What Is Hyrox, and Why Is Everyone Suddenly Doing It?
A few years ago, if you knew somebody who was into being strong and fast, who called themselves a “hybrid” athlete, or if they spent a lot of time on the rower and doing wall balls, they were probably into Crossfit, or one of the Crossfit-adjacent functional fitness gyms. But these days they’re more likely […]
Instagram’s Latest Update Added Reposts and a Snap Map Clone
Instagram is copying major features from three other social networks in one sweeping update. It’s adding a Snapchat-like Snap map, a Repost option clearly inspired by X (but implemented in style of TikTok), and for good measure, it’s also rolling out its TikTok-like “Friends” Reels feed globally. That’s a lot to take in, so let’s […]
Five of the Best Free Cardio Workout Channels I’ve Found on YouTube
I discovered spin classes a decade ago, and subsequently got certified to teach them myself. In the years since, I haven’t focused on other kinds of cardio group classes—but for a time, I was obsessed with them. Thanks to a program funded by the great city of New York, I was able to take Zumba, […]
All the Biggest New Features and Changes in iOS 26 Beta 5
This week, Apple dropped the fifth developer beta for iOS 26. It arrived a little less than two weeks after the company released the first public beta for the update, so public testers can expect to see public beta 2 sometime soon. As with all iOS beta cycles, developers get the beta first, followed closely […]
Disney Is Killing the Hulu App
Bad news, Hulu fans: Disney has plans to kill your app. As Variety reports, the company announced the news during a quarterly earnings call on Wednesday. The plan? Fully absorb the Hulu experience into the Disney+ app. Why have two apps when you could have one? (Other than, of course, the fact that these are […]
The Seven Best Non-Gaming VR Experiences for Meta Quest
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Most people strap on a VR headset to shoot zombies, socialize, or watch movies, but there’s growing collection of virtual reality experiences on Meta Quest headsets that aim at something other than escapism. They’re about history, empathy, or just immersing yourself in a weird job […]
The Real Estate ROI Blueprint: From Your First Deal to Financial Freedom
I still remember the chaos and caffeine-fueled nights of my very first deal—a studs-out fix-and-flip that nearly broke me before it paid me. The house had no kitchen, no bathrooms, […]
How to Choose Between a Flip Phone and a Folding Phone
We may earn a commission from links on this page. For a while after the first iPhone came out, way back in 2007, it felt like we knew what all smartphones would look like from then on out: Big, rectangular “candy bars.” It’s not a bad approach, since it keeps things simple and lets the […]
Trump Floats the Elimination of Capital Gains Taxes For Home Sales—A Game Changer For Homeowners
Capital gains taxes: Three words that wipe the smile from most home sellers’ faces as they see potential profits fall off a cliff. However, in a bid to boost the […]
The Soundcore V20i Open Earbuds Are Over Half Off on Amazon
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Soundcore V20i open earbuds by Anker are currently discounted by 53% on Amazon and just $1 above their lowest price ever, according to price trackers. At $23.49 (originally $49.99), these budget-friendly open-ear headphones […]
How to Set Up Every Feature of Your Powerbeats Pro 2
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Powerbeats Pro 2 are an impressive pair of headphones, but it takes some setup to use all of their features, especially if you want to try the heart rate tracking. Here’s a full breakdown on how to pair the headphones to both Android and […]
This Walking Pad Won’t Annoy Your Downstairs Neighbors
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When it comes to home fitness equipment, one question haunts apartment dwellers and considerate homeowners alike: Will this drive my neighbors crazy? After testing the Merach W50 walking pad, I can confirm this is one piece of equipment that won’t get you any angry knocks […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Earbuds
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 might’ve made headlines for their heart-rate monitoring feature, but that’s actually their worst feature. These new earbuds, which came out in February, compete against the AirPods Pro 2, since […]
This Awesome Switch 2 Joy-Con Charging Dock Is on Sale for Just $19 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If your household has more Joy-Cons than charging ports or you’re tired of shuffling controllers, this awesome Switch 2 charging dock is on sale at StackSocial for just $19 and is worth a look. […]
Google’s August 2025 Update Fixes These Issues With Your Pixel
Google’s August 2025 update is now rolling out to all compatible Pixel devices. If your Pixel has been acting up—and especially if it is one of those affected by the back button bug—this update might just be the fix you need. Before you get too excited: This isn’t a feature update. If you’re expecting the […]
