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August 31
- What is a Puffy mattress and should you buy one in the Labor Day sales?
- Can you get an Apple Watch for $89? No, but this dupe gets scarily close
- No-logs versus zero-logs: what’s the difference?
- 7 key signs you're sleep deprived and how to fix it — advice from an insomnia expert
- Sony Bravia 8 OLED tested: Sony's only new OLED TV is less of an upgrade than we'd like
- This is the best position for sleep, according to a chiropractor
- I shot over 200 photos with the Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Galaxy S24 Ultra — here's the winner
- 7 best flowers to plant in September — advice from garden experts
- You only need 15 minutes to boost your metabolism and build strength all over with this no-equipment workout
- iPhone 16 cameras — all the rumors and leaks that have me excited
August 30
- What is Proton Scribe?
- This is the best time to go to bed for quality sleep, according to a doctor
- What is green noise and can it help you fall asleep fast? An expert answers
- What are the anatomical sling systems of the body? We asked a strength and conditioning coach
- 7 best bulbs to plant in September for spring blooms
- I just tried Apple Intelligence’s Photos Clean Up feature — and it feels magical
- Ditch the gym — sculpt your upper body and strengthen your core with this 15-minute dumbbell only workout
August 29
- Why are people drinking cherry juice for sleep and does it actually work? A sleep doctor answers
- No, not push-ups — trainer says you need these 3 exercises for a chest building lower pec workout
- This $28 gardening tool made planting my spring bulbs a breeze
- 5 back-to-school AI tools to boost learning and productivity
August 28
- I've been to four hotels in four weeks — how I avoid bringing bed bugs home with me
- I’ve waited over 20 years for the Marvel vs. Capcom collection — and it’s even better than I expected
- How many devices do I need a VPN on?
- Ditch the gym! This 5-move strength workout sculpts upper body muscle with just a pair of dumbbells
- I used a controller built for streamers to boost my productivity at work — and it's a game changer
- Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: 6 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
August 27
- Does eating chocolate before bed ruin your sleep? A dietician reveals all
- I went to Gamescom 2024 — here’s the gear that excited me the most this year
- I gave Google Gemini a picture of Apple’s Glowtime invite — here’s what it thinks we’ll get at the Apple event
- What to expect at IFA 2024: New Intel laptops, the thinnest foldable phone and a flying car
- EVs vs. gas-powered vehicles: I asked Google Gemini which one offers greater long term savings
August 26
- Drop the weights — this 5-minute calisthenics workout will strengthen your core in 4 moves
- HDMI 2.1: What is it and how many ports do you really need?
- I review gaming chairs for a living — and these are 5 features to look for
- This 3-move stretching routine will develop healthy shoulders and strengthen your upper body
August 25
- I tried this $23 garden tool to rid my patio of weeds — and it's super handy
- Study reveals the 3 dirtiest sleep products in a dorm room — plus how to clean them
- I tried charging an EV with a portable power station — and the results surprised me
- Forget bad posture — use this 8-move mobility routine at your desk to undo the effects of prolonged sitting
August 24
- Buying new headphones? These are the 7 songs I always use for testing in my reviews
- I asked ChatGPT to roast my Spotify playlists — and it didn’t hold back at all
- Should you buy an older TV to save money? Here’s what you need to know first
- I asked ChatGPT to explain VPN terms like I'm five – now I'm worried for my job
- I got these 9 gadgets to turn my setup into OLED gaming heaven
- Boost your mobility and ease tension in just 10 minutes with this stretching routine
August 23
- I review Macs for a living, and I install these 5 apps first on every MacBook
- Should I use a VPN browser?
