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October 31
- 4 reasons why ExpressVPN is still the best iPhone VPN
- Bring next-level flexibility to your home
- I walked 6,000 steps with the Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Polar Vantage M3 — here's the winner
- 5 tell-tale signs that you need a dehumidifier right now
- OpenAI Advanced Voice is now free for 10 minutes a month — 3 tips you need to know
October 30
- I used Apple Visual Intelligence to guide me out of a 5-acre corn maze — here’s what happened
- I did 50 hamstring curls every day for a week — here's what happened to my lower body
October 29
- Hedra now lets you clone your voice — here’s how it works
- All the M4 Mac news this week — iMac, Mac mini and MacBook Pro confirmed
- 5 reasons why Surfshark just overtook ExpressVPN in our rankings
- No power needed — 4 experts share their favorite way to make coffee on the go
- You only need 2 dumbbells and 30 minutes to develop full-body muscle and build a stronger core
- Bored of stretching? You just need this one exercise and a resistance band to strengthen your hips, glutes and hamstrings
- I used Apple’s Clean Up and Google’s Magic Eraser on my photos — which one’s the better AI tool?
- Mysterious new 'Red Panda' AI image generator appears out of nowhere — is this a new DALL-E?
October 28
- Don't get caught out: these are the top 5 digital threats you need to be aware of
- No iPhone 16? Here are 5 alternatives to Apple Visual Intelligence you can try right now
- I tried all new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1 — here’s the best (and worst)
- iOS 18.1 is finally here — 5 Apple Intelligence features you need to try first
- Meta takes on Google’s NotebookLM with new NotebookLlama— and its totally free
- How to use Incogni
- OpenAI has finally launched its ChatGPT app for Windows—here’s how it compares to Copilot
- Forget the gym — you only need 1 kettlebell and 20 minutes to strengthen your entire lower body
October 27
- How to use ChatGPT with Siri in iOS 18.2 — here’s everything it can do
- The DJI Air 3S is the one drone I’d buy with my own money — here’s why it brings me unbridled joy
- I walked 9,000 steps with the Apple Watch 10 vs. Pixel Watch 3 — 5 things that surprised me
- I drove a Chevrolet Equinox EV for a week — here's my pros and cons
- Chiropractor shares the one move you need to unlock tight shoulders and relieve upper body tension, and I've tried it
October 26
- Open source is crucial for the future of AI — here's why
- Mobility expert shares the 3 exercises you need to strengthen your hips and reduce lower body tension with just a foam roller
- 9 winter flowers you should plant right now for a vibrant Christmas garden
- Shopping for a 75- or 85-inch TV? Here's what to look for (and what to avoid)
October 25
- Do you need to use a data removal service?
- What is the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Ergo Smart Base and should you buy it?
- OpenAI tipped to launch its next-gen AI model in December — but Sam Altman calls this 'fake news'
- I spent a day at barista school — and learned these 3 game-changing tips
- I just tried Visual Intelligence on the iPhone 16 — this is actually upgrade worthy
- Claude 3.5 Sonnet just got a huge upgrade — 7 prompts to put it to the test
October 24
- OxygenOS 15 hands-on: Watch out Samsung and Google — OnePlus just caught up
- I spent 9 months with the Galaxy S24 Ultra — here's what Samsung could learn for the S25 Ultra
- Can you use stainless steel pans on an induction cooktop? Here’s what the experts say
- I asked ChatGPT how I should trim my beard — here's how it went
- Fitness expert shares the best hip thrust exercise for sculpting stronger glutes — no weights required
- I’ve driven 20 EVs this year — and this micro e-bike is cooler than all of them
October 23
- I’ve been using ChatGPT Voice — 7 ways it beats the new Siri with Apple Intelligence
- What is the Winkbed Plus and should you buy it?
- Ollama just made it easier to use AI on your laptop — with no internet required
- You only need 10 minutes and these 4 standing abs exercises to strengthen your core and boost your metabolism
October 22
- Anthropic just gave Claude AI access to your computer — here’s why this is a big deal
- How to access ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode in the EU
- Creating AI artwork on your laptop just got easier — ComfyUI launching apps for Mac and Windows
- Which plants need protecting from frost — we asked the experts
- I write about AI for a living — here's how to become a true power user
- I drove a Volvo XC40 Recharge EV for a week — here's my pros and cons
October 21
- I tried every Photographic Style on the iPhone 16 Pro Max — this is a game-changer
- 'I can hear sounds I never knew were there' — my friend with hearing loss just tried the hearing aid feature on AirPods Pro 2
- Smartwatch vs. adventure watch — which is best for you?
- Elite Hoka runner shares one tip that will help you smash your next race
October 20
- How to increase the battery life on your smartwatch
- Forget planks — this 5-move workout sculpts your core in only 12 minutes
- I test instant cameras for a living — here are the three worth buying right now
- Metabolic Resistance Training: what is it, and how can it help you burn fat and build muscle?
- I took over 200 photos with the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. OnePlus 12 — here's the winner
October 19
- I used Suno AI's new Suno Scenes feature to turn a family photo into a song — here's how it works
- This all-in-one audio system just replaced every speaker in my living room
- How to measure your VO2 Max and why it's important
October 18
- Can my employer see I'm using a VPN?
- 3 features you should never compromise on when you buy a cheap phone
- No, not pull-ups — personal trainer recommends this one exercise that builds upper body strength without weights
- What is a ‘third rack’ in a dishwasher and is it worth it?
