Dealing with poorly-designed stuff is always a drag, but it can be especially irksome when it’s first thing in the morning. It’s a vulnerable time. You’re groggy. You’re grumpy. After all, while your job may seem as soul crushing as ever by lunchtime, you should at least give every day a fair shot by getting yourself an alarm clock that doesn’t drive you mad. For our Design|Life special issue, we collected 23 lovely objects that live in that crucial phase of your day between waking up and starting your commute. Slick mirrors, bathroom radios, juice machines and more. You deserve it.
Humanscale’s New $15K Lounge Chair Is the Ultimate Home Office Workstation
The final project from famed designer Niels Diffrient, the Diffrient Lounge is made for work and play in high-budget homes.
Julian Chokkattu
What’s With the US Ban on Foreign Routers?
The FCC just banned the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers manufactured outside the US. Here’s what it means for you.
Simon Hill
Our Favorite Budget Earbuds Are Literally $19
Do you need a pair of cheap earbuds? These JLabs are the ones.
Brad Bourque
Save Almost 20 Percent on Our Favorite Portable Bluetooth Speaker
The Tribit Stormbox Mini+ is as affordable as it is compact.
Brad Bourque
How to Organize Your Random Box of Cables and the Rest of Your Tech
You will never need that weird charger from 2012. These tips to tidy up your tech will help you sort out your cable collection, organize your gadgets, and get rid of aging ones.
Simon Hill
Your Art Can Go in This San Francisco Alley
A trio of tech pranksters have launched a website where you can submit artwork and vote on which pieces belong in the final design. Of course, AI will scan for dick pics.
Boone Ashworth
Save on Outdoor Essentials With These Coleman Discounts
Gear up for your next adventure with these Coleman coupons and discount codes to save on camping essentials and outdoor gear.
Scott Gilbertson
Firewire's Neutrino Looks Like an Ironing Board and Takes Off Like a Shot
Firewire makes the most innovative surfboards in the industry. This winter, I tried the Neutrino, Machado, and Revo Max to see if they're worth the hype.
Brent Rose
Dyson’s Smallest Wet Floor Cleaner Is Here
The debut follows the release of Dyson’s newest robot vacuum and a larger wet cleaner last week.
Nena Farrell
Ultrahuman Is Back—With Better Specs and Still No Subscription Required
Ultrahuman is officially back in the US and looking to disrupt the status quo with its most advanced smart ring yet.
Boutayna Chokrane
I Tested Every New Garmin Training Feature, From Food Tracking to Sports Scores
Nutrition tracking? Gear tracking? Garmin’s latest software updates aim to add value to the company’s line of premium sports watches.
Michael Sawh
Google Now Lets You Change Your Gmail Address. Here’s How
You’ve probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it’s easy to make a name change without worrying about the transition.
Reece Rogers
