Posts Written by Lambert Varias

Ridge’s trademark thin wallets now have a MagSafe-compatible edition. It has built-in magnets that align perfectly with MagSafe-equipped iPhones and cases. Rocking an Android phone? Don’t worry. The wallet has a steel tray that lets you securely attach the wallet to any phone or case. It comes in carbon fiber, olive, navy, or gunmetal.

Tropicfeel made joggers that you can put on whether you’re going for a hike or just to your couch. The pants are made from ethically-sourced cotton and light, breathable, and eco-friendly Lyocell fiber. They’re cut like ankle pants though, so you might want to go a size up if you’re not a fan of that look. They come in either black, olive, or light brown.

As if both games weren’t hard enough on their own, Kertis Jones infused Minesweeper into Tetris to create Tetrisweeper. It lets you place tetrominoes and clear lines as you would in the original game. But you also have the option to clear lines by correctly flagging tiles and revealing mines within the puzzle pieces. Check out Icely Puzzles’ demo for more.

We all know about movie sets and theme parks. But throughout history, fake cities have existed and still exist all over the world. They often occupy acres of space, many with elaborate structures and roads, but are purpose-built for testing, deception, or distraction. YouTuber Stewart Hicks breaks down the different types of these bizarre locations.

The latest edition of Razer’s Viper Pro mouse takes the versatile wide and flat shell of the Viper V3 HyperSpeed and packs it with its latest proprietary optical sensor that promises virtually 100% resolution accuracy for pixel-perfect aiming. The Viper V3 Pro also has a smoother matte finish, satisfyingly clicky side buttons, and improved tactile mechanical switches.

The retro emulator formerly known as GBA4iOS is now Delta, and can now be installed on iOS devices. It can play NES, SNES, N64, GBC, GBA, and Nintendo DS games, with more systems to be added. It supports most modern controllers and even has built-in cheat systems. Just bring your own game ROMs.

Arist and filmmaker Max Kolomatsky has been using his talent to be a sneaky Good Samaritan to his fellow New Yorkers. He makes better versions of flyers and signs posted by individuals or small businesses around the city, replacing the original ones free of charge and without telling the people who posted them.

Elgato’s new Neo line features beginner and budget-friendly versions of its gadgets. The star of the show, of course, is the Stream Deck Neo. Aside from the trademark programmable LCD shortcut keys, it has an equally versatile info bar and something that no other Stream Deck has: two dedicated touchpads for switching between sets of shortcuts.

YouTuber Not from Concentrate was so disappointed with the “slim” PS5 that he painstakingly showed Sony what a truly compact version of the console should be. The result is a box with almost half the size and nearly 40% of the volume of the PS5 Slim. It even has a removable magnetic charging dock for the controllers and an external disc drive.

Maram’s Platform legs are compatible with most standing desks. But they don’t just give your modern furniture a unique and more traditional look. By raising the legs and adding more rigidity, they also reduce wobble. You can choose from Victorian ash, American oak, or walnut wood, as well as four wax and oil finishes.

The BANG!CASE’s best feature is nearly upstaged by its outlandish visual flourish. It has a shortcut button similar to the iPhone 15 Pro’s Action button, except it also works with the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. It lets you have quick access to up to three shortcuts or iOS settings at once, thanks to its single-tap, double-tap, and long-press options.

The loud and long-lasting Bluetooth speaker is now in its fourth generation. The Soundboks 4 maxes out at a brain melting 126dB, is rated IP65 for water and dust resistance, and lasts up to 40 hours per charge. Its bass has been turned up even more, while still retaining clarity at max volume. It also has a new grill that snaps off for easy customization.

Overwhelmed by open world games? Fed up with first person shooters? Sick of soulslikes? Placid Plastic Duck Simulator is here for you. More of a semi-randomly generated video than a game, this relaxing indie hit sees different kinds of rubber ducks gradually converging at a seaside swimming pool. That’s it. Available for PC, Switch, PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X/S.

The Insta360 X4 dual-lens action camera can take 360° videos at up to 8K at 30fps. Combine this with all of its user-friendly features, such as the selfie stick remover, image stabilization, and HDR mode, and you get a truly versatile outdoor shooter. It can also act as a 4K camera that can capture angles you simply cannot take on single lens cameras.

Like most longstanding structures, the New York City Subway is an urban Ship of Theseus, gradually expanded and reshaped over the last 120 years. This evolution inevitably led to several once coveted corridors and tunnels being rendered obsolete. It’s History takes us through some of these forgotten paths and the stories behind them.

Mind The Map discusses the fake bus stops outside several senior homes in Germany. Supposedly, they have prevented patients with dementia from wandering off and getting lost should they happen to escape. It seems like a simple ruse, but the longer we think about it, the more we are met by a novel’s worth of metaphors and meanings.

A Thousand Suns is a series of science fiction short films created by BlackMilk Studio and Macgregor, sci-fi fanatics tired of the remake and sequel cycle in mainstream media. Each short is under 5 minutes long, but they all have that imaginative spark and are wonderfully shot. The first six episodes are available at the bottom of this post or on YouTube.

Luma AI’s mobile app makes it easy to capture spatial 3D models of objects and even landscapes using your smartphone. You can share or embed the scan as a 3D video or export it as a 3D object. It’s fairly low-fidelity at the moment, but it’s enough to be useful. You can check out user-created 3D videos on Luma AI’s website.

Strangely released on April 1st of all days, these two variants of adidas’ timeless street soccer sneakers rock more than just new colorways. They’re the first Samba OGs with a mesh textile upper, making them even lighter and more comfortable. The mesh variant comes in either light brown with white accents or white with faded red accents.

The figure masters at Threezero perfectly captured the ’80s vibe of Stranger Things in its sixth-scale action figures. The release consists of Eleven and the gang, along with Chief Hopper, the Demogorgon, and Vecna. Each figure has over 30 points of articulation and comes with a variety of accessories or interchangeable hands.

Bluetti’s portable AC240 is a 2400W power pack with an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance. That protection includes its power outlets. Speaking of which, it has three AC sockets, two DC ports, and four USB charging ports. It also acts as a UPS, kicking in within 15ms of a power outage. Multiple units can be connected to store more power.

MountWare’s key clip system lets you mix and match a pair of key holders with several mounts. It uses magnetic Fidlock buckles to easily connect or detach the ring or the carabiner clip key holder to the clip, the backpack strap mount, the belt loop, or the wall mount. The modules are made of brass, PVD-coated iron, anodized aluminum, and Horween leather.

Logitech’s Pro X 60 may be marketed to competitive gamers, but this 60% keyboard has some genuinely practical features. It has an easy-to-reach volume dial on the side, factory-lubed optical switches, and a battery that lasts up to 65 hours per charge when connected via the 2.4 GHz wireless dongle. It comes with either tactile or linear switches.