The eufy Video Doorbell S4 is a wired doorbell camera with a 180° × 180° lens and a VR mode that lets you look around your doorstep from your phone.

• Head-to-toe view: The panoramic lens covers your doorstep from the ground up, so faces and packages fit in one frame.
• VR Mode and OmniTrack: Move your phone to look around that scene in VR Mode, while OmniTrack AI keeps moving visitors centered.
• 9 MP color night vision: Dual spotlights show faces in color after dark, and 8× zoom brings distant details closer.
• Fewer false alerts: Radar and dual PIR sensors spot people up to 26 ft away and ignore insects and rain in the zones you draw.
• Always powered: Existing doorbell wiring keeps it recording 24/7, and a 2,600mAh battery covers outages. Plus, the included Chime 2 handles indoor rings.

It gives wired homes a full, clear view of the front door. Pre-orders are open, with shipping expected by the end of October 2026.

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The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 4K sits between your HDMI devices and your TV. It reads the picture and matches your Hue lights to on-screen colors.

• Color-matched lighting: The box sends what it reads to your Hue Bridge, which tells up to 10 color-capable lights how to react. So the glow around your TV follows each scene.
• Sharp 4K picture: Video passes through at up to 4K at 60Hz or 1440p at 120Hz, with Dolby Vision and HDR10+. As a result, the picture stays clear while lights sync.
• Two HDMI inputs: You can keep a game console and a streaming stick plugged in at once. An HDMI cable for the TV is in the box.
• Setup in the Hue app: Build your entertainment area in the app, then tune the effect to what you watch or play.

If you already own Hue lights and a Hue Bridge, this box brings them into your movie and game nights.

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HomePod mini 2 is a 3.3-inch smart speaker that fills a room with 360-degree sound. It also works as a hub that runs your smart home by voice.

• Room-filling sound: A full-range driver and dual passive radiators give deep bass and crisp highs, while computational audio tunes them in real time.
• Multiroom and home theater: Play the same music in every room, pair two speakers for stereo, or link four with Apple TV 4K for surround sound.
• Smart home hub: It controls HomeKit and Matter accessories, even remotely. Plus, built-in sensors track temperature and humidity to trigger Home app automations.
• Alarm alerts: It listens for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, then sends a critical alert to your iPhone or Apple Watch.
• Siri AI later: A future software update brings Siri AI, a more personal assistant powered by Apple Intelligence.

HomePod mini 2 comes in five colors for $149, with pre-orders open now and shipping from October 30.

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Anker Soundcore Liberty Buds 2 are light wireless earbuds built for clear calls. They pair AI noise-canceling with a fit certified for all-day comfort.

• Clear calls in noisy places: Each bud pairs 3 mics and a bone-conduction sensor with the Anker Thus AI chip. Callers hear your voice, not the room.
• Adaptive ANC 4.0: The same chip and 6 sensors tune noise cancellation to your surroundings in real time, with extra focus on nearby voices.
• Sound tuned to you: A 9.2 mm driver supports LDAC, and HearID 5.0 builds an EQ profile from how you hear.
• Comfort-certified fit: At 4.7 g per bud, they carry TÜV Rheinland comfort certification and stay discreet under a helmet.
• Long battery life: Expect 7 hours with ANC on, 27 with the case, and 4 hours from a 10-minute charge.

With IP55 protection and two-device pairing, the Liberty Buds 2 handle a full day of calls and commutes.

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BinHero is a 13-gallon kitchen trash can that seals the full bag, ejects it, and loads a fresh one when you press a button.

• Self-sealing bags: The flaps close the bag around the waste, and the tilting side tub pulls the drawstring tight. So you lift out a sealed pod without touching the bag.
• Automatic reload: Close the tub and a new bag drops from the lid, ready to line itself. Each 30-bag Herobag cartridge lasts about four months.
• No electronics: BinHero has no motor, battery, sensor, or app. As a result, there is nothing to charge, and the mechanism has a 10-year guarantee.
• Odor control: A gasket-sealed lid and an activated-carbon pod keep smells inside the bin. Plus, the side tub hoses down and drains underneath.

Check out BinHero if you want a kitchen bin that takes care of the messiest part of changing trash bags.

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HOZO Hobby Knife is a hobby knife set for paper, leather, 3D prints, and models, with a one-press blade change and a case that opens into a cutting mat.

