You’ll often see terms like “Belgian flax” and “European linen” used to describe various linens. Some of these are in the name, some aren’t—Pottery Barn’s sheets are named Belgian flax, while The Citizenry’s sheets mention that they’re French flax but sustainably made in Portugal. So what does it all mean? Which is best? Europe has…
Shradha Agarwal, MD, an allergist and immunologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, says it’s common for people to develop asthma or allergies later in life, due to many factors: genetic, hormonal, environmental, and more. Whether you’re newly anointed or have been living with asthma or allergies forever, you can make some tweaks…
The inside smelled like piney air freshener. She took a quick glance around. It was clean, the seats beside her gray and plush. The driver’s and passenger’s seats were still there, as was the steering wheel. This was just a regular SUV turned into a self-driving car. A sort of evolution. Interesting. Her mom tapped…
A cup of coffee in the morning is not just about the caffeine. It’s a ceremony to start your day. There’s the whir of beans grinding, the rich smell as it brews—even waiting for your finished cup is a part of the fun. Until you run out of coffee. That’s when you remember the caffeine….
So, what are these companies doing with all this workout data they’re collecting? Who else can see or use it? Well, apart from Kinomap, which specifically says it shares information with the International Olympic Committee, it’s hard to say for sure. (Kinomap didn’t respond to a question from CR about this.) In most cases, your data…
Other highlights include:• Ninety-six percent of drivers said fuel economy was at least somewhat important to them when considering what vehicle to purchase or lease, and two-thirds (66 percent) said it was very important or extremely important. • Almost two-thirds of Americans (64 percent) agreed that the government should continue to increase fuel-economy standards. •…
Similar to the Rivian R1T and Tesla Cybertruck, GM’s electric pickup truck has a unified bed/cab structure and independent rear suspension. It uses GM’s modular electric-vehicle-specific Ultium design—the same one that underpins the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, GMC Hummer EV, and other future GM vehicles, as well as the Acura ZDX and Honda Prologue. …
Overclocking has improved as well, with Intel updating XMP (eXtreme Memory Profile) to 3.0 for DDR5. Where XMP 2.0 supported just two profiles, the newest version boasts five. Three are set by the memory manufacturer, with two more for you to tweak and edit your own settings. Intel hosts spreadsheets with settings from common manufacturers…
“There’s a trend in small appliances where people prefer a multipurpose machine that can do it all,” says Stacy Canova-Turner, a CR market analyst who covers small kitchen appliances. “It’s true for blenders, food processors, toaster ovens, and air fryers. For instance, with the right combination blender and food processor, you can make your favorite…
As seen with the rise of automatic litter boxes, automatic feeders, pet tracking, and now the cat water fountain, technology has made it so that we can closely monitor our pets and ensure they’re being taken care of without having to do a lot of the manual labor. A cat water fountain encourages cats to…