Speak for Yourself
Software that can synthesize your voice in the event that you lose it! A water fountain for your feline friends! The sleekest space heater around! And more …
A Visible Feast
The fridge that lets you see your food before opening the door! Sleep headphones that won’t weigh you down! A Leica you can actually afford! And more …
Ones to Watch
An Apple Watch for the books (and manuals)! The simplest way to keep tabs on your canine and feline friends! A barometer from a simpler time! And more …
The Driver’s Test
Diagnose your car troubles without a mechanic! The best iPhone yet? A printer that won’t have you running to buy replacement ink cartridges! And more …
Status Symbols
Earbuds that sound money! Send the Canada geese back to Green Acres! The strongest screen protector around! And more …
Measures of Success
Get a full medical workup through the soles of your feet! The stereo receiver that will take you back to the 70s! The lightest carry-on luggage you can buy! And more …
A Workspace Odyssey
The videoconferencing booth that will transport you to another dimension! An app to help you remain calm! Bring movie night on vacation! And more …
The New Sonic Boom
The trick to brushing your teeth in 20 seconds flat! A pair of earbuds for the pen-and-paper set! The smartphone you can fix yourself! And more …
Steaming Through Summer
At long last, a worthy iPhone alternative! A suitcase to tranquilize tykes in flight! A steamer-cum-iron that won’t do you dirty! And more …
City of Stars
A telescope that will cut through light pollution! A TikTok-approved neck fan! A mobile hot-spot router to keep your Wi-Fi connection humming! And more …
Outdoors, Indoors
A barbecue grill for city folk! A pen that will have you feeling like a secret agent! The microphone to make your voice heard! And more …
Shake, Rattle, and Roll
The finest point-and-shoot Leica available gets an upgrade! A Bang & Olufsen speaker that will move you to your core! See through the earbud marketing gimmicks—grab yourself a transparent pair! And more …
Love All
A tennis ball that doubles as a speaker! One device to rule the whole family! The best way to keep your cool! And more …
No-Fly Zone
A humanitarian insect repellent! Our favorite earbuds yet! The fountain of youth turns out to be a very expensive laser! And more …
Sound Engineering
Tuck into ChatGPT! Listen up for the sweet sounds of Japan! Can you say domo arigato, Mr. Roboto? And more
Power Tripping
One vinyl record to rule them all! A home generator to keep you juiced up! Headphones you can take on your next scuba expedition! And more …
Blow Them to Pieces
The Leica of leaf removal! An operating-system update that will help you save face! A dongle that will up your headphone game! And more …
Cycling’s Fresh Blood
Whether you’re an e-bike believer or prefer to pedal it out the old-fashioned way, three start-ups are breathing new life into the Victorian-era invention
Sweet Science
A hard-hitting fitness tracker! A clock for book-lovers! The best tool for cleaning your shoes! And more …
The Sun God
A sundial for the stars! The bike light that’s visible from a mile away! Headphones that even the hard of hearing can appreciate! And more …
Screen Grab
A TV that people will want to steal! A vacuum cleaner that bites the dust (in a good way)! A V.R. experience to humble Meta! And more …
Secret Ingredients
An impenetrable hard drive worthy of Bond! A speaker to ring in the Lunar New Year! The formula for a good night’s sleep! And more …
Peace in a Pod
Work in private, in public! The most efficient turntable setup around! Cross your palm with silver! And more …
Seeing Is Believing
Augmented reality for a good cause! An e-reader that’s noteworthy! A wireless speaker that puts Sonos to shame! And more …
