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October 19
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt warns the real AI threat isn’t killer robots — it’s the companies building them
October 18
- 4 key factors that drive bed bugs to your mattress — and how to protect it tonight
- A yoga instructor says these are the 4 exercises she'd start with to build full-body 'strength and grounding' this fall
- This is exactly what ditching stretching for this 5-move mobility routine can do for your body
- I made ChatGPT-6 find the best character build in 3 of my favorite games — here’s how it became my personal gaming coach
- 'These are outside the budget and needs of mainstream users, for now': I asked a tech expert who RTX Spark laptops are actually for
- Can I aerate a wet lawn? Here’s what a grass expert says
- ‘Crystal Lake’ showrunner reveals the unexpected inspiration behind the ‘Friday the 13th’ prequel series: ‘A little bit like Twin Peaks’
- I drove over 10,000 miles this year and Google Maps needs to upgrade this feature ASAP — here's why
- I’m a personal trainer for seniors — this exercise should be a non-negotiable for anyone in their 40s
October 17
- This Netflix quiz is brutally hard: Can you name these hit shows from cropped screenshots?
- Should you buy the Apple HomeView? 5 reasons to pick one up (and 2 reasons why you might want to hold off)
- 7 ways the iPhone Duo could change foldables for the better
- I use 7 ChatGPT entertainment plugins every day — and these prompts help them deliver the best music and movie recommendations
- I did 50 Cossack squats a day for a week — here’s what happened to my hip mobility and lower back
- I tested the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max side by side: should you upgrade?
- My house was overflowing with clutter — until I discovered the ‘3-homes rule’
October 16
- Kling 4.0 video generation sets its sights on professional filmmaking
- Got a frantic phone call from a loved one? Why you should hang up immediately to avoid this terrifying AI voice scam
- Don't turn your indoor heating on before vacuuming your mattress — dust mite expert explains why
- 5 fast steps to take immediately after a company leaks your personal data
- Apple says Siri doesn't need to beat ChatGPT — here's what it's betting on instead
- I learned this old-school cleaning hack from my grandma – and it’s genius
- When I’m lacking motivation, this is the walking workout I use to build cardiovascular fitness, stronger legs, and look after my heart health
- My neighbor's tree is damaging my property — what can I do? Here’s what the experts say
- I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity which 10 jobs are 'safest' from AI — here's the roles they agreed on
October 15
- I’ve been living with Nvidia’s RTX Spark for a week — it’s not a MacBook Pro killer but something much weirder and wildly powerful
- I told ChatGPT to make my chores more fun — these 5 plugins made everyday activities even more rewarding and productive
- I'm a personal trainer — this is why you should slow down every single rep
- Don’t wait until spring: 3 plants to give your yard an instant fall vibe
- iPhone Duo: Here’s why an iPhone 18 Pro Max and MacBook Neo combo is the better buy
October 14
- AI researcher warns cyberattacks could take down power, banking and water within a year — here's how to prepare
- I just played The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake — and it looks and plays better than I could have ever imagined
- The fall lawncare mistake you’re probably making — and the secret to a greener lawn next spring
- I’ve just found a clever way to remove burnt food on cast iron in seconds — without scratching it
- 3 accounts you should think twice about letting an AI agent access, according to a cybersecurity expert
- Apple's HomeView isn't reinventing smart displays — it's fixing what made me abandon my Amazon Echo Shows
- iPhone Duo pre-orders — 7 reasons to buy and 4 reasons to skip
October 13
- QVC's kitchen deals offer big gifts at not-so-big prices
- I’ve been running 80 miles a week in marathon training — these are the energy, recovery and hydration products keeping me going
- How to catch home mold early: 5 red flags to watch out for
- I tested RedPocket Mobile for a month — is this $10/month data plan worth it?
- I never really liked the Fitbit Charge 6, but here are 6 reasons why I’m excited about the Fitbit Edge
October 12
- From pre-work prep to post-work development, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 takes your creativity anywhere
- How Samsung's Galaxy AI improves your on-the-go professional development
- Can you match these 10 stars to their classic ‘80s movies? Take our quiz featuring Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford and more
- I spoke to a product marketing expert about AI food photos — and there's more at stake than a disappointing burger
- iPhone Duo pre-orders open this week — but there are still 7 things we don't know
October 11
- Is LifeLock good at protecting against identity theft?
