exterior has a small slot…

The Gadgeteer ·

The Nikon Z5 IIC Makes Full-Frame Photography Feel More Like a Phone

Moving from a smartphone to a full-frame camera can feel like trading simplicity for image quality. Suddenly, there are exposure modes, autofocus settings, interchangeable lenses, and enough controls to make leaving the camera in Auto tempting. Price: $1,399.95 Where to…

MacRumors ·

Meta Did a 'One More Thing' and It's an AI Tamagotchi

Apple has reportedly shelved plans to launch an AI pendant, while Meta appears to be going all out in the nascent hardware space with a new handheld AI companion. Mark Zuckerberg used his "one more thing" moment at the company's annual Connect event on Wednesday to unveil the…

The Gadgeteer ·

Why the Orient Kamasu Still Nails the Affordable Dive Watch Formula

Shopping for an automatic dive-style watch that is often available under $500 usually means giving something up. The Orient Kamasu gives you sapphire crystal, 200-meter water resistance, and an in-house automatic movement in a 41.88mm stainless-steel case. At the time…

The Gadgeteer ·

Cold Steel Tuff Lite Puts a Full-Size Grip Behind a 2.5-Inch Blade

Small pocket knives solve an obvious carry problem, but they can create another one. Shrink the entire knife around a short blade and eventually the handle becomes so small that you sacrifice gripping area just to save a little pocket…

MacRumors ·

iPhone Handoff in iOS 27: How It Works, Pricing, and Carrier Support

Apple in iOS 27 introduced iPhone Handoff, a new eSIM feature that allows you to use the same number on two iPhones and seamlessly swap between them. The number is only active on one iPhone at a time, so it's not like having two independently active lines. It's also different…

The Gadgeteer ·

This Compact SwitchBot Robot Vacuum Gets Stronger Without Getting Bigger

Robot vacuums can save cleaning time, but many take up more room than expected. Large robots struggle between tightly spaced furniture, while bulky self-emptying stations can become permanent fixtures that are difficult to hide. Price: $239.99 (Discounted from $399.99) Where…

Bless This Stuff ·

1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

This 1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 hides a Chevrolet V8 and Audi seats beneath its familiar bodywork. Finished in silver with a white roof, the modified truck combines classic proportions with substantial mechanical upgrades.A fuel-injected 350ci V8 drives through a…

The Gadgeteer ·

The Amflow TL Carbon wants to take you from the commute to the trail

An e-bike that can haul a bag to work and still feel at home on a trail sounds like a good way to avoid owning two bikes. That’s the idea behind the Amflow TL Carbon, a full-suspension electric touring bike…

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MacRumors ·

ChatGPT in Siri 'Persistently Underperforming,' Says OpenAI

OpenAI saw disappointing results working with Apple to integrate ChatGPT in Siri , according to court documents filed [ PDF ] in its ongoing legal fight with Elon Musk's company SpaceXAI (xAI at the time the lawsuit was filed). Apple added ChatGPT to ‌Siri‌ in December 2024,…

Gadget Flow ·

YETI 2 USB Microphone

YETI 2 from Logitech G is a USB-C microphone for streamers and podcasters. It follows your voice and adjusts its own settings, so you can focus on talking. Voice proximity sensor: The mic tracks your voice in 3D and adjusts.. The post YETI 2 USB Microphone appeared first on…

Uncrate ·

Massimo Mini Truck

This retro mini truck borrows its look from the Land Rover Defender, hauling 300 lbs. Visit Uncrate for the full post.

Uncrate ·

Barbour Icons Heritage Quilted Jacket

This Barbour jacket revives the classic Heritage Liddesdale shape in a lighter quilted build. Visit Uncrate for the full post.

MacRumors ·

You Can Now Try Apple's Unreleased Copland OS in Your Browser

In the mid–1990s, Apple worked on an operating system called Copland, which was announced but never commercially released because of project management issues and feature creep. Parts of Copland were eventually included in Mac OS 7.6 and Mac OS 8, but it was so problematic as…

Uncrate ·

Everyday Carry: Pyrite

G-Shock watch and Palmer knife pop in neon yellow with CW&T key wrangler and Pyrite sunglasses. Visit Uncrate for the full post.

Gadget Flow ·

Home office gifts you’ll want to give yourself this holiday season

Yes, you can give your family and friends home office gifts for the holidays. No, they won’t hate you (too much) for making them think about work while they’re off. In fact, they might appreciate you trying to make their.. The post Home office gifts you’ll want to give…

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