Gear

Bass is foundational. A dedicated speaker capable of reproducing convincing bass and sub-bass not only makes music and films feel more authentic, but can even improve the detail and dynamics of the higher registers by freeing up sonic…

Your dad probably isn’t going to complain about any gift you give him. For better or worse, most modern dads don’t get hung up on presents. You know the meme of the older bearded gentleman with a goofy smile opening a shirt just like the…

The snow is melting, or it would be, if there had been any this year. Whatever the case, it's March, which means outdoor retailers are slashing prices to clear out last year's gear. The thing about last year's gear is … it's still great…

The first titanium Project Alaska Omega watch had a shielding case of anodized aluminum in bright red. Photograph: Swatch GroupOmega followed the first Alaska prototype with a second design the following year, cased in the conventional…

All these firms seek to capitalize on what Apple recognized a decade ago: The software and connectivity now built into new autos gave tech incumbents a jump on traditional auto-builders. But those advantages haven’t always proven…

You'll inevitably drop your smartphone. Once at a theater, my Galaxy Note slipped out of my pocket and fell onto the seat's metal frame, crushing the side button so that the phone kept trying to activate Bixby, Samsung's voice assistant.…

Do you ever wonder why we're still calling it Presidents' Day? Me too. We're here to check out discounts on killer gear and get in on those post-winter clearance sales, not to ruminate on rich men in powdered wigs. We’ve sorted through…

Bird-watching, or birding, is an admittedly curious pastime. You're essentially spying on little feathery creatures trying to go about their lives. Rather than landing you in jail though, this hobby can actually make you friends, improve…

A big pain point for electric vehicle owners could soon sting less, thanks to an announcement from the Jeep-, Ram-, and Chrysler-maker Stellantis—one of Detroit’s Big Three automakers.This week, the company said that it would add the…

The first day of spring is a little more than a month away, which means there's a lot of cold-weather outdoor gear and clothing on sale right now. You can still get some use out of it! Whether you, like me, have no intention of spending…