Gear(Page 38)

News, roundups, and reviews of the technology that shapes the way we live.

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Shure SM7B in front of Fender guitar amp
Gear

Shure SM7B microphone review: Still a great studio upgrade

By Julian Vittorio

Apple Watch Series 4 with heart screen and best fitness and health apps
DIY

9 of the best health and fitness apps for your Apple Watch

By David Nield

11 people are pictured running in a group on a rain-slicked road from the waist down. Most are wearing black shorts, the leader is wearing black, full length leggings. Their legs are muscular and their shoes are all bright colors like neon greens, blues, cherry red, and purple.
Gear

4 high-tech running shoes that could help Tokyo Olympians hit record-breaking times

By Lauren Leffer

PlayStation 5 ps5 storage
Gear

What you need to know about adding more PS5 storage with an SSD

By Mike Epstein

Work space at home with ergonomic chair.
DIY

Set up an ergonomic home office before you destroy your body

By Jeremy Cook

Apple Watch Series 7
Gear

Apple Watch Series 7: Here’s what’s new

By Mike Epstein

A room with white walls and a hardwood floor with a small lamp in the corner that's lighting the area around a blue armchair.
DIY

Lighting tricks that will make small rooms feel gigantic

By Hugh Neill

Beats Studio Buds in a hand
Gear

Beats Studio Buds review: The cure for Android’s AirPods envy?

By Stan Horaczek

OnePlus 9 Pro main screen
Gear

OnePlus 9 Pro review: A true flagship Android device

By Stan Horaczek

Turtle Beach Recon Controller
Gear

Turtle Beach Recon Xbox controller review: Wired for sound

By Mike Epstein

Happy lady listening to Bluetooth headphones
Gear

Want to know how does Bluetooth work? We’ll pair you with some answers.

By Tamara Palmer

XXL Mouse pad
Gear

Why everyone should try an XXL mouse pad

By Mike Epstein

a man using an Apple Watch outside to use his smartphone less
Gear

Trying to use your smartphone less? Get a smartwatch.

By Harry Guinness

a kayak on a beach
Gear

Folding kayaks give you a double workout—but they’re worth it

By Rob Verger

person with an apple watch on their wrist
Gear

Best smartwatch: Fitbit, Samsung, Apple Watches & more

By Eric Alt

Xbox Series X
Gear

The Best Xbox Series X games

By Stan Horaczek

Destruction All-Stars
Gear

What is Playstation Now vs. Playstation Plus?

By Scott Jones

xbox-controller
DIY

Change your controller’s button configuration for more comfortable gameplay

By David Nield

Young woman with iPad wearing Apple AirPods Max
Gear

What is Apple’s Spatial Audio?

By Tony Ware

Nikon F3 SLR
DIY

A normal person’s guide to buying an old film camera

By Stan Horaczek

Person inserting cassette in cassette player.
DIY

A modern guide to cassette tape players

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

desktop computer best prime day deals
Gear

Best Prime Day deals: Amazon deals today

By Julian Vittorio

Tech in Training: My Custom Running Shoes
Technology

Tech in Training: My Custom Running Shoes

By Mike Haney

Everything You Need to Know About Near Field Communication
Gear

Everything You Need to Know About Near Field Communication

By Dan Nosowitz

Apple Airpods Pro
Gear

Apple’s AirPod Pro earbuds add active noise-cancelling

By Stan Horaczek

Xbox Series X
Gear

The Xbox Series X offers killer gaming—if your TV can handle it

By Stan Horaczek

Apple Watch on table
DIY

How to choose the right smartwatch for you

By David Nield

Webcam clipped on to a computer monitor
DIY

It’s time to upgrade your webcam

By David Nield

See How Amazon’s Kindle Evolved Over Time
Gear

See How Amazon’s Kindle Evolved Over Time

By Josh Hrala

Apple iPad Pro presentation screenshot
Gear

Apple Announces iPad Pro, Its Largest iPad Yet

By Dave Gershgorn

Boxee TV On Now
Gear

Meet Boxee, The Hacker Project Gone Mainstream That Could Get You To Ditch Cable

By Dan Nosowitz

Android devices showing off the new look for Android 12
Gear

Major changes are coming in Android 12. Here’s how to try them early.

