Reviews

Sterling Pacific Polycarbonate Cabin Travel Case (40L) and Polycarbonate Check-In Travel Case (90L)

Reviews, Travel September 29, 2026

Sterling Pacific Polycarbonate 40L and 90L Travel Cases Review: Luxury Luggage Gets Lighter Without Losing Its Character

The Sterling Pacific Polycarbonate Cabin Travel Case (40L) and Polycarbonate Check-In Travel Case (90L) take the company’s distinctive luggage design in a lighter, more practical direction. Aluminum luggage has a certain appeal that polycarbonate has historically struggled to match. Aluminum looks substantial. It develops scars rather than simply scratches. It has that vaguely aviation-inspired quality that makes even a mundane trip through Terminal B feel a little more glamorous than it probably is. The problem is that aluminum also weighs like aluminum.

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Oryxearth VRME1000-5 Lightweight Off-Road Electric Dirt Bike

Reviews September 23, 2026

Oryxearth VRME1000-5 Lightweight Off-Road Electric Dirt Bike Review: A Great Starter Dirt Bike for Teens or Teen-Sized Adults

Off-road dirt biking is one of my favorite activities, so I couldn’t pass up any opportunity to review an electric mountain bike or dirt bike when it was offered. The Oryxearth VRME1000-5 Lightweight Off-Road Electric Dirt Bike looks great on paper, but will the impressive specs for the price point translate into a fun and effective off-road dirt bike or just one suited more for flat and gentle trails?

Peak Design Everyday Case for iPhone Review: Three Finishes, One Excellent Everyday Carry

Reviews September 23, 2026

Peak Design Everyday Case for iPhone Review: Three Finishes, One Excellent Everyday Carry

Peak Design‘s phone cases have been part of our daily carry for several generations, and each new round brings small changes worth talking about. The Peak Design Everyday Case for iPhone comes in two configurations, SlimLink and SlimLink with a loop, and Peak Design sent three for the iPhone 18 Pro Max: the loop version in Ocean, the loop version in Black Clarino, and the standard SlimLink case in Black Leather. Same chassis, same mounting system, three very different surfaces to hold. We rotated through all three to work out which one deserves the spot on the phone.

Samsung S90H OLED Smart TV and S90 soundbar

Reviews September 22, 2026

48″ Samsung S90H OLED Smart TV and S90H Soundbar Review: Gorgeous Picture, Big Sound

The 48″ Samsung S90H OLED Smart TV and S90 soundbar bring Samsung’s living-room ambitions into sharp focus. TVs may no longer be our only source of entertainment, but they’re still often the room’s centerpiece, and Samsung remains a major force in that space. I know Samsung’s mobile products well, so I was curious to see how its home entertainment gear stacked up.

Wellue Cable-Free 4-Channel TENS Device Review: Wireless Relief for All Those Aches and Pains, and No Wire

Reviews September 22, 2026

Wellue Cable-Free 4-Channel TENS Device Review: Wireless Relief for All Those Aches and Pains, and No Wire

Getting old is not for wimps. I have more places that hurt than I knew I had. My wife is in the same pain boat as me. Wellue, maker of a ton of health-related gear, is offering a new Wellue Cable-Free 4-Channel TENS Device that promises to help relieve some of those aches and pains. The wire-free design is the game-changer, so let’s check it out and see how it can help with all that hurts.

Nekteck Airflow Go Cordless Air Compression Calf and Leg Massager Review: Portable, Powerful and Easy to Use!

Reviews, Health and Fitness September 21, 2026

Nekteck Airflow Go Cordless Air Compression Calf and Leg Massager Review: Portable, Powerful and Easy to Use!

No matter your lifestyle, it’s no fun dealing with aches, pains, and strains. Nekteck specializes in a full range of massage & recovery products for all your body parts, and this new product brings portability to the game. Meet the Neteck Airflow Go Cordless Air Compression Calf and Leg Massager. It’s super-portable, and the design includes a variety of therapy modes to suit all sorts of lifestyles, from the worker on their feet all day to the athlete. Does it work for your lifestyle? Let’s learn more!

