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December 2024
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- December 31
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- Forget ChatGPT — Google Gemini is my favorite AI product of the year
- Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 soon — 5 ways to make sure your PC is secure
- Just got the Ninja Creami? Follow these 3 tips for perfect results every time
- 5 worst data breaches of 2024 — including the mother of all breaches
- What to expect from Google in 2025 — Pixel 10, Android 16, Pixel Watch 4 and more
- Two indoor cycling experts share their favorite indoor exercise bike workouts for beginners
- 'I keep my phone at least 5 feet away from me' — 7 celebrities on their calming bedtime routines
- I review laptops for a living — here's my honest thoughts on Windows Recall
- The best (and worst) AI phone features in 2024
- December 30
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- 5 tips to game better on your Asus ROG Ally
- I'm bringing the iPod back with this new luxury MP3 player
- 3 biggest AI trends we expect in 2025
- Build muscle all over and a stronger core with just 2 dumbbells and this 20-minute workout
- Why you should always deep clean your mattress after your holiday guests leave
- The top cyber threats to watch out for in 2025
- You can elevate your home cafe in 3 easy steps — here's how
- I tested more than 25 EVs this year — here's the top 5 most efficient models
- Forget crunches — here's how to use the boat pose exercise to strengthen and stabilize your deep core muscles
- What to expect from Samsung Galaxy in 2025: Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy XR, Galaxy AI and more
- These 3 apps save me from eye strain — you should download them now
- What is social engineering and how to avoid becoming a victim
- How to get the most out of your grill in winter: 9 tips from the experts
- I’m a personal trainer — this 4-move resistance band routine strengthens your shoulders without weights
- I tested dozens of phones in 2024 — and these are the 3 most underrated phones of the year
- December 29
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- 9 common items you should never recycle — you might be surprised
- This 10-move dumbbell workout only takes 10 minutes to build a stronger body and boost your metabolism — here's how to do it
- Price hikes and bitter rivalries – here are my VPN predictions for 2025
- 12 best games of 2024 that you (probably) didn't play on PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X and PC
- The 5 best AI tools of 2024 that I use every day
- The 10 toughest NYT Connections of 2024
- You just need 5 exercises and a staircase to strengthen your legs and core — and it only takes 30 minutes
- December 28
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- Meta Quest VR has seen its best year yet — and it's only getting better in 2025
- AirPods Pro 3: 5 things I want to see from Apple's next flagship earbuds
- The top 10 data breaches of 2024
- No, not push-ups — this 6-move dumbbell workout builds upper body muscle in your chest and triceps
- Are DreamCloud mattresses non-toxic? We take a closer look
- New to AI? 5 tips to improve your prompting skills from an AI expert
- 5 best games to play first on your new Steam Deck
- The 10 most difficult Wordles of 2024
- The best AI phone feature I tried in 2024 isn’t from Apple or Samsung
- Can you really function on just 4 hours sleep a night? Here's what experts say
- Ditch the weights — build full-body strength in 30 minutes with this low-impact bodyweight workout
- December 27
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- My favorite kitchen product of 2024 is a game changer and it costs under $10
- You just need 20 minutes and a single step to strengthen your whole body with this circuit workout
- 7 tips and tools for using AI to improve your relationships
- Don't post your New Year's travel plans – you're putting your privacy at risk
- 13 best video games of 2024 — our favorites on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and PC
- Need a last minute NYE party speaker? Here's the 3 I recommend — starting from $99
- No, not weights — you need a yoga block and this 10-minute workout to build strong abs instead
- What to expect from Apple in 2025 — iPhone 17, M4 MacBook Air, AirPods Pro 3 and more
- Where did waterbeds go — and should they make a comeback?