• One-Press Blade Change: Press the button, swap the blade, and let go. The collet snaps shut with no twisting, and two magnets catch the blade.
• Cut, Carve, Saw, and File: The rust-resistant 420 stainless steel blades need no oil coating. Plus, the handle takes gouges, a saw, a file, and common 30° blades.
• Case With a Built-In Mat: The case folds into a stand or opens into a cutting surface, so your desk stays protected.
• Smart Blade Storage: Magnetic slots hold each blade, and the translucent housing shows how many are left.
• Safer Handling: Rounded blade ends are easier to pick up, and a disposal slot keeps used blades out of reach.

Check out HOZO Hobby Knife on Kickstarter for a hobby knife that reloads quickly and packs away neatly.

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Apple HomeView is a 7-inch smart display for the whole household. It brings Siri AI, music, FaceTime calls, and smart home controls to one shared screen.

• Siri AI built in: Siri AI answers questions on almost any topic and handles back-and-forth conversation. With your paired iPhone nearby, it also finds details in your calendar and messages.
• Six personal profiles: HomeView recognizes up to six people by face and voice, so each person sees their own content.
• Room-filling sound: Two full-range drivers, a down-firing woofer, and two passive radiators deliver Spatial Audio for music, podcasts, and TV.
• Clear video calls: The 12MP Center Stage camera keeps everyone in frame, while four microphones cut background noise.
• Smart home hub: Control lights, locks, and thermostats, and watch up to nine camera feeds at once.

Apple HomeView costs $299 in tabletop or wall-mounted versions and is available starting November 13.

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Apple TV 4K (4th generation) is a compact streaming box that pairs the new A19 chip with Dolby Vision video. It also works as your smart home hub.

• Faster A19 chip: It brings up to 50% faster CPU and 2x faster GPU performance than the last model, so menus respond quickly and video plays smoothly.
• Cinema-quality picture and sound: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos support sharpen every scene. Plus, Enhance Dialogue pulls voices forward, so quiet lines stay clear.
• Siri AI and Siri Remote: Ask Siri for a family movie or trending shows, hands-free or with the Siri button. If the remote goes missing, Find My locates it.
• Smart home hub: It connects HomeKit, Matter, and Thread accessories, so you can set automations and control your home remotely through the Home app.

Apple TV 4K is now on pre-order with 128GB of storage, ready to upgrade the main screen in your home.

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Updated October 13, 2026: Google has officially launched the Fitbit Edge. This comparison now uses confirmed specs and pricing.

Two new Fitbit gadgets in five months? Fitbit has been busy in 2026, and the Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air comparison gives us two very different health bands to choose from. The Fitbit Edge is officially here with a mission: track your health without acting like a mini phone on your wrist. The Fitbit Air is entirely screenless, tracking activity and sending the data to your phone so you can check it later.

Both fitness bands take different approaches to health tracking, but which is worth your money? The Fitbit Air costs a reasonable $99.99, while the Fitbit Edge costs $179.99 and adds a screen.

The Edge is up for pre-order now and hits shelves October 27, while the Air has been available since May. So you can order either today, but a few Edge features are still marked “coming soon”

Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air: Quick Verdict

Get the Fitbit Air if you want a screenless fitness tracker, i.e., no notifications while you run and health stats you check post-workout, not 1/3 of the way through.

The Fitbit Edge is worth waiting for if you want live stats on your wrist, phone-free GPS runs, and ECG readings on demand.

For me, the Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air decision comes down to whether you want a screen. If you do, the extra $80 buys a lot.

Fitbit Edge and Fitbit Air: Head-to-head Comparison

Want the cheat sheet? Here’s how the official Fitbit Edge specs line up against the Fitbit Air’s.

Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air: Price and Value

Fitbit Edge price vs Fitbit Air price and release date

How much does a modern-day Fitbit with a touchscreen cost? $179.99 or $219.99 for the Stephen Curry Special Edition. The leaked €179 European price turned out to be right on the money. Preorders opened October 12, and the Edge ships October 27. The Fitbit Air price is still $99.99 or $129.99 for its own Curry edition.

Is the Fitbit Air worth it?

I think so. It’s got heart rate, AFib alerts, HRV, SpO2, and sleep data—for no subscription. The included three-month Google Health Premium trial unlocks the full AI coach, then renews at $9.99 a month.

