This Wireless Outdoor Security Camera Has the Most Backup Options
There’s more to consider when purchasing a wireless outdoor security camera than whether it functions as a decent camera—the solar generator has to work well too, even under less than ideal conditions. In my experience, this is a tough standard to excel at. Reolink’s newest model, the Argus 4 Pro ($219.99), is a wireless outdoor […]
Sorry, Strength Training Doesn’t Count as Zone 2 Exercise
Heart rate zones are big in the fitness world right now, and every smartwatch and fitness tracker will happily tell you what “zone” you’re in when you do a workout—any workout. Even strength training. Even yoga. So you might be tempted to interpret this data in terms of the benefits of zone 2 training. If […]
Apple Will Finally Add Call Recording to the Phone App
Apple showed off a lot of new and exciting features for iOS 18 at WWDC this week, including a look at how its its higher-end devices will use AI. One of Apple’s most exciting AI features is actually something I’ve wanted baked into iOS for a long time: call recording. Before iOS 18 and Apple […]
Six Clever Uses for Light Sockets
At first blush, light sockets seem like a single-purpose aspect of your home. They’re … light sockets. That is, sockets for lights. They’re pretty specifically designed to have light bulbs screwed into them so you can see stuff at night. And they’ve been around for so long that we don’t think about them much: The […]
Nine iOS 18 Features and Changes Apple Didn’t Tell Us About
This week, Apple took to the virtual stage to show off all the new features coming to iOS 18 when it releases this fall. While most of the company’s WWDC presentation was spent showing off Apple Intelligence—the company’s take on AI—there are tons of other little updates that Apple has made along the way. There […]
Flyhomes joins portal wars with launch of AI-powered search
Cash-offer pioneer Flyhomes says it will partner with agents to expand nationwide after acquiring “conversational real estate search” tech from ZeroDown, hiring co-founders Laks Srini and Abhijeet Dwivedi.
VA officially unveils rules to allow vets to pay broker commissions
The temporary rules were first announced in May ahead of Memorial Day and came in response to calls from Realtors who feared veterans would become less competitive in the new landscape.
Single-mom in Durham struggles to get rid of Airbnb squatters
Airbnb host Farzana Rahman’s renters have refused to vacate the property after a seven-month reservation. Rahman said Airbnb has provided little assistance.
This new website is geared toward building wealth for women
“Real Estate Wealth for Women” offers an abundance of resources and interviews with experts to help women make smarter financial decisions, especially when it comes to real estate. The brainchild of Bernice Ross, it’s available in both public-facing free and private paid tiers.
National rents hit highest level since 2022 despite more inventory
The median United States asking rent rose 0.8 percent year over year in May to $1,653, the highest it’s been since October 2022.
Calgary offers possible way forward for office conversions
Calgary has instituted one of the most aggressive programs in North America to encourage the conversion of office space to residential buildings.
Oren Alexander steps down from Official in wake of rape allegations
The luxury firm co-founder announced his resignation via Instagram days after news broke that he and his brother, Alon Alexander, had been named as perpetrators in two lawsuits alleging rape.
Offerpad takes cash offer program to Realtor.com
Offerpad is the latest company to join Realtor.com’s Seller’s Marketplace. Both companies said the partnership reflects their dedication to furthering consumer choice.
Is It Worth It to Install a Wind Turbine?
As your electricity bills increase, you might consider turning to alternative energy sources to lower costs. With solar energy making alternative energy sources more accessible, and manufacturers of wind turbines (aka windmills) developing new technology that makes them more practical for an individual home, it’s worth looking into if wind-driven electricity is right for you. […]
Eating Shellfish From Oregon and Washington Is Dangerous, FDA Says
Oysters, bay clams, and other shellfish harvested in Washington and Oregon could cause paralytic shellfish poisoning, the FDA recently warned. This type of poisoning can be fatal. Here’s what you need to know. Which shellfish is the FDA warning us not to eat? According to the FDA, shellfish that may cause paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP), and […]
