In our labs, we test bathroom scales for their accuracy, consistency, ease of use, and unbalanced weighing. To test accuracy, we use a calibrated lab scale that displays the correct weight to the hundredth of a pound as our reference. We weigh seven different amounts ranging from 25 to 200 pounds, and compare the readings…
A Savvier Google Gemini Samsung bills the latest edition of Google Gemini as a more capable, in-your-pocket personal assistant, integrated across your phone. Just hold down a button on the right side of the device, and, like a genie, Gemini appears as a glowing chat bar at the bottom of your screen—at which point you…
Investigators are scrambling to figure out why a military helicopter and a passenger airplane collided and plunged into the Potomac River in Washington DC late Wednesday, the first major US air crash in 16 years. From the little that’s known, human error likely played a role, raising questions about a chronic shortage of air traffic…
Once you’re finally ready to make your grand exit from Facebook, it’s relatively simple. If you’re logged in with a web browser, go to this page and click on “Delete Account.” Or if you’re using the app, scroll down for the directions. It’s no secret that Facebook doesn’t want you to leave, and so your…
What Are Microphone Polar Patterns and Gain? Mics have what’s called polar patterns, which is a fancy way of saying directions of sound that they pick up and reject. Most microphones use what’s called a cardioid pattern, where it picks up what is in front of the microphone, but little to the back and sides….
The Fly More Combo also comes with three batteries (each of which gives the Flip up to 31 minutes of flight time) rather than one, a hub able to hold four batteries at once (recharging them consecutively). and a robust shoulder bag able to accommodate itself and all of the above. I think it’s well…
Meta doesn’t just collect data about you on Facebook and Instagram. The platform harvests information about users from millions of other apps, websites, and services, which all send Meta reams of data to help target you with ads. Meta even receives details about what you do in the real world, away from your laptop or…
And we explored pricing: how much our members paid for their mattresses, how happy they were with the price, and whether they haggled—a common practice for in-store shopping but much less common with mattresses purchased online. Based on our survey responses, members found that buying a mattress, whether online or in a store, was a…
More Good Kettles Art and Cook Electric Glass Kettle Photograph: Art and Cook We’ve tested several kettles, but not every model deserves a top spot above. Here are a few others that work well, but aren’t standouts. Art and Cook Electric Glass Kettle for $43: When I first unboxed Art and Cook’s electric glass kettle,…
Vehicles recalled: 2023-2025 Kia Niro EVs, PHEVs, and hybrid vehicles with manual passenger seats. The problem: The adjustment of the manual passenger seat may damage wiring on the vehicle floor, which could cause front airbags or seat belts not to work properly in a crash or may cause side curtain airbags to deploy unexpectedly. The…