Author Archives: Stewart Wolpin

About Stewart Wolpin

I have been writing about consumer electronics for four decades, including news, reviews, analysis and history for a wide variety of consumer, niche and trade outlets. For the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), I annually update the industry's history and write the official biographies of the CTA Hall of Fame inductees. Aside from writing about consumer technology for a variety of consumer, tech and trade publications, I write a blog and do market research for Digital Technology Consulting. In the non-tech world, I have written "Bums No More: The Championship Season of the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers" and "The Rules of Neighborhood Poker According to Hoyle." Check out my work at www.stewartwolpin.com.

This $150 Staples Paper Shredder Is the Best Value We’ve Tested

Posted on 8 July 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

For most home offices, this micro-cut shredder offers the right mix of security, capacity, and no-fuss operation without the premium price. Read the rest of this review here at Popular Mechanics.

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Connect Seeks To Bridge Chinese Innovators And The West

Posted on 8 July 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

The networking organization aims to connect Chinese entrepreneurs, startups, and technology companies with Western media, retailers, investors, and business partners. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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Beyond Phones, TVs, And Robo Cleaners: 10 Chinese Innovations That Caught Our Eye

Posted on 1 July 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

From arthritis therapy and hair-loss treatments to AI companions and hydrofoils, these were the products that surprised us most during a recent tour of Chinese innovators. Read the rest of this roundup here at TWICE.com.

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The Best Paper Shredders Destroy Sensitive Documents in Seconds

Posted on 19 June 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

Get rid of personal data, credit cards, medical information, old IDs, and CDs securely… By turning them into confetti. Read the rest of this roundup here at Popular Mechanics.

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New Mophie Apple Chargers Beat The Heat

Posted on 19 June 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

New Apple-focused charging accessories deliver fast Qi wireless power without the warmth and whir of conventional designs. Read the rest of the report here at TWICE.com.

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The Fellowes Powershred LX220 Is a Home Office Shredder That Pros Can Rely On

Posted on 10 June 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

It shredded everything we threw at it, quickly and smoothly, without missing a beat. Read the rest of this review here at Popular Mechanics.

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Logitech Targets Mobile Pros With Foldable Mobi Mouse, Spotlight 2

Posted on 10 June 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

New portable productivity accessories aim to aid travel work habits and suppress presentation anxiety; new Signature Comfort peripherals designed for hybrid desk workers. Read the rest of this roundup here at TWICE.com.

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Elehear Delight review: The best budget OTC hearing aid

Posted on 9 June 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

Elehear’s new Delight Bluetooth bud hearing aids ($419) confirm what Apple asserted with its AirPods Pro 2 and 3: it is possible to build and sell a decent OTC hearing aid for the same price as a good set of dedicated Bluetooth buds. … Continue reading →

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Anker Crafts AI Ecosystem Across Audio, Security, Power, Smart Home

Posted on 3 June 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

New Thus AI chip and VibeOS platform designed to power Anker’s AI ecosystem of earbuds, security, entertainment, and home-power products. Read the rest of this roundup here at TWICE.com.

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Sony Launches ‘Collexion’ Premium Luxury Headphones

Posted on 19 May 2026 by Stewart Wolpin

Sony is further upscaling its flagship headphone strategy with the introduction of its 1000X “The Collexion,” a new premium wireless noise-canceling headphone positioned above the company’s already high-end WH-1000XM6 released last year. Red the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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