CR’s testers assess rowing machines to evaluate their construction quality, their ability to accommodate a range of body sizes and shapes, ease of use, and potential safety risks to users. To evaluate a machine’s ergonomics, we had five men and five women row on each machine, to see how it fit various users and to…
US attorney general Pam Bondi has told at least 10 tech companies, including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, that they have “incurred no liability” for supporting TikTok despite the federal ban on providing services to the popular video-sharing app, according to letters disclosed on Thursday. Under orders from President Donald Trump, Bondi has refused to…
Beyond original Switch games and upgrades gobbling up precious storage, the Switch 2 also sees the addition of GameCube titles to the retro library available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. Like the classic games available for earlier consoles such as the NES, SNES, or Game Boy, these are all packaged in one…
Think of it like “Where’s Waldo?” for the anti-Trump movement: Last Saturday, as some 7 million people filled American cities for the latest “No Kings” protest, many of them showed up wearing inflatable frog costumes. The amphibians were easy to spot in the sea of signs, and their inspiration seemed clear: They’d seen images of…
With certain gift cards that are widely accepted—think Visa, American Express, or Amazon—this might not be an issue because it’s easier to deplete balances. On the other hand, brand-specific gift cards, which limit consumers to a single establishment, can be a slippery slope to overspending. An annoyance to shoppers, it’s a beneficial outcome for merchants…
Pop-up beach tents are designed for those who lack the time, patience, or confidence to build one. Companies market them as easy to assemble and disassemble in mere seconds. Spoiler alert: They’re all lying. To help you choose the best beach canopy for your needs, we evaluated four best-selling beach tents so that you don’t…
Vehicles Recalled• Nissan Altima sedans manufactured between May 25, 2018, and Dec. 11, 2019• Nissan Rogue SUVs manufactured between March 12, 2021, and Aug. 1, 2024• Infiniti QX50 SUVs manufactured between Oct. 6, 2017, and Jan. 10, 2022• Infiniti QX55 SUVs manufactured between Feb. 10, 2021, and Jan. 10, 2022 The problem: A manufacturing defect in the main, A-,…
Everyone should consider a daily 1,000- to 2,000 IU supplement as insurance, Manson says. That’s especially key for older adults. “As you age, you make less vitamin D from the sun and absorb less from food,” Pittas says. He recommends a 4,000 IU supplement for those with prediabetes. But taking more could lead to muscle…
Slow down. Watch for deer, especially around dawn and between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., when they’re most active. Be aware. Look out for deer-crossing signs and wooded areas where animals are likely to travel. If you travel the same route to and from work every day, you may find deer consistently grazing in…
This story originally appeared on Mother Jones and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As President Donald Trump sees it, environmental regulations that attempt to improve efficiency and address climate change only make products more expensive and perform worse. He has long blamed efficiency regulations for his frustrations with things like toilets and showerheads….