Do You Need Aluminum Luggage? (2026): Rimowa, Away, Carl Friedrik

Aluminum won’t crack like a polycarbonate shell. You can stomp on these bags and stand on them. Don’t tell airport security, but my daughter and I have been known to race aluminum carry-on bags through airport terminals, like real-life Mario Kart. When frequent travelers buy luggage, they want this structural integrity and reliability. Rigid shells…

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Pros and Cons of a Criss Cross Chair

So is that a problem? To find out, we bought six criss cross chairs and handed them to CR’s in-house ergonomics experts to review. We tested models from Elevens, Marsail, Pipersong, Pukami, and Vivo. Each one had drawbacks, according to our testing team. Paul Ritchey, a doctor of public health, performed the testing with fellow…

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Three New Recalls Issued for Possibly Radioactive Shrimp

The recall issued by Southwind Foods includes the following brands and sizes of shrimp products:• Arctic Shores frozen cooked shrimp (sizes: 16/20, 31/40, 41/50, 61/70, 91/120, 150/200): 6-ounce, 12-ounce, 1-pound, and 2-pound bags. • Arctic Shores frozen raw shrimp (sizes: 16/20, 26/30, 31/40, 41/50): 1-pound and 2-pound bags. • Best Yet frozen cooked shrimp (sizes:…

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Loyalty Is Dead in Silicon Valley

Since the middle of last year, there have been at least three major AI “acqui-hires” in Silicon Valley. Meta invested more than $14 billion in Scale AI and brought on its CEO, Alexandr Wang; Google spent a cool $2.4 billion to license Windsurf’s technology and fold its cofounders and research teams into DeepMind; and Nvidia…

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Some Eyeliners Contain Potentially Harmful Levels of Lead

The best way to protect yourself from lead in traditional eyeliners is to avoid them. But for people who come from communities where they’re widely used, this isn’t a simple solution. “These are very culturally ingrained products,” says Paromita Hore, PhD, MPH, director of environmental exposure assessment and education at the New York City Health…

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Portable vs. Whole-House Generator: Which Is Right for You?

The portable models in our generator ratings run on gasoline, burning through 12 to 20 gallons per day, depending on the unit’s output and the load being powered. That means you’ll have to store a significant quantity of gasoline, start the generator manually, and refill it (when it’s off, to minimize fire danger) after running…

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$20 Chewy Promo Code | April 2026

Florida-based pet food and product online retailer Chewy has been around for less than 15 years but has quickly become a popular source for everything pet-related. Chewy even has supplies for farm animals, reptiles, fish, and more, carrying over 3,500 brands, including everything from food to medicine to toys. My cat is constantly throwing up…

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