- Phishing: What is it, and how to avoid it
- I bought this smart oven with an air fryer setting, and now my Ninja is gathering dust
- No sit-ups or crunches — just 15 minutes of core building kettlebell exercises
- December 26
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- I've tested 25 cameras and drones this year — and these are the best photos I've taken
- Forget down dog — this 10-minute chair yoga workout builds strength and boosts your mobility
- I test audio gear for a living — here's my favorite headphones and earbuds of 2024
- I just switched to a gas-on-glass cooktop — here's what happened
- 10 hidden AirPods 4 features you should be using
- 5 Apple Intelligence features to try first on your new MacBook
- 5 Nintendo Switch games to play first on your new Switch
- 5 AI tools that made my life easier in 2024
- Just got an espresso machine for Christmas? I’m an ex-barista and these are the 3 critical mistakes you need to be aware of
- 11 best iPhone apps to download to your new iPhone
- December 25
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- 7 most underrated earbuds and headphones of 2024
- I made spiked eggnog in the Ninja Slushi, and it was a big hit at my holiday party
- Forget running — this 25-minute walking workout will boost your metabolism and improve your core strength
- 25 best (and worst) tech moments of 2024
- Make the most of your espresso machine this holiday season with these 3 festive coffee ideas
- 5 features to try first on your new Apple Watch
- Your roast turkey might be stealing your data
- Just got a Samsung Galaxy S24? Try these 11 features first
- Here’s the first 5 games you need to play on your new PS5
- I'm a personal trainer, and these are the 3 best 'Christmas CrossFit' workouts — you only need 8 minutes
- 6 holiday foods to eat for quality sleep — and 3 you should avoid
- Just got a new iPhone 16? Try these 10 features first
- December 24
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- 3 best Prime Video shows of 2024 with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
- Strengthen your core and improve your posture in just 10 moves with this 10-minute bodyweight ab workout
- 7 best Nicole Kidman movies, ranked
- ChatGPT Search is my favorite AI innovation of 2024 — and it's so good I've ditched Google
- Got a new device? Here's how to keep it safe
- Hume AI launches OCTAVE — suddenly everything can get a voice
- Coffee doesn’t have to be an expensive hobby — here’s my 5 favorite cheap accessories
- Raw turkey, massive arguments, and data leaks – how to avoid the biggest holiday mistakes
- 5 most anticipated headphones of 2025: AirPods Pro 3, Sony WH-1000XM6 and more
- Forget the gym — this equipment-free workout builds full-body muscle and boosts your metabolism in just 10 minutes
- Got a new Android phone? Here's my 11 favorite Android apps to download first
- I asked ChatGPT to rewrite the ending to 7 classic holiday movies — here's what happened
- December 23
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- Is watching TV in bed that bad for your sleep? Here's what the experts say
- Coloring on iPad is my new favorite hobby — these are the 3 best coloring apps I recommend for getting started
- How to brighten any room in your home — 5 tips from a lighting expert
- Forget the treadmill — boost your metabolism and clock 3,000 steps in 20 minutes with this indoor walking workout
- 11 products organized people keep in their kitchen
- 4 reasons why a VPN is a better gift than an Axe body spray gift set
- December 22
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- How to prevent night sweats — doctors share their top 5 tips
- The best teas to drink for better sleep and 3 to avoid — according to a dietician
- Google Gemini — everything you need to know
- How many pillows should you sleep with when you have back or neck pain?
- You just need 1 minute and this bodyweight exercise to transform your squats and boost lower-body mobility
- I drove the Rivian R1T Tri for a week — here's my pros and cons
- 10 best cozy TV shows to binge-watch during sweater weather season
- How to use music to boost your workout performance, according to science
- 5 common house dangers to be aware of during the holidays — and how to prevent them
- I ditched sit-ups and crunches for this 30-minute Pilates routine to build a stronger core — here’s what happened to my abs
- December 21
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- I forgot to make a Christmas dessert so I cheated and made one my Instant Pot — here’s what happened
- Surfshark's Alternative Number is the next logical step in online privacy
- Merry Phishmas? How to avoid scams this holiday season
- 9 Google Maps features that'll make holiday traveling way less stressful
- Forget digital cameras — here’s why you need this retro film camera in 2025
- Forget the gym — you just need 15 minutes and these 5 bodyweight moves to build full-body strength and boost your stamina
- I ditched Windows for a MacBook after 30 years — here's why I'm never going back
- I tested astrophotography on the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro XL — here's the winner
- December 20
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- What to do and the places to avoid when putting your spare mattress on the floor
- Can you put a mattress topper on a sofa bed?
