It's all about the Pixel Watch 5's new health and safety features today
The Pixel Watch 5 sports the same design, dimensions, display, and battery life as the Pixel Watch 4. So what's actually new? In addition to improved GPS tracking accuracy for outdoor workouts and faster/more efficient processing power, the Pixel Watch 5 supports three unique new wellness tools: Breathing Emergency Detection — which works similarly to Loss of Pulse Detection — Blood Pressure Trends, and Insulin Resistance Trends.
Our senior fitness writer, Dan Bracaglia, has gone hands-on with the new watch — read his early verdict of the Pixel Watch 5 here.
The battle of the screenless sleep trackers
Our fitness editor, Jane McGuire, wore the Garmin Cirqa and the Oura Ring 5 to track her sleep for 10 nights. Which came out on top? And are screenless sleep trackers the key to getting better sleep? Read this Garmin Cirqa vs Oura Ring 5 face-off here.
Previously unseen Nintendo carts have emerged
I used to be a big-time retro game collector, so when I see a story about rare classic games emerging, it always piques my interest. Apparently, nearly 100 never-before-seen Nintendo carts were found in a Wisconsin game shop.
It turns out, 100 copies of a rare version of one of the most common games of all time have popped up. This version of Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt, the NES pack-in, has different screws, labels, motherboards and manuals than other releases, making it highly collectible.
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My sleep went from 6 hours to 7 using the Oura Ring — 3 features that helped me gain an extra hour
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Best women’s running shoes in 2026: top picks from New Balance, Nike, Adidas and more
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The best iPhone lenses in 2026
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The 6 best coolers of 2026, tried and tested
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I tested the TCL QM7L — and it’s my top Mini-LED TV value of the year
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3 new to Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (Aug. 14-16)Hulu just added a ton of must-watch movies worth watching this weekend. Here are my top 3 picks.
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3 new to Paramount+ movies you need to stream this weekend (Aug. 14-16)Paramount+ just added a ton of must-watch movies worth watching this weekend. Here are my top 3 picks.
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5 insane ‘Lanterns’ theories that could change everything about the new DC universeFrom Martian Manhunter to Black Hand, these five wild “Lanterns” theories could reveal what’s really in store for the new DCU.
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Netflix just added one of Sydney Sweeney's most overlooked movies — don't worry, it's not 'Madame Web'Netflix just added Sydney Sweeney's overshadowed horror movie "Immaculate," and it's a chilling flick that deserves more attention.
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Is 'Sterling Point' season 2 happening on Prime Video? Here's what we know so farThe coming-of-age drama 'Sterling Point' is already a hit for Amazon, but will there be more from Annie, Ramona and co?
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What to watch tonight: 20 new movies and shows added to Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+ and other streaming services (Aug. 12)Looking for what to watch? Here's your guide to every movie and show streaming tonight.
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Beyond the DeLorean: how many iconic 80s movie gadgets and cars do you remember?
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The best iPhone lenses in 2026The best iPhone lenses: Telephoto/zoom, macro and wide-angle lenses
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Google bamboozled me into paying for Google Photos a decade ago — and now it’s doing something similar with the Pixel 11 ProGoogle continues to make and sell hardware, but the real gold is in how its AI features on Pixel phones have proven to be indispensable in how I operate.
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Made by Google Event LIVE from NYC — here's everything Google announced todayGoogle's Made by Google 2026 event kicks off late this evening, but it's already announced its flagship Pixel 11 lineup, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag tracker, and more.
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I tried the Honor Robot Phone and it's crazy built-in gimbal — and this could be the future of camera phonesBy introducing a motorized robotic gimbal to its design, the Honor Robot Phone reimagines mobile video that would give current action camera gimbals a run for their money.
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iPhone 18 Pro could see absolutely massive price hike according to researchersResearch firm releases report that hints at a potential massive price hike for the iPhone 18 Pro series.
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After 10 years of Pixels, why is Google still making phones?With the Google Pixel 11 launch imminent, I asked three analysts why Google is still making phones.
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Best women’s running shoes in 2026: top picks from New Balance, Nike, Adidas and moreThe best women's running shoes we've tested, including designs from Nike, New Balance, Adidas, Puma, and more.
