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February 28
- ChatGPT 4.5 — 5 big upgrades you need to know
- I walked 6,000 steps with Fitbit Sense 2 vs Amazfit Active 2 — this one was more accurate
- I ran a marathon with the Garmin Fenix 8 vs. Garmin Forerunner 965 — here’s the winner
- This is how long it takes for a space heater to warm up a room — straight from the experts
- I hate up-down planks — so I did 20 reps a day for 2 weeks anyway and this is what happened to my core
- Getting an iPhone 16e? These are the 7 Apple Intelligence features I'd try out first
- Alexa+ — here's everything you need to know
February 27
- Sharing your bed with a pet? Here's why sleep experts say that's a bad idea
- What is 'Gibberlink'? Why it's freaking out the internet after these two AIs talking to each other went viral
- 5 most effective kettlebell exercises personal trainers use themselves — and how they build strength and muscle
- The KitchenAid ‘dime’ test will completely optimize your mixer — here’s how it works
- This 10-minute pilates workout strengthened my whole body — and I did it in pajamas
- I put the iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone SE through a 10-round photo shoot-out — and I'm shocked by the results
- Skip the gym — build full body strength at home with 1 dumbbell and 5 moves
- Waking up at night? These 5 daily habits could fix that — here's how
February 26
- Hackers are levelling-up identity theft attacks with AI – here's what you need to look out for
- Forget hip flexor stretches — do these 3 exercises instead to alleviate hip pain and improve flexibility
February 25
- LG TVs just got a colorful update with the arrival of the Philips Hue Sync app
- 7 things you should never store in a cardboard box — but probably do
- Panasonic's new OLED TV took inspiration from Formula 1 cars to improve performance — here’s how
- I sim-raced an F1 season and dethroned Verstappen — thanks to the ultimate sim seat
February 24
- Getting a good night’s sleep might stop you from getting another cold — here’s how
- What is Grok? — everything you need to know about xAI's chatbot
- I tested the Samsung Galaxy S25's Gemini cross-app actions — here’s what happened
- I listened to 5 next-level speakers and headphones — sound tech is evolving fast in 2025
- I'm a personal trainer — these are the 3 simple rules to follow if you want to build strength and muscle
- Where to donate your old workout clothes
- Could QDEL replace OLED? Yes, and it might happen sooner than expected
- I ditched planks for zombie sit-ups for a week — here's what happened to my core
February 23
- I walked 7,000 steps with Apple Watch SE vs Amazfit Active 2 — here's the winner
- Is Hide.me still worth buying?
- 6 healthy nighttime snacks that help you sleep better, according to a nutritionist
- What to buy when you want to wall-mount a TV — DIY shopping guide
- Personal trainer shares 5-move ‘Centurion’ dumbbell workout to build full-body strength, muscle and stamina
- 5 common cleaning mistakes that could make you sick — stop these now
- RTX 50-series gaming laptops — here's why I think they'll be worth the upgrade
- You only need a pair of dumbbells and these 7 moves to build full-body strength
- Got a new Galaxy S25? Try out these tips and tricks to get the most out if it
February 22
- I shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs OnePlus 13 — here’s the winner
- I just tested this Sony soundbar — and it completely changes the way I watch movies and shows
- No time for the gym? Strengthen your entire body with this 35-minute dumbbell workout instead
- I drove the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid for a week — here's my pros and cons
- This 5-move stretching routine boosts your mobility and eases tension — and it only takes 15 minutes
- Musk's DOGE faces massive backlash and 12 data privacy lawsuits — how safe is your data?
- iPhone 16e camera — can a single camera still work in 2025?
