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December 2023
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- December 31
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- My favorite gadget of 2023 takes Dyson vacuums to a new level
- I did 500 bicycle crunches every day for a week — here’s what happened to my abs
- I just tried this 7-minute plank challenge — here’s my verdict
- I never thought I’d like a big fitness tracker but here’s 5 reasons why I love wearing the Garmin Fenix 7S
- Phone battery life tested — these are the longest-lasting phones of 2023
- December 30
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- I used an AI chatbot to create my New Year’s resolutions — here's how it went
- 5 upper body strength exercises for beginners using just one resistance band
- I revamped my guest room and it made a huge difference — my 9 top tips to help you do the same
- I did 20 push-ups a day for 14 days — here’s what happened to my upper body
- New to the gym? Use this dumbbell only 'shy girl workout' to build muscle all over
- 7 best gym machines for building abs
- December 29
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- I did 20 hanging leg raises for 2 weeks — here's what happened to my body
- Your TV could one day replace your game console — but it won't happen in 2024
- 7 things you should never recycle — you’ll be surprised
- This is the year I became an Apple Arcade believer — here are my 5 favorite games
- The best smartphone feature I tried in 2023 isn’t from Apple or Samsung — and they should copy it now
- I review ebikes for a living — these are my three favorite ebikes for 2024
- 7 things I wish I had known before joining a gym
- What's the fastest phone of 2023? Our test results are in
- December 28
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- 5 essential AI apps for iPhone and Android you need to use in 2024
- I did 50 reps of this sit-ups ab exercise every day for a week — here’s what happened
- Forget crunches — this 10-minute standing ab workout blasts your core with no equipment
- I review security software for a living and I just found a new way to stop online scams
- The 13 best games you didn't play in 2023 — PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and PC
- 9 Mac apps I can’t live without you should download right now
- 6 equipment free exercises for sculpting muscle over the holidays, according to a triple Olympian
- December 27
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- Forget sit-ups — this seated ab workout sculpts your core in 5 minutes
- AI in 2024 — the biggest new products and advancements on the way
- 3 things I wish I had known as a kettlebell beginner
- I did the dumbbell push press every day for a week — here's what happened to my body
- 8 important to-dos before you resell your old smartphone
- December 26
- December 25
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- 9 winter garden chores to get your yard ready for spring
- Forget dumbbells — this chair workout builds full-body strength in just 15 minutes
- My favorite 10 Android apps to download for your new phone
- My favorite 10 iPhone apps to download to your new iPhone
- The first 5 games you should play on your new Nintendo Switch
- The 5 settings you should change on your new TV right away
- The first 5 games you should play on your new PS5
- December 24
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- Forget Russian twists — this 30-minute yoga block abs workout sets your core on fire
- RCS is coming to iPhones in 2024 — 7 changes we’d like to see
- The ultimate MacBook hierarchy: M4 vs M3 vs M2 vs M1 tested and ranked
- I held a 3-minute low squat every day for a week — here’s what happened
- Here's what 30 minutes of swimming does to your body
- The year in phones 2023 — the good, the bad and the wacky
- December 23
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- The best PS5 accessory of 2023 is this arcade stick — here's why
- I tried Apple’s alternative iPhone interface in iOS 17 — here’s what happened
- I did five minutes of kettlebell snatches a day for a week — here’s what happened
- These are my 5 favorite Christmas movies I’ll be watching on Netflix, Prime Video, Max and more
- I did 50 frog jumps every day for a week — here’s what happened to my quads and abs
- What is cozy cardio? Here’s what happened when I tried this TikTok trend
- December 22
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- Why I'm using Garmin PacePro for my next race
- I just tried Runway’s new AI voiceover tool — and it’s way more natural sounding than I expected
- What are cooling mattresses and do they really stop overheating and night sweats?
- Will 2024 be the year of the robot lawn mower? I'm not so sure
- I did 50 walking lunges every day for a week — here’s what happened to my legs
- I walked 5,000 steps with the Apple Watch 9, Google Pixel Watch 2, Fitbit Inspire 3, and Garmin Forerunner 265 — here's the winner
- I wore these smart glasses for a year to record my memories — here's what happened
- Buying a new phone? This is how much smartphone storage you really need
- The Oura Ring is my favorite gadget of 2023 — 3 best ways to use yours during the holidays
- These are the 7 shows I’ll be bingeing for Christmas on Netflix, Max and more
- This is my favorite gadget of 2023 — and it's the perfect gift for grilling fans
- December 21
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- I put 5 AI image generators to the test to see which makes the best Christmas card — here’s the winner
- iPhone 16 needs this camera fix badly before Apple releases the new iPhone
- Is swimming safe during pregnancy?
- AI is coming to your home — here's how it could revolutionize your kitchen
- I’m a personal trainer — this CrossFit-inspired 12 Days of Christmas workout torched my body in 30 minutes
- December 20
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- All I want for Christmas is my digital privacy back
- Forget stairclimbers — this 5-move staircase workout sculpts full-body muscle
- 5 best indoor screening plants to protect your privacy
- Giving a phone as a holiday gift? Follow these 7 tips
- This solar wall light is the most underrated gadget I tried in 2023 — and it could save you a ton of money
- Forget sit-ups — these are the best exercises for sculpting a six-pack
- December 19
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- Can a mini PC replace your desktop? Read this first
- Why Santa Claus needs a VPN and so do you
- Forget sit-ups — five moves for sculpting and strengthening your abs
- Forget Pixel 8 Pro — here’s how the Galaxy S24 Ultra can beat Google on AI
- Running vs rowing: Which burns more calories?
