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A tech feature compiled a list of ten niche Japanese gadgets, ranging from an AI companion shaped like a meerkat that remembers past conversations to a handheld umbrella with a built-in fan, that are largely absent from American retail shelves. The author sourced these products by digging through Japan's domestic gadget market, deliberately focusing on inventions rarely exported abroad.
Engadget tested Breville's Eye Q toaster across all seven of its browning settings using fresh whole wheat bread, finding a smooth, consistent gradient from barely crisped to deep brown without burning. The device automatically senses timing rather than relying on a fixed dial, and includes a sourdough mode plus a button to add extra toasting time if needed.
A tech reviewer compiled a list of 10 connected gadgets designed to improve backyard spaces, covering categories like entertainment, lawn maintenance, lighting and security. The recommendations span both novel devices and smart add-ons that make existing outdoor equipment more automated.
The Talix retractable USB-C to USB-C cable, normally $22, is discounted to $14 on Amazon with a coupon. It supports up to 240W and PD 3.2 charging, packing a 4- to 5-foot cord into a compact, magnet-equipped case about the size of a compact mirror.
Retailers are running early Labor Day discounts on kitchen gear, including a 50% price cut on All-Clad's 6-quart D3 Mother of All Pans, now $150, and $62 off a Cuisinart air fryer oven and grill, now $158. Both items are pulled from WIRED's tested and recommended kitchen picks ahead of the fall cooking season.
After two years of testing electric kitchen composters, a WIRED reviewer found that most devices marketed as composters actually just grind and dehydrate food scraps rather than produce true garden-ready compost. The reviewer's top pick, the Reencle Prime, was singled out as the rare model that yields something closer to actual compost.
ZDNET compiled a list of over 10 affordable car accessories intended to make everyday driving more convenient, based on its testing and research process. The recommendations span various gadget categories chosen for value and practicality rather than premium pricing.
Robotic exoskeleton devices designed to assist walking, running and jumping are transitioning quickly from research prototypes into commercially available consumer products. Unlike bulky sci-fi mech suits, these newer devices are lightweight and increasingly aimed at everyday users, including hikers, rather than industrial or medical specialists alone.