February 21
- Can you really sleep better with Bryan Johnson’s advice? Here’s what the experts say
- Are hybrid mattresses good for stomach sleepers? Here's everything you need to know
- Skip the gym — instead try this trainer’s 4-move bodyweight workout to sculpt your arms and core
- New study reveals people are ditching Google for AI tools like ChatGPT search — here's why
- I'm a personal trainer — instead of push-ups, try this exercise to strengthen your upper body and core muscles
February 20
- 7 ways to get the most out of Google's AI suite — and boost your productivity
- I used an AI body double for video calls — it even fooled my spouse
- 5 no-prep Ninja Creami ideas that take seconds, and taste delicious
- 4K Blu-ray sales are in free-fall — you might want to buy them now while you still can
- 3 moves, no sit-ups — try this 15-minute dumbbell workout to build a strong core and hips
- I just tried this USB-C dongle that brings the headphone jack back to your phone — and it makes my music sound way better
- Skip the sit-ups — try this 30-minute standing abs workout for a stronger core
February 19
- iPhone 16e Apple Intelligence features — here's everything that's included
- You might be creating the perfect conditions for bed bugs to thrive in your mattress — here's why
- Who needs weights? This Pilates workout will strengthen your entire body in just 10 minutes
- Spring 2025 phone release roadmap: iPhone SE 4, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and more
- You just need 2 dumbbells and 15 minutes to strengthen your core with this standing abs workout
February 18
- I just tested the new Grok-3 with 5 prompts — here’s what I like and don’t like about this chatbot
- This could be the reason you’re tired all the time — and it’s not lack of sleep
- iPhone 16e vs iPhone 15: Everything you need to know
- This 8-minute ab workout will give you a stronger core in 14 days
- 5 mistakes I made when I switched to an induction cooktop — and how to avoid them
February 17
- I asked ChatGPT, DeepSeek and other AI chatbots for 25 unusual facts about U.S. presidents for Presidents' Day
- How I got my favorite Apple Watch running feature on my Garmin
- Buying cheap tech could take a hit in 2025 — Trump’s tariffs, explained
- How long does a dehumidifier take to dry out a room? Here's what the experts say
- I tried this hidden desktop mode on my Pixel 9 Pro XL — Google needs to bring this to all Android phones
- I tried this 3-minute plank challenge from Anne Hathaway’s trainer — here’s what happened to my core
February 16
- I've used every iPhone SE but I don't see myself upgrading to the new iPhone SE 4
- I test mattresses for a living — here’s what soft mattresses do for side sleepers
- I tested Circle to Search’s new features for the Galaxy S25 — here’s what happened
- You don’t need pull-ups to build a stronger upper body — here are 3 moves to try instead
- Are robot mops worth it? Here’s what the experts say
- I just tried Samsung Galaxy S25 Now Bar vs. iPhone 16 Pro Dynamic Island — here’s the winner
- I ditched my Fujifilm for the artsy Lomo'Instant Automat — and I've never received this many compliments
- How to turn your old PC into a storage server
- Don’t bother with Bose in the President's Day sales — I prefer these Bose QuietComfort and SoundLink alternatives
- This bedroom organization tip helps you fall asleep fast and reduces anxiety — here’s how
February 15
- Here's why your air fryer stinks, and how to get rid of the odor for good
- 3 pests to watch out for this spring — and expert tips to prevent them
- Yes, you can use your browser's password manager – here’s how to do it safely
- You don’t need crunches to sculpt your core — try these 5 kettlebell exercises instead
- I shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Pixel 9 Pro XL — here’s the winner
February 14
- 'Next Stop Paris' is a new romantic AI film from TCL Studios — and it's so cute you almost forget AI is coming for your job
- What is a VPN audit?
- What is the Nectar Classic Hybrid mattress and should you buy it in the Presidents' Day sales?
- I worked in a flower shop — here's my expert hack to display your flowers the right way
- 5 things to know before buying your first hybrid mattress
- I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and DeepSeek to predict what Apple is announcing Feb. 19 — here's what to expect
- 7 reasons why Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are now my go-to wearable for running
- No equipment, no crunches — build a stronger core with this 5-move workout
February 13
- How to stop insomnia from returning — 6 expert tips
- I drove the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid for a week — here's my pros and cons
- No, not crunches — build a strong core using just 5 moves and a dumbbell
- The 'Netflix of AI' has a waitlist of 50K people — I got in and here's the good and the bad
February 12
- "Blatantly unlawful and horrifically intrusive" data collection is everywhere – how to fight back
- Skip the treadmill — try this 5-move bodyweight workout to build endurance and boost your metabolism instead
- No gym needed — this 4-move dumbbell workout builds lower body muscle and a stronger core
- I'm a security editor and after the massive 70 million PowerSchool data breach — I started asking questions about how it affects my kids
February 11
- It's Safer Internet Day – here are 5 tips to help you be safer online
- I ran 150 miles with the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 — here are 5 things I like and 3 things I don’t like
- I write about AI for a living — here's my 7 favorite free AI tools to try now
- I just tested the world’s first mindful browser — it’s calmly convinced me to ditch Google Chrome
- 5 romantic houseplants to gift on Valentine’s Day — they’ll last longer than flowers
- Mobility coach and Olympic weightlifter recommends these 4 moves to unlock tight hips and boost overhead squat mobility
- Can’t sleep after a nightmare? Here are 5 tricks that work for me
February 10
- Looking for a job? — 7 prompts to use ChatGPT o3-mini as a job search assistant
- I tried this 4-move kettlebell workout to build full-body strength — here's what happened to my body
- You don't need squats or lunges — I tried this 30-minute standing HIIT workout, and here's what happened to my body
- 7 gardening tasks you should do in February for a bountiful spring
- I did this trainer's 6-minute core workout everyday for a week — here's what happened to my body
- The Sunday Scaries kept me awake at night — until these 5 sleep hacks helped me relax
February 9
- Skip the gym — you only need 30 minutes to build full-body strength with this dumbbell workout
- I drove the Toyota Camry hybrid for a week — here’s my pros and cons
- I ditched my Google Pixel to shoot with this budget vlogging camera — and it’s perfect for beginners
- Wet and dry vacuum vs robot mop: what's the difference, and which is right for you?
- One year later, the Rabbit R1 is actually good now — here's why
- Skip the gym — this 30-minute home dumbbell workout builds core and lower-body strength
February 8
- Experts warn against this viral weeding hack — don’t try this at home
- I used Madden 25 to predict Super Bowl 25 — here’s the ridiculous result
- Nearly 700 million American records were leaked in 2024
- Should you buy IKEA kitchen appliances? Here’s what the experts say
- You just need these upper-body exercises and a tennis ball to build strong and healthy shoulders without weights
- This one underrated (and cheap) bedding product can transform your sleep
- I asked DeepSeek vs ChatGPT a series of ethical questions — and the results were shocking
- You don’t need crunches to build a strong core — here are 6 exercises to try instead
- I shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max — here’s the winner
February 7
- What is OpenVPN?
- Ditch the weights — 20 minutes and this Pilates workout is all you need to build strong abs
- I tried the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's Audio Eraser — and it beats both Apple and Google
- I was waking up every night until this quick fix helped me sleep through
- Fall asleep fast with this one breathing technique proven to relax your whole body
February 6
- Reddit swears by these sleep hacks to fall asleep fast — and we approve
- I test mattresses for a living — here's what a firm mattress does for side sleepers
- What is ExpressVPN's Identity Defender?
- The Sonos dilemma — what does the future hold for the smart speaker firm?
- New research shows 4.8 billion people affected by internet censorship in 2024
- ChatGPT's powerful 'Deep Research' upgrade got an open source replica — in just 24 hours
- 7 vegetable seeds to sow in February for a bountiful spring harvest
- I put OpenAI's new o3-mini model to the test — and I'm shocked by the results
- Waking up at 3am? Here's 5 reasons you can't sleep through and 5 solutions
- No sit-ups or crunches — this 15-minute dumbbell workout builds a stronger core and improves your posture
- 5 tips for hosting a stress-free Super Bowl party, according to a celebrity chef
- I shot these videos in LOG format on the Galaxy S25 Ultra — here’s the results
- I reviewed Windows 11, and these are the 5 new features I'm most excited about for 2025
February 5
- Too tired to rest? Doctor explains how overtiredness can stop you from sleeping
- What is NordLynx?
- I walked 5,500 steps with Samsung Galaxy Fit3 vs Amazfit Active 2: Here's the winner
- I test TVs for a living — here's the 5 TVs for 2025 I'm most excited about
- No more runner’s knee — 5 physiotherapist-approved exercises for pain-free running
- 5 favorite Super Bowl foods that taste better when air fried
- 9 essential apps to watch Super Bowl 2025 in style
- 5 best football shows you should watch ahead of the Super Bowl
February 4
- DeepSeek AI banned by NASA, US Navy, and more over privacy concerns
- 8 hidden Garmin watch features that you need to know about
- I drove the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV for a week — here’s my pros and cons
- Forget the gym — this trainer's 10-move dumbbell workout will build muscle in your back and biceps
- I just tested ChatGPT's new o3-mini model with 7 prompts to rate its problem-solving and reasoning capabilities — and it blew me away
- Apple February event 2025 — iPhone SE 4, new HomePod and all the new products to expect
February 3
- 3 quick ways to sleep fast come day or night— no sleep aids required
- 5 things to look for when buying an organic mattress
- 5 Crock-Pot snacks to make for the Super Bowl
- I've used Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S25 for a week — here's what I like and what I don't
February 2
- How to clean a mattress pad — easy steps for foam, down, cotton and wool
- Avoid these Super Bowl scams: how to stay safe ahead of and during the big game
- 5 plants to prune in February for healthy spring growth
- I’m hyped for Snapdragon X2, but it must outmuscle Intel and AMD — 5 ways to do so
- I tracked skiing with a $99 smartwatch — here’s how it compares to my $450 Garmin
- I had 7 AI chatbots predict the Super Bowl — here’s the overall winner
- 7 common outdoor lighting mistakes — and how to fix them
February 1
- I tested the Sony A1 II for 2 weeks — and its autofocus results blew my mind
- If you want sculpted arms and shoulders, I'd follow this trainer's 5-move upper-body kettlebell routine
- Doctor reveals what happens if you sleep too much — and it's almost as bad as not sleeping enough
- Pebble founder on why he's bringing Pebble watch back — 'Samsung, Google, Apple don't take any risks'
- Forget lunges — this 20-minute standing dumbbell workout strengthens the whole body
- I shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra — here’s the winner