10 of My Favorite Smart Devices I Tested This Year
I review a lot of smart home technology, and my house is often full of robots rolling around on the floor, talking voice assistants, and […]
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Why Your New Year’s Resolutions Need ‘Hints,’ According to Science
Thanks to the fact that I teach spin classes , I have a front row seat to a very reliable annual phenomenon: my classes are […]
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28 Best Movies to Watch on New Year’s Eve
For many of us, New Year’s Eve represents not only the culmination of a long holiday season, but also a time to both reflect and […]
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Here’s the Smart Home Tech I Hope to See at CES 2025
The Consumer Electronics Show, known as CES, is the premier annual event where consumer brands unveil new products. It’s hard to imagine the scale of […]
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Is on Sale at Its Lowest Price Ever
If you’re an Android user looking to upgrade your smartwatch game, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is now available for $219.99 (down from $399.99), […]
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Four Simple Tech Tasks for Older Family Members While You’re Home for the Holidays
There are some traditions that come with the holidays and visiting family: eating a lot, reminiscing about old times, watching classic movies, and of course, […]
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Budget for “tourist Tax” When Visiting These Places in 2025
Many travelers are used to paying taxes and fees on hotel bills without thinking twice, but in many countries, a “tourist tax” may also apply […]
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What People Get Wrong This Week: the Pope Opens Lucifer’s Tomb
Inspired by a New York Post article that Pope Francis will open “five sacred portals” this Christmas, the silliest corners of the social media world […]
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This 75-Inch Samsung TV Comes With a Free Soundbar and Subwoofer and a $50 Gift Card.
When you buy a new TV, I always recommend getting a soundbar as well, since most flat screens have poor sound quality . Of course, […]
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Some of the Best Headphones of 2024 Are on Sale at Their Lowest Prices Ever
The end of the year isn’t often cited as the best time to find great deals, with Prime Day and Black Friday usually ranking first […]
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You Should Use Transnomino to Rename and Reorganize Mac Files
Transnomino is a free Mac app that can automate time-consuming manual tasks that you need to know about if you regularly deal with large folders […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Just like Google makes Pixel Buds for Pixel users and Apple makes AirPods for iPhone, Samsung has a series of Galaxy Buds for Galaxy phone […]
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A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Weightlifting Belt
If you’re serious about lifting weights, sooner or later you’ll probably need a belt. Belts don’t prevent injury as people sometimes think, but they do […]
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You Can Now Let Trusted Friends and Family Control Your Google Home
Smart home control means you’ll never again have to manually flip a switch or get up to adjust a thermometer. At home, where you know […]
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A Guide to Children’s Culture for Out-of-Touch Adults: the Rise of Christmas Carols
If you’re wondering how young people are celebrating the holiday season this year, let me tell you: They’re singing Christmas carols to each other with […]
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Why the Honey Extension Is Called the Biggest Influencer Scam of All Time
Honey, owned by PayPal, is a popular browser extension ( Chrome alone has 19 million users), but the shopping tool has been accused of some […]
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Amazon Echo Buds Are Now 50% Off
Amazon Echo Buds , available in black or glacial white , are now $24.99 (down from $49.99)—the lowest price ever, according to price trackers . […]
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What Does “cardio” Actually Mean in the Fitbit App?
Cardio fitness calculation, which was previously only available on the Pixel Watch 3 , is now available on all the latest Fitbit models (and other […]
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These Easy Holiday Cookie Recipes Have Five Ingredients or Less
Making holiday cookies for the holidays doesn’t have to mean six types of sprinkles or three different types of sugar. In fact, some of my […]
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The Best Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Under $30
For some people, it just doesn’t feel like Christmas until you’re curled up by the fire, eating Christmas cookies or hanging your favorite ornaments on […]
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How I Use Skylight Calendar to Manage My Life
When I first learned about the Skylight calendar, I thought it was a family tool. After all, devices that integrate calendars and to-do lists, like […]
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Bose Smart Soundbar 550 Is Now $300 Off
Soundbars are classified by the frequency range they fall into. Mid-range soundbars are designed for dialogue, background music, and sound effects. If those things are […]
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Roborock Curv Is the Most Adaptable Robot Vacuum I’ve Ever Tried
This year, Roborock introduced three new models from its top- and mid-range QRevo lineup: Curv, Edge, and Slim. The Curv and Edge differ only in […]
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How to Hide the Windows 11 Taskbar (Until You Need It)
The Windows 11 taskbar occupies a thick line on the screen. Most people don’t mind, but there are good reasons to want it to stop. […]
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Five Examples of Garbage That Can Be Sold for Decent Money
Many of us could use more money, and we find it in a variety of ways, such as asking for a raise, changing jobs, or […]
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The Dreo Baristamaker Is My Favorite Professional Grade Milk Frother.
One of the reasons why a coffee shop latte is so special is because it has perfectly creamy milk foam swirling around it. The foam […]
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Here Are All the Carriers That Support RCS on IPhone
When Apple announced last year that it would finally bring RCS support to the iPhone , it seemed like the beginning of a new era […]
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The Best Way to Prevent Your Windshield From Fogging Up
When you drive in winter, you have to deal with a lot of foggy windshields. What’s the best way to clear this fog? Some people […]
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My Essentials to Sleep Well While Traveling
I’m working at a hotel today because I was traveling for the holidays, but I didn’t wake up drunk for work this morning even though […]
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These Games Will Be Coming Out of PS Plus Next Month
Game subscriptions make a lot of sense: instead of spending $60 or $70 on one game, you spend a certain amount per month or year […]
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Apple AirPods Max Price Drops to New Record Low
As is the case with most people who stay true to their tech ecosystem, the best user experience will come from a combination of gadgets […]
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When to Hire a Financial Advisor (and When to Invest on Your Own)
If you have a well-balanced, diversified portfolio, it’s likely built to withstand the ups and downs of the market. In other words, for most casual […]
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All the Samsung Galaxy S25 Rumors We Know so Far (Including a Possible Launch Date)
It’s been almost a year since the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, which means it’s almost time for the Galaxy S25 series to […]
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Sonos Era 300 Is on Sale at Its Lowest Price Ever
If you’ve been eyeing a smart speaker with spatial audio capabilities, the Sonos Era 300 is currently $359 (down from $449), its lowest price ever […]
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You Can Now Search Using Natural Language on Apple TV and Music
You can now use “natural language” to search both Apple Music and Apple TV. This small change is part of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, tvOS […]
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Why I Love My Travel Box (and What I Put in It)
I first heard about the “travel box” right here on Lifehacker, where Christine Wong wrote about the idea in 2016. I mentally rolled my eyes. […]
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Bluesky’s Latest Update Makes It Harder to Find Out Your Name
Bluesky , currently home to the best of the ” X-pats “, allows you to use a custom domain name as your username. In other […]
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Four Packs of AirTags Are Now $30 Off
Apple AirTags use the Find My network to track just about anything you can put them on, like your car keys, luggage , or even […]
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Google Is Working on AI-Powered Fraud Detection for Chrome
Fraud is everywhere now . It’s never been more important to stay alert, whether you’re checking your email, browsing the web, or answering the phone. […]
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These Are My Favorite (Edible and Non-Edible) Culinary Discoveries of 2024
As Lifehacker’s food editor, I’m proud to be your door to interesting cooking tips , helpful cookbooks , and trendy appliances , but there are […]
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