- 7 AI-powered gadgets that make perfect holiday gifts
- No Reformer? Pilates instructor shares abs workout to sculpt your core at home using one foam roller
- Just bought an air fryer? These are the 3 essential accessories you'll need
- I tried the 4-7-8 breathing technique every day for 2 weeks — here’s what happened to my mind and body
- December 19
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- Why Surfshark is the only leading VPN offering a real antivirus
- Gemini 2.0 'Experimental Advanced' is now available to paying subscribers
- Simplify your GenAI workflows with these powerful workstations
- You can get up to $840 in rebates when you upgrade to an induction cooktop — here's how
- Forget the gym — you just need 15 minutes and 1 kettlebell to build a stronger core with this standing ab workout
- December 18
- December 17
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- VPNs and streaming – what you should know before Christmas
- Think twice before using a DNA test – they're a privacy nightmare
- Galaxy S25 Ultra likely won't get 10x optical zoom camera, but I hope it steals this iPhone 16 Pro Max feature instead
- You only need 2 dumbbells and 20 minutes to build full-body muscle and boost your metabolism
- December 16
- December 15
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- I used ChatGPT to analyze my Apple Health activity and uncover trends — here’s what happened
- I drove the Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobhan for a week — and it might make you forget about EVs
- Keep waking up at night? Fall back asleep fast with this 5-second pillow trick
- This is my favorite laptop of the year that you can’t buy in the US — and it's a glimpse of the future
- Forget the gym — you only need 6 moves to build full-body muscle and boost your metabolism
- December 14
- December 13
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- 'The Day of the Jackal' producers reveal 5 things to know about the season 1 finale, season 2 and more
- 9 indoor plants that will make your house smell nicer
- I used ChatGPT to optimize my shopping habits — here's how I'm saving 20% per trip
- I review iPhones, and these are the iPhone 16 models I'd pick as gifts
- Sleep coach reveals the best technique for falling asleep in 2 minutes
- Forget sit-ups — you just need 10 minutes and 2 dumbbells to strengthen your core with this standing ab workout
- December 12
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- Resident Evil 2 has been released for iPhone — and the game is so good I just bought this controller
- 3 reasons you're waking up every hour at night — and how to stop it
- Google reveals Project Mariner — a new browser agent that can automate your digital life
- 5 items you should never store in a guest room
- Polar Vantage M3: 5 things I like about this sporty adventure GPS watch and 3 things I don’t
- December 11
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- Binaural Beats are your secret weapon to the perfect daytime nap – here's why
- Leading VPN CCO says digital privacy is "a game of chess we need to play"
- If you want to sleep through the night, avoid this drink at your Christmas party
- What is a dedicated IP?
