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Kasa’s HS103P4 turns four ordinary on/off devices into app-, schedule-, and voice-controlled devices without a hub, but buyers should know it is 2.4GHz-only and IFTTT…
Homes that want schedules, app control, or voice control for several lamps, fans, seasonal lights, and other simple indoor on/off devices.
Anker's A1259 combines a 10,000mAh battery, built-in USB-C cable, 30W single-port charging, USB-C and USB-A ports, and a small status display in a compact…
Commuters and travelers who mainly carry USB-C phones or tablets and want fewer loose cables without moving up to a much larger battery pack.
NOCO's compact GB40 gives drivers a self-contained 1,000-peak-amp jump starter for compatible 12V lead-acid batteries, with connection safeguards, a flashlight, and USB…
Drivers of compatible gas and smaller diesel vehicles who want a trunk-size emergency jump starter for commuting, travel, seasonal vehicles, or…
A retractable soft brush handles loose keyboard debris while the opposite microfiber pad takes care of everyday screen fingerprints in one compact desk tool.
Laptop and tablet users who want a small reusable desk or bag tool for frequent dry dust, crumbs, fingerprints, and ordinary screen smudges.
The tiny GO 3S separates from its Action Pod for hands-free 4K angles, then returns to a flip-screen pod for preview and longer battery life. The tradeoffs are fixed…
Travelers, vloggers, pet owners, and creators who specifically want small hands-free POV angles from a camera that can detach from its…
A rotating touchscreen and motorized camera head make the Pocket 3 an appealing tool for short travel videos and solo filming. The standard kit keeps the accessory…
Solo creators and travelers who regularly record short videos and want a camera and gimbal they can carry in one hand.
A compact selection of precision bits, a manual driver, and a sorting-tray lid for electronics repairs that involve more than one screw type.
People maintaining several electronics devices who need assorted small screw profiles in one organized kit.
The SM58-LC is a wired vocal microphone for singers and speakers using a PA or recording interface. Its usefulness depends on close placement, sensible loudspeaker…
Singers, rehearsal groups and presenters who need a handheld or stand-mounted vocal microphone for a compatible sound system.
This standard Carbon Black controller makes sense for games split between an Xbox and a Windows PC. Its connection options are useful, but batteries, headset audio and…
Players who alternate between an Xbox and compatible Windows games, or need a straightforward second controller for console play.
A closer look at the black wired G502 HERO, from assigning useful shortcuts and switching scroll modes to deciding whether its 121-gram body suits your desk.
Right-handed PC gamers who want extra controls and also use the same mouse for everyday desktop work.
Two extra shoulder buttons give frequent actions another home. The Peach Ultimate 2C Wireless makes the most sense when that layout improvement fits a Windows or Android…
Windows and Android players who want two reachable extra inputs without installing remapping software.
A compact prime for Canon DSLR owners who want more control over portrait backgrounds, with a simple way to check whether 50mm suits their space.
Canon DSLR owners adding a small portrait lens alongside an existing zoom.