- I walked 5,000 steps with the Google Pixel Watch 2 and Fitbit Inspire 3 — this was way more accurate
- December 18
- December 17
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- Forget running — 7 full-body strength exercises you can do using your treadmill
- I did the lunge crunch for a week — here’s what happened to my legs and abs
- Forget crunches — 5 exercises that target the lower abs
- The coolest gadget of 2023 makes me feel like I have a Hubble telescope in my backyard
- This is the most underrated reason to buy a Sony TV over every other brand
- How to avoid scams this Christmas
- December 16
- December 15
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- I just tried Google’s new AI music generator MusicFX — and it’s the best one yet
- Exclusive: AI breakthrough could let your next running shoes learn and adapt to how you move
- I tried the Joggo running app for the first time — here's what happened
- I tried the Joggo running app for the first time — here's what happened
- I wore Outdoor Research's $170 Helium Jacket in the shower to test its water resistance
- Forget kettlebells — 5 yoga block exercises that sculpt your quads, glutes and hamstrings
- Pixel 8 Pro fail — here’s what happened when I tried AI photo editing
- I did kettlebell single leg deadlifts everyday for a week — here's what happened to my body
- December 14
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- This is the weirdest and most oddly satisfying gadget I bought in 2023 — and it’s under $25
- Forget the gym — this 5-move dumbbell exercise sculpts your entire body in just 30 minutes
- I did 60 minutes of hot yoga for 6 months — here's what happened to my body
- Forget Pixel 8 Pro — these are the Galaxy S24 Ultra AI video editing tools that could beat it
- December 13
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- December 11
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- I just tried Meta’s new AI image generator — and it gives DALL-E a run for its money
- What is a medicine ball, and how do I use one in my workouts?
- Forget dumbbells — 3 standing ab exercises to sculpt your core using a resistance band
- Can plastic go in the microwave? Here’s what the experts say
- I tried the Supported Fish Pose for 5 months — here’s what happened to my upper body
- 3 reasons to buy a 1080p projector over a traditional TV
- December 10
- December 9
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- I did the 9-minute gorilla walk exercise every day for one week — here are my results
- I used this telephoto camera to bring heat vision to my phone — and it saved me a ton of time
- I pitted Google Bard with Gemini Pro vs ChatGPT — here’s the winner
- I tried this 30-minute beginner bodyweight workout — here's my results
- December 8
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- I asked people to guess the difference between $40 and $300 wireless earbuds — and their answers shocked me
- Google called out for making Gemini Ultra AI seem more impressive than it actually is
- Forget weights — it only takes 8 moves to sculpt your upper body and abs
- Meet the AI image generator that can create pictures up to 16x higher resolution than Stable Diffusion
- ‘Why can’t I sleep?’ 7 common reasons from an ex-insomniac and sleep coach
- The best budget TV of 2023 isn't made by Samsung or LG — it's this $499 Hisense Mini-LED TV
- I did 50 frog squats every day for a week — here’s what happened
- December 7
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- I test AI for a living — here’s why Google Gemini is a big deal
- 7 ways I'm surviving winter marathon training
- I tried playing Padel for the first time — here's what happened to my body
- I used AI to make my own GTA 6 trailer in 30 minutes — here's the results
- Forget Galaxy 24 Ultra — all I want is a mini version of Samsung’s upcoming flagship
- December 6
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- 5 things you should do before bed (and 3 you shouldn’t) to fall asleep fast
- Forget sit-ups — this Pilates ring ab workout carves your core in just 5 moves
- OnePlus 12 vs Google Pixel 8 Pro: Which Android flagship phone will win?
- What is a trap bar and how do I use one?
- I did barre workouts every day for a week — here's what happened to my body
- Is sleeping on your stomach bad for you? Yes, but you can fix that — here’s how
- December 5
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- I walked 5,000 steps with the $600 Polar Vantage V3 and $80 Amazfit Bip 5 — and this was more accurate
- Ultrawide cameras are underrated — 7 tips to take better shots with your phone
- I did the triangle pose every day for a week — here's what happened
- Forget the gym —3 ways to burn calories without HIIT or lifting heavy weights for the holidays
- Forget Russian Twists — this 10-minute stability ball workout targets your abs and glutes
- 33 best gifts for runners 2024 — last-minute ideas for every budget
- 3 ways AI could dramatically change smartphone accessibility
- December 4
- December 3
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- Forget weights — 5 ab exercises you can do with a yoga block to sculpt muscle definition
- Forget the gym — this resistance band routine uses 7 moves to strengthen and sculpt your glutes
- I ditched the Galaxy S23 Ultra for the Pixel 8 Pro — here’s why
- I did weighted wall sits every day for a week — here’s what happened to my legs
- December 2
- December 1
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- I switched to nasal breathing only while running a 5K — here’s what happened
- ChatGPT turns a year old — here are some of the highs and lows of its first 12 months
- 8-week sled push workout program for beginners getting HYROX race-ready
- 8 countries with the strictest VPN laws
- One of Samsung’s most gimmicky features could be the key to the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s salvation
