Gear / Buying Guides

For the grad who is constantly jotting down random thoughts, mapping out to-do lists, or prefers hand-written notes, a digital notebook is an excellent choice, and they won’t run out of pages. The ReMarkable 2, the top pick in our Best Digital Notebooks guide, has a matte screen that feels …

Honorable Mentions Shark FlexBreeze Hydro Go for $130: I love the original Shark FlexBreeze (above), so I was very excited to see Shark had released a rechargeable portable fan in seven colors, including ones not normally seen in fans like Lilac and Honeydew. Shark says it can run 30 minutes …

Other Folding Phones to Consider Razr 2025 series Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Motorola Razr+ (2025): There is technically a third phone in Motorola’s latest Razr lineup: the Razr+ 2025. However, it’s nearly identical to last year’s Razr+ 2024, with fresh colors and the improved IP48 rating and titanium-reinforced hinge. It sits …

I wasn’t always a sunscreen devotee. I thought I looked better with a tan, and even the best sunscreens felt gross and made me break out. Like so many millennials, I didn’t understand the risks of turning into a lobster at the beach when I was in high school, or …

My kids’ appetite for stickers is endless. I find them constantly, on the mirrors in our house, on their school planners and water bottles, and occasionally stuck to the back of my chair or in the car. Stickers are also an accessible way of supporting independent artists. Maybe you can’t …

More Comforters We’ve Tested If you want a warm blanket but you don’t want traditional down, consider a down alternative, or a comforter made with eucalyptus or bamboo. Buffy Breeze Comforter Photograph: Buffy Buffy Breeze Comforter for $200: The Buffy Breeze Comforter has been on my bed for years. It’s …

Global Accessibility Awareness Day was Thursday, so it’s fitting that both Apple and Google have announced a raft of new accessibility features for their devices this week, all slated to land in the coming year. Photograph: Apple First up, let’s talk Apple. The headline is Magnifier support for Mac. This …

There’s nothing quite like losing yourself in a book. You might not be able to transport your loved ones into their favorite stories, but these gifts for book lovers can help spruce up their cozy reading corner. If there’s anything we’ve learned from #BookTok, it’s that there are tons of …

Other Ergonomic Mice to Consider Photograph: Henri Robbins Keychron M6 for $50: If you like the design of the MX Master line, but would prefer a more gaming-oriented mouse, the Keychron M6 is a nice alternative. While the M6 doesn’t have Logitech’s advanced gesture controls or soft-touch exterior, it maintains …

Other Phones to Consider Pixel 9 Photograph: Julian Chokkattu We test a ton of Android phones. We like the ones below, but you’ll be better off with one of the options above. If you haven’t yet done so, check out our Best Cheap Phones and Best Folding Phones guides for …