In the midst of our reporting on Nike’s turbulent year, we failed to emphasize one fact: Even as Nike’s corporate leadership flails in a post-Covid world, the company’s shoes and athletic apparel still make up a huge market segment and are still the leading performance models in the industry. Every marathon shoe is just a…
Currently, passkeys are available only on select websites, apps, and services. Keeping track of where you can use them can be challenging, too. For example, if you use a passkey to log in to an app on your phone, you’ll still need a password on your laptop if you want to use a browser that…
Will a carpet cleaner be worth it for you? Our carpet cleaner recommendations range in price from about $100 to a little over $500. Though the initial cost of buying a carpet cleaner can be higher than a one-time rental or service, after a few uses, owning a carpet cleaner generally ends up being more…
Traveling can be complicated, especially if you’re planning a last-minute trip. Hotels.com has hotel deals at thousands of hotels around the world, plus special members-only pricing when you join the free OneKey rewards program. You can save on flights, too. It’s easy to find a place to stay—and save some cash in the process, especially…
Total Wireless, formerly known as Total by Verizon, is a prepaid, no-contract wireless provider with unlimited data covered by the Verizon 5G network. This Black Friday, new customers can get free phones when they switch to the Total 5G+ Unlimited plan at Total Wireless, with no promo code needed. The Total Wireless unlimited data, talk,…
But a lot of automatic transmissions have shifters with settings that can make driving more fun, reduce brake wear and tear, and give you an edge in certain driving situations. “For decades, most new cars have come equipped with transmission features that can help you drive your car more safely, and maybe even give you…
It depends largely on your level of risk or FRAX score. “If someone has osteopenia but a low to moderate 10-year fracture risk, we’ll take a different approach than we would for someone with osteopenia who’s at high risk,” Singer says. For instance, if your 10-year probability of a major fracture (spine, hip, shoulder, or…
I talked to experts in baby safety to learn what parents should consider before renting baby gear. Here are a few questions to ask as you do your research. Have you checked for recalls on your available products? Holly Choi, a baby and toddler safety expert and co-founder of Safe Beginnings First Aid, recommends asking…
Before you buy, decide whether you want the space heater to heat just you or warm up the whole room. Our tests found that not all models do both well. When we test space heaters, we evaluate how high they raise the temperature in a standard-sized room (17×12 feet) in 15 minutes and how well…
Around here, we have a saying: mattresses are always on sale, but they’re not always the same price. The explosion of the bed-in-a-box business has led to a never-ending price war where you, the consumer, can be the wartime profiteer if you play your cards right. From now through the end of the year, you…