The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Tested on the Trail (2026)
Our top-pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors.
All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier
Tired of eye strain? These tips will help optimize your smartphone for marathon reading sessions.
The Solution to the Power Grid's Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway
More electric vehicles are becoming capable of providing backup power at a time when the US is increasingly in need of more electrons.
The Best Motorola Phones, From Razr to Moto G (2026)
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
The Best Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras I’ve Tried
You don’t have to upload your video to the cloud or pay a monthly fee to secure your home. These security cameras record locally.
Best GoPro Camera (2026): Compact, Budget, Accessories
You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.
Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026)
Friendly hobby machine or serious production tool? Here’s how to know which one is for you.
3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle
These e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.
Why Leatherology Makes Some of the Best Totes for Work (2026)
I packed these Leatherology totes with laptops, chargers, and everything else my workday demands. Months later, they’re still the bags I keep reaching for.
The OpenAI Models That Hacked Hugging Face Were ‘Active on the Internet’ for Days
Plus: Russian hackers are trying to steal US nuclear scientists’ emails, the State Department bans known scammers from entering the United States, and more.
Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds
I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and here's my advice on how to find the right laptop for you.
‘The Odyssey’ Was Made for Imax 70mm. Good Luck Watching It That Way
Over the last several years, the Imax format has taken on a few different forms—but only a few dozen theaters are capable of screening it in its full glory.
GoPro Mission 1 Pro Review: The Best Action Camera You Can Buy
GoPro’s New Mission 1 cameras bring action cameras to a higher level with a larger sensor and more cinematic footage.
Contagious Cancer Found in North American Catfish
Scientists identified the first known cancer transmissible among freshwater fish in a lake that spans the US and Canada.
How Many Electrolytes Should You Be Taking, and Can You Have Too Many?
Electrolyte powders promise better hydration, energy, and recovery. But unless you’re losing serious fluid, water and food probably have you covered.
One of NASA’s Most Important Deep Space Observatories Hit by Spanish Wildfires
Flames burned through the Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid, but NASA has been unable to assess the damage as a wildfire emergency grips the region.
Chinese Companies Are Selling Vapes With Chemicals Potentially More Potent Than Nicotine
Big Tobacco studied nicotine analogs like 6-methyl-nicotine for decades but never marketed them. Now, Chinese vape makers are using them to sidestep US regulations.
The 2026 El Niño Is on Track to Be the Strongest on Record
This climate phenomenon could cause a massive global temperature spike and cause economic losses of $10 trillion by 2032.
China-US AI Race Escalates, OpenAI Models Break Free, and Why You Should Check Your Car Alarm
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into accusations that China’s Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, and how the US Army needs to cut back on AI use.
Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI
The AI “startups” worth billions of dollars are raising alarm bells about Chinese AI. The smaller players have a totally different take.