
The Logitech M196, priced at $9.99 (was $14.99), exists because people know there are times when a proper mouse is a whole lot better than a trackpad, especially when you’re stuck away from your desk at some dodgy internet cafe, on an airport, in a hotel room, or fighting for space on a cramped airplane tray. Trackpads just don’t cut it in these situations and can often turn into the route of frustration. A mouse like this one steps in, unsung hero that it is, and solves the problem nicely without drawing any attention to itself.

Sony has built a strong reputation in the audio world over the years, though wireless earbuds have never really been the one category where the company shines. The Japanese company is now taking a dramatic step into the open-ear arena with a new earbud design: the LinkBuds Clip, a set of earbuds that clip onto the outside of your ear rather than sitting inside it, allowing you to hear both the music and the world around you.

Gadget Industry wanted to build the world’s smallest Bluetooth speaker, so they began by disassembling a regular module to see how small they could make things. To begin, they ripped the antenna directly off a 3W Bluetooth amp module, then had to rebuild the entire thing by hand after stacking the components. This small electronics stack is slapped onto the back of an 18mm x 14mm 3W speaker driver. A TP4056 charging module received the same treatment, being disassembled and reassembled to fit the small space required.

The 2027 Volvo EX60 is a mid-size electric SUV poised to disrupt an increasingly saturated market. It’s all about serious range, fast charging, and Volvo’s usual devotion to safety and peaceful design, without forcing family consumers to make too many compromises.

Earlier this week, Sony rocked the TV industry with an announcement that will have a lasting impact on their future. The company has just launched a new joint venture with TCL Electronics to oversee everything from the actual design of their TVs and audio gear right through to getting them to customers…all over the world that is.

A spinning top rests on a desk, still running full throttle after hours have passed, with an almost hypnotic rhythm. Most common tops have a short lifespan, succumbing to air resistance and surface friction. This one, however, refuses to give up, thanks to Aaed Musa’s fantastic design.

One log stands alone on an open area of land, waiting for the transformation to begin. Someone with a chainsaw approaches, and within minutes, that single piece of wood is split up and transformed into a steady burning fire capable of warming hands, boiling water, and cooking a meal. This invention, known as the Swedish Torch, takes scarcity and simply whacks it away with a few straight cuts and some dry tinder.

DJI’s Osmo Mobile 8, priced at $126 (was $149), significantly improves the quality of everyday phone videos, making them more stable and smooth rather than jittery and jerky. Whether you’re publishing family films, chronicling your travels, or simply sharing short snippets, footage that doesn’t bounce around is a game changer.

