These Reolink Smart Security Cameras Are All on Sale Ahead of Prime Day
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I replace the security cameras around my home with alarming frequency in order to test and write about new models (a fact I don’t share with neighbors, because I find their suspicion amusing). As […]
Your Anker Powerbank May Have Just Been Recalled
Anker has issued two voluntary recalls of its popular power banks, both for reasons related to the lithium ion batteries inside the units. The first recall, earlier this month, was for PowerCore 10000 units sold between 2016 and 2022, over concerns of a potential fire risk. The second recall, issued this week for five additional […]
Have We Started Down the Slippery Slope to a Housing Crash?
The times, they are a-changin’. The mercurial real estate market now has more sellers than buyers, as Redfin reports that sluggish home prices have grown at their slowest pace in […]
This is the Best Way to Spot Red Flags During Your Tenant Screening
You have finally listed your rental on the market, and applications are starting to come in. One applicant says they “just need a peaceful place to restart”; another says they […]
You Might Have Property Insurance, But is the Rest of Your Short-Term Rental Protected?
It started with a leak. At first, it was just a mysterious puddle forming near the bathroom. The guest texted around 7:45 p.m. “Hey! Not a big deal, but there’s […]
Airbnb Just Quietly Changed the Rules For Hosts
A friend of mine recently messaged me after reading Airbnb’s updated Payment Terms. He runs a small portfolio of short-term rentals and has always been on top of things—careful about […]
I’m a Food Writer, and These Are My Favorite Early Prime Day Deals on Kitchen Appliances
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. With Amazon Prime Day immanent—this year’s extended sale runs July 8 through July 11—you might be practicing self-control in the days leading up to the annual shopping holiday, hoping to save your dollars for […]
Prime Day 2025 Live Blog: All the Best Deals on Laptops, Fitness Trackers, Appliances, and More
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Early Prime Day deals are here. Amazon’s Prime Day sale doesn’t officially start until July 8, but as it’s usually the case with Amazon, early deals start appearing much earlier than the kick-off date. […]
Five New Google Photos Features Coming to iPhones Before Androids
Google Photos is currently rolling out a number of interesting and useful upgrades, but, surprisingly, only for iPhones. These features, like a redesigned photo view, an upgraded actions menu, and actionable “badges” will come to Android users “soon.” For now, here’s everything new in Google Photos for iOS: A light mode for the app Let […]
This Is the Best Public Transit App I’ve Ever Used
I’m a big fan of apps that give you the information you want at a glance while staying out of your way. Transit is a great example of this. This free app is perfect if you ever find yourself waiting for a bus, train, or any other form of transportation. Just open the app and […]
10 Shows Like ‘The Last of Us’ You Should Watch Next
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Given the volume of video game adaptations out there, it’s kind of shocking how few of them are any good. The Last of Us managed to break through in a big way, becoming a critical hit as well as a buzzy audience favorite. It has […]
The Five Best Apps to Reduce Food Waste (and Save Money on Groceries)
Grocery prices just keep rising—they’re up more than 2% in the last year, and the trend line doesn’t seem likely to bend downward any time soon. The average monthly spend on groceries is about $504 (that’s more than $6,000 a year), which is a lot for most people. At the same time, the average family […]
There Are Ways to Spend Your FSA or HSA on a Smartwatch
We may earn a commission from links on this page. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. recently touted his agenda to get all Americans using a wearable within the next four years. This vision is sorely misguided, at best. Still, although wearables are no replacement for actual healthcare, understanding how […]
Android Users Will Soon Be Able to Edit Texts Sent to Their Friends on iPhone
Texting between iPhones and Androids used to be a slog. That’s because Apple limited its users to SMS when messaging Androids, which stripped away many of the modern chat features we’ve gotten used to—like, say, functioning group chats. That radically changed once Apple rolled out support for RCS: This messaging protocol had been standard on […]
The New ‘Nothing’ Phone and Headphones Double Down on Unique Design
Nothing’s phones have always looked a little different than the rest, going all the way back to the 2022 original, with its futuristic stylings and light-up glyphs on the back casing. With its new Phone 3 and Headphone 1 products, Nothing is pushing even further into alternative aesthetics—at a time when most smartphones look roughly […]
