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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Samsung announced the latest Galaxy S25 Series back in January, and later that same month, teased a fourth, thinner phone, the Galaxy S25 Edge. In May we learned more about the device Samsung is […]

The US Has Reached a ‘Final’ Deal on TikTok With China

TikTok and the U.S.’ “will they, won’t they” saga may finally be coming to an end. After nine months of kicking the can down the road, the U.S. has reportedly reached a deal with China to allow TikTok to continue operating in the States, which should come as good news for the estimated one-third of […]

The 2025 JBL Charge 6 Is on Sale for Its Lowest Price Ever Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The 2025 JBL Charge 6 is currently on sale for $139.99 on StackSocial, about $30 cheaper than Amazon’s $169.95 listing and at its lowest price ever, according to price trackers. It’s for an open-box […]

These Halloween Contacts Can Cause Eye Infections

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Contacts with cat pupils or neon colors can be fun, but are you sure you want to put a piece of plastic from a costume store into your eye? Experts, like those at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, warn against it. These non-prescription contacts are […]

X Is Getting Rid of ‘Twitter,’ and It Might Affect Your Account

The site formerly known as Twitter has been “X” for over two years now. Nevertheless, many of us still call the site by its old, iconic name. In fact, anytime I feel the need to visit, I go to twitter.com, not x.com—even though the site always redirects to the latter. Is it muscle memory? A […]

This Subscription-Free Eufy Outdoor Security Camera Is Over $100 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Eufy SoloCam S340 is designed for individuals who want complete control over their home’s security without a monthly subscription commitment. Now $223.99 at Walmart, down from $349.99, which is about $55 cheaper than […]

How to Use ‘Task Batching’ to Instantly Be More Productive

As someone who’s read and written a lot about various approaches to increasing productivity, I can say with certainty that the majority of the methods out there are primarily focused on how to structure your tasks over the course of a single day. Techniques and plans that call for prioritizing your to-dos, for instance, generally […]

Google Pixels Are Still Having Problems Calling 911

For the past few years, Google’s Pixel phones have had recurring problems with calling 911, and the issue has once again reared its ugly head. Over the past 24 hours, multiple users on Reddit have complained about being unable to call 911, while the Bell carrier in Canada issued a warning that the Pixel 6 […]

How I Used Smart Glasses to Trick a Bartender Into Giving Me a Free Drink

I recently reviewed Even Realities G1 smart glasses (they’re very cool) and the first real-world thing I used them for was scamming someone. I told a local bartender I had an encyclopedic knowledge of film, and I would answer the hardest movie trivia question he could come up with in exchange for a drink. After […]

What the Science Says About Red Light Therapy for Athletic Recovery (so Far)

Red light therapy devices are everywhere—from lamps, to full-body mats, to those glowing face masks flooding my social media feed. I usually see red light therapy advertised for “younger-looking skin,” but I’m not interested in these devices as a means to slow down aging—I’m interested in them as a recovery-obsessed athlete with very sore muscles. […]

ChatGPT’s AI Browser Has a Nasty Security Vulnerability

This week, OpenAI released ChatGPT Atlas, the company’s first AI web browser. Atlas lets you surf the web like any other browser, but, as you might expect, comes with ChatGPT integration. You can log into your account and tap into the assistant via the sidebar menu, which will remember not only past conversations, but your […]

The Massive 75-inch ‘The Frame’ TV Is $1,100 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I’ve been seeing a lot more interior design content on my feed lately, likely because I moved to a new home this year. Most of the content advising on living rooms talks about the […]

YouTube Has a New Look on Mobile

Last week, YouTube started rolling out a new look across both the web and its various apps, promising a “more expressive and intuitive interface.” In reality, the reaction has been mixed. The TV app, for instance, no longer automatically rewinds or fast forwards when you press back or forward, instead navigating between buttons including “like” […]

I Put Over 1,000 Miles on a Pair of Cheap Running Shoes, and Here’s What I Learned

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I broke one of the biggest rules in the running book and lived to tell about it. Everybody knows you need to replace your running shoes after 300 to 500 miles to avoid injury (or 200 to 400, or whatever running companies are saying these […]

Apple Removed the Controversial ‘Tea’ and ‘TeaOnHer’ Apps From the App Store

Though it brings me no pleasure, it’s once again time to discuss the viral apps Tea and TeaOnHer. You may remember them from the summer, when Tea—where women could anonymously rate and discuss men under the pretense of helping each other safely navigate dating—was the target of data breaches that exposed users’ personal information. From […]