- I tried Reimagine AI on my Pixel 9 Pro XL to edit photos — here’s what happened
- 5 foods you should never put in a food processor
- 6 signs of a trustworthy VPN provider
- Alien: Romulus inspired me to play an Alien-themed tabletop game, and this AI tool makes it super easy
August 22
- Midjourney expands web access — offering 25 free AI-generated images for all users
- Civ7 is coming in February — to celebrate, I created 7 images of ancient cities in Midjourney
- Forget sit-ups — this 15-minute workout can sculpt your core with just 6 moves
- Google Pixel 9 Pro XL display brightness tested — this blows away the iPhone 15 Pro Max
August 21
- 3 reasons why you should use a mattress protector on your dorm bed
- How to avoid cyber scams as a student
August 20
- What mattress does the Hyatt Hotel use, plus 3 affordable alternative pillow-top beds
- You don't need weights to build core strength and work your lower body, just this 40-minute bodyweight routine
- You only need these 5 dumbbell moves and 20 minutes to build muscle all over and boost your metabolism
August 19
- I spent the weekend with GPT-4o Advanced Voice — it’s even better than I expected
- What is a Lucid mattress and should you buy one? I'm a mattress tester — here's what I think
- 4 reasons to change VPN providers
August 18
- You only need 2 dumbbells and these 5 moves to build upper body strength and core muscle
- I review laptops for a living, and I install these 7 apps on every Windows 11 PC
- 7 things iPhone 16 could learn from the Pixel 9
- You don’t need the gym — this kettlebell arm workout sculpts your triceps, pecs and shoulders in 5 moves and 15 minutes
- I drove the Chevrolet Blazer EV for a week — it ain’t boring anymore
- You only need these 7 moves to build a stronger upper body and boost your core strength
August 17
- No, not sit-ups — use this 5-move workout instead to strengthen your core and improve your posture
- 3 types of bed pillow you can wash in a washing machine (and 2 you can't)
- Does rosemary oil really repel wasps? We asked the experts
- I’ve been testing the Apple Watch’s new training load feature in watchOS 11 — here's the pros and cons
August 16
- Not all mattresses are compatible with adjustable beds – here's why
- 5 things you can do to extend the life of your mattress
- How VPNs make your online shopping safer
- Is Chrome the most private way to browse the web?
- I switched from a hybrid mattress to a memory foam mattress — here’s why it was terrible for my back
- Is Uptodown safe for downloading VPNs?
- 3 reasons you're not building strength in the gym — according to a strength and conditioning coach
- Why is my refrigerator not cooling? Common reasons and expert advice on how to fix it
- Exclusive: Here's an inside look at the Pixel 9's breakthrough Tensor G4 chip
- Is it safe to use induction cooktop protectors? We asked the experts
- You only need a kettlebell and this 30-minute workout to build full-body muscle and boost your metabolism
- I don't plan to upgrade to the new Google Pixel 9 Pro — here's why
August 15
- How to spot a phishing scam – and protect yourself
- I just drove Toyota's first EV for a week — here's my pros and cons
- Personal trainer reveals the 5 abs exercises most people are doing wrong — and how to fix your form
August 14
- Everything you need to know about port forwarding – and how to make it work for you
- I tried the GarlicZoom garlic press with wheels — and it's a game changer for $9
- Google Pixel 9 vs Pixel 9 Pro vs Pixel 9 Pro XL: What's the difference?
- Forget crunches — this 10-minute barre workout will strengthen your abs and build a stronger core
August 13
- I upgraded my Framework Laptop CPU to Meteor Lake in an hour: here’s 3 things I learned
- Can your dog detect bed bugs in your mattress?
- Why do I need a fast VPN?
- You just need 20 minutes, 1 kettlebell and Joe Rogan’s 5-move workout to build full-body strength and core power
- 5 things you should never use to clean an induction cooktop
- Ditch the gym — build a stronger lower body with just a pair of dumbbells and 30 minutes
- Forget sit-ups — you only need 10 minutes and 3 moves to build a stronger core and boost your posture
August 12
- How to quickly get coffee and tea stains out of a mattress
- Office chair vs gaming chair: Which is better for your home office?
- 4 reasons you’re not building muscle in the gym — according to a strength and conditioning coach
August 11
- I drove 150 miles hands-free in the Lincoln Nautilus 2024 — and it's not what I expected
- Mattress cleaning: 3 essential oils that get rid of bed bugs fast
- I tried Gordon Ramsay’s favorite salt and pepper grinders, and now I can’t cook without them
- Sleep experts explain how to get over jet lag (and avoid the worst of it)
- Forget tight hips — try this 5-move routine to boost your mobility now
- What's the perfect student laptop for back to school? Our experts weigh in
- Who needs crunches? This 3-move ab workout sculpts core muscle and boosts muscle endurance
- Forget pull-ups — strengthen your arms and shoulders with this 20-minute dumbbell workout
August 10
- You've heard of carjacking – but what about carhacking?
