After being added to the desktop version of the browser almost a decade ago, the mobile version of Chrome will soon let you pin tabs as part of Android 16’s new updates. Pinned tabs will be easily accessible at the front of your browser so they’re easier to find and can’t be accidentally closed.
Following a set released in 2019 that could be flipped upside down, Lego has announced a new Stranger Things set coinciding with the final season getting underway. It’s a 2,593-piece, $299.99 recreation of the Creel House that will come with 13 minifigures when it’s available starting on January 4th, 2026.
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If you’re tired of unplugged cables sliding off your desk but don’t like the aesthetics of a brick, the Weighter, made of solid metal with a silicone base, will keep them from plummeting. It’s available in a 3-cable version for $39.99, and a smaller option that can secure one cable for $29.99.
Correction: It costs $29.99 / $39.99, not $39.99 / $54.99.
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The handheld is known for its crank, but did you know it also had a built-in microphone? Jon Simantov’s new Playdate app uses it for voice messaging, letting you send and receive free 2-minute recordings with friends over Wi-Fi, or up to 10 minutes if you pay $5 for the full version.
If you skipped Casio’s original ring watch because it relied on spacers to improve its fit, the new DWN-5600 can be resized from 48mm to 82mm using an adjustable strap like a full size G-Shock. It launched in Japan last month, but will be available in the US starting on December 3rd for $110.00.
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Anker’s 3-port 70W Nano Charger includes a USB-A port that delivers more power, but Belkin’s new compact GaN-powered wall charger is 16 grams lighter and at $39.99 on Amazon it’s $10 cheaper than Anker’s without promotions. Its max output through one USB-C port is 70W, but that drops to 45W while other ports are in use.
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First announced as part of the November Pixel Drop, the feature gives Google Maps a simplified black and white interface when you press the power button while navigating with your phone in portrait mode. Google says the feature can extend battery life up to 4 hours while still displaying basic directions including upcoming turns.