So what does the Edge give you for that extra $80? A lot, it turns out. You get a screen, GPS, and an ECG app—so it’s a device that definitely does more than the Air.

But note—some of the ‘extras’ on both bands, like the Health Guardian blood pressure and insulin resistance trends, require Premium. So I’d budget for the subscription if those are why you’re buying.

My verdict: The Fitbit Air is still the better value at under $100, but the Fitbit Edge justifies its price, especially if you’d use the screen and GPS every week.

Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air: Health Tracking Features

Fitbit Edge features: ECG, skin temp, and more

If you’ve ever wanted to check your heart rhythm on the go, the Edge does that now. Google confirmed an on-wrist ECG app for heart rhythm assessments anytime, though it’s only available in select countries and not for anyone under 22. The Edge also tracks SpO2, HRV, breathing rate, skin temperature variation, and resting heart rate. It even watches for signs of AFib while you sleep.

So, for a low-key fitness tracker, it actually tells you a lot.

Fitbit Air features: What health data does it track?

The Fitbit Air’s list is shorter: 24/7 heart rate, heart rhythm monitoring with AFib alerts, SpO2, resting heart rate, HRV, and sleep stages.

But what I care about here is the difference between the two heart checks. The Air’s AFib detection runs in the background using the optical heart-rate sensor. The Edge does that too, but it adds ECG—a reading you can take whenever you feel something’s off. The two aren’t interchangeable, and I’d want both on my wrist (like the Edge offers) if heart health was a concern.

My verdict: The Fitbit Edge wins on health tracking. That’s because of its ECG app and skin temperature sensor—both useful for anyone keeping an eye on heart health.

Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air: Design and Comfort

Fitbit Edge display: A screen-equipped tracker

Glance at your wrist all day? Me too. The Fitbit Edge display is a 1.34-inch AMOLED with an always-on mode. Google says it has 46% more viewing area than its previous trackers.

Design-wise, it sits in an aluminum body under Gorilla Glass 3. There’s also a large side button I’d appreciate mid-swim. At 17.7 grams without a band, it’s almost half the weight of the Pixel Watch 5.

Fitbit Air: A screenless tracker for 24/7 wear

The Air’s pebble weighs just 5.2 grams, and the full setup is 12 grams, so it’s light and easy to wear. Plus, Fitbit Air includes the Performance Loop (in the box); Active Loop and Elevated Modern bands are sold separately. Marko Maslakovic at Gadgets & Wearables wrote, “Comfort is easily the best feature here.”

In my opinion? No screen glowing at 2 a.m. is exactly why I’d pick a screenless fitness tracker for sleep.

My Verdict: The Fitbit Air wins on comfort here. It’s lighter than the Edge and much more comfortable for sleep. Just something to note if you’re serious about tracking your rest: wearability is a big factor there.

Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air: Battery Life and Charging

Yep, you could lose an entire night of sleep data if the battery dies. Fitbit Air’s battery lasts up to 7 days, and fast charging adds an extra day in just 5 minutes.

The Fitbit Edge battery life is also rated at up to 7 days, but 9to5Google reports that it drops to about 2 days with the always-on display on. It makes the same 5-minute, one-day claim (with a 30W adapter sold separately) and fully charges in 90 minutes.

The Edge is also Google’s first repairable fitness tracker with a user-replaceable battery, which is cool.

My Verdict: The Fitbit Edge wins long term. A battery I can swap means the tracker can outlast its first battery.

Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air: GPS and Workout Tracking

Fitbit Edge’s GPS

Want to run without your phone? The Edge has built-in GPS that Google says is up to 40% more accurate than previous generations, plus an altimeter for elevation. It tracks 50+ exercise modes, and Premium members get real-time coaching cues during workouts. Google Maps turn-by-turn directions on the wrist are coming soon.

Fitbit Air’s GPS

Fitbit Air‘s workout tracking relies on auto-detection recaps, app-started workouts, and manual logging. There’s no GPS or live stats. And while you don’t need to keep your phone with you during workouts (the stats are stored locally on the device), you may want it during outdoor walks or runs for route tracking.

Both bands get automatic detection for 100+ activities later this month.

My Verdict: The Fitbit Edge wins on workouts, thanks to its on-board GPS for route tracking—super helpful for outdoor sports.

Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air: Which Tracker Should You Buy?

Choose Fitbit Air for...

