Gallery: The Gadgets and Gear We Couldn't Get Enough of in October
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I'm not as into toys as some dogs are, but I seriously love [Larry the Lobster](http://www.amazon.com/Tuffy-Larry-Lobster-Sea-Creature/dp/B0010Y5G7W) ($10). He's pretty tough (eight out of 10 on [Tuffy's Tuff Scale](https://dogtoys-info.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/91oql-v-PML._SL1500_.jpg)), but also soft and really floppy. I like to run while vigorously shaking Lobsty around with my head so that his squeaky claws flap around and hit me in the face.—[Hogan T. Dog](http://instagram.com/hogantdog)
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I’m a considerate guy; I like to game with headphones on. But not everything I play demands an enormous 7.1 rig and an amplifier. That’s where [Astro's A38 Bluetooth Headset](http://www.astrogaming.com/a38-bluetooth-headset/a38-wireless-headset.html) ($230) comes in handy: svelte, strong, and versatile enough to go from the PC to the phone without missing a beep.*—Peter Rubin*
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Muscle recovery and flexibility is integral to staying one step ahead of those damn Millennials. But even if you hate foam rollers like I do, you’ll be amazed by the configurable [ensō Roller](https://evofitforlife.com/ens%C5%8D-roller-muscle-roller) ($69). All the benefit, *way* less of the pain. *—Peter Rubin*
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Snow Peak’s [Flexible Insulated Shirt](http://snowpeak.com/collections/mens-tops/products/sw-14au001) ($290) is great for chopping wood on cold mornings or watching football on Sunday afternoons. Synthetic insulation keeps things cozy and a stretchy outer material ensures you can swing an axe or stretch out on the couch.*—Jakob Schiller*
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I'm a full-on trackpad devotee, but I often have to use a machine with a mouse. And no mouse is easier on my hand than Razer's new [DeathAdder Chroma](http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-mice/razer-deathadder-chroma) ($70). Comfy, nimble, and it lights up in crazy colors.*‹Michael Calore*
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I think about how much I love [The North Face Thunder jacket](http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/women-39-s-thunder-jacket_2.html) ($249) almost every time I put it on—and I've been putting it on for over a decade now. It's an 800-fill down jacket, and very warm. It's also super lightweight and works beautifully layered under a shell on cold winter days.*—Betsy Mason*
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In a smart cross-pollination move, Thule inserted the ratcheted rear wheel strap from a bike rack into the yoke system of the Capstone 32L ($159, available in Feb) pack to make it easily adjustable for different length torsos. Other companies use Velcro, but this is faster and more efficient.*—Jakob Schiller*
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Choking down a cup of brown garbage water is never fun—particularly while traveling. Thankfully, Hario's $49 [Ceramic Mill](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EEGDSM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) has freed me from the tyranny of stale coffee. I bring this manual burr grinder almost everywhere I go now (along with a batch of freshly roasted beans and an AeroPress). It's simple to use, lets me dial in the grind size, and produces consistently delicious java, regardless of the brewing method.*—Bryan Gardiner*
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I don't want my daughter drinking out of plastic baby bottles, even if they say they're BPA-free. That’s why we’ve turned to metal bottles, like the [9oz Kid Kanteen](http://www.kleankanteen.com/products/kid/kid-kanteen-baby-bottle.php) from Klean Kanteen ($21).*—Jakob Schiller*
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This [Teensy](https://www.pjrc.com/teensy/index.html)-turned-necklace ($19.80) is more than a chic tech statement piece: it's a functional microcontroller with powers for good... or evil.* —Liana Bandziulis*
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Trek bills the [Emonda SLR 10](http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/performance_race/emonda/emonda_slr_10_h1/) ($15,750) as the lightest production bike available. At under 11 pounds, that’s certainly believable. The price, however, is unbelievable.*—Mark McClusky*
Spooky New Infostealer Malware Uses AI to ‘Autodox’ Victims
Named “Volta-Autodoxer,” the recently uncovered malware uses AI tools to collect troves of data about victims, from login credentials and credit card numbers to Discord sessions and UberEats receipts.
Lily Hay Newman
There’s a Completely New Type of Whisky. It’s French and Made in Concrete Eggs
The founders of Maison Lineti are, in a world first, making single malt whisky as if it were wine—and the spirit world is mighty impressed.
Jeremy White
Light Up Your Home Like Christmas With These Smart String Lights
Glow up your home indoors or out with these versatile, discounted, full color smart string lights. They’re WIRED-tested and 25 percent off right now.
Simon Hill
Power Outages Are No Match for This Fridge Battery
Backup by BioLite is designed to power your fridge when the grid goes down. It works, but protecting your ice cream doesn’t come cheap.
Christopher Null
Meta’s Muse Could Upend All Kinds of Businesses. It Hasn’t Yet
Companies have spent the past several weeks trying to reassure investors that Muse and other AI agents pose more of an opportunity than a threat.
Paresh Dave
An AI Agent Injected Drugs Into a Live Mouse’s Brain
A biotech startup let an agent choose a gene therapy and successfully inject the treatment, offering a startling glimpse of the future of research labs.
Emily Mullin
Get Bose QC Headphones at Their Lowest Price Ever
They’re a steal at over 40 percent off in multiple colors. Plus, other great Bose deals you should know about ahead of Black Friday.
Harry Rabinowitz
The Keurig Alta Brewer Can Do It All, With No Plastic Pods
This multifaceted home coffee brewer and its new AltaRounds will make you rethink everything you know about Keurig machines.
Louryn Strampe
Are Memories Transferable? Meet the Scientists Replicating an Infamous Study to Find Out
In the 1960’s, an odd experiment showed planarian worms could transfer memories by consuming each other. It was a sensational finding—that is until the worms stopped learning.
Claire L. Evans
Sunrise Alarm Clocks to Help You Adjust to Shorter Days
I’ve never been a morning person. This bedside gadget is the only thing that’s ever changed that.
Nena Farrell
White Dwarfs Aren’t Just White. Scientists Discover Dying Stars Turning Pink and Green
Astronomers find that a white dwarf’s density and the kind of material it absorbed from its surroundings can produce a rainbow of shades in the star’s atmosphere.
Petr Kubala
Wayfair Coupons for November 2026
Get 10% off with Wayfair promo code, up to 80% off furniture, and more top coupons.
Molly Higgins