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10.24.25
The Zipper Is Getting Its First Major Upgrade in 100 Years
BY AMY FRANCOMBE
By stripping away the fabric tape that’s held zippers together for a hundred years, Japanese clothing giant YKK is designing the future of seamless clothing.
Samsung’s Galaxy XR Mixed Reality Headset Undercuts Apple’s Vision Pro by $1,700
BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU
This Android XR-powered headset comes with Google’s Gemini assistant and once again asks you to step into virtual waters.
The Oakley Meta Vanguard Are the Do-It-All Smart Glasses
BY ADRIENNE SO
Meta’s second collaboration with Oakley look good, sound great, and might just replace your action cam.
Gemini in Google Home Keeps Mistaking My Dog for a Cat
Google’s Gemini AI has offended my dog, but at least it can automatically turn the lights on for me.
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Swedish Death Cleaning, but for Your Digital Life
The art of ordering and culling your possessions before you die should extend to your documents, photos, and digital accounts.
A High-Tech Ankle Guard Is Helping NBA Players Stay in the Game
BY BEN DOWSETT
Betterguards has teamed up with the NBA Training Association to outfit players with its adaptive ankle brace. The pro ballers are avoiding serious injury while evaluating the stabilizing design.
Should You Hike in Boots or Trail Runners?
BY CHRIS HASLAM
Lightweight shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your outdoor adventures.
Gear News of the Week: Honor Teases a Bizarre Robot Phone, and Kohler Debuts a Toilet Sensor
Plus: Coros has a new mountain watch, July unveils a trackable suitcase, Fujifilm has a new Instax, GrapheneOS will work on non-Pixel phones soon, and Roku leans into AI.
Need Something Repaired? Now There’s an App for That
BY BOONE ASHWORTH
The Repair App is a new platform that connects trusted repair service providers with people who need their stuff fixed. It couldn’t come at a better time for economically strapped consumers.
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