Back in the day, Verizon proved their expansive reach with the spokesperson who asked “Can you hear me now?” With the spokesman pulling a Benedict Arnold and moving to T-Mobile, Verizon is now called the “Network America Relies On,” proven by their 4G LTE network covering 99% of the U.S.Continue Reading
Max is not just for the The Sopranos anymore (but it is the only place to stream The Sopranos). Subscription video service Max (formerly HBO Max) not only has The Sopranos, but other content from the best entertainment libraries, including: Warner Bros., Discovery Channel, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, AnimalContinue Reading
Then there’s the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 15, which is baked into the floating selfie camera bar. It makes use of the camera cutout by letting you access live app activities, like seeing how far away an Uber is or quickly hopping back into the Maps app. This isContinue Reading
Mesh routers promise dependable Wi-Fi throughout your home, and most of them follow through, but finding the best mesh router for the job can be tricky. Instead of a single router to wash your whole home in Wi-Fi connectivity, a mesh system combines the main router with one or moreContinue Reading
Apple has launched a new iPhone, but what was expected to be a new iPhone SE announcement this morning has turned into a completely new product line: the iPhone 16e. This isn’t exactly a follow-up to the iPhone SE from three years ago, though it officially replaces it. Also goneContinue Reading
Have you looked closely at your earbuds lately? I did, and I was horrified at how gross they were. My trusty Apple AirPods had become so mucky and caked in ear wax I was genuinely embarrassed, and almost reluctant to put something so nasty back in my ears. But areContinue Reading
Honorable Mentions Photograph: Adrienne So We try almost every pair of new workout buds that come out. Here are a few that we also like that didn’t quite earn a space above. Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 for $180: In 2024, Jabra announced that this generation of the EliteContinue Reading
Other Fitness Trackers to Consider Garmin Venu 3 Photograph: Garmin Garmin Venu 3 for $400: There’s nothing wrong with Garmin’s pricier premium hybrid fitness tracker-sports watch. However, its standout feature is that you can take calls from your wrist, and when I tried it with my spouse, he said itContinue Reading
More Straighteners We Tried Amika the Confidante Moisture Maintenance Titanium Flat Iron Photograph: Kat Merck Amika the Confidante Moisture Maintenance Titanium Flat Iron for $150: This is an effective titanium iron with a similar design to our Best for Thick Hair pick, the Sutra IR2, right down to its infraredContinue Reading
I remember my first mattress topper. It was bright blue, made entirely of thin foam, and was purchased some random night off of Amazon. I used it to try to relieve some of my back pain on the super-thin mattress I owned in my post-college days. It didn’t do much—itContinue Reading
