Shark’s Stick Vacuum Is No Dyson-Killer
In my humble opinion, Dyson stick vacuums are the apotheoses of the form. They’re light, powerful, convenient, useful, and beautiful....
Gear
The Best Used Tech to Buy (and Sell)
Buying used tech (and reselling it later) is a win-win. It's good for the environment and good for your wallet....
Here’s All the Gear You Need to Start Climbing
Most people learn climbing in a gym. I learned in 40-degree rain on granite slabs in western North Carolina. I didn't...
The Pandemic Nearly Shuttered My Church. Technology Saved It
Larger organizations such as the 3,000-member Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh were already using streaming services and recording them before...
Soak in Your Own Sweat Inside a Heated Sauna Blanket
I used to love the sauna. My roommates and I would sneak into our housing complex’s communal steam room late...
Should Anyone Actually Care About Ray Tracing?
Real-time ray tracing is finally starting to become commonplace in high-end PC games and even some PS5 and Xbox Series...
Strap on a HoloLens and Step Into the AR Conference Room
When Microsoft’s Alex Kipman logged on to our meeting last week, he showed up as a cartoon avatar standing somewhere...
The Best Podcasts for Your Smart, Bored Kid
The mix of content makes for a podcast that should satisfy even the pickiest of listeners. New episodes arrive every...
The Best Fitness Trackers and Watches for Everyone
Like every piece of gear you wear on your body day in and day out, fitness trackers are incredibly personal....
The Best Nintendo Switch Games for Every Kind of Player
The Switch is one of Nintendo's most successful and influential systems ever. There’s something unique about carrying a home-console-quality gaming...
How to Set Up a 4G LTE Wi-Fi Network as an Alternative to Broadband
For many of us, especially in rural areas, broadband speeds over cable or DSL (or heaven forbid, satellite) aren't as...
Period Underwear Changed My Life—and I’m Never Going Back
I’ve tried six different brands with differing absorbency levels. You can read about them more in-depth in the menstrual products...
Ultimate Ears’ Fits Are the Comfiest Earbuds I’ve Ever Tried
Whether you’re running a marathon or watching Wandavision in bed, comfort is king when it comes to wireless earbuds. Not...
Alexa Skills That Are Actually Fun and Useful
Amazon’s Echo devices can do a lot of cool things out of the box, but if you want to add...
The 20 Best Weekend Deals If You Work From Home
We're coming up on a year since the pandemic first imposed a lockdown in the US, forcing many people to...
Now Is a Great Time to Try These 5 Menstrual Products
One afternoon when I was in fourth grade, the girls were whisked away to watch a video about periods, pads,...
A Very Technical—and Emotional—Journey to Mars
Hey, did you know that the new Mars rover is really cool? Its eyes see crazy different colors! It shoots...
I Found My Niche on TikTok—You Can Too
The first time I heard about TikTok was in the fall of 2019. My coworker at an NYC coffee shop...