- I tried Apple’s new call recording feature — and this iOS 18.1 addition was worth the wait
October 17
- Is this the future of AI? A new decentralized model is unveiled
- Illuminate is a new AI podcasting tool from Google — here's how it works
- What are mouthguards for sleep apnea and do they work? We asked an expert
- Is it safe to use a space heater at night? Here’s what the experts say
- 5 household items that can protect your plants from frost
- I tried the iPhone 16 Pro Max Camera Control for a month and it's a mess — here's why
October 16
- What are keyloggers?
- Forget the gym — this 20-minute walking workout builds full-body strength and boosts your metabolism
- I just drove the Lincoln Nautilus 2024 — and it's the most luxurious hybrid SUV of the year
- Forget burpees — this 15-minute beginner HIIT workout boosts your metabolism and builds strength without weights
- I used a solar-panel hat to charge my Galaxy S24 — here’s what happened
October 15
- iPad mini 7 — 5 things you need to know about Apple’s next tablet
- I saw the future of interior design — and its an AI plugin for Photoshop
- Why do I keep waking up in the middle of the night? An insomnia expert answers
- 3 crucial reasons why your mattress needs to breathe — especially in winter
- Will digital watermarking save the world from fake news?
- How does the Energy Star work and how can it help you save on your utility bills?
October 14
- OpenAI reveals Swarm — a breakthrough new method for getting AI to do things on your behalf
- ChatGPT can remember some of what you tell it — here's how to find out what it knows
- Skip the gym — you only need 15 minutes to build full-body strength with this bodyweight workout
- Silent Hill 2 Remake is a an auditory fear fest — but this sound system amplifies the terror
- 7 mattress cleaning mistakes that age your bed prematurely — and how to avoid them
October 13
- I used ChatGPT to finally understand what those buttons do on my dishwasher
- Jet lag knocked me out for a week — how I got my sleep back on track
- My Garmin watch alerted me to a heart issue I didn’t know I had — here’s how
- I drove a Hyundai Ioniq 5 for a week — and it’s one of the best values in a crossover EV
- The Keychron Q14 Max is the best ergonomic keyboard I’ve used so far — and my wrists have never been this pain-free
- I just tried Ray-Ban Meta’s latest AI updates — my favorite smart glasses just got a whole lot smarter
October 12
- Single vs double oven — which is best for you?
- You only need 2 dumbbells and 30 minutes to build muscle all over and strengthen your core
- What is Meta AI? Everything you need to know
- 7 ways Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could beat iPhone 16 Pro Max
- I tried Apple Intelligence to improve my writing — here’s what happened
October 11
- 'Outer Bank's season 4 part 1 ending, explained
- Are memory foam mattresses good for side sleepers? I'm a bed tester — here's my take
- This is the best bodyweight exercise for beginners, according to a personal trainer
- The LG B4 OLED is the cheapest OLED TV for a reason — here's why
- I ditched my laptop for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 for 2 weeks — here’s what happened
October 10
- How a good mattress can help improve your mental health
- Stress often wakes me up in the middle of the night — why it happens and how sound therapy is helping me sleep better
- Suno just got a major upgrade — now you can replace a verse or chorus
- Can insomnia cause depression? We ask a clinical psychologist
- I’m a sleep coach — my 3 best tips for better sleep this World Mental Health Day
- OpenAI just gave all smart speakers a potentially massive upgrade — here's why
- Anxiety and depression affect sleep differently — expert explains why and how to cope
- I ran 80 miles in the On Cloudboom Strike LS, the laceless carbon shoe Hellen Obiri used to win the Boston Marathon
October 9
- SearchGPT is coming to ChatGPT this year — here's why that is a big deal
- I’ve spent 2 months with the Motorola Razr+ 2024 and it’s my favorite flip foldable phone of the year — lowest price ever on Amazon now
- Did Apple Intelligence just make Grammarly obsolete?
- What is the difference between VPN apps and browser extensions?
- 3 Apple Intelligence features I can't live without — and one I can't wait to try
- I’m a personal trainer — this 5-move bodyweight workout builds stronger abs and boosts your metabolism
- Apple Intelligence summaries — what apps support this feature and how you use it
October 8
- What is end-to-end encryption?
- I asked Meta AI for clever costume ideas— now I'm wondering why didn't I think of that?
- This 15-move kettlebell workout strengthens all your muscles in just 25 minutes
- I had Copilot and ChatGPT talk to each other — it got complicated
October 7
- 5 reasons why your mattress and pillows smell, plus how to deodorize them
- What is multi-hop?
- I did dead hangs every day for a week — here's what I learned about my body
- How to choose the best KitchenAid stand mixer
October 6
- I drove the Lexus RZ 450e EV for a week — here's my pros and cons
- Buying a used phone? We asked the experts for 5 things you should do first
- You don’t need the gym to build muscle all over and strengthen your core — try this 30-minute full-body dumbbell workout instead
- Forget sit-ups — this 10-minute standing ab workout is great for your core strength and posture
October 5
- I ran, cycled and worked out with the OpenRock X open headphones for 2 weeks — here’s what I learned
- Ditch sit-ups — this 5-move abs workout builds core strength and improves your posture in just 10 minutes
- Don't skip this cheap $27 TV accessory — it's more important than you think
- Forget weights, this 30-minute Pilates workout for beginners strengthens your abs and hips
- I took over 200 photