One of the best parts of our jobs here at WIRED is that we get to test all the new products as soon as they come out. But we often only get a few days to play with something before having to write about it. That can be difficult—getting a clear assessment of an object's worth when you have to crank out a written review in less than a week. Some products only show their true colors after several weeks, months, or years to experience them, live with them, play with them, and wear them. And some of them demonstrate their awesomeness during the first minute. That's what we've gathered here—things we've been testing and love, brand new items, and the stuff from our lives that we own and never want to let go. This is the gear we want to take everywhere. This is the stuff we want to cook breakfast for. These are the things we love.
The Gadgets and Gear We Loved Most This Summer
This is the gear we want to take everywhere. This is the stuff we want to cook breakfast for. These are the things we love.
The Time Steel is an all-around upgrade for Pebble's color smartwatch. This new model has a greater heft which screams quality, and the buttons have a more satisfying texture. The color e-paper screen has new quirky animations, but the battery still lasts a killer 10 days. Still, iPhone compatibility is a bit lacking (I blame Apple for playing favorites).—Benjamin ChirlinJosh Valcarcel/WIRED
