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Hands-on
Hands-on: the offline translator that actually works on a plane
We took Lingo One through three airports and a mountain village with no signal. Here is what worked and what did not.
Elin Park · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Buying guide
The best noise-cancelling headphones for long flights
Comfort matters more than spec sheets after hour six. Our picks for long-haul listening.
Elin Park · Sep 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Review
Review: Kestrel Swift is the drone to beat under 250 g
A 1-inch sensor in a registration-free drone changes what a travel drone can do.
Elin Park · Sep 25, 2026 · 1 min read
How-to
How to build a smart home that works without the internet
Local control, Matter and Thread explained, plus the devices we trust.
Elin Park · Sep 23, 2026 · 1 min read
Roundup
Roundup: 12 desk upgrades under $200
Small changes that make a big difference to a long working day.
Elin Park · Sep 21, 2026 · 1 min read
Interview
Interview: why Parsec built a robot with a physical camera shutter
The founders on privacy by design and why their robot has no cloud account.
Elin Park · Sep 19, 2026 · 1 min read
Tech news
Hall-effect sticks explained: the end of controller drift?
Magnetic sensors are spreading across controllers. Here is how they work.
Elin Park · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Buying guide
Buying guide: smart rings versus fitness bands
Which form factor fits your sleep and training goals better?
Elin Park · Sep 15, 2026 · 1 min read
Review
Review: Grainfield F1 brings dials back to pocket cameras
A camera that makes you slow down — in a good way.
Elin Park · Sep 13, 2026 · 1 min read
How-to
Packing light: our one-bag travel system
How our editors pack for two weeks with a single carry-on.
Elin Park · Sep 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Roundup
Solar gadgets that are worth it (and some that are not)
We measured real-world charging so you do not have to.
Elin Park · Sep 7, 2026 · 1 min read