Gear / Buying Guides

Honorable Mentions The following sleeping pads didn’t impress us as much as the ones above, but we’d still recommend them if none of the others strike your fancy. Kelty Kush Queen Airbed for $100: This PVC-free queen-sized airbed from Kelty includes a pump that makes inflating a snap (make sure …

What About the PencilVac? Courtesy of Dyson The new Dyson PencilVac promises to be Dyson’s slimmest vacuum yet, but it won’t be available in the US until sometime in 2026. It launches today in Japan and next week in Korea, but pricing is still to be confirmed. It won’t just …

One mattress made specially for side sleepers, coming right up. The design of the Nolah Evolution is meant to promote pressure relief, from the Euro pillow top to the pocketed coils in the very center of the mattress. Of the three firmness levels offered, luxury firm does well with keeping …

Microphones are common on most headphones and earbuds, but on gaming-specific headsets you’re more likely to find boom mics sticking out from one of the ears. These tend to provide better audio quality, as well as a few other features you may want to consider when buying a new headset. …

The Microsoft Surface is the flagship PC brand from the brains behind the Windows operating system, aiming to be a meaningful alternative to Apple’s MacBooks and iPads. The two primary models, the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, received an impressive update in 2024, relaunching the lineup with Qualcomm Snapdragon X …

Most helmets can be broken down into three distinct categories. A commuter or everyday helmet exists to keep your head safe and little else. Sure, some look cooler than others, some are more ventilated than others, and some offer a bit more comfort than others. But in the end, your …

Honorable Mentions Not all sheets are created equal. The linens below are good but not as great as our picks above. Brooklinen Washed Linen Core Set for $269: These sheets feel a little itchy at the start compared to our other picks, and felt a little warm to sleep on …

Other Good MagSafe Accessories The accessories below aren’t as great as the top picks in this guide, but they’re still good options if you’re looking for more MagSafe gadgets. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Belkin iPhone Mount With MagSafe for $30: Using Apple’s Continuity Camera feature, you can wirelessly use your iPhone …

Other Wireless Headphones We’ve Tested Wireless headphones are the default these days, and there are roughly 1 gazillion of them (and counting). We do our best to test them all, but not everything we test can make the big list. Here are some other good options worth trying. Sony WH-1000XM5 …

Honorable Mentions Cariloha Retreat Bamboo Sheets for $339: These sheets are super soft and silky and use lyocell fabric to be more sustainable. They’re a similar softness to the brand’s cheaper sheets, but if you want to prioritize eco-friendly sheets, lyocell is a good option (though not a perfect carbon-neutral …