- I've written over 25 mattress cleaning articles — These are the best 3 tips I've learnt
- I tested more than 25 EVs this year — here's the top 5 most affordable models
- Forget the gym — I’ve been using this 5-move dumbbell workout to grow muscle in my legs and glutes
- December 10
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- Why you shouldn't panic if it takes you 20 minutes to fall asleep at night
- Are you hosting for the holidays? Here's the one item you should buy for cleaner sleep
- Experts warn to be cautious when decorating with snow spray — here’s how to protect your home from damage
- Hate sit-ups? This standing abs workout with weights blasts your core in 15 minutes
- iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 16 Pro: 5 reasons to wait for the new iPhone
- Forget the gym — you just need 7 minutes to sculpt your abs with this home workout
- I started using a coffee scale and my coffee drinks have never tasted better — here's why
- 5 tips for getting the most out of ChatGPT's new o1 model
- December 9
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- The new Llama 3.3 70B model has just dropped — here’s why it’s a big deal
- I just sent a free personalized holiday greeting from AI Santa — here's how you can too
- I've been increasing my lower-body mobility and speeding up exercise recovery — here’s how I do it in just 5 minutes
- I tested a VR chair that moves as you turn your head — Roto VR Explorer is the wildest gadget I’ve used in 2024
- December 8
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- Forget push-ups — this 15-minute standing workout builds full-body strength and boosts your metabolism
- Home (security) for the holidays: 5 easy tools to protect your home while traveling
- What is a sleep apnea mask and do you need one? A physician weighs in
- Forget your weekly cleaning blitz: Try this 2-minute hack instead
- You only need 2 dumbbells, 1 resistance band and 25 minutes to build full-body muscle and strengthen your core
- AI is coming for gaming — and I can't wait
- I drove the Polestar 2 EV for a week — here’s my pros and cons
- I tried this 'zero-AI' app on the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Pixel 9 Pro to see how good the cameras actually are
- Forget the gym — this '12 Days of Christmas' CrossFit workout builds full-body strength in just 35 minutes
- December 7
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- Which Nectar mattress should you buy if you have back pain? I’m a bed tester — here’s my advice
- Building the best sim racing rig for $500 — driving on the cheap is a lot better than you think
- I walked 5,500 steps with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Pixel Watch 3 XL — here’s which one is more accurate
- This AI startup lets you build an entire 3D universe from a single image
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cameras: 5 ways they could beat iPhone 16 Pro Max
- No, not sit-ups — these 5 exercises blast your entire core and you don’t need any equipment
- December 6
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- Personal trainer shares 3 exercises you can do with a foam roller to strengthen your deep abs and boost posture
- This $10 gadget just fixed my least favorite thing about my espresso machine
- Microsoft’s Copilot Vision is a new AI assistant that will change the way we surf the web
- I drove a Lexus RX450h+ for a week — and this PHEV is the best of both worlds
- 7 top rules to keep your outdoor firepit safe this winter
- 3 things runners should always include in their strength training — according to a physiotherapist
- December 5
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- 60% of free VPNs could be selling your data by 2025
- 5 signs your mattress is causing your allergies — and how to fix it
- What is Inspire Sleep Apnea Therapy and should you try it?
- Skip the sit-ups — strengthen your core and improve your posture with this 7-minute Pilates workout instead
- No space for a Christmas tree? Here's 5 alternative houseplants to add festive cheer
- Galaxy S24 FE is the most underrated phone I’ve tested in 2024 — here’s why
- December 4
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- Spotify Wrapped 2024 – the dark side of music personalization
- How to clean a DreamCloud hybrid mattress
- Forget massage guns — I’m ditching them for the ‘gut smash’ exercise to relieve lower back pain and loosen tight hip flexors
- I just tried aluminum K-Cups — here's my pros and cons
- I put Luma’s new Photon image model to the test with these 7 prompts
- December 3
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- Orthosomnia is on the rise — but what is it? We ask the experts
- How a VPN can help you get the most out of your new Fire Stick
- 7 ChatGPT prompts I’m using to improve my gift giving — here's how to try them
- I’m a personal trainer — this is the 20-minute walking workout I use to build strength without weights and boost metabolism
- What is a super-automatic espresso machine, and are they worth it?
- December 2
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- Who should buy a smart bed this Cyber Monday? Plus 3 people who shouldn’t
- I’m a sleep writer — my 3 pro tips for buying your first mattress in Cyber Monday sales
- Need elite gaming and multitasking ability? These Intel-powered PCs deliver
- Ditch the gym — you only need a pair of dumbbells and these 5 moves to build full-body strength
- December 1
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- Ever wondered how Helix, Titan and Leesa mattresses are made? We visited a factory to see the process in action
- Queen size mattress vs full: Which should you buy this Cyber Weekend?
- Everyone is telling me to get a VPN – should I?
- 3 ways to protect your child on their new laptop
- What to do after buying a device in the Black Friday sales
- 5 common Christmas tree mistakes that could shorten the lifespan of your tree
- Forget the gym — this 20-minute workout builds full-body muscle and boosts your metabolism with just 2 dumbbells
