Sydlowski’s colleague, audiologist Valerie Pavlovich Ruff, AuD, says that using earplugs at night could cause wax to build up and become impacted, which “can be very painful and require treatment by your physician.” She also cautions that constant use of earplugs for sleep could promote the growth of bacteria in your ear canal, leading to…
“Besides price, most buyers ask me what makes one bike so much more expensive than another bike,” says Kevin Lau. “My typical answer is the type of drive/motor system and the components on the bike.” High-end bikes are vehicles, the same as high-end cars and motorcycles. They have more expensive components, with lighter, more durable…
The big draw of 2-in-1 laptops is that they can be used as both a laptop and a tablet. While in laptop mode, they’re generally comparable to any other clamshell laptop you’ll find. However, Windows and ChromeOS aren’t exactly the best touch-oriented operating systems out there, so you may find the touchscreen experience lacking. If…
People prioritize different features in a dishwasher, including a third rack, a short wash-cycle time, or a fingerprint-resistant surface. We note these options on each model page from our comprehensive dishwasher ratings and provide the details you need to know about them in our dishwasher buying guide. But there are a few performance aspects that…
You might think a thermometer being easy to clean is mostly a nice bonus, but we found that ease of cleaning actually had a big impact on accuracy in some cases. Infrared thermometers measure temperature based on the detection of infrared light via the sensor in the thermometer’s probe, says Bernie Deitrick, who led our…
Stroller footmuffs, aka buntings, are like a weather-resistant sleeping bag that attaches to your stroller, keeping your baby or toddler cozy and warm on winter days while you’re out and about. (And yes, you’re allowed to feel a little jealous at the idea of being pushed around in a stroller wrapped up in a snug…
Every month seems to bring new sets of earbuds with longer battery life and more compact designs. As such, we can’t list everything we like. But if you’re still hunting, here are some other recommendations. Pixel Buds A Series for $99: These used to be our top pick for most people, but they’re now overshadowed…
It’s not often that something as well known as the Happy Hacking Keyboard gets reworked from the ground up. And when it does happen, those changes usually draw criticism from longtime fans. Look at Porsche’s switch from air-cooled to water-cooled engines in the 911, or Microsoft’s transition to a more tablet-like interface for Windows 8….
This acronym is short for photoelectrochemical oxidation. It isn’t new technology, per se, but rather a boosted version of photocatalytic oxidation (PCO), which has been used for decades to clean contaminated air and water. A typical mesh filter—HEPA, for instance—captures only airborne particles. PECO and PCO, however, take it one step further and also target…
Until now, NASA has paid Boeing roughly $2.7 billion of the $4.6 billion total potential value of its commercial crew contract, according to Finch. The Starliner contract NASA awarded Boeing in 2014 originally had a maximum value of $4.2 billion, but contract modifications since 2014 have added $400 million to the deal. Most of the…
