Gear News and Events

General Motors has cracked the chemistry of lower-cost, energy-dense electric vehicle batteries. Budget-conscious gasoline holdouts may soon have no excuse.

Square, the company that makes the ubiquitous point-of-sale pucks used in stores and restaurants is doubling down on mobile payments—and making a play for retail titans too.

The Galaxy S25 Edge begs the question: Do you want a thin phone or better battery life?

Plus: Oura’s new metabolic features, Whoop releases new bands, and Samsung’s Wallet gets Tap to Transfer cash.

Monosodium glutamate has a poor reputation in the US, which is both unfortunate and based on misinformation. A spate of new cookbooks highlighting its powers is here to awaken our senses.

It’s chic, understated, and an excellent alternative to an everyday handbag. No wonder it’s Taylor Swift–approved.

A $450 serrated knife may slice a loaf just as cleanly as one that costs less than $50. But the benefits of the more lavish blade—quality, ergonomics, sheer prettiness—might make it worth the expense.

These three companies have developed tactile devices that help visually impaired spectators follow the live action playing out on the field.

Different cities use different water treatments, and this can affect how filters work on your water.

Apple’s mapping platform is no longer exclusively for Apple devices. A pared-down version runs in your browser; here’s how to use it.

With Sidecar, you can use your iPad to mirror content to your Mac or extend it to your tablet.

An official sharing feature built into the mobile app lets you send a specific scene to your friends. Here’s how to use it.