By Stan Horaczek

Green fried veggies on a wok
Gear

Best wok for cooking up the perfect stir fry and more

By Qin Xie

men in the snow
Environment

This is what a scientist wears to keep warm in -40°F

By Stan Horaczek

touching phone
DIY

How to prevent those annoying texting typos

By Whitson Gordon

Photo in which the Bidens look huge
Science

Understanding the weird Biden-Carter photo could help you take better selfies

By Stan Horaczek

jump rope
Health

Jumping rope is an unbeatable cardio workout—if you do it correctly

By Rob Verger

An unlocked iPhone X on a faded blue-green surface.
DIY

24 iPhone settings that feel like secrets

By David Nield

A person controls a knob on Spotify's Car Thing device.
Gear

Spotify made a ‘Car Thing’ to control music without touching your phone

By Rob Stumpf

Amazon Echo Buds 2 wireless earbuds with charging case
Gear

Amazon Echo Buds 2 wireless earbuds promise improved noise-canceling for $99

By Stan Horaczek

Department store bik
Gear

What does buying an expensive bike actually get you?

By Stan Horaczek

Phone problems
DIY

How to fix common smartphone problems

By David Nield

A person leaning over a desk working on two phones and a laptop, as one might do when it’s time to switch phones.
DIY

How to switch phones without losing your information

By David Nield

Camera review iphone 8 plus
Cameras

An obsessive photographer’s guide to the iPhone 8 Plus camera

By Stan Horaczek

Xiaomi Air Charging wireless charging system base station
Gear

Xiaomi’s long-range wireless charger shows a glimpse of a cord-free future

By Stan Horaczek

Person walking in forest in the middle of a snow storm.
Gear

Dress like an Alaskan to weather the winter cold

By Tyler Freel/ Outdoor Life

Apple MagSafe Duo charger
Gear

Apple’s MagSafe Duo charger is convenient but pricey

By Stan Horaczek

portable washer/dryer unit
Gear

Portable washing machines that will cut down your trips to the laundromat

By PopSci Commerce Team

Apple M1 MacBook Air Review
Gear

Apple’s M1 chip makes the new MacBook Air shockingly good

By Stan Horaczek

Smartwatch
DIY

Six health conditions a smartwatch can detect before you can

By David Nield

Person shopping online
Gear

AmazonBasics: A guide to the good, the bad, and the spontaneously combustible

By Harry Guinness

Apple iOS 14 update
Gear

New features to look for in the iOS 14 iPhone update

By Stan Horaczek

Sony A7C
Gear

Sony built a tiny mirrorless camera with a full-frame sensor inside

By Stan Horaczek

Garmin G-Shock watches
Gear

These solar-powered smartwatches have seriously long battery lives

By Rob Verger

Android 11
Gear

Android 11 is out now—here are some new features to try

By Stan Horazek

Old Town AutoPilot 120
Gear

This motorized kayak can drive itself

By Nate Matthews/ Outdoor Life

Dancing Apple Watch tracking.
Gear

You can try the new Apple Watch features—including sleep tracking—right now

By Stan Horaczek

Person running
DIY

A beginner’s guide to Google Fit and Apple Health

By David Nield

Leica M10-R
Gear

Leica’s new $8,300 M10-R still feels like a camera from the ‘50s

By Stan Horaczek

Person taking selfie
DIY

Take better selfies with these lighting and angle tips

By Harry Guinness

Sonos Arc sound bar with TV
Gear

Sonos fans have been waiting for this surround sound upgrade

By Stan Horaczek

Hand holding Air Pods
DIY

Yes, you can use your AirPods on any non-Apple device. Here’s how.

By David Nield

The Sims language
Gear

The Sims’ language has surprisingly scientific origins

By Marion Renault

a homemade DIY dance arcade game built with a Raspberry Pi
DIY

DDR DIY: How to build your own dance game with a Raspberry Pi

By Andy Clark

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