Andrew Liszewski

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Following two Amazon drone crashes in Arizona last month, the FAA is investigating another incident in Waco, Texas, according to CNBC. After delivering a package the drone “got tangled in a nearby internet cable” before shearing the wire and performing a “safe contingent landing.” There were no injuries or widespread internet outages.

The company managed to keep its dual-screen handheld priced below $100 when preorders launched earlier this month, but reviewers are finding it comes with a lot of bugs and performance issues. Russ Crandall calls it a “half-baked mess” in a 42-minute video about why he thinks the Anbernic RG DS is a disappointment.