• Screenless 24/7 wear
• A lower price
• Comfortable sleep tracking

Wait for Fitbit Edge for…

• An on-wrist display
• Built-in GPS
• Anytime ECG
• A replaceable battery

Still shopping around? I’ve also compared the Fitbit Air vs WHOOP 5.0 and Garmin CIRQA vs Fitbit Air. If you want a full smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 5 sits above both.

Final Verdict: Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air

The final verdict on Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air depends on how you like to work out. Are you like me and want to totally disconnect while you run? Or do you like having a small display showing your live stats mid-stride? There’s no right answer, just preferences.

Now that the Edge is official, I’ll say it plainly: the Edge is the more comprehensive tracker. It outpaces the Air in health features, GPS, and battery life.

But I’m still a person who wants nothing on her wrist asking for attention. And since my health is fine—no need to track my ticker—the Fitbit Air is still a good choice for me.

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As a work-from-home mom with 2 kids and a husband, I’ve long been a fan of robot vacuum mops. Basically, at this point, I’ll take any cleaning help I can get. So when I got the offer to write a hands-on ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone review, I jumped at it.

The ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone is an exciting new robot vacuum/mop. It launched at IFA Berlin on September 4, 2026, with headline features like 27,000Pa suction, dust-mite allergen removal, and a bagless design—enticing promises for this city-based mom with allergies.

But at $1,299.99, I knew I had my work cut out for me. It’s a pricey vacuum, even with the cool capabilities.

So, is the ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone worth it? And if so, who’s it for?

ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone: Price and what’s new

The DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone is a mid-cycle refresh of the X12 flagship model, with suction up to 27,000 Pa, about 23% more than the X12S. The current price is $1,299.99, but it debuted at a discounted price of $999.

At $1,299.99, the X12S should have the latest features, and it does: bagless station, self-cleaning roller mop, navigation/obstacle avoidance, and general self-cleaning. It responds to voice commands and, via the Autonomous AI Agent Manager, can create voice-activated cleaning plans based on our daily habits. I didn’t realize this at first, but it also has Native Obstacle Crossing. More on that later.

As a consumer journalist, I can tell you that’s fancy stuff in the robot vacuum world.

What’s in the box?

In the box, you get the DEEBOT, OMNI Station, Base, 1 bottle of ECOVACS DEEBOT Cleaning Solution, 1 bottle of ECOVACS DEEBOT Heavy-Duty Cleaning Solution, a power cord, instruction manual, and a corner guard (for the corners of the OMNI station.

Setting up the ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S was surprisingly easy

Going into this review, I didn’t have high hopes for this section because cutting-edge tech products usually = a hassle-y setup. To my surprise, though, getting the Deebot X12S up and ready was pretty simple.

Unboxing was easy, since there were just a few basic parts to deal with. I removed all protective packaging from the OMNI station. Next, I installed the base and filled the water station with water and the two cleaning solutions.

The Ecovacs Home app

To set up the DEEBOT, I scanned the QR code in the quick start to install the ECOVACS HOME app. Then I scanned another QR code on the DEEBOT itself to complete the network setup. Everything worked—there were no hitches pairing the robot with the app or our network.

After a short charge, the robot was ready to map our house.

The X12S OmniCyclone Station is a huge part of the experience

One of my favorite bits about the X12S is the OMNI station. After the robot finishes cleaning, it returns to the station and automatically transfers debris from its bin into a larger, bagless collection container.

That might sound like a small detail, but it’s one less household consumable I have to keep track of and replace. ECOVACS says its bagless system saves up to 25 dust bags over 5 years. The station also handles much of the mop care, washing the roller with hot water and helping dry it between cleans.

But bagless doesn’t mean maintenance-free. Actually, the X12S requires some regular care I didn’t expect, like emptying the dust container after each use and cleaning the drip tray every week. The brushes also need regular care and replacement, things you normally wouldn’t have to bother with (or, honestly, pay for) on a regular push vacuum.

ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone design and OmniCyclone Station

The design is pretty slick for a robot vacuum. The OMNI Station—the part that houses the water, solution, and the DEEBOT while it’s charging—is a clean-lined rectangle with a metallic-hued exterior. I find the design quite nice for a vacuum, so I actually set up the OMNI Station in my living room.

