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Editorial desk for The Spec'd — technology coverage at full resolution. Published by Hyphn Media Inc., Toronto.

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Gadgets

The camera that changed professional photography — and costs $6,400

Sony's Alpha 1 III brings computational photography to professional full-frame for the first time.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
Gadgets

The smart home devices that actually last — a durability report

We tracked 47 smart home products over 18 months, measuring failure rates and longevity leaders in a category plagued by planned obsolescence.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
Gadgets

Hands-on with the Rabbit R2: the AI hardware category finally makes sense

After a rocky launch, Rabbit's second attempt at a standalone AI device demonstrates a coherent use case.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
Gadgets

Samsung’s Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring 4: the health tracking showdown

Two of the most serious health wearables on the market, compared across sleep tracking accuracy, heart rate variability, and cycle detection.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
Gadgets

The best wireless earbuds of 2026, ranked after 200 hours of testing

We tested 24 pairs across noise cancellation, call quality, battery life, and fit.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
Gadgets

Apple Vision Pro 2 review: lighter, smarter, and finally worth the price

The second-generation spatial computer is 340 grams lighter, supports a full day of battery life, and costs $1,200 less than its predecessor.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
Transportation

The freight electrification story nobody is covering

Class 8 electric trucks are arriving faster than the industry predicted — and the charging infrastructure behind them is a $400 billion market.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
Transportation

Why city planners are rethinking micromobility after a decade of failed rollouts

A new generation of e-bike and scooter programs is learning from the graveyard of Lime, Bird, and Jump.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
Transportation

United’s hydrogen aircraft program just hit its first real milestone

United's partnership with ZeroAvia completed the first commercial-weight hydrogen fuel cell flight over 500 nautical miles.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
Transportation

The EV charging desert: mapping America’s coverage gaps in 2026

Despite $7.5 billion in federal investment, 23 states still have fewer than two DC fast chargers per 1,000 miles of major highway.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min