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Whitson Gordon

Whitson Gordon is a gadget nerd, gamer, and PC builder who has been writing about tech for 10 years. He eats potato chips with chopsticks so he doesn't get grease on his custom keyboard. Contact him on Twitter @WhitsonGordon

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PUSH IT REAL GOOD

These Push-Up Handles Provide the Perfect At-Home Workout

Gripping the handles, then, allows you to keep your wrists straight during push-ups, avoiding the wrist stress that causes pain over time.

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AIN’T NO CRYBABY

Onion Goggles Work So Well, I Don’t Care How Silly I Look

For those two minutes of cutting, it’s totally worth looking like a ’90s snowboarder.

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HOLD EVERYTHING

This Is the Tiny, Minimalist Wallet I’ve Always Wanted

For something I plan on using every day for a long time, the Ridge’s size and build quality are a worthy investment.

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HEAD ME OUT

These Skullcandy Earbuds Ensure You Never Lose Them

Audio manufacturer Skullcandy has partnered with Tile—the company behind those little Bluetooth trackers—to ensure lost earbuds are a thing of the past.

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FIRE IT UP

GrillGrates Are the Best Thing to Happen to My Summer Dinner

Now that I've tried GrillGrates, I’m never using anything ever again.

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CONTROL ISSUES

A Logitech Harmony Elite Is the Universal Remote You Deserve

The $250 Logitech Harmony Elite is still my go-to when it comes to a user-friendly, tricked-out TV setup.

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SOUND AND BEAUTY

Invest in Stylish Speakers That Don't Skimp On Sound

Traditional speakers have never been the most elegant looking things. Here are some unique, great-sounding alternatives for your house.

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SURROUND SOUND

Dolby’s New Headphones Are Designed for Your Living Room

On the surface, the new Dolby Dimension wireless headphones look like any other pair of cans, but they contain a few interesting features.

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CES 2019

Six Cool Gadgets We Saw at CES That You Can Actually Buy Now

I went to Vegas to go hands-on with the latest products, and found a few that are actually worth buying--and can be picked up right now.

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LISTEN UP

Bose’s SoundSports Are the Most Comfortable Earbuds

For Bose’s customer service and for the insane comfort these earbuds provide—Bose has won my loyalty.

Whitson Gordon

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