Fernando Silva

Last year, Apple blew me away with the new multitasking features in iPadOS 26. It felt like a true step forward, giving us a more Mac-like experience. This year, iPadOS 27 aimed to tighten everything up and give us the best version of iPadOS we have ever seen. The update might not have been as flashy as last year’s, but it has made my iPad smarter, faster, more capable, and the performance now feels drastically improved. There are 100s of new small tweaks and changes, but I wanted to share my five favorite features you need to try.

Since its release in 2016, AirPods have exploded in popularity. I feel like you cannot go anywhere without seeing them in people’s ears. AirPods have become one of Apple’s most impactful products, and they might even be my most-used Apple devices. I use them in every scenario, from just listening to media to phone calls, workouts, live translation, and transparency. There is always something I am using them for. But one feature was missing that Apple finally added with iOS 27. So let’s talk about the new features of the AirPods and how to install the beta update.

The Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro has been my favorite color variation in years. I love how the color just pops. I even recently wrote about my Cosmic Orange-themed everyday carry. The Cosmic Orange color-matching continues with Nomad’s limited-edition Stellar Orange Stand One charger. This charger is awesome for so many reasons, but it all starts with the design and materials they chose to make a premium, well-built product that just happens to perfectly match my iPhone. Here is what you need to know!

When Apple unveiled the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, I was a bit skeptical. Apple usually reserves more “professional” and dull colors for the Pro models and the more vibrant colors for the regular iPhone lineup. But as someone who loves orange as a color, I went with the 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange. After using it since day one, I can easily say this is my favorite iPhone color variation in a long time. So, naturally, as time went on, some of my favorite accessories began to color-match the Cosmic Orange iPhone, and I had to build an everyday carry around it. These accessories not only complement the Cosmic Orange finish perfectly but also solve real problems, earning a permanent place in my EDC.

It’s been five years since Apple unveiled its AirTags. They were a pleasant surprise and addition to Apple’s lineup. They worked well, lasted about a year before needing a battery replacement, and fit perfectly into the Apple ecosystem. But the biggest compromise with the AirTags is the form factor. People have been wanting different AirTag form factors for years, especially one that can fit in your credit card without leaving a giant lump. That’s where KeySmart’s new SmartCard Pro comes into play. It’s ultra-thin, rechargeable, works with both Apple Find My and Google Find Hub, and honestly feels more premium than most trackers I’ve tested. Here is what you need to know!

Desk setups are ever evolving. Because so much of our workflow and desk revolves around tech, which changes constantly, the products we use every day naturally change alongside it. But one thing I’ve noticed over the years is that when I invest a little more in premium accessories, they tend to last much longer. There will always be a place for budget-conscious products, but the accessories I keep coming back to are usually well-built, thoughtfully designed, and that improve my overall workflow. I wanted to share some of my favorite premium desk accessories that would benefit anyone’s setup, whether for gaming, work, or leisure.

For years, I have said that the Apple Wallet app is one of Apple’s most underrated services. Most people think of Apple Pay when they hear about Apple Wallet, but it is so much more. It stores everything from my credit cards and transit cards, has replaced my keys, helps me send money, and has honestly replaced the need to carry both a physical wallet and keys. Most of these features have been quietly added over the years, and most people just are not aware of them. Here are five Apple Wallet features I use all the time that most people don’t know about.

I have recently been reviewing high-powered, multifunctional desk chargers, and I think they are great for providing reliable power to your devices while keeping your space decluttered. Most of the chargers I have tested usually have a wattage cap of 140, like the Nomos charger, or 200W, like Anker’s charging station. But as we get more and more tech that constantly needs to be charged, getting something with higher wattage becomes essential, especially for power users. That is where CUKTECH’s new 30 Ultra Charging Station really stood out. It delivers up to 300W of output, features CUKTECH’s signature display, and offers something I have not seen in any other charger. Here is what you need to know.

For the last 60 days, I have been wearing an Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the latest WHOOP MG. I wanted to better understand the hype surrounding WHOOP. If you spend enough time online, you can see that WHOOP users are loud and proud. It’s marketed as a serious wellness and fitness tracker that high-profile athletes and Silicon Valley tech founders wear. So, as someone who cares about their fitness, wellness, sleep, and overall health, I felt like I had to experience this for myself and, of course, compare it to the fitness tracker that I have been wearing for well over a decade: the Apple Watch. This is what I learned after 60 days.

When Apple first introduced MagSafe in the iPhone 12 lineup, I knew it was going to be a hit. It immediately allowed for a modular accessory ecosystem to flourish for the iPhone. But then they gave us USB-C, and that opened the floodgates. Between MagSafe and USB-C, the type of accessories you could mount to your iPhone was basically limitless. One of the coolest examples of that is the Lexar ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD. Spending some time using the ES5 alongside the Blackmagic Camera app, I can confidently say this is one of the more practical MagSafe storage accessories I have tested recently. Here is what you should know.

