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REVIEWS
A Rare Miss for Vitamix: My Review of the Nano Personal Blender
The Nano is Vitamix’s first personal blender. These are the pros and cons.
Coveron Review: Best for Bundling NordVPN and Identity Protection
Coveron has grown far beyond its NordProtect days, with three-bureau monitoring, detailed breach alerts and new plans for couples and families, but its best prices require a long-term commitment.
HostGator Review 2026: Beginner-Friendly and Budget-Priced, but Only Acceptable for Casual Users
HostGator’s beginner-friendly website tools and relatively low-cost shared hosting work well for casual and personal websites, but it’s not ideal for business sites.
UPerfect BE173BU Portable Monitor Review: Big, Bright, Sharp, Fast and Colorful
The design may be uninspired but the BE173BU packs a lovely screen that’s good for work and play.
Ionos Review 2026: Budget-Friendly Hosting
Ionos is one of the most affordable web-hosting companies, but how much bang does it provide for your buck? Find out in this in-depth, hands-on Ionos review.
Tech
Acer Swift Go 16 AI Review: Lean, Large OLED Laptop for Less
It’s thin and light and offers a roomy OLED display, but performance is tepid at best.
Nothing’s Headphone 1 Pro Are Almost Everything I’d Hoped They’d Be Aside From Their Problematic Case
While the company's new flagship noise-canceling headphones have a higher $399 price, their performance has improved across the board.
UPerfect BE16CU Portable Monitor Review: Bright and Sharp, but Not Quite as Advertised
The BE16CU isn't perfect, but if you need a portable display bright enough to use outdoors, it beats the competition. Just be sure to bring a power source.
This LG OLED Is the High-End TV to Choose for 2026
For movie fans, the G6 OLED TV is especially good, and its antireflective screen is more versatile than the Samsung S95H's.
Bose’s New $99 Wired USB-C Earbuds With ANC Just Might Make Me Ditch My Wireless Earbuds
As wired listening gains popularity, Bose is ready with a reasonably priced pair of earbuds with active noise canceling. They're surprisingly good.
Home
I Brewed Coffee Using Lavazza’s Groundbreaking Plastic-Free Pods. Here’s How It Went
Lavazza's $130 Tablì could upend the pod coffee market with 100% plastic-free capsules. Here's how it works.
Balmuda’s Standing Fan Is Gorgeous, but Is It Worth $400? I Tested One to Find Out
I've tested plenty of standing fans. Here's what the premium Balmuda NatureWind Studio does differently.
My Time With ArkPro, the Flashlight of the Future Harnessing Lasers, UVs and More
The smallest flashlight I've tested is also the best for camping, pet owners and more.
I Test Water Filters. This Simple, Stylish Countertop Model Is the One I Use at Home
I bypassed the most powerful water filter for one that fits more cleanly into my routine.
Abode Home Security Starter Kit: The Speediest Setup I’ve Ever Seen
Abode's kit offers third-party device support and all-new sensors in 2026, making it better than ever.
Wellness
Can a Walking Pad Help You Get Fit? I Tested 2 to Find Out
I tested popular walking pads from Egofit and Costway to see if they can help me increase my step count from home.
A Robot Gave Me a Massage. Here’s What It Was Like on the Table
I tried an Aescape robot massage for the first time. This is how it compares to a human-given massage.
Is Tracking Your Sleep Worth It? What 5 Years of Data Has Taught Me
I used my own baseline data to test a sleep mask that helped me sleep better.
I Tested a $139 Smart Water Bottle. It Exposed My Worst Health Habit
I now take this water bottle with me everywhere, even on vacation.
I Used the ‘Thermometer of the Future’ to Listen to My Own Heart and Lungs
I spent several weeks testing the three-in-one thermometer.
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