This is not a normal cold snap. The polar vortex that usually stays locked over the Arctic has split and sagged south, dragging temperatures in parts of the Midwest and East Coast to levels that …
CW&T Machined a Mortar into a 1.31kg Spherical Steel Object
Grabbing a jar of pre-ground spice happens because the mortar and pestle are buried in a cabinet, or it feels like too much work. Most mortars are big, porous bowls that live in the back …
This $129 Bag Lets You Play Music Without Opening It
There’s something fascinating about watching a tech company obsess over the mundane. While most electronics brands treat bags as afterthoughts (slap a logo on generic nylon, call it a day), Teenage Engineering went ahead and …
Dark Vader Tiny Home Crosses to the Dark Side of Small Living with Bold Black Design
When Poland’s Tiny Smart House unveiled the Dark Vader, they created something truly exceptional in the world of compact living. This mobile dwelling isn’t your typical tiny home with cutesy charm and rustic wood siding. …
Apple unveils Gen 2 AirTag with louder speaker and 50% more tracking range
Apple has just launched a new AirTag, an update to its item-tracking accessory that has been around since 2021. The second-generation device is, as you would expect, better and bolder. It carries two primary distinctions: …
Someone Built the PS4 Portable Sony Never Made with a 7-Inch OLED
The PS4 era is over, but the library is still incredible, and the only way to enjoy it portably has been streaming or emulation with compromises in latency, compatibility, and control. The fantasy of a …
This Solar Pavilion Powers the Grid and Charges Phones from Its Seats
The typical park pavilion or bus-stop canopy offers shade but little else. A roof on posts that sits in the sun all day, casting shadows, is treated as background infrastructure that is purely functional and …
10 Best Pocket-Worthy Valentine’s Day Gifts for Men Who Love EDC
Valentine’s Day gifts for men don’t have to mean another wallet or generic watch. For the guy who lives by the everyday carry philosophy, the perfect gift slips into his pocket and earns its place …
The Cutest (or Creepiest) Coffee Maker You’ll Ever Own
One of the things that is on my soon to buy for this year is a moka pot. I’ve been intrigued about this Italian way of brewing an espresso-like coffee through steam pressure. It’s obviously …
RitFit Buffalo Wild: Dual Cables, Weight Stacks in 2,200lb Smith Rack
Many home gyms grow sideways, a basic rack here, a cable tower there, a bench in the corner, and plates leaning against walls. That patchwork setup works for a while, but that also makes it …