Hardware Podcasts

128: The Biannual Gift Giving Guide

Thoroughly Considered · 19 Nov 2025 · 1h 00m · Episode 128

What this episode covers

Hosts Myke Hurley, Tom Gerhardt, and Dan Provost (of Studio Neat) present their biannual gift guide, selecting items they have used for at least a year. The discussion covers a wide range of products including Sonos audio equipment, Akara smart home devices, Toto bidets, and various kitchen tools like the Kuhn Rikon peeler and rolling knife sharpener. They also recommend lifestyle upgrades such as YouTube Premium and Oslo Sleep Buds, while briefly touching on their own company's Black Friday sales.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Studio Neat, Made In, Our Place, HexClad, Sonos, Toto, Tushy, Akara, Abode, Kuhn Rikon, Cortex Brand
Products
Always Pan, Seki Edge, Sonos Era 100, Bose SoundLink Flex, Akara G4, YouTube Premium, Oslo Sleep Buds, Gravity Sketch

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