- 3 hidden macOS security features you need to turn on right now
- This simple Apple Watch hack can change the way you train — and you’re probably not using it
- Traditional tumble dryers are out, heat pumps are in — here’s how Hotpoint is leading the change
- AI agents are going rogue — here's what you need to know if you use ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude
- I'm turning a 16-year-old, 220,000-mile Honda Element into an off-grid video studio — follow my journey
- Google Playground lets you create games with no coding experience — here's how my first game turned out
- Forget HIIT — this slow and controlled abs and deep core workout builds strength and stability in just 15 minutes
- Why is my grass seed not growing? Lawn expert explains why and how to avoid it this fall
- 20 smart iOS 27 features that will make your life easier — and how to use them
October 10
- Can you name these 10 classic horror movies from their iconic taglines? Take our quiz to find out
- Claude just landed in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides — here are 7 things you should try with it right now
- I asked an audio engineer which earbuds he actually wears — and it’s not Apple, Bose or Sony
- How a 'bone-strengthening routine' can help NFL players fight injuries — and the exercises you can try yourself
- I emailed myself every day for a month and let Gemini write back — here's how it transformed my workflow
- I shot 200 photos with the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra — here’s the winner
- I worked out like Nigella Lawson for a week — here’s what I learned about the 66-year-old’s ‘slow’ exercise routine
October 9
- How does LifeLock help protect my credit score?
- Stay connected this holiday season with T-Mobile
- I didn’t believe an Nvidia RTX Spark laptop would have the same performance both on and off the charger — so I put it to the test
- I connected ChatGPT to the apps I use daily with these 5 plugins — and it was a huge time-saver
- I did 30-minute speed walks on an 18% incline for 21 days — here's what happened to my body
- iPhone Duo — I ranked the 9 biggest reasons to buy Apple’s first foldable
October 8
- QVC has a kitchen gadget for everyone on your gift list
- Evercade Nexus hands-on report — this new handheld might be the perfect retro gaming device
- Is your bathroom harboring black mold? An expert shares 3 telltale signs and how to fix them
- Is your smart home leaking data? 5 easy ways to secure your connected devices
- I gave ChatGPT $100 and 72 hours to get me out of the house — and it found something I realized I've been missing for years
- Don't rush into a new phone plan without checking their service first — these phone carriers offer free trials
October 7
- I thought I knew what Formula 1 sounded like on TV — then I heard Apple TV's Dolby Atmos mix
- Switching isn't spooky with T-Mobile
- Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 tablet good for students?
- Don’t clear those fallen leaves: The free fall hack that stops weeds in their tracks
- I trained my feet and ankles for a week after having abdominal surgery — and these 3 balance exercises are game-changers
- I made 7 Gemini Skills to handle my most repetitive prompts — #4 is my personal favorite
- 'I'm not paying top dollar for a worse camera': readers debate the $2,000 iPhone Duo's trade-offs
- I used Meta Muse to automate 10 tasks — here's my report card for the AI agent
- Forget squats — I did pizza plate lunges to strengthen my legs, sculpt my back and tone my core all at once
- Amazon and DoorDash take photos of your front door — but good luck finding out when they’re deleted
October 6
- I spent 5 hours building the new Lego PlayStation — here are my 4 favorite features
- I’m watching a horror movie every day in October 2026 — and today’s pick is one of the most iconic slashers ever made (Oct. 6)
- QVC helps you equip your kitchen for the holidays
- AI scams are getting scary realistic — 4 red flags to watch out for
- 'I’m stronger than ever at 70' — here are 6 exercises to build strong legs, according to a fitness coach
- Meta Muse can keep files on people who have never used it — here's what I found
- I just installed watchOS 27 and instantly regretted it — here’s why
- Your ChatGPT history is worth saving — here’s how to back it up
