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Press enter or click to view image in full size Since moving to California, I’ve had to fully embrace car culture. Growing up on a steady stream of TopGear UK, hosted by the venerable trio of Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond, and then eventually, the follow-up The Grand Tour, I’ve always had a deep appreciation of all things on four wheels.

Press enter or click to view image in full size Receiving my belongings in San Diego. Thanks, Roadway Moving! Recently, I moved from the East Coast to the West Coast. But more importantly, how do you move nearly two dozen boxes of personal belongings, a queen size mattress, and thousands of dollars of computing equipment? Ship it all yourself and hope for the best? No, I didn’t think so.

Press enter or click to view image in full size Impressive image quality with solid ergonomics, a wide range of video settings, enough inputs to create a meaningful production, incredible performance from an APS-C cropped sensor, and a color profile that I consider true-to-life. The X-H2S is one of the best APS-C cameras (with a viewfinder) Fujifilm has produced to date.

The 2026 Volvo XC40 B5 Ultra in Denim Blue. Volvo is in a period change. Long gone are its sedans, instead opting for estate wagons and a range of SUVs, which arguably have achieved the most consistent sales during the brand’s modernized lifecycle. All of their 2026 vehicles feature the “Volvo Car UX”, which is basically an 11.2-inch infotainment display running Android, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

GMC’s Denali nameplate represents the highest trim level and features the brand has to offer. It was originally introduced in 1998 for the GMC Yukon, but has now expanded to nearly all of their vehicles. The 2026 GMC Terrain has been redesigned, serving as an entry-level small SUV that also receives the Denali treatment for 2026. GMC graciously provided me with a week of seat-time so I could drive the ’26 Terrain Denali and figure out how it performs.

GMC’s Denali nameplate represents the highest trim level and features the brand has to offer. It was originally introduced in 1998 for the GMC Yukon, but has now expanded to nearly all of their vehicles. The 2026 GMC Terrain has been redesigned, serving as an entry-level small SUV that also receives the Denali treatment for 2026. GMC graciously provided me with a week of seat-time so I could drive the ’26 Terrain Denali and figure out how it performs.

When you think of high-performance, off road-capable pickup trucks sold in the United States, a few popular brands come to mind — some American and a few Japanese — but what they all have in common is that once those vehicles make their way off the dealership lot and into driver’s lives, they’re often heavily modified to further their capabilities. Some owners add a suspension lift, bigger tires, skid plates for underside protection, and metal-reinforced bumpers.

Every pet owner needs an air purifier, full stop. In my personal case, it really just helps maintain the quality-of-life that I would want while caring for a black German Shepherd and a small, white cat. The benefits of using a high-performance air purifier like the Rabbit Air MinusA2 are pretty obvious: the filtering of pathogens, dust, kitchen odors, pet dander, airborne bacteria (including mold spores), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and, of course, pollen.

The shape of the Bowers & Wilkins wireless speaker lineup over the past few years has been iconic, at least in my eyes. If anything, its “pill” shape”, a historical reference to the airships of old with the same name filled with hydrogen, also allows it to become a piece of interest in a casual space that doubles as a way of entertaining guests. This year, B&W updated the Zeppelin to feature a powerful 240W amplifier, while removing finicky features such as Alexa integration.

The Predator Z57 curved super ultrawide monitor is nothing like you’ve ever experienced before when it comes to computer screens. Across a massive 57-inches of display are enough pixels to produce a Dual Ultra HD picture (7680x2160) at 120Hz, which makes it ideal for not just productivity, but also high-end immersive PC gaming.