One of the best ways to judge how good a product is, is simply how long it sticks around. There are tons of products that hit my desk that, for one reason or another, do not make it past one month of use. It could be poorly built, too cheap, not a good fit for my aesthetic, or for any other reason. But if a product earns a permanent spot on my desk or nightstand and I stop thinking about replacing it, that’s usually a really good sign. So when I noticed I had been using my Nomos charging station for about a year, I knew I had to give you my review. Here is what it is and how well it’s held up.

Thunderbolt 5 debuted in September 2023. It was introduced as the new Thunderbolt standard that would slowly begin to replace Thunderbolt 4. It entered the scene, and we saw a big jump forward in bandwidth, display support, and overall capability. But what I noticed is that it was relatively slow to roll out, and the products we saw that did implement Thunderbolt 5 only did that. They just switched from Thunderbolt 4 to Thunderbolt 5 and shipped the same product otherwise. So when I saw Satechi announce some actual changes and improvements to their Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock, I had to check it out. I have used it for over two weeks, and this is what you should know.

Kuxiu has made some of my favorite Magsafe battery packs over the years. They were the first to give us a taste of the semi-solid state battery pack, which was ultra-efficient and kept safety in mind. They also brought one of the best features I’ve seen on any MagSafe battery pack: dual-sided MagSafe magnets, which let you add even more MagSafe accessories on top of the battery. Absolute genius. Now they are bringing us their brand new S4 Semi-Solid Safe MagSafe battery pack, and this might be their best one yet. Here is what you need to know.

Last year’s charger trend was the built-in retractable cable. It seemed like overnight, every charger had one. But now, there seems to be a new growing trend in the charging market: diagnostic displays. I have seen more and more chargers add small LED or LCD displays to show simple stats like charging speeds. The nerd in me absolutely loves this. The fact that I no longer need a separate tool to test out charging speed claims has been great. The latest charger to join this trend is Satechi’s new ChargeView 140W charger. It does what you expect from a high-end desk charger, like charge up to four devices via USB-C, and it, of course, adds a display, but it does much more than just give you the charging speed. Here is what you should know!

People love to compare Tim Cook’s tenure to that of Steve Jobs’. They say that Apple hasn’t been able to innovate under Tim Cook and that he never had his iPhone-level moment. In Cook’s defense, no other company or CEO has had an iPhone-level moment since that 2007 announcement. But just because he never had his iPhone moment doesn’t mean nothing happened. Under Tim Cook, Apple didn’t just coast. It built on what Steve Jobs created, and instead of chasing one massive breakthrough, Apple built multiple billion-dollar businesses, expanded into new categories, and turned its ecosystem into one of the most powerful in tech. Think about it, AirPods, Apple Watch, the transition from Intel to Apple silicon, all market disruptors that happened under Tim Cook. So let’s take a look back and see everything from the Tim Cook era.

I love MagSafe batteries and by this point, I have probably tested hundreds of them. There are plenty of great options out there with different capacities, charging speeds, built-in cables, and diagnostic displays, and there seems to be a MagSafe battery variant for any situation. But the feature I like most is thinness. While it’s great to have 10,000 mAh in a battery, that adds too much extra bulk in most daily cases. So over the last few months, I have been on the hunt for slim MagSafe batteries that add the least amount of bulk to my iPhone. These are the three best ones I’ve tested so far.

Apple released the AirPods Pro 3 back in September of 2025. I have been living with them and using them every single day since then. I have used them for everything from workouts and runs to Zoom calls, travel, and just everyday listening. What has truly stood out to me isn’t how good they sound for the size, or how they are just about as good as their $550 AirPods Max 2 counterpart, but how Apple has actually improved them over the last 7ish months of owning them. Here is how they have held up, how they’ve improved, and what Apple can still add to them.

I have been a Pokémon fan for my entire life. I still remember being 6 years old and going to Best Buy with my dad to buy the first Pokémon game: Pokémon Blue. I was hooked instantly. I grew up playing all the games, watching the show, and, to this day, still collect the cards. So anytime something new comes out that blends Pokémon with everyday life, I’m immediately interested. So when I saw SkyDex on Twitter, a weather app that turns your daily forecast into a Pokémon discovery experience, I had to download it. And after using it for a bit, I think you should too. Here’s why.

I have been a Satechi customer for years. I have used countless of their accessories, from iPad hubs to their computer peripherals to their chargers. They make some awesome, high-quality accessories that fit that Apple aesthetic. Most recently, they released their 3-in-1 Qi2 folding wireless charging stand, and it checks every box I would want from a charger like this. It has fast chargers, has a super clean design with great material choices, and can be used on a desk or on the go. Here is what you should know.

I would argue that Apple currently has its best MacBook lineup it’s ever offered. Since the release of the MacBook Neo, they now have a really strong option at every price point. But at the same time, there is a slight awkward issue. The MacBook Neo is now the default recommendation for anyone who just wants a Mac laptop, and if you need Pro-level features and hardware, you go with the MacBook Pro. So where does that leave the M5 MacBook Air? Who is the target customer now? The MacBook Air is no longer the de facto entry-level computer, but it’s also not as powerful as the Pro-level MacBooks, so who should buy the MacBook Air?