- I 'downgraded' my iPhone 15 Pro Max to a regular iPhone 17 — and I have zero regrets
October 5
- 7 ways Samsung's new tablets will help your productivity
- 6 surprising details that make the Dell XPS 13 a great laptop for students
- I’m watching a horror movie every day in October 2026 — and today’s pick is a psychological film packed with mystery (Oct. 5)
- Is the sleep you get before midnight better than the sleep you get after? Two doctors respond
- OpenAI and Anthropic have a plan to stop AI from going rogue — there’s just one catch
- How well do you know ‘80s comedy movies? Take this quiz on iconic films starring Dustin Hoffman, Matthew Broderick, Eddie Murphy and more
- I’ve rewired my brain with the Brick by weaponizing laziness — here’s why I think it’s an essential gadget for every home
- I added telephoto night vision to my phone — and the results are pretty amazing
- My Apple Watch spotted I was getting sick before I did this week — here's how to make the Vitals app more accurate
- Decluttering fatigue is real: How the 'unfinished business' test can get rid of your mess for good
October 4
- I’m watching a horror movie every day in October 2026 — and today’s pick is a haunting found footage film I’ll never forget (Oct. 4)
- I tested the Pinwheel, Ring Ring, Tin Can and Waffle phones for kids; here’s which came out on top
- Does antivirus software still slow down your PC in 2026? We tested the top security software to find out
- Amazon drivers are getting AI smart glasses — but my warehouse tour reveals their 1-million strong automated robot workforce is the real story
- I coach my 72-year-old dad like he's 30: here's the one exercise that moves the needle most for upper-body strength and mobility
- I upgraded my coffee corner with these 5 products, and they're all under $20
- 5 kitchen cleaning shortcuts that do the hard work for you
- I used Meta Muse to run our 5-person household — and it beats Alexa+ at the hardest task
October 3
- I’m watching a horror movie every day in October 2026 — and today’s pick is a classic ‘80s film starring Jeff Goldblum (Oct. 3)
- Can you guess the ‘90s movie from just a piece of its poster? See how much you remember from this iconic decade
- Sugar, creamer, and microplastics? The inside story on the plastic-free coffee revolution
- Forget crunches — Jennifer Aniston’s personal trainer swears by this Pilates exercise, and it torched my core
- I tested the Apple Watch 12’s heart rate accuracy vs a chest strap for running, cycling, HIIT and strength workouts — here's my verdict
- 7 things to say when ChatGPT gives you a bad answer — I use number 6 daily
- I was skeptical about the iPhone Duo nano-texture display — but here's why I've changed my mind
October 2
- I’m watching a horror movie every day in October 2026 — and today’s pick is Mike Flanagan’s mind-bending nightmare (Oct. 2)
- The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 delivers an upskilling upgrade
- Skip the candy — QVC will help you bake your Halloween goodies
- I played Gears of War: E-Day on PC with Nvidia's RTX Mega Geometry — and the Xbox franchise has never looked better
- Your iPhone secretly locks down after 72 hours — this forensic tool may have found a way around it
- Why strength coaches are making adults exercise like animals — and 3 'primal' must-try moves
- 9 'slash' commands to get better answers from ChatGPT — number 7 is my personal favorite
October 1
- The latest tablet from Samsung is coming — here's the download on the Galaxy Tab S12
- I’m watching a horror movie every day in October 2026 — and I’m starting with one of the most influential found footage films ever made (Oct. 1)
- Arabica vs robusta: Which is best? The great coffee debate you need to know about
- I kept waking up 2 hours before my alarm because of this common bedroom mistake — here's how I fixed it instantly
- Why AI ads make consumers question product quality, according to an expert
- HexClad just launched its first-ever hybrid bakeware — and I tested it with a Michelin-star chef
- Can't get rid of fall mold? Stop making these 3 common cleaning mistakes
- Forget sit-ups — I did suitcase carries for a week, and my core was on fire
- Why you can’t ignore your lawn in October: 7 tasks to complete this month
- 7 boring jobs you can hand to an AI agent tonight — number 4 is my personal favorite