These lightweight tools (most weigh under 10 pounds) are much more powerful than they used to be. But their cleaning prowess still can’t match an upright or canister (especially on carpet), so they’re better for targeted tasks. They’re good enough that if you live in a small space with mostly hard-surface floors, a top model…
It clears my head. I feel mentally fresher after an ice bath. Getting changed and making myself get in the plunge pool is often the hardest part, and coming out of the water with my wet skin hitting the cold air remains brutal. But on the days that I make the effort, my mood improves….
Connects to Google Assistant. Best Smart Soundbar With a wireless subwoofer, room-filling virtual surround sound, and Amazon’s Alexa onboard, the Yamaha YAS-209 is the best smart soundbar you can buy right now. It’s compatible with Spotify Connect and has both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections, which makes it a great speaker for all-around listening in your…
Below, we’ve identified the quietest two- and three-row midsized SUVs in order of their results in our interior noise tests. Plus, all of them are recommended, meaning they scored well in our road tests, have good reliability, and performed well in crash tests. All come standard with automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, AEB…
When my husband and I swapped out our Vizio OLED for Roku’s Pro Series QLED and switched it on, both of us gasped. Even my two children (7 and 9) were mesmerized when they turned on Steven Universe. “Why does it look so much better now?” my daughter asked. The difference between OLED and QLED…
Vibrators are some of the most approachable sex toys on the market, but there are a lot of them, so shopping for one can get overwhelming. Luckily, I have a few tips and tricks to help you narrow things down. First, look at the materials. For vibrators, you want them to be made with 100…
In the game known as the streaming wars, Disney+ came out swinging, bringing with it a massive library of movies and TV shows—with new ones being added all the time. Watched everything on Netflix? Disney+ has a seemingly endless selection of Marvel movies and plenty of Star Wars and Pixar fare too. Problem is, there’s…
Active (aka “powered”) speakers do not require a separate amplifier or receiver. Instead, they have built-in amplification (which powers the speakers and makes the sound loud enough to play through them). These amps are often customized for their specific drivers and cabinetry, which can deliver performance benefits. Modern powered speakers may have other perks, like…
There are dozens of free ad-supported alternatives to paid streaming services. In fact, most smart TVs either offer their own free services or access to ones on this list directly from the set. Here are some more options to consider: • CNN Originals, a free ad-supported service from CNN, is now available. Initial titles “Amanpour:…
Apple’s forthcoming iOS 18 is loaded with a slew of artificial-intelligence-powered capabilities. The new mobile OS can rewrite your text messages, summarize emails, and identify objects in photos. But one of the most fun features is Image Playground, which generates cartoonlike illustrations based on a text prompt. While Apple has shown examples of its output…
