What happened to Zero Tolerance? A Labor Day r/knives question became the sub's sharpest brand autopsy, with collectors split on the diagnosis.

Gear Patrol's September release roundup shows the industry's playbook: refining proven designs with better steel, locks, and materials.

Gerber's USA-made Assert — a top Bugout alternative — is $138 at REI, 25% off its $185 MSRP, with stock already running low.

Bark River Knives shut down after founder Mike Stewart admitted to mislabeling Chinese steel as 154CM on several models — dealers respond with...

Gear Patrol's late-August roundup surfaces six releases: a new Benchmade Adamas, Böker's Kalashnikov update, Buck's Frontiersman Sport, the...

The Paramilitary 2, Para 3, Smock, and Shaman are among Spyderco folders discounted 25 percent at KnivesShipFree — a rare USA-made deal.

The original Jesper Voxnaes Pilar — 5.9 inches of 8Cr13MoV sheepsfoot and frame lock — is under $40 at Blade HQ in a copper edition.

Owner's manual, tire gauge, flashlight, first-aid supplies, charging gear, and a paper map — the ten glovebox items worth keeping handy.

Regatta timers, tide data, solar power, and marine connectivity — five sailing watches for racers, cruisers, and weekend sailors.

You do not need a big budget for a fun watch: 40 new releases under $200 from Casio, G-Shock, Timex, Fossil, and a few genuine surprises.

Peak Design went from Kickstarter camera straps to an EDC powerhouse — 2026's City Backpack 15L, Travel 2-in-1, and Mobile Straps keep it rolling.

A USB-C hub, monitor arm, 100W charger, laptop stand, MagSafe dock, cable tray, and tech pouch — seven upgrades that reclaim desk space.

The past week brought new watches from Omega, Seiko, Longines, Timex, Christopher Ward, Ming, and more — here is what flew under the radar.

Apple surprised us with a new Mac mini, McIntosh dropped a $12,500 streaming preamp, and Sony revealed an affordable OLED TV — plus 13 more releases.

Apple's September 9 event will bring iOS 27 with AI photo tools, smarter Siri, and an AirPods 3-band EQ — plus a foldable iPhone.

From the Fujifilm X100VI and Ricoh GR IV to the Sony RX100 VII and Leica Q3 43, these are the best enthusiast compacts for daily carry.

Harbor Freight's 2026 releases keep punching above their price tag — a rundown of the best new tools and gear from the budget chain's banner year.

Benchmade, Böker, Buck, Titaner, and W.O.E. all dropped notable new knives and multi-tools this week — here is what flew under the radar.

Vinyl sales keep climbing, and 2026's new turntables deliver — from the Fluance RT87 and Technics special editions to Sony, Denon, Teac, and Pro-Ject.

KnivesShipFree's National Knife Day sale discounts Spyderco's strict MAP pricing, the Benchmade Adamas, and a MagnaCut Kershaw Livewire.

Samsung's 2027 Odyssey lineup spans a 49-inch OLED G9 at 360Hz, a 42-inch curved OLED G7, a 32-inch triple-mode G8, and a 27-inch esports G6.

Christopher Ward's 2026 catalog spans 13 standout releases, from Trident divers to fresh complications — a deep dive into the brand's best year yet.

The best AirPlay speakers of 2026 span the Sonos Era 100, Apple HomePod, and Bowers & Wilkins — compared for multiroom, Dolby Atmos, and budget.

IWC has had a prolific 2026: new Ingenieurs, Ceratanium Portugiesers, Le Petit Prince Pilots, and a standalone George Russell collaboration.

From patterned Timex collabs to a rugged Casio beater, these six new fall watches each solve a specific style problem in a seasonal wardrobe.

A busy week for EDC: The James Brand's SAK-style Helton, a specially forged Ka-Bar, a karambit reinterpretation, and an astronaut-pen spin.

Blade HQ slashed the copper-scaled CRKT Pilar from $80 to $38 — Jesper Voxnaes' Hemingway-inspired sheepsfoot at more than half off.

Buck's current Web Specials sale puts eight folders — from the 239 Infusion to the 726 Mini Spitfire — at $30 or less each.

KnivesShipFree is discounting Benchmade's USA-made tactical knives by up to 40%, including the Claymore Auto, Adamas, and Shootout OTF.

Casio's AE-1200 'Royale' — nicknamed for Roger Moore's 1983 Bond — drops to $20 at Walmart, beating its usual sub-$30 sale price.

Norqain's Wild One Skeleton 42mm Gecko became the first mechanical watch worn during an MLB game — a 78-gram luxury sports watch.

Gear Patrol's weekly watch roundup spans Timex Expedition and Peanuts collabs, a Tissot PRX 40mm, Casio's G-Shock Move, and Grand Seiko's SBGA527.

This week's audio releases run from the Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO one-ear monitor to FiiO's RETRO BOX speaker — eight products for different listeners.

Gear Patrol's tech roundup covers Sennheiser's flagship earbuds, Esoteric's $50,000 turntable, and Rotel's first speakers in decades.

Bloomberg reports Apple is preparing a bigger smart-home push, with stores readied for new Home products this fall — nothing official yet.

Echo Show 8, Hue motion sensors, Kasa plugs, an August Smart Lock, and an ECOVACS robot vacuum — five devices that calm the school-morning rush.

Rugged phones for off-grid use range from the 33,000mAh OUKITEL WP100 Titan to the thermal-equipped AGM G3 Pro and Blackview BL9000 Pro.

From the ASUS Vivobook 14 in Terra Cotta to the Surface Laptop in Violet and the Galaxy Book4 Edge in Sapphire Blue — 7 colorful student laptops.

Spyderco's non-locking folders — UKPK in S110V or BD1N, the Squeak, and the Dog Tag — deliver modern EDC features without a mechanical lock.

The Gadgeteer ranks seven student-and-teacher tablets, from the 11th-gen iPad to Samsung's S Pen-included slates.

Benchmade's fall-ready trio spans the S90V Bailout, a MagnaCut Mini Crooked River, and the fixed-blade Dacian for under $300.

Nokia's feature phones keep students reachable without a full smartphone, but unlocked models demand a carrier check before buying.

A back-to-school guide rounds up the ten everyday carry essentials every student needs — from multitools to flashlights — for campus life in 2026.

Buck's limited 112 Ranger Pro Legacy Collection knife drops from $340 to $250, pairing the classic 1972 silhouette with S45VN and Richlite.

From M5 MacBook Airs to power banks and SSDs, The Gadgeteer's 2026 back-to-school picks focus on gear that solves real campus problems.

Bose's new SoundLink Home speaker is landing at Costco at a steep discount, making premium room-filling sound easier to justify on a budget.

iOS 27 is giving the iPhone's humble timer a major upgrade, turning an essential utility into a genuinely cooler feature.

Rugged Road's ultralight cooler aims for Yeti-grade ice retention at half the weight, and Huckberry's current sale makes it a compelling buy.

CRKT's rare USA-made Definitive crossbar lock knife is on sale, offering premium American manufacturing at a budget-friendly price.

Project Farm's budget knife testing video sparks a r/BudgetBlades breakdown — torque tests, edge retention data, and what really matters.