Published on Aug. 15, 2023, 4:07 p.m.

For years, thermal imaging was a binary market: you could buy a cheap, low-resolution "blob detector" for $300, or a profession…

Published on Aug. 2, 2023, 7:33 p.m.

In the world of thermal optics, "Refresh Rate" is often the most hyped spec. Manufacturers push 60Hz as the gold standard, impl…

Published on Oct. 20, 2023, 9:19 a.m.

During the height of global health crises, the infrared thermometer became a symbol of rapid screening. But as we move from cri…

Published on Aug. 2, 2023, 4:18 p.m.

In the toolkit of the modern tradesperson or serious DIYer, the infrared thermometer is ubiquitous. It offers the seductive pro…

Published on Aug. 3, 2023, 9:08 a.m.

Navigating the open water at night triggers a primal anxiety even in seasoned mariners. The radar blip tells you *something* is…

Published on Aug. 11, 2024, 5:06 a.m.

Search for "small portable air conditioners" on Amazon, and you will find thousands of devices promising to chill your room. Mo…

Published on Aug. 10, 2024, 3:14 a.m.

In the world of small air purifiers, function often follows form—or lack thereof. Most units are utilitarian white boxes that f…

Published on Aug. 10, 2024, 1:06 p.m.

In the crowded market of air purifiers, "smart" is often a buzzword for a remote control app. But true intelligence in air puri…

Published on Aug. 10, 2024, 2:14 p.m.

Modern parenting often feels like a logistics operation. The nursery is crowded with single-purpose gadgets: a humidifier, a so…

Published on Aug. 9, 2024, 4:09 p.m.

In the battle against household odors—whether it’s the sharp ammonia of a litter box, the lingering staleness of cigarette smok…