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Why this $25 ratchet tool beats any multitool or Swiss Army Knife I've ever tested

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I'm always on the lookout for a now toy -- ahem, I mean tool -- to add to my everyday carry (EDC) gear. New multitools, flashlights, and other cool tools are always on my radar. A few weeks ago, I happened to come across something that, the moment I saw it, I just had to have it. It was one of those gambles: "it might be good, it might be on the way back to Amazon by the end of the day". Also: 10 tiny tools I carry with me everywhere - how they work It turned out

This tiny ratchet beats any multitool or Swiss Army Knife I've ever tested - and it's only $25

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I'm always on the lookout for a now toy -- ahem, I mean tool -- to add to my everyday carry (EDC) gear. New multitools, flashlights, and other cool tools are always on my radar. A few weeks ago, I happened to come across something that, the moment I saw it, I just had to have it. It was one of those gambles: "it might be good, it might be on the way back to Amazon by the end of the day". Also: 10 tiny tools I carry with me everywhere - how they work It turned out

Hasbro’s Nano-Mals are a virtual pet that rewards fidgeting

Since the original Tamagotchi landed on store shelves 28 years ago, not much has changed in the world of virtual pets. The basic gameplay remains, with players being asked to feed, groom and play with small digital creatures inside a handheld device. But new features have also been added, like Bluetooth connectivity and downloadable content (they're also a little bigger than before). This month, however, Hasbro is throwing its hat into the ring with the Nano-Mals, a $20 device that takes the sta