Domain names have value, even when the websites that were once hosted there are shut down or abandoned. Prospectors will often swoop in and snatch up an unused domain, then erect a new website filled with clickbait articles. If the domain name used to rank highly in search results, the …
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The problem with testing AI chatbot subscriptions like Google’s Gemini Advanced and OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus is their generality. The same tool is used for disparate applications; the same software service that developers in San Francisco are using to build their latest app might also be used by parents in Kansas …
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In hindsight, no one said it would be easy. This year’s headlines on electric vehicles have been a bummer. As the world races away from fossil fuels, which are driving up global temperatures and causing catastrophic climate change, EV manufacturers are still having a hard time getting drivers into greener …
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Are you waking up with back pain or feeling like you're stuck inside memory foam every morning? It might be time to upgrade your bed. We’ve slept on dozens of mattresses for several years to find the best for a wide range of people and on various budgets. Presidents' Day …
Read More »8 Great Deals on Wi-Fi Routers and Mesh Systems
Whether you’re working from home, gaming online with friends, or kicking back with a movie on Netflix, you need a decent internet connection. Who wants to deal with buffering or pixelated videos? The good news is that some of our favorite mesh systems and Wi-Fi routers are on sale ahead …
Read More »You Can Snag Apple’s MacBook Air for Less Than $1,000 Right Now
In 2023, Apple announced its current flagship M3 chipsets, which are more power-efficient and speedier than its predecessor, but these processors are still available in only the MacBook Pro (14-inch and 16-inch) and 24-inch iMac models. It's only a matter of time before Apple injects 'em into its MacBook Air …
Read More »Tesla Wins EV Charging! Now What?
A big pain point for electric vehicle owners could soon sting less, thanks to an announcement from the Jeep-, Ram-, and Chrysler-maker Stellantis—one of Detroit’s Big Three automakers. This week, the company said that it would add the Tesla-designed charging connection system, called the North American Charging Standard, or NACS, …
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Buying a sex toy can be daunting. There’s always uncertainty when you buy from a new company—it can be tough to tell whether the materials are high quality, whether they’re safe to be in contact with your most sensitive areas, and what sorts of wear and tear you can expect. …
Read More »Apple’s Journal App Is Easy, Free, and Already on Your Phone
If you've downloaded iOS 17.2, you're probably wondering why there's a new app on your home screen. It's the Journal app, and it's exactly what it sounds like: a place to reflect and record your thoughts and memories. Before you rush to delete it, I recommend giving it a chance. …
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You’ve seen the Elkay bottle refill stations. They seem to be everywhere: in schools, offices, gyms, and especially in airports. First rolled out by the Illinois plumbing fixture company Elkay in 2010, over 1 million ezH2O bottle refill stations were manufactured and installed by 2021. There’s even one at my …
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