Music streaming services used to be largely defined by their song libraries. For example, Taylor Swift might have been on Apple Music but not on Spotify, and Tidal was originally weighted toward hip hop. Nowadays, these services have similar catalogs, offering millions of songs and playlists, and they generally all […]
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Our Favorite Webcams That Actually Make You Look Good
Do you know why most laptop webcams suck? No, really. This isn’t a rhetorical question or the setup to a joke. I wanted to know and was hoping you could tell me. For the most part, laptop manufacturers still skimp on built-in webcams, even though these days we spend almost […]
How to Travel Safely During Your Pandemic Summer
The overseas states, territories, and possessions of the US have stricter entry rules. In Hawaii, even if you’re vaccinated, you’ll have to take a Covid-19 test and receive a negative result before you hop on your flight (if you got your vaccine outside Hawaii originally). Otherwise, get ready for a […]
Do These Gadgets Actually Protect You? We Asked the Experts
Technology often promises to improve your life, but few gadgets live up to that claim. Everything is revolutionary in this industry, and it can be challenging to separate enthusiastic marketing from distorted facts and outright lies. Scaremongering is a common sales tool. So how do you discern whether a product […]
Amazon Prime Day 2021: 29 Best Outdoor and Fitness Deals (Camping, Hiking, and More)
Get out! Outside, that is, since the weather is beautiful and pandemic restrictions are loosening nationwide. Amazon’s Prime Day comes early this year, so take advantage of the fact that this past Sunday was the first official day of summer. Now is the time to stock up for a season […]
The 17 Best Weekend Deals on Headphones, Webcams, and More
Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL Multi-Cooker for $200 ($50 off): Ninja’s competitor to the Instant Pot plays up its ability to air fry, with a five-quart crisping basket, but it’s also a pressure cooker, steamer, and slow cooker. You can make the stalwart dishes, like yogurt and rice, but it also […]
Want OLED and Speed for Under $1,000? Get This Asus Laptop
The Asus ZenBook 13 is one of the best value laptops I’ve tested in a long time. The ZenBook line has always packed in high-end features at surprisingly competitive prices, but the latest model stands out for two reasons: a gorgeous OLED display and a Ryzen 5000U-series chip. What’s remarkable […]
Meowza! Spoil Your Kitty With Deals on Cat Gear
June is Adopt-a-Cat Month, which coincides with “kitten season” and the unfortunate onslaught of kittens brought to shelters. Whether you’re planning on adding to your family or just want to spoil the felines already in your house, some of our favorite cat products are discounted. My two cats are my […]
The Colorful, Costly World of Custom Keyboard Enthusiasts
Custom keycaps provide another opportunity for creativity and expression on a keyboard, while also hitting your wallet. Tiny Makes Things is an artisan keycap maker based in San Jose, specializing in cute keycap designs. Her own retail designs go for $50 to $100 per keycap, but she also does one-of-a-kind […]
Our Favorite Cheap Earbuds Are an Unbelievable $16 Right Now
When Apple removed the headphone jack in the iPhone, it sparked an upsurge in wireless Bluetooth earbuds. There are zillions of choices out there right now (check out our favorites here) but it’s very, very hard to find any that are worth listening to that cost less than $100. We’ve […]