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18 picks with a hands-on score. 19 buying guides, each dated.

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  1. Top PickTech & Gear

    LIFX Luna

    A vibrant, versatile smart lamp that makes my streaming background look better, with customizable physical buttons I actually use.

    Check price at LIFX.com (opens in a new tab) Read the review — LIFX Luna

  2. Top PickAI & Software

    Hermex

    A free native iPhone and iPad client for self-hosted Hermes Agent, with full session sync, streaming, Live Activities, and Kanban boards.

    Download on the App Store (opens in a new tab) Read the review — Hermex

  3. Top PickTech & Gear

    Apple MacBook Pro M5 (14-inch)

    My first Mac completely won me over. Outstanding stability, premium build quality, a gorgeous display, and excellent real-world development performance. The one thing keeping it from a perfect score is Apple’s pricing, particularly the limitations of a 24GB unified-memory configuration at this price.

    Check price on Amazon (opens in a new tab) Read the review — Apple MacBook Pro M5 (14-inch)

  4. Top PickTech & Gear

    Apple AirTag

    The tiny tracker that refuses to die—now with airline-saving powers via iOS 18.2.

    Check Price (opens in a new tab) Read the review — Apple AirTag

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Buying guides 19

  1. Under $100 Updated Oct 2026

    The Best Wireless Earbuds Under $100 in 2026

  2. Under $100 Updated Oct 2026

    The Best Gaming Headsets Under $100 in 2026

  3. Under $150 Updated Oct 2026

    The Best Portable Monitors Under $150 in 2026

  4. Updated Oct 2026

    OpenAI dots vs Grok Bot vs Meta Muse vs Hermes Agent: Who Gets the Keys?

  5. Updated Sep 2026

    The Best Productivity Desk Setups For 2026

  6. Updated Aug 2026

    Best AI Coding Agents in 2026: Codex vs. Claude Code vs. Cursor vs. Hermes

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