Technology
Why pay attention during boring video calls when you can relive 1998 in glorious 3.5-inch IPS colour? The Retropian Advance ($149) is a pocket-sized retro gaming console preloaded with thousands of classic titles across 20 vintage systems. Equipped with a quad-core processor, dual analogue sticks, and an eight-hour battery life, this handheld powerhouse emulates everything
There is nothing quite like watching your smartphone battery plummet to 1% while trying to hail a cab at midnight. Enter the Ridge Magnetic Power Bank ($79), a sleek, MagSafe-compatible 10,000mAh battery pack that snaps onto the back of your device like an armour plate. Crafted with aircraft-grade aluminium and packed with fast-charging tech, it
Smartphones are essentially fragile glass sandwiches, but YETI believes your iPhone 18 Pro deserves the same over-engineered armour as a bear-proof cooler. Enter the YETI LoadOut Phone Case ($70). Packing military-grade MIL-STD-810H drop protection via TRIPLESHOT cushioning and raised rubber bezels, this rugged shell is built for mud-caked, off-grid excursions. It features a rotating MagSafe
Mobile gaming usually involves thumb-smudging your pristine glass touchscreen until your phone looks like a petrol station crime scene. Enter the 8BitDo FlipPad, an ultra-slim controller designed to snap right over your smartphone display. Engineered specifically for vertical retro emulators, it delivers real, clicky physical buttons and tactile triggers without adding massive bulk. Connecting directly
Your “Escape” key currently does nothing but help you flee boring Zoom meetings. Why not make it a portal to your childhood? The Artisenca Retro Game Console Keycap ($21.99) is a miniature 8-bit masterpiece that turns your top row into a nostalgia trip. Cast in crystal-clear, non-yellowing resin, this artisan cap features a translucent screen.
If your idea of “roughing it” involves a river crossing and zero bars of signal, the NESTOUT 10,000mAh Power Bank ($55) is your new tactical best friend. Built to military standards, this half-pound battery survives drops, dust, and those “don’t ask” moments involving a puddle and your dignity. It fast-charges two devices simultaneously, keeping your
Let’s face it: our thumbs have spent the last decade twitching through endless doomscrolling. The Clicks Communicator ($399) is the long-overdue intervention. Designed for the gent who prefers “doing” to “infinite scrolling,” it features ergonomically tactile keys that turn typing into a satisfying, clicky symphony. Use the side key to transcribe mid-commute epiphanies or triage
Going “off-grid” is a noble romantic concept, right up until the moment the espresso machine dies. Enter the Nestout Portable Power Station ($750), the rugged lifeline that ensures “roughing it” remains strictly optional. Roughly half the size and weight of its competitors, this khaki-clad beast delivers 700W of continuous output—enough to power a portable fridge,
You’re a man of letters, but your laptop is a digital siren, beckoning you toward email, Twitter, and that deeply important video of a cat playing the piano. End the cycle of distraction with the Freewrite Smart Typewriter (£659). This machine is dedicated drafting nirvana. It features a satisfying, full-size mechanical keyboard with Kailh Box
Finally, a speaker you can operate with muscle memory. The 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 Speaker N Edition ($49.99) is a blast of pure, uncut NES nostalgia for your desk. Slightly larger than a Rubik’s Cube, it packs modern sound and three connection modes, including lag-free 2.4G for gaming. The real win? D-Pad controls. You finally
If your desk is a chaotic landscape of slow, plastic charging pads, the Nomad Stand One (a cool £99) is the intervention you need. This isn’t just a stand; it’s a sleek, over-one-pound slab of metal and glass that uses 25W Qi2 technology to charge your iPhone up to three times faster—because waiting is for
Look, your phone is expensive. Taping it to your handlebars with electrical tape is not a strategy. For $49.99, the ROKFORM Universal Bike Bar Mount is the only thing standing between your iPhone and a painful, asphalt-based demise. Featuring both powerful MagSafe® compatible magnets and Rokform’s signature RokLock™ twist system, your phone is locked down
Let’s face it, your current wallet is probably a soggy leather tribute to receipts and expired gym memberships. It’s time to upgrade your pocket real estate to the AULUMU G03 Multi-Tool Magnetic Metal Wallet for $58. Crafted from frosted aluminium alloy, this isn’t just a place to stash your identity; it’s a toolbelt. Need to
Looking for a way to communicate with your household without resorting to yelling or passive-aggressive fridge notes? Behold the Vestaboard! For a mere £3249, this “award-winning messaging display” promises to “inspire” your family, team members, or highly intimidated guests. That’s right—for the price of a small, pre-owned car, you can now send and schedule crucial
So you’ve got a gorgeous new phone and you’re terrified to take it outside. Do you hide its beauty in a case a tank would be proud of? No. You get the Mous Protective Clear Case. This thing is deceptively tough, offering the illusion of vulnerability while secretly packing AiroShock® technology in its corners –