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The 6 best coolers of 2026, tried and testedNo camping trip is complete without the best cooler — here's our top 6 from Yeti, Ninja, Coleman and more
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The best cheap VPN in 2026We've tested dozens of cheap VPNs, to find out which ones offer the most bang for buck – including Surfshark, NordVPN, and Private Internet Access
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- The 3 best cheap VPNs at a glance
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The best men’s running shoes in 2026We've tested the best men's running shoes to help you find a pair that'll support your training and get your next personal best.
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- Best men's running shoes overall
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The best running shoes in 2026 — our top picks, tested by 3 runnersWe've tested hundreds of running shoes and selected our favorites to help make your runs more comfortable and enjoyable.
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The 6 best curved monitors for 2026, tested and ratedThese are the best curved monitors you can buy for gaming, surfing the web or getting more done at work.
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The Epomaker RT100 Pro strikes a great balance between whimsy and functionality — and it’s so worth the $119The Epomaker RT100 Pro is a lovely mechanical keyboard for typing, and it features a detachable screen that can be customized via web-based software.
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The best cheap VPN in 2026
We've tested dozens of cheap VPNs, to find out which ones offer the most bang for buck – including Surfshark, NordVPN, and Private Internet Access
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I tested the HyperX Omen 15, and it almost made me forget my PS5The HyperX Omen 15 pairs a subtle design and crisp OLED with good RTX 5070 gaming performance. Battery life, fan noise, and bloat keep it from perfection.
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I asked ChatGPT to plan my fan convention trip — and it saved me hoursWith Anime NYC right around the corner, I gave ChatGPT my favorite anime/manga and told it to build my Anime NYC 2026 timetable—and it laid it out perfectly.
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New Windows zero-day flaw could give hackers deep access to your PC — how to stay safeTwo different Windows flaws popped up this week. What connects them is that both could give bad actors system privileges.
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Researchers tracked 821 deepfake attacks — Elon Musk's Grok was linked to most of themA new Resemble AI report claims Grok produced 87% of traceable synthetic files connected to documented deepfake attacks in early 2026.
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My sleep went from 6 hours to 7 using the Oura Ring — 3 features that helped me gain an extra hourThe Oura Ring doesn't just track my sleep stages, it optimized my bedtime routine and helped me go from 6 to 7 hours of sleep thanks to these 3 key features
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Best women’s running shoes in 2026: top picks from New Balance, Nike, Adidas and more
The best women's running shoes we've tested, including designs from Nike, New Balance, Adidas, Puma, and more.
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The 6 best coolers of 2026, tried and tested
No camping trip is complete without the best cooler — here's our top 6 from Yeti, Ninja, Coleman and more
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Casabrews Ultra Pro review: Why don’t all espresso machines have a built-in timer?The Casabrews Ultra Pro is a midrange espresso machine with a PID controller and a built-in timer, but the steam wand issues still haven’t been fixed.
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The best men’s running shoes in 2026
We've tested the best men's running shoes to help you find a pair that'll support your training and get your next personal best.
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The best running shoes in 2026 — our top picks, tested by 3 runners
We've tested hundreds of running shoes and selected our favorites to help make your runs more comfortable and enjoyable.
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Carhartt's end of summer sale just dropped on Amazon — here's 15 deals up to 50% off right now -
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Amazon video doorbells are on sale from $35 — 7 Ring and Blink deals with up to 69% off
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I tested the TCL QM7L — and it’s my top Mini-LED TV value of the yearThe TCL QM7L is one of the best mid-range Mini-LED TVs with impressive brightness and HDR performance, solid gaming experience and surprisingly good speakers.
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I just tested audiophile brand FiiO’s first-ever gaming headset — and for just $69, it ticks almost all the boxesThe FiiO FG3 is a great and comfortable gaming headset boasting good mic performance, and it features a useful DAC with onboard controls. But it has some flaws.
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I tested a music-lover's $1,499 all-in-one soundbar — and it's not by Samsung, Bose, or SonyThe Bluesound Pulse Cinema is a pretty pricey all-in-one soundbar, but has great bass, great music performance, and great buildability.
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I tested Nothing’s new earbuds — they sound great but have a huge privacy problemThe Ear (3a) perform pretty well, with a little EQ fettling. I have a pretty big privacy concern with them though.
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Razer’s new RGB gaming chair kept my butt comfy but was a serious pain in the neckThe Razer Soma Chroma looks good and has some comfortable elements, but is let down by a lack of neck and lumbar support, plus poor companion software.
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NYT Pips today hints and answers: Thursday, August 13
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