Gear News and Events
The latest news and updates on gear, gadgets, and consumer tech. Plus, dispatches from the events that shape your world.

Luce Libre
I Like Ferrari's Luce EV. But This Is Why It's Heartbreaking
Designed by Jony Ive and a host of ex-Cupertino colleagues, the Luce shows us what might have been had Apple made good on its $10 billion bet.
Jeremy White


News and Events

Google’s New Screen-Less Fitbit Air Proves Less Is More
Google’s latest Fitbit strips away the screen without sacrificing features, delivering the most approachable and affordable wearable yet.
Boutayna Chokrane

Let There Be Luce: The Electric Ferrari Is Finally Here
The covers have come off the Ferrari Luce, the most anticipated EV ever. It completely breaks the Italian carmaker’s aesthetic archetype.
Jeremy White
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These Robots Are Making Meals for a Nonprofit in San Francisco’s Tenderloin
A nonprofit in the city’s most troubled district has turned to robotic meal prep tech to make up for a dearth of human volunteers.
Boone Ashworth

All Vehicles Sold in the EU Must Be Able to Hook Up to a Breathalyzer
The measure is part of a European Union–led strategy to eliminate all drunk-driving-related deaths and injuries by 2050.
Fernanda González
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Finally, a Laptop Sleeve for Me: the Bellroy Laptop Caddy
This sleeve works overtime to carry so much more than a laptop. With all the extra space and pockets, it’s the best laptop companion I’ve ever used.
Luke Larsen

The New Wild West of AI Kids’ Toys
These cuddly, connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.
Sophie Charara

The Hottest Anti-AI Gadget Is a Cyberdeck
On TikTok, young women are going viral for crafting whimsical homemade computers inside purses.
Reece Rogers

My Blissful, Unbothered Life as a ‘Do Not Disturb’ Maximalist
I turned off my phone notifications for an entire week. It made me a less disturbed person, but the people closest to me got annoyed.
Reece Rogers

Use Tiny11 to Rescue a Computer Running Windows 10
If you can’t—or don’t want to—upgrade to full Windows 11, consider this lightweight version of Microsoft’s operating system that works on a wide range of computers.
David Nield

The Best Browser Extensions to Get More Out of YouTube
You can significantly improve the YouTube experience with these browser add-ons.
David Nield

How Your Modem and Router Work Together to Get Your Devices Online
Your modem and router are the dynamic duo you need to get online, so long as you don't mistake one for the other.
Simon Hill

Finally, a Great Free Radio App for Windows
Tune into live broadcasts from your Windows desktop with Trdo, a free and open-source application.
Justin Pot

Spitting Image
I Cloned Myself With Gemini’s AI Avatar Tool. The Result Was Unnervingly Me
Reece Rogers


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Google I/O
Hands-On With All of Google’s New Upcoming Android XR Smart Glasses
Julian Chokkattu and Boone Ashworth





Watch Yourself
The Catastrophic Swatch x Audemars Piguet Launch Was Entirely Predictable and Utterly Avoidable
Jeremy White









