Your Spotify AI DJ Now Accepts Spoken Requests
Spotify’s AI DJ is like ChatGPT deciding to change careers. The DJ compiles a music playlist based on the previous playback history of Premium subscribers, […]
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How (and Why) to Connect Your Apple Watch to Peloton
I’m a person who is practically obsessed with tracking my health and fitness data . I use a smart scale, a calorie and nutrient tracking […]
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How to Make Your First Ninja Slushie (Without Ruining It)
Unboxing a new kitchen appliance is one of my favorite things to do. This is a non-holiday gift and I know what’s inside – how […]
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Six Strategies to “Tariff-Proof” Your Home Renovation Project
If you’re like most people, you’re getting a crash course in tariffs, imports, and exports in real time these days. Recognizing that tariffs will increase […]
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I Created These Tables to Help Me Play Video Games (and Yes, This Is a Cry for Help)
Hades II introduces a new mechanic called Forget-Me-Not, which allows players to pin recipes for which they do not have enough crafting reagents. While they […]
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IOS Will Soon Become Much More Accessible
Is your iPhone, iPad or Mac a little difficult to use? Luckily for you, Apple has announced that key accessibility features will be coming to […]
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JBL Xtreme 4 Outdoor Speaker System $130 Off
The JBL Xtreme 4 is massive, at the limit of what I would call a portable speaker, with powerful sound that can handle a large […]
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IOS 19 Will Make It Easier to Sign Into Public Wi-Fi Across Multiple Devices
This seems like a minor issue, I admit that. But you know when you check into a hotel and have to spend the next fifteen […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Galaxy S25 Edge Pre-Orders
Samsung announced the new Galaxy S25 series back in January , and later that month introduced a fourth, thinner phone , the Galaxy S25 Edge. […]
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Google Just Unveiled a New Look for Android
Google has unveiled a major update to its Material 3 design language , which defines the look and feel of apps on Android and the […]
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Google Brings Gemini AI to Smartwatches, Cars and TVs
Google’s Gemini AI is expanding beyond Android phones, the company officially announced today ahead of the Google I/O 2025 conference later this month. Specifically, Google […]
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Google Expands Use of Artificial Intelligence to Protect Against Fraud
Fraudsters and cyber-attackers are always looking for new ways to steal your information, and even the most careful among us can be at risk when […]
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Letterboxd Will Soon Let You Watch Select Movies on Demand
Letterboxd is the social media app of choice for many movie fans, and for good reason. The service has long been a platform for rating […]
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Why You Should Take the Peloton FTP Test (Even If It’s Terrible)
The Peloton Functional Threshold Power test (most commonly known as the FTP test) is a brutal 20-minute slog that is, well, uncomfortable to do. This […]
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I’ve Been Testing Robot Vacuum Cleaners for Years, and Here’s What They Can (and Can’t) Do
When I bought my first robot vacuum, I thought it would leave my floors spotless – endlessly patrolled by security guards 24/7 and require absolutely […]
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Switch 2 Has Two Great New Features for Battery Health and Safety
After the initial reveal early last month, Nintendo has been slowly releasing Switch 2 announcements, and two announcements recently posted on the Nintendo Today app […]
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What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Jasmine Crockett’s Fake Videos
A few weeks ago, I published an article about the spread of artificial intelligence-generated fake news videos about press secretary Caroline Leavitt . Because I’m […]
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Is Now $50 Off
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are now on sale for $199.99 (down from $249.99), which is useful since they’re not exactly a budget choice […]
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11 Most Common Venmo Scams (and How to Avoid Them)
Peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo offer an easy way to send money to friends and family and businesses selling goods and services, but that simplicity […]
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I’m a Marathon Runner and These Are My Favorite Warm Weather Running Clothes.
Let’s get to the point: I’m afraid to run in the heat. In fact, you could say I’m a big kid at this. But while […]
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These Vegetables Require Less Water Than Most Other Vegetables
Everything has gone up in price this year, including utilities like your water bill. While growing vegetables in your backyard can be charming and empowering, […]
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Everything Samsung Just Announced About the Galaxy S25 Edge
After unveiling the device in January at Unpacked 2025 , Samsung is all set to officially unveil the Galaxy S25 Edge. The company unveiled the […]
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These 10 Gut Health Trends Will Do Nothing for Your Gut Health
“Skinny” is such an outdated concept; too diet culture for 2025. “Flat belly” sounds better, but we’re tired of that too. What should a trend-driven […]
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Gemini’s Canvas Feature Is Surprisingly Good for Word Processing and Coding
AI will not come to your job . Probably ? Look, it’s complicated. And anyone who’s ever played with a chatbot has probably wondered, ” […]
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Nintendo Will Block Your Switch If It Detects Pirated Games
Nintendo hasn’t made it easy to pre-order the Switch 2 – especially due to its pricing decisions. But even if you manage to get your […]
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The Best Free VPNs of 2025
Virtual private networks (VPNs) offer an easy way to access content blocked in your region and hide your browsing data from prying eyes. When you […]
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The Five Best Egg Substitutes I’ve Used for Baking (so Far)
Due to dietary differences and grocery budgets, eggless dessert recipes are in greater demand than before. Of course, eggs play an important role in the […]
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Use Noir to Enable Dark Mode in Safari
Stumbling upon a light-colored website in dark mode will feel like a light bulb is shining right into your eyes. Noir is a Safari extension […]
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What Should You Save Before Tariff Increases Begin?
If there’s one thing everyone knows about the impact of tariffs, it’s that no one knows anything. A common theme is confusion as tariff rates […]
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Why You Need Multiple Savings Accounts
You know it’s a good idea to save money, but putting it all in one place can make budgeting more complicated than it needs to […]
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The First Smartphone With Google’s Artificial Video Generator Is Not a Pixel
Last month, Google announced Veo 2, the company’s latest model for AI-powered video creation. This model is currently capable of generating eight-second videos if you […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Peloton Bike and Bike+
Pelotons are the most popular indoor exercise bikes, but they are notoriously expensive and don’t go on sale often. Luckily, they’re currently on sale, and […]
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Beware of Real ID Scams
The REAL ID deadline has come and gone. If you plan to fly or enter a federal building, you’ll need a driver’s license or state […]
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The Best Ways to Protect Strawberries From Pests and Diseases
Before moving to Portland, I didn’t realize how passionate people could be about strawberries. But once I started growing strawberries, I realized that a disproportionate […]
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How to Update Your Computer’s BIOS or UEFI (and When to Do It)
If you’re wondering what your computer’s BIOS or UEFI is and whether you need to update it, you’ve come to the right place. I’ll explain […]
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A Guide to Children’s Culture for Disengaged Adults: Animated Kitten Horror on YouTube
It doesn’t matter much to those who have jobs, but summer is approaching and only the low-grade students are still paying attention to school. The […]
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Apple Watch Series 10 Is on Sale at Its Lowest Price Right Now
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to upgrade your Apple Watch, the Series 10 has quietly become one of the best value options. […]
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Why Do I Always Fry Rhubarb?
While apples and broccoli have become staple foods and are a fixture on grocery store shelves year-round, rhubarb is a vegetable unicorn. He only appears […]
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10 Podcasts for People Who Love (and Miss) Heavyweights
Jonathan Goldstein’s Heavyweight , where he helps people confront things from their past, is one of the most beloved podcasts of all time. In 2023, […]
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Two-Factor Authentication May Fail You, but You Can Make It More Secure
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a great way to improve the security of your accounts. But even with this extra layer of security, attackers still find […]
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