The DEEBOT has the same metallic-hued exterior as the station. While it moves around the house, it doesn’t look like a big, bulky cleaning gadget—I wouldn’t mind it surfing the hallways, even if we had visitors.

Overall, it’s a stylish duo, so I could see it working fine even in a “good” living room. It’s definitely not a vacuum you have to hide in a closet.

How well does the ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S actually vacuum?

I’m gonna be real with you, my kids are crumb creators. Yep, if they have food on their plates—even soup—there will be crumbs on the floor by the end of the meal. That’s just a law of nature.

Hard floors

So, how did DEEBOT handle our family’s post-meal shenanigans? Pretty well, actually. The after-dinner crumbs under our dinner table on the hardwood floor were gone, so I didn’t have to wipe up after the kids went to bed like I usually do. But some dust under the table legs remained—the DEEBOT just couldn’t get under that, but I expected that.

Playing with the ECOVACS Home app later that night, I found that I could even schedule the DEEBOT to clean under the table after mealtime. I didn’t have time to try the feature before writing, but I plan to. When that happens, I’ll update this review.

Carpets and rugs

Our apartment’s main flooring type is hardwood, except for the kitchen and bathrooms. We do have some large area rugs, so I tested the DEEBOT X12S’s carpet capabilities there. I was pretty impressed. After just one session on 4 rugs, the debris container was full—I guess we track in more debris than I thought!

I found the DEEBOT handled the rugs carefully. Only once, on its first attempt at cleaning an IKEA area rug in my kids’ room, did it trip up a little. It accidentally sucked in the corner of the carpet, but quickly corrected itself. It was never an issue in later cleaning sessions.

How well does the ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S mop?

I was also happy with how the X12S mopped. Our home is older, and its hardwood floors need a nearly dry mop. And that’s exactly what the DEEBOT did. I found it used very little water, and the floors dried almost immediately.

But if your floors aren’t as sensitive and you’d like a heavier-duty clean, the robot has a jet mop setting you can set in the app. I didn’t try that during my initial tests since I was more focused on whole-house cleaning. In future tests, I’ll attempt the jet mop in my kitchen and report back here.

ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S: Navigation and obstacle avoidance

For anyone on the fence about a robot vacuum, this is a big one. Because the worry is always: will this thing damage furniture or suck up something important, like a fallen earring?

The X12S has onboard navigation and obstacle avoidance. I found that it carefully navigates around furniture and typical household items like backpacks and bicycles. It did suck up one of my husband’s socks, though, so you definitely still need to scan your house before you tell the robot to run.

What I don’t love about the ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S

Overall, the X12S exceeded my expectations, but there were some things that bugged me. First, while the app looks simple, it took me quite some time to figure out where all the settings were and how to schedule cleans. I think app navigation should be more intuitive. If you’ve bought a robot vacuum, you probably need to save time, and not spend any extra trying to figure out the app.

And that brings me to another hang-up. The X12S, while powerful and bagless, still requires a good bit of maintenance and replacement parts. Some parts need per-session cleaning, while others need weekly, biweekly, monthly, or 3-6 month cleaning. That’s maintenance I wouldn’t have with a simple bagless vacuum. Meanwhile, you’re replacing rollers, brushes, and filters—additional expenses I didn’t expect.

What I loved about the ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S

The ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S is a really cool robot vacuum and mop. I love how it autonomously navigates my home and gives it a pretty thorough clean. It’s like I’ve gone through the entire apartment with my stick vac and Swiffer. The results aren’t bad, and with simple cleans on autopilot, my home will be healthier.

Speaking of health, since I’ve started using the ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S, I’m sneezing less. Yes, I have a dust allergy, and the anti-mite chamber seems to be helping. According to ECOVACS, it has a mite removal rate of up to 95.45%, based on SGS testing.

I also appreciate how it responds to voice commands. A simple “Hey Eco” wakes it up. From there, you can ask it to start or stop cleaning, and even schedule cleans.

The 1.0 in Native Obstacle Crossing was interesting too. I don’t have thresholds or in-floor dividers in my home, but my treadmill lifts and leaves some support bars on the floor. To my surprise, the DEEBOT was able to lift itself and maneuver over them. So if you have a 1-inch lift in your home, the robot can go over it.

Is the ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S worth $1,299.99?

The ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S is an impressive robot vacuum—powerful, adaptable, and careful —and it even handles some of its own maintenance. So I think it is worth the price tag—for the right buyer.

