Gear

Many years ago, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 gained notoriety when its batteries caught fire in a series of incidents....

Instagram Notifications Get Less Annoying With a ‘Quiet Mode’

Let’s face it, we’re probably all spending too much time on Instagram. Even Meta, the platform’s parent company, knows the...

Laptop Buying Guide (2023): How to Choose the Right PC (Step-by-Step Guide)

The letter at the end of the chip name ("U" in our example) is Intel's designation for the chip's purpose....

15 Best Deals: Hiking, Camping, and Outdoor Gear

This is a great time of year to stock up on outdoor gear. Online retailers are clearing out last year's...

The US State Department Ditches Times New Roman for Calibri

The US Department of State will soon change its default typeface from the stalwart, stodgy Times New Roman to the...

6 Best Night-Lights (2023): For Babies, Kids, and Teens

Whether you're up at night feeding a baby, convincing your toddler no monsters are lurking in the closet, or making...

Motorola Moto G Play (2023) Review: Don’t Buy This Android Phone

In the past week, I've borrowed my fiancée's phone roughly four times. The first few were when we visited The...

8 Best Smart Pens and Tablets We’ve Tried So Far (2023)

School typically requires taking a lot of notes, whether you're going into ninth grade or college. Typing out notes on...

We Need to Talk About Your Stove

Michael Calore: Lauren, do you have gas?Lauren Goode: OK, like, we're close as podcast hosts, but we're not this close....

Cartier Beams That Diamond Ring Right to Your Finger

Cartier has carved out quite a niche in its 170-odd years in the luxury retail business. It makes jewelry—often very...

The Best Pet Cameras (2023): Treat Dispensing, Laser Pointer, and 360 Degrees

Our furry friends are important members of the family, and leaving them at home while we go out to do...

8 Best Travel Bags (2023): Carry-On Luggage, Duffel, Budget

Not every good product can snag a best-in-category title, but there are several more bags we've tested that get our...

6 Best Electric Cargo Bikes for Families (2023)