High-end Lutris Monte-Carlo Cordless Lamp: True to its name, the Monte-Carlo lamp was designed in the Principality of Monaco and is an extremely high-quality furnishing, the kind of luxury product you associate with manufacturers like Herman Miller. The beautiful styling bridges art deco and mid-century modern design and the lamp casts a soft, ...Read more

Earphones and headphones featured this week: If you are looking for yourself or as a gift, here are some great options just in time for the holidays!

EarFun Air Pro 4+ earphones only $65.99: The EarFun Air Pro 4+ earphones have recently received overwhelmingly positive reviews from tech and audio websites and are becoming widely known as the ...Read more

Q. I have a question regarding your home electricity backup system.

Noting that your Briggs & Stratton QuietPower Q6500 Inverter Generator is not CARB compliant, I am guessing you don't live in California. I do, and would welcome other recommendations.

—R.S., Gilroy, California

A. You are correct that I do not live in California, though I ...Read more

Cool car mount charger: After my positive experience with the Lisen power bank I did some more digging into their product line and discovered another product that could be a sleeper hit. It combines a wireless MagSafe charger, a car phone mount and thoughtful innovation into one great accessory.

The Lisen Qi2.2 25W MagSafe Car Mount Charger ...Read more

Q. I have a pair of Polk Atrium 5 outdoor speakers that I'm going to be using on the large deck behind my house, where I have an outdoor kitchen and dining area where I frequently entertain. I will be using the speakers to play music saved on my phone and to stream satellite radio from the app. It's a big area so I will need some power to drive ...Read more

Q. Earlier this year you wrote about a rechargeable battery-powered jump starter for cars and trucks. I did not get one then, but thought I would look for one before winter hits as that is when I would be most likely to need it. Have you used it much and do you still recommend it?

—T.B., Milwaukee

A. The product I reviewed and recommended is...Read more

Holiday deals in the weeks to come: With the holiday shopping season coming up fast, until the end of the year I am going to try to find and feature products that make great gifts and are a good deal as well, especially with prices trending upwards.

Smart toothbrushes are an extremely popular product category, and starting us off is a full-...Read more

Q. I purchased the mini blower you recommended and cannot believe the blowing power in that tiny device. Even after several months I continue to be amazed every time I turn it on, and it has so many applications. I have a challenge for you. Can you find a powerful mini vacuum, but in a small device?

—J.O., Minneapolis

A. Thanks for the ...Read more

New ZVOX AV835 has smaller size, smaller price: The ZVOX AV855 soundbar was probably the most popular product I have written about this year. The AV855 integrates ZVOX's dialogue-clarifying AccuVoice feature and a built-in subwoofer into an aluminum-bodied soundbar with hi-fi sound quality, controlled with your television's remote control over ...Read more

Q. I read the column about the vSeeBox and agree regarding potential piracy. What I don't understand is why does anyone needs to pirate content at all? I have the most basic DISH service, and a Gen 5 Boost mobile Motorola phone coupled with a 4K Vizio smart TV. I have so much free content, particularly with the phone hot spot and DISH free ...Read more

Powerful, flexible mobile charger: A power bank is a portable charger that draws its power from an internal battery. Charge it up and take it with you, and you can charge your devices whenever and wherever you want. I just finished testing a power bank charger that may be my very favorite one yet.

The LISEN Ultra Slim MagSafe Power Bank is ...Read more