Who should buy the X12S?

Who is the right buyer? Someone who wants to automate home cleaning and doesn’t mind spending $1,299.99+ on the appliance and replacement brushes, filters, and cleaning solution for a general surface clean.

People who are relatively tech savvy and work outside the home during the week are great candidates. Stay-at-home parents, remote workers, and even retirees are great candidates, too. And if you live in a one-floor house, you’re golden.

You can expect decent, regular cleaning from this robot. Just don’t think it’s completely maintenance-free; it’s not. It also won’t take care of deep cleaning. Yep, you’ll still have to move furniture and vacuum the top of the sideboards yourself.

Who should skip the X12S?

Anyone on a budget who can’t commit to regular robot maintenance should skip the X12S. Yes, it’s expensive; no, it doesn’t take care of itself entirely. If you’re a young professional or a student in your first apartment, you’re likely on the go a lot. Sticking to the X12S might be tough.

Likewise, if you live in a multi-level home, the ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S might prove inconvenient. It returns to its station frequently during cleaning to empty debris and clean its mop pads. For the best clean, you’d have to move the station between floors.

ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S OmniCycle Review: Final Verdict

I like the ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S more than I expected. If I could design my ideal robot vacuum, this would be pretty close to it. That said, $1,299.99 is a lot for something that still needs maintenance and replacement parts and doesn’t deep clean.

But if you absolutely cannot stick to a regular cleaning schedule, don’t mind the price tag, and can handle the maintenance, you’ll be happy with this product. It puts everyday cleaning on autopilot, so you can be sure your home stays healthy without all the hands-on work. Deep cleaning will still be your job, though.

Ultimately, the DEEBOT X12S OmniCycle is best for busy households that go for convenience. If you want to spend less time thinking about dirty floors, this device is an impressive way to do it.

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Brett Adcock starts the Hark Pro keynote by announcing he’s finished with computers. Then he demos an app. On a computer. I’m still not sure the joke was intended.

Related: OpenAI Dots vs. Meta Muse—where one agent makes calls and the other knows you better

The moment that got me came later. Adcock asks Hark to unsubscribe from ChatGPT, my go-to AI for close to everything, and the cursor slides through the billing page toward a red cancel button like it has done the trip a thousand times. Rude. Good marketing too, and Hark Pro went on my iPhone soon after.

One chat, no tabs

There’s no conversation history tucked into a sidebar when you open Hark Pro. Just one ongoing thread for everything you ask it to do, from everyday questions to errands. Abidur Chowdhury, Hark’s head of design and a former Apple designer who worked on the iPhone Air, says people already know how to talk to another person. Why change that for AI?

Firing off a second prompt in the exact same window was effortless. Then I noticed Projects—Hark’s setup for heavy lifts like travel itineraries and job hunts. It keeps you from drowning in a single, mile-long transcript where your flight details get buried under random late-night questions.

Amazon first, then the PR flood

Protein powder and creatine are staples of my training routine. The other day, I took advantage of Amazon’s Subscribe & Save subscription program to have them delivered at a discount every four months. I wasn’t looking for a long-term subscription, though, and canceled the orders later. So I asked Hark Pro to sign in to my Amazon account and dig up whatever I was still subscribed to. One result. Amazon Prime, renewal date attached, nothing else hiding behind it.

I tested Hark Pro on my Gmail, too, where PR pitches hit like a dripping tap. PR agencies pitch me product after product, and standard filters are too dumb to tell a good launch email from trash. Hark Pro went through my senders, made the call on each one, and archived the clutter.

Both sign-ins went through Secured by Hark, an encrypted vault the company claims no one on staff can peek inside. I’ll take that on faith for now, eyebrow raised.

What bugs me

Nobody at Hark has said what the free tier covers. Paying $20 a month doubles your usage and $100 multiplies it by 10. Doubling a mystery number is still a mystery.

Under the launch video, a few people grumble that setup alone ate a chunk of their daily allowance. A handful of comments proves nothing. I’m watching anyway.

Then comes onboarding’s opening request. Your email. Card details follow, stored so Handoff can pay for you, and Hark promises to check in before anything that needs approval, while calling Handoff the best computer-use model in the world, a boast Hark makes about itself. Until it builds a longer record, my card stays in my wallet.

