I used to be a big believer in distracting myself while I was working out, especially when doing cardio, which can last a long time and feel tedious. Even though I’ve recommended such an approach a few times, I’ve changed my viewpoint after looking a little bit at my output and refining my goals. I’m […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re like most people, the centerpiece of your living room decor is a TV. When it’s off, all your furniture is just pointed at a black rectangle. If this bothers you, consider jumping […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Good morning, refiners! As you sit down at your desks today, I hope you’re willing to ignore the vaguely dystopian vibes all around you to focus on how awesome and retro your computers are. No, but seriously, I’m a little jealous of Mark S. for […]

Nintendo is re-opening playtests for what is likely a Minecraft-style MMO, and you’ll need to act fast to get a chance to try it out. The company is taking 40,000 total applicants this time around, up from 10,000 in the last playtest session, but based on how quickly spots filled up last time, I still […]

There are all kinds of reasons to not have an Instagram account, from a general aversion to social media all the way to a dislike of Meta in particular. But there’s also often information on Instagram that you can’t find anywhere else—a nearby shop might list their alternative hours on the site. Instagram itself is […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Smart security cameras can be useful portals into what’s happening in and around your house. The problem with security cams is that in order to access the clips of everything that’s happened, you need to store them someplace—and for most cameras, that means a subscription. […]

The term “Gen Z stare” is popping up all over social media and non–social media this week. It refers to the blank expression that is supposedly common among people between the ages of 13 and 28 years old, noticed especially often among retail workers. Gen Z, it is said, responds to boiler-plate greetings and small […]

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If your phone’s camera is already doing most of the work when it comes to video, adding a good gimbal like the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P can take that content up a few notches. […]