Never judge a pillow by its appearance. I was skeptical about this one at first because of its unusual shape, but I’m so glad I was proved wrong. The first thing I want to address is the hurdle I have faced with other inflatable pillows in the past. I’ve never been able to inflate anything…
To be sure, newer lithium-ion batteries are developing rapidly, lasting far longer between charges. The amount of energy they put out relative to their volume—their “energy density”—has improved by a striking 9 percent annually between 2015 and 2023, says Simon Mui, an expert in battery technology who works for the Natural Resources Defense Council based…
Cannon explains that viruses, in general, are very susceptible to heat. “Viruses come ‘shrink-wrapped’ in a layer of fat that helps them to survive in our bodies, by acting as a type of stealthy covering,” she says. The spikes on the outside of this fat layer allow it to latch onto and enter your body’s…
The typical installation for a vented range hood—one that exhausts air to the outside—requires cutting through exterior walls, running ductwork, and in most cases, adding cabinetry or a soffit to conceal the ductwork. It’s possible to replace an existing range hood after it dies, but your choices are limited, given that you must choose a…
The most accessible alternative to dermaplaning may be simply shaving with a traditional razor. But because a razor’s surface area is straight and so much larger than a scalpel used by a professional, it can be harder to achieve the same precision going over the curves of your skin. Threading, in which thread is used…
Yet this machine’s unforgivable sin is the lack of dishwasher-friendliness. It comes with a veritable stack of parts, yet none can go in the dishwasher. Of course a thermal carafe can’t go in there, but being able to throw the filter basket, either of the metal filters, and the showerhead in the dee-dub sure would…
With more of us working from home at least part-time, we thought it would be interesting to see how many people still used legacy home office devices. About a quarter of Americans still use a landline phone at home, according to our survey. I still have one myself, but just because my internet bill would…
Main theme: Contrary to popular belief, we don’t buy and test every model year of every vehicle. Typically, we only buy a car when it’s a brand-new model or redesigned. However, if a car gets a significant refresh, which automakers typically do partway into a vehicle’s life to boost sales, it may warrant a test…
Long before we had Amazon or Facebook marketplace, or thousands of other online retailers, we had eBay. And now, we have an eBay coupon to help you save on basics like vacuums and phones, to even your most niche need—because eBay has everything from haunted objects to ironic landline phones to retro gaming consoles. One…
Here are some general guidelines to keep in mind when shopping for a new sleeping pad. When backpacking, we suggest sticking with inflatable pads or self-inflating pads (though these are generally heavier), which offer the best insulation and cushioning to size and weight. Whatever you specific needs, your goal is always to find the best…
