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From smart sunglasses to all-in-one kitchen appliances, there's been no shortage of innovative tech debuting lately. It not only allows for customizable widgets on a giant screen - unlike any Show before it - displaying things like family chores, upcoming deliveries, and recommended media to listen to or watch, but also shows recipes step-by-step. TRAVEL BEST PHONE iPhone 13 Pro Max $1,099 MacBooks aren't the only Apple devices to see major upgrades this year. [Extracted from the article]

$20 BEST MESH WIFI SYSTEM Eero Pro + 2 Beacons The Eero Pro is so easy to set up with its app, there's no need for networking smarts, but know that it's a tri-band WiFi network, meaning devices can use more spectrum. $100 BEST WIRELESS HEADPHONES Bose 700 Not even the best of today's wireless earbuds can beat the physical noise isolation or 20-hour battery life from over-ear headphones like the Bose 700. $400 BEST WIRELESS EARBUDS Apple AirPods Pro Whether you wear them on the couch or on your commute, Apple's AirPods Pro combine decent sound quality with exceptional noise cancellation for wireless earbuds. [Extracted from the article]

Life's good, but having the right tools can make it a hell of a lot better. The tech on the following pages can make knocking out work, gaming with friends, and controlling your home easier. They used a mix of software benchmarks (where applicable), measurements, and extensive hands-on evaluation to find the devices that offer the most value and best performance - all to identify quality products best poised to serve you for years to come. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates several gadgets including the Anki Vector home robot, the Rotary Actuated Dodecahedron sampler (RAD) to study sensitive marine life, and the Petzl Tikka headlamp from Petzl America Inc.

ACTION CAMERA GoPro Hero9 Black $450 The newest Hero captured remarkably steady footage during runs, now that GoPro took the horizon-leveling functionality from its app and installed it directly into the camera. CRKT Bona Fide $100 The Bona Fide is a simple enough folder, save for the sliding button on the aluminum handle that's part of CRKT's newly redesigned Field Strip technology. That wheel-based system made thoroughly cleaning a knife dead simple, but it required two steps - disengaging the pivot by moving a lever and spinning a release wheel - before each side of the handle separated from the blade. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates several jigsaws including products from Bosh Inc., Dewlt, and Porter Cable.

This article presents information on various cutters. Things haven't changed in the sense that there's no shortage of materials to cut— from light-gauge steel and aluminum to bulletproof fabrics made out of synthetic materials. And there still is leather, canvas, hemp, building paper and other traditional materials. Tool designers have looked at these materials and how we cut them, and they've come up with knives and shears to cut more quickly, neatly and with less strain. The knife's proportions and materials were the first things considered by the knife's designer.

The article features a variety of accessories and gadgets including the Salt X Aether Scout Sunglasses, the Bureo Minnow Complete Cruiser skateboard, and the Devialet Phantom Wireless Speaker.

This article presents information on technical gadgets. In most of the world, Universal Serial Bus, or USB, ports are mere workhorses linking computers to prosaic items such as keyboards and printers. In addition to a high-speed connection, they provide peripheral devices with a few milliamps of juice. But in Japan, the world capital of fads, from robot toys to cartoon teens with huge eyes, USB ports have become an engine of silly innovation. One popular gadget is an air purifier/deionizer. This is a small device that supposedly rids the air around your computer of smoke, germs, bad smells and other" harmful particles." These devices are about making life in front of your computer easier and the fundamental design philosophy behind these gadgets is that stepping away from the computer is bad. INSET: EXTREMELY CONNECTED.

The article evaluates several grilling products including the Weber Summit S-670 Grill, Outset Leather Grill Apron, and Mr. Bar-B-Q 5-Piece Tool Set with Wood Case.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including one on "101 Gadgets That Changed the World," in the July 2011 issue, "Fighting 4 dollars Fuel," in the July 2011 issue, and one on a DIY Handbook.

Two corrections to articles in the July 2011 issue are presented, one on "Lessons From Japan," and the other on "101 Gadgets That Changed the World."

The article presents a comparison of gloves including the Mechanix Wear Padded Palm Glove from Mechanis Wear Inc., Wells Lamont Premium Leather Gloves from Wells Lamont Corp., and a cheap no-name cloth glove.

The article evaluates several steel travel mugs including Thermos Stainless King, Oxo Stainless-Steel Travel Mug, and Contigo Autoseal Stainless-Steel Mug.

The article presents information on the Flip-Top Paper Towel Holder. It lets on tear off individual sheets with a single hand. Products with similar claims tend to be wall mounted, and many simply don't work. The Flip-Top holder's stainless steel base keeps it upright, and the variable-force tension arm holds the towels in place, adjusting the pressure to accommodate rolls of varying sizes.

The article presents some tips for ensuring safety while using ladders. One should be sure there are no powerlines overhead when an extension ladder is lifted. Extension ladder's feet should rest on a stable and level surface. The ladder should tilt at about a 75-degree angle, or 1 feet of setback for every 4 feet of height measured to the point where the ladder rests against the house.

The article presents information on a paint roller tray. The tray can be kept clean by covering it with a plastic bag before pouring color in it.

This article reports that the idea behind the DMP TViX is so simple, it's a wonder there aren't more gadgets out there tike it. The TViX is a high-capacity hard drive on which you can store all the audio, video and picture files you have on your computer.

This article presents information related to the multipurpose use of the swing blade. The Pro Tool Woodman's Pal has been hacking through the nastiest brush since 1941. Standard military issue from World War II through Desert Storm, the Pal is equal parts hatchet, sickle and machete.

This article presents information about a tool kit which can be used for storage of gadgets. The toolbox is built out of steel, plastic and aluminum, and is lightweight .

This article presents information on a boarding ladder marketed by Garelic Co. Clambering out of the water onto a boat is easier thanks to the Garelick/Eez-In Folding Gull Wing Step boarding ladder. The ladder uses dual stainless steel center vertical rails for stable support. A quick-release stainless mounting bracket incorporates built-in angle adjustments and a breakaway feature. The product is priced at $347 (3-step) and $389 (4-step).

Union Tools Inc. is calling its Razor-Back shovel the world's strongest. It is used it to lift some fully loaded file cabinets that weigh a couple of hundred pounds apiece. Its fiberglass handle didn't bend and neither did the forged No. 2 blade. It's sold at home centers.

This article presents information about several hand tools and gadgets which can be easily used by householders. These tools were displayed at a hardware show at two shows in Las Vegas and Chicago. The two shows did produce a bumper crop of products and few of them received awards.

The article focuses on A.G. Russell's field tweezers. These tweezers are made in the U.S. from a single piece of spring-tempered stainless steel. The precision points provide pinpoint gripping accuracy. The tweezers come with a stainless steel clip holder that will attach to a key ring.

The article introduces a slicer from Chef's Choice. This appliance is designed to slice from ½ inches thick to paper thin. The appliance's head can be positioned horizontally or at a 30° angle to its base, and its cantilevered design allows a platter to be positioned under it.

Presents information on a transplanter hand shovel developed by Wisconsin-based Fiskars Consumer Products.