ZAFRO Portable Air Conditioner Review: A Cool Way to Augment Your Cooling System

Reviews September 21, 2026

ZAFRO Portable Air Conditioner Review: A Cool Way to Augment Your Cooling System

I love being cold. Maybe I’m exceedingly warm-blooded, my partial werewolf genetics have kicked in, or I’m simply a weirdo, but I keep my house at a brisk 67 degrees year-round. If anyone complains, I have plenty of hoodies and sweaters ready. Unfortunately, my townhouse traps heat upstairs. No matter how low I set the AC, my bedroom still runs hot. Let’s see whether the ZAFRO Portable Air Conditioner can finally cool it down.

Sony RX10V 25x High Zoom Digital Camera Review: The Ultimate Travel Camera Finally Gets an Update

Reviews September 18, 2026

Sony RX10V 25x High Zoom Digital Camera Review: The Ultimate Travel Camera Finally Gets an Update

2017. Nearly a decade ago. That’s when Sony dropped the incredible RX10 IV superzoom bridge camera. Its 20.1MP 1-inch stacked CMOS sensor and Zeiss 24-600mm-equivalent lens struck a chord with photographers. Lightweight and versatile, it became a “wonder” camera for travel, wildlife, birding, landscapes, and more. An RX10 V seemed perpetually promised until Sony killed the program in 2025, crushing those of us still waiting. Photographers, rejoice! Nine years later, they’ve finally dropped the Sony RX10 V 25X High Zoom Digital Camera. We’re diving into what changed—and whether it was worth the wait.

Fosi Audio Merak CD Player Review: Perfection in a Small Package

Reviews September 18, 2026

Fosi Audio Merak CD Player Review: Perfection in a Small Package

Let me begin this review with a story. My love for audio began with a Marantz receiver, Technics turntable, Nakamichi tape deck, Infiniti speakers—and about 3,000 albums. When CDs arrived, I was hooked and eventually replaced my albums with a collection of 400 CDs—which I still own. Now, I mainly listen to Apple Music via my Mac Studio, Valortiva amp, and B&W 607 speakers on my desktop. I’ve now added the Fosi Audio Merak CD player into my setup. Was it worth it?

Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition Review: The First Windows Laptop That Compares to a MacBook

Reviews September 17, 2026

Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition Review: The First Windows Laptop That Compares to a MacBook

I’ve used MacBooks for years, so when the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition showed up for review, I was mostly curious whether a Windows machine could hold up in daily use. This is the 15-inch, Panther Lake version of Lenovo‘s redesigned flagship, and it spent the last month as my main computer: at my desk researching and writing reviews, on my lap at night, and in an economy seat on the way to cover the John Deere events in Iowa.

ORICO MG7 attached to the back of an iPhone

Reviews September 17, 2026

ORICO MG7 8-in-1 Magnetic Hub Review: A Handy iPhone Dock with One Hot Issue

I’ve tested plenty of USB-C hubs and portable SSDs, but the ORICO MG7 8-in-1 Magnetic Hub takes an interesting approach by combining both ideas into one little MagSafe-compatible accessory. This compact aluminum square sticks to the back of an iPhone (or any MagSafe-compatible phone/case), adds a collection of useful ports, and has room inside for an optional M.2 NVMe SSD.

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Power Station with Smart Transfer Switch

Reviews September 16, 2026

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Power Station with Smart Transfer Switch Review: Serious Backup Power for When the Grid Goes Dark

I’ve lived deep in the mountains of the American West for nearly a decade, and while I adore our remote life, I don’t love the lack of running water during power outages! Our 20-kilowatt propane Generac generator keeps the party going when the grid goes down, but it doesn’t power our shared well, which is on its own meter. As quaint as bucket flushing might sound, it’s still gross, and I’ve wanted a way to keep the water running since we moved in. Enter Jackery and their Explorer 5000 Plus power station with its little friend, the Smart Transfer Switch.

HP Smart Tank 5103 All-in-One Printer Review: Three Years of Ink, Zero Cartridge Drama

Reviews September 16, 2026

HP Smart Tank 5103 All-in-One Printer Review: Three Years of Ink, Zero Cartridge Drama

Ink tank printers ask you to make a trade. You pay more up front than you would for a cartridge printer, and in exchange you stop buying cartridges. The HP Smart Tank 5103 puts that pitch as plainly as it can: $269.99, and HP says the ink in the box will last three years. We have been living with one for a few weeks now, printing documents, photos, and the odd scan, to see what the rest of the printer is like once the ink math stops being the headline.