Gearadical

On Wednesday, September 9, Apple will be holding their “Surprise and Shine” event. This event is led by Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, and will be his first major announcement. As always, the buzz around the new product details and release dates is loud and exciting. Here are some things you can expect to hear.

Technology can be more trouble than it’s worth. Sometimes, I want to have an open conversation with automotive engineers and tell them I know how to drive, I got this, you don’t need to add so many bells and whistles to keep me on the road. Then I hear an actual bell and whistle, usually when I drift slightly out of the lane because I’m lost in thought trying to figure out the plot twists in the latest season of Dark Matter.

Image from brumate.com I’ve found the best tumbler. Most of us have been dragging around some kind of drinkware since kindergarten, and—unlike a kindergartner’s irrational aversion to naptime—you’ll never outgrow the need for water. That’s why finding a good water carrier makes all the difference. When it comes to a product that blends practicality with personality it’s hard to beat BrüMate’s most innovative tumbler, the Era Flip. I’ve been using the Era Flip 40oz tumbler for a few weeks now.

I have to admit when I think PC parts. I don’t necessarily think JLAB. My guess is you don’t think that way either. After spending several months testing their new Daybreak series, I can honestly think – they’re on my radar now. JLAB is going after both casual and hardcore gamers with their newest tech. In this review I reveal my experience using the Daybreak Mouse, Keyboard, and gaming Headset. When gaming with a mouse and keyboard in today’s high speed Esports world, precision is key.

The last couple days have felt like microdosing what it will feel like when the sun engulfs the earth in five billion years. Seriously, this heat wave has been a killer. It’s also been a serious wake-up call to the importance of a good thermostat. This is where Vivint’s new Smart Thermostat is setting themselves apart with a holistic energy approach that actually saves you money.

Vivint's new Smart Thermostat is setting themselves apart with a holistic energy approach that actually saves you money.

Testing cars is often about impressions. What does the car feel like? What is it like to press down on the accelerator and feel a rush of excitement? Those impressions are hard to quantify, because they are wrapped up in emotions and feelings, not necessarily the hard data.

I come from the world of muscle cars and rear-wheel drive. My first car was a Ford Mustang that only came in one setup: rear-wheel drive. The idea that a car can automatically split torque between the front and rear wheels is an astounding achievement to me, mostly because of how well it actually works. Recently, I tested the 2026 Toyota GR Corolla and had to learn a few new terms to understand exactly what was happening under the hood. I’m glad I took the time to educate myself.

Timing is everything. I recently tested out the Dodge Charger and felt a rush of excitement as the vehicle surged forward on the road. The very next week, I was sitting in a Dodge Durango R/T 392 and felt that same surge—except this time, I had five people with me in the cab. The fact that this is a three-row hauler is impressive given the engine specs.

OLED displays have a calming effect on me, mostly because they are so clear, bright, and colorful all at the same time. While driving the 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe recently, I realized this is all by design. Genesis doesn’t bother using multiple displays in the GV80 and instead opts for one continuous screen that stretches from the driver’s view all the way to the middle of the dash.