Today in Gear is our daily roundup of the latest product announcements, drops and news from Gear Patrol Studios. Please direct pitches, tips and questions to [email protected].
In more wholesome AI news, student researchers have used the technology to decipher previously unreadable 2,000-year-old scrolls that were buried after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The group trained a machine-learning algorithm to discover the new-to-us text that is said to discuss things like music and capers (how Italian). This effort is a huge step forward in getting to know more about the previously unknowable corners of the ancient world.
Today we’re taking a look at a mini lantern, a chic French press and eye moisturizer. This is Today in Gear.

A Little Outdoor Romance
We’ve all done the flashlight pointing into a water bottle trick in an attempt to soften the often harsh outdoor lighting options, but there’s a better way. The Mini Flame ($60) lantern from Snow Peak is a tiny sub-4 ounce glass globe and flame that attaches to a fuel canister to provide instant ambience. It’s lightweight and doesn’t use much fuel, making it a no brainer to elevate your next camp dinner experience.