King Arthur wants to automate your sourdough starter
The Sourdough Sidekick will work with other flour brands, but the King Arthur logo isn’t going anywhere. Baking sourdough bread may seem pointedly old-fashioned, but that doesn’t mean it’s immune to the allure of a novelty gadget. That’s where the Sourdough Sidekick comes in: a new countertop appliance that automatically feeds your sourdough starter so it’s ready to bake the moment you need it. The Sidekick is a joint project by FirstBuild — the GE Appliances �...
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Ploopy upgraded its open-source trackball with better scrolling
The Ploopy Classic 2 trackball trades a USB-B port for USB-C. | Image: Ploopy Ploopy, a Canadian company known for its customizable open-source peripherals, has announced an upgraded version of its Classic trackball mouse. The Classic 2 has the exact same shape and ergonomics as the original but offers improved connectivity, a more accurate and reliable scroll wheel, and an upgraded design, making it easier to 3D print without the need for adding support materials. The Ploopy Classic 2 is now ...
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Robosen’s self-transforming Bumblebee is finally giving Optimus Prime some backup
There are 31 servo motors powering Robosen’s self-transforming Bumblebee toy. | Image: Robosen Robosen’s partnership with Hasbro continues with a new Bumblebee self-transforming robot toy launching this summer. Powered by 31 servo motors, Bumblebee transforms from a bright yellow bot to a classic Beetle with a scaled-down design officially licensed by Volkswagen that can be driven using a smartphone and Robosen’s app. They even brought back Dan Gilvezan, who voiced Bumblebee ...
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Light Phone III review: everything in moderation
The Light Phone III is the most impressive Light hardware yet – but it’s not quite finished. What are the essential features of a smartphone? Thatâs not a rhetorical question, and itâs actually a useful exercise: if I were to take away everything but the things you truly need on your phone, what would those things be? And how might you interact with your phone differently if those things were all you had? The $599 Light Phone III is one attempt to answer those questions. The ...
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The Bambu H2D isn’t just a bigger 3D printer — it’s a laser cutter, pen plotter, and Cricut competitor too
Last May, I told you how 3D printers still aren’t easy enough for the mass market, but Bambu Lab had built the easiest yet. Now, instead of making it easier, Bambu is building its biggest and most sophisticated model to date — a Swiss Army knife of 3D printers that can also cut, draw, and etch. The new Bambu H2D, which starts at $1,899, has two 3D printing nozzles and a much bigger bed, but it also comes with a modular attachment system. Plug in a blade, and it dices through paper and...
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AirFly’s wireless headphone dongle adds volume controls and better sound
The Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 Bluetooth dongle now has dedicated volume controls that can also mute audio. | Image: Twelve South Twelve South has released a new version of its AirFly Pro dongle, promising better performance when connecting wireless headphones to devices that lack Bluetooth support. Although the AirFly Pro 2 is marketed as a way to hook wireless headphones to airplane seatback entertainment systems, it’s still compatible with any device featuring a 3.5mm headphone jack. I...
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Anker’s small and light 45W USB-C charger is now even smaller and lighter
Anker’s 45W single-port USB-C charger now weighs just 52 grams. | Image: Anker Alongside beefy wall chargers that can power up several devices simultaneously, Anker continues to refine the design and engineering of its basic single-port USB-C AC adapters making them smaller and smaller. Its new Nano 45W charger is now just 1.45 inches long and weighs 52 grams, which is about 17 grams lighter than the last version. The charger is currently only available through Amazon for $34.99, and Ank...
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Opening iOS is good news for smartwatches
It’ll be a cold day in hell when Apple Watches work with Android, but third-party devices should be able to send quick replies. Look at every smartwatch buying guide on the internet. I guarantee they’re either divided into separate guides for iOS and Android, like The Verge‘s, or include categories like “Best for iPhone owners” or “Best for Android.” (Also, like The Verge‘s fitness tracker guide.) It wasn’t always this way. Five years ago, you could buy a ...
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