Worth watching from inside a PR blast radius

Journalists, obviously. Anyone with a graveyard of half-remembered Subscribe & Save orders, too. Gadget people should also look, since Hark plans hardware for 2027 with AT&T on cellular, and Chowdhury told reporters Hark isn’t “in the game to make wearable cameras.” After a few years of AI pins and camera glasses, I find that refreshing.

My take for now

I’m going to keep Hark Pro installed beside ChatGPT, but two successful tasks don’t tell me how useful it’ll be long-term. After all, I still need to find the free tier’s limits. 

And when an assistant can access my email and payment details, a small mistake can become an expensive one. I’d lose confidence in Hark after a purchase I never intended to make.

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The Sound Stick PRO from Pinned is a magnetic golf cart speaker with a built-in screen. It shows GPS yardages and live scores while your music plays.

• Smart yardages: The screen shows front, center, and back distances to the green on 45,000 courses. It also gives carry and front numbers for hazards to help you pick a club.
• Greens heat map: With a Premium Membership, you can see the slopes and contours of each green. Because of this, reading putts gets easier.
• Live leaderboard: Scores and wagers update in real time in the Pinned App, with formats like Wolf, Nassau, and Stableford.
• Party Mode: You can link up to 100 speakers, so the whole group hears one playlist. The battery lasts over 10 hours.
• Weatherproof and magnetic: The speaker sticks to any cart and handles wet weather.

The Sound Stick PRO puts music and course data on your cart, so you can stay focused on the round.

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The AULUMU A39 Geometric Case protects AirPods Pro 3 with a faceted TPU shell, a zinc alloy lock clip and a detachable lanyard for daily carry.

• Diamond-Cut Geometric Shell: Faceted surfaces inspired by city architecture give the case a sharp look. The matte finish and ergonomic shape make it comfortable to hold.
• Full-Cover Drop Protection: A thickened TPU body wraps the case and handles drops from up to 3.9 feet. So, your earbuds stay safe on commutes.
• Zinc Alloy Lock Clip: The lock keeps the lid shut in a bag or pocket. AULUMU tested it for over 20,000 presses.
• Detachable Lanyard: Plus, a 3.9-inch lanyard lets you hang the case from a bag or wrist, so it is harder to lose.
• Easy Access and Charging: Precise cutouts and a visible LED keep pairing and the charging port within reach. You can also charge wirelessly with the case on.

The A39 suits AirPods Pro 3 owners who want sturdy protection and a case that stands out.

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Google Fitbit Edge is a slim fitness tracker developed with Stephen Curry. It pairs a bright AMOLED screen with health sensors and up to 7 days of battery life.

• Glanceable display: The 1.34-inch always-on screen is 45% bigger than the Charge 6, so stats and Google Maps directions are easy to read.
• Workout tracking: Built-in GPS and an altimeter map routes and climbs. Plus, it recognizes over 40 exercise modes on its own.
• Heart and health data: Sensors track heart rate, SpO2, HRV, and skin temperature. As a result, it can flag signs of AFib.
• Optional coaching: A Google Health Premium membership, sold separately, adds a Gemini-built coach that adjusts workouts to your sleep and readiness.
• Replaceable battery: A 90-minute charge lasts up to a week. You can also replace the battery to extend the tracker’s life.

Pre-order Google Fitbit Edge from $179.99 for a repairable tracker that covers workouts, sleep, and heart health.

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Mechanism Basecase is a protective case for the Nintendo Switch 2 with a built-in mounting point, so you can attach your console to any Mechanism mount.

• Built-In Mount Point: The back fits every Mechanism mount, from desk arms to power bank straps, so your arms don’t carry the console’s weight.
• Grips with Game Storage: Two interchangeable ergonomic grips come in the box. Plus, each grip hides a compartment for game cards.
• Slim Protection: Impact-resistant polycarbonate adds only 2 mm around the console, while raised rubber edges help keep the screen free of scratches.
• Made for 3D Printing: Free design files let you print custom backplates and grips, which lock in with knurled aluminum dials.
• Dock and Kickstand Ready: A free Dock Stick lets the case fit the Switch 2 dock, and the case lock swings aside for the kickstand.

Backed by a lifetime warranty, Basecase protects your Switch 2 and gives you new ways to set it up.

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CMF Speaker M is a portable Bluetooth speaker with a built-in carry handle and two drivers. It plays loud enough for a backyard and fits on a desk.

• Two-driver sound: A 70 mm woofer and 16 mm tweeter deliver 35 W of output. As a result, bass stays deep while vocals sound clear.
• Long battery life: It plays up to 18 hours at 50% volume. Plus, a 10-minute charge adds about an hour.
• Ready for outdoors: IP68 protection covers dust and fresh water up to 4.9 feet deep. So, you can carry it to the pool by its handle.
• Stereo and Party Mode: Pair two units for stereo sound, or link compatible speakers with Auracast.
• Knob and app control: A physical knob controls playback and volume. The Nothing X app adds EQ presets and a custom EQ.

CMF Speaker M pairs clear two-driver sound with long battery life in a portable design. Check it out.

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INMO GO3 AI Glasses show translations, AI answers, scripts, and directions on a dual-eye monochrome display, so you can keep your phone in your pocket.

• Live translation: Conversations in 98+ languages appear on the lens as text, sentence by sentence. Offline mode covers up to 13 languages (Android supports 9 offline languages, while iOS supports 13 offline languages).
• AI assistant: Ask a question, or point the camera at a menu and ask what it says. ChatGPT and Gemini power the answers.
• Meeting notes: The GO3 records conversations and calls, even on Zoom, and transcribes them. One tap then adds an AI summary.
• Teleprompter: Auto-advance follows your voice in 7 languages and turns script pages on the lens, so you keep eye contact with the audience.
• Hands-free navigation: Turn-by-turn directions and a Here Maps minimap appear on the lens for walking or cycling.

The INMO GO3 suits travelers and presenters who want key information in view without reaching for a phone.

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The Sony ECM-AX10 is a pocket-size microphone that plugs into your smartphone’s USB-C port and records spatial audio, so viewers hear sound from around the whole scene.

• Four-capsule spatial capture: Four omnidirectional capsules record the direction of each sound, not only its level.
• Three recording modes: Pick Ambisonics for spatial playback on YouTube with Eclipsa Audio, binaural for listeners on other platforms, or regular stereo.
• Clearer sound outdoors: Noise-cut and low-cut filters and the included furry windscreen reduce background and wind noise for clearer recordings.
• Live monitoring: A 3.5mm headphone jack lets you hear the spatial mix while you shoot. Plus, the ATT switch cuts input by 10 or 20 dB for loud scenes.
• Pocket-ready build: At about 0.85 oz, it fits in a pocket. The Sony Spatial Audio Video Tool app handles shooting, edits, and export.

Check out the Sony ECM-AX10 if you want your phone videos to sound as real as they look.

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The UAG Civilian Large Shock Sleeve with Handle carries and protects laptops up to 16 inches. It pairs a molded shell with a soft lining and a top handle.

• Heat-molded EVA shell: The lightweight exterior holds its shape and absorbs bumps, so your laptop stays shielded in a crowded bag.
• Military drop-tested: The sleeve meets MIL-STD 810G 516.6 drop-test standards, which adds shock protection if it slips from your hand or desk.
• Microsuede lining: Inside, soft microsuede keeps the hard shell from scratching your laptop’s finish or screen edges.
• Mesh accessory pocket: An interior mesh pocket holds a charger and cables, so you can leave the separate accessory pouch at home.
• Cushioned top handle: The padded handle and premium zippers let you grab the sleeve and go without packing a full laptop bag.

It suits anyone who moves a 16-inch laptop between home and work each day and wants solid drop protection.

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Autonomous Computer 4 is a four-GPU AI workstation that runs large models in your own office, so your prompts, data, and fine-tuned weights stay with you.

• Four GPUs, tested together: Pick four RTX 5090 or RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell cards for 128 GB or 384 GB of VRAM. Each build is benchmarked before it ships.
• Full bandwidth per card: An Intel Xeon w5-3423 with 112 PCIe 5.0 lanes gives each GPU a full x16 link. As a result, the cards never fight for bandwidth.
• Private, local models: Prompts never leave your building, and there is no per-token bill. So agents can run around the clock.
• Built for full load: A CNC-machined aluminum chassis, 18 fans, and two 2000W supplies keep it cool and stable. Plan a 240V circuit first.
• Open-source design: Every CAD file, parts list, and BIOS setting is free on GitHub.

Check out Autonomous Computer 4 if your team wants to run and fine-tune large AI models on hardware it owns.

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