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Test images created using the Ideogram AI image generator

I generated 5 images with the new Ideogram 2a model - here's my surprising results

By Nigel Powell published

A new Ideogram AI image generation model comes to town, and delivers some surprising results.

AI Image & Video
The Sleepyhead Cooling Copper Topper on top of a bed in a bright, clean dorm room.

I've been sleeping on the Sleepyhead Mattress Topper for 3 weeks — and now I get the hype

By Frances Daniels published

I’ve been sleeping on the made-for-dorm-beds Sleepyhead Cooling Copper Topper — here's what it did for my sleep and mattress after three weeks

Mattress Toppers
Mannkitchen pepper cannon

Is a $200 pepper grinder worth it? I tested the Mannkitchen Pepper Cannon for two weeks to find out.

By Mike Prospero published

Should you spend $200 on a pepper grinder? I tried one to find out.

Kitchen & Dining
Gemini and ChatGPT logos on a phone

Forget ChatGPT Canvas — I just tried Gemini Canvas and I'm floored by the difference

By Amanda Caswell published

I just tried Gemini Canvas. Here's what happened when I uploaded the first chapter of the novel I'm writing and went hands-on with the free writing tool.

AI
A curved white pillow placed in the center of a blue with blue and white bedding and a side table next to it

I've been sleeping on this Tempur-Pedic pillow and the instant pressure relief is like getting a neck massage

By Becky George published

The Tempur-Pedic Tempur Neck pillow uses a contoured design to enhance support for the head and neck — here are my first impressions.

Pillows & Bedding
Garmin golf watch

I played a golf round with the Garmin Approach S50 smartwatch, and it's fantastic — here's why

By Dave LeClair published

Garmin got so much right with this watch for both performance and value.

Fitness Trackers
The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Pillow on a bed in a bedroom

Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Pillow hands-on review: cushioning for stomach sleepers

By Ruth Jones published

The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Pillow promises squishy comfort for back and stomach sleepers — here are my first impressions

Pillows & Bedding
Old photographs and documents

I just tried ChatGPT deep research to dive into my family history — here’s what happened

By Amanda Caswell published

Here's what happened when I asked ChatGPT deep research to explore my ancestry and how to try it for yourself.

AI
A queen-size Casper One Mattress on a black bed frame atop an ornate rug with shades of red and green. A black and white dog is laying on top of the mattress.

I've been sleeping on the Casper One for a week and it's making me love firmer memory foam mattresses

By Sophia Carlisle published

The Casper One Mattress is the new and improved version of the Casper Original. Find out what's changed in our hands-on review.

Mattresses
Image shows the Saatva RX mattress for back and joint pain placed on a luxury grey mattress in a stylish bedroom

I’m testing Saatva’s new mattress for back pain and it's having a big impact on my sleep — here’s why

By Alison Barretta last updated

The Saatva RX is designed for sleepers with back and joint pain. Here's what it did for my bad back after sleeping on it for just one week.

Mattresses
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