- 5 prompts to try on ChatGPT this weekend
- I took over 200 photos with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Galaxy Z Fold 4 — here's the winner
- Forget squats — these 3 moves target your glutes and strengthen your lower body
- I just ditched my Bose QuietComfort for these $89 earbuds — and the sound quality is bonkers
August 9
- Got a new laptop for college? Here's why you need a VPN
- What is Surfshark's CleanWeb 2.0?
- Do you need a VPN with unlimited connections?
- 7 things ChatGPT can do you should try today
- 7 best herbs to grow on your windowsill — according to a garden expert
- We asked a running coach why do sprinters need more muscle than distance runners — and tips on how to be a stronger runner
- Steam Deck OLED vs Asus ROG Ally X: Which gaming handheld should you buy?
- Insta 360 Go 3S — 4 reasons I'd buy (and 3 reasons I'd skip) this $400 action cam
August 8
- Should you pay for a VPN with cryptocurrency?
- Why the security of your VPN matters – even if you're just using it for Netflix
- Which country should I connect my VPN to?
- Meta Connect 2024 — Meta Quest 3S, Orion AR glasses, Meta AI and more
- Grab a kettlebell — this 4-move workout builds full-body muscle and strength and boosts ab power
- No need for weights — this 7-move workout improves your posture and strengthens your arms with just 1 resistance band
- I drove a Hyundai Kona Electric for a week — this is one of the best affordable EVs
August 7
- Building luxury: The components of comfort
- Why you have back pain after sleeping on a new mattress and what to do about it
- What is a router VPN?
- Sleep expert says we should ditch the alarm — here’s why and how to wake up naturally
- Tech takedown: Google Pixel Buds Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
- No gym required — you only need 1 set of dumbbells and these 5 moves to build full body strength
- Forget weights — this 10-minute yoga routine builds full-body strength and stability and boosts focus
August 6
- How to make a firm mattress softer — tried and tested tips
- I finally bought my first air fryer — 5 ways it’s changed how I cook
- I cycled around London on this folding electric bike — and now I'm a convert
- This 3-move stretching routine will develop healthy hips and strengthen your lower body
- Should you use 'convertor discs' on induction cooktops? We asked the experts
August 5
- Manual razor vs electric shaver: Which should you get?
- This equipment free 5-move routine strengthens your back and improves mobility — here's why I love it
- I did 50 floor-seated shoulder presses every day for a week — and it wasn’t just my arms that got a workout
- I tried a 2-minute grounded Copenhagen plank every day for one week — here’s what happened
- Is Apple Intelligence a game changer or gimmick?
August 4
- Can you really have a "proxy VPN"?
- Ditch crunches — you need 10 minutes and just these 7 moves to build a stronger core
- 5 Google Gemini AI prompts to get started with the chatbot
- I tried charging a Hyundai Kona Electric at home — here's what happened
- I was a phone engineer and here’s everything you can do to protect yourself against malicious apps
- I grew veggie seeds in a hydroponics grow box — here's what happened
August 3
- How to get cat urine out of a mattress — banish stains and smells
- 7 pruning mistakes that could damage your tomato plant
- 5 Apple Intelligence features to try in iOS 18 — here’s what you can do
- 7 vegetables to sow in August, according to professional gardeners
- Who needs weights? This 5-move bodyweight workout boosts core strength and torches every major muscle group
August 2
- I test mattress cleaning hacks — here's the homemade stain remover I swear by
- Midjourney has competition — I got access to Google Imagen 3 and it is impressive
- Hyrox master trainer Jake Dearden shares exclusive 3-week training plan to get competition-ready
- Midjourney just got a huge update — 7 prompts to test it out
- I just got my hands on the sold-out Ninja Slushi — here's my first impressions
- I drove a Cadillac Lyriq EV for a week — and it’s one I'd actually buy
August 1
- Why are mattresses so expensive and how much should you realistically spend?
- 5 things to look for in a VPN you can trust
- Ditch the gym — use this 15-minute kettlebell home workout to build strength and boost your metabolism
- What plants to prune in August — expert advice on how to gain better blooms
- 7 ways Pixel 9 Pro XL can beat iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Forget planks — this 7-move dumbbell routine sculpts your core and upper body
- Asus ROG Ally X or a cheap gaming laptop — which should you buy?