Innerspring mattresses are made up of coils topped with fabric or foam (or both). Hybrid mattresses (a mix of innerspring and foam) have thicker layers of foam on top of the springs. On a standard innerspring you’ll feel like you’re floating on top, rather than melting into the mattress. Foam mattresses are made from synthetic…
We test only broad-spectrum sunscreens labeled SPF 30—the minimum that dermatologists recommend you use—or above. Most of the sunscreens are water-resistant. But because some facial sunscreens are meant for everyday use—not just when you’ll be swimming or sweating—a few of the ones we tested aren’t water-resistant. We’ve clearly marked which ones are (and for how…
Nice Price, No Availability We noticed a few weeks back that our Panasonic microwave and DeWalt portable generator both dipped in price at certain retailers right around the time they went out of stock. Even now, the microwave remains priced at $339.95 at Walmart—$60 below the offer at Abt Electronics—yet it’s unavailable for purchase. The…
The Drug Enforcement Administration plans to temporarily ban 7-OH, a component of kratom that has opioid-like effects and is sold in gas stations and smoke shops around the country in the form of gummies, drinks, and capsules. In a draft notice of intent in the Federal Register, scheduled to be published Monday, the federal agency…
A lip balm, then, is absolutely essential to ward off the worst of bad weather’s devastation. A transparent lip balm is an excellent choice for every day, and, to be honest, every night. But sometimes you need something a bit punchier. Something fun. Something that pulls double duty as a protector and an adornment. Four…
First, we tested the Whirlpool WFW5720RR for performance and found the washer to be excellent at cleaning clothes. After we removed the load, we monitored the humidity inside the drum. We then ran the Dry Drum cycle (which runs a fan and periodically tumbles the drum for four hours) and recorded the humidity again. After…
Elon Musk called violent crime in San Francisco “horrific” and moved the offices of his social media business X outside the city in 2024 because of safety and business considerations. Other local tech companies have attempted to address their security concerns by partnering directly with cops. Airbnb and Salesforce are among businesses that for years…
Vivid Seats has been part of some of the highest of highs and lowest of lows of my concert-going experience. Because of Vivid Seats, I was able to get a last-minute ticket to Chance the Rapper’s sold-out Coloring Book show at the Oracle Arena in Oakland in 2017 (before he fell off; IYKYK). Vivid Seats…
There’s a reason the first successful smart specs look like they’re from the 1950s. That extra thickness isn’t just retro flair, it’s hiding a processor and a battery. But that technical constraint creates a creative opportunity: In the right frame, smart tech can disappear. And transforming functional, medical-grade eyewear—like prescription glasses—into stylish, mass-market fashion accessories…
Leather, suede, silk, and linen: These are all items that should be dry-cleaned and not machine-washed to protect the fabric, says Sarah Armstrong, new product brand manager at the home appliance maker Maytag. Shoes: Leather, wool, velvet, silk, and shoes with cork soles or any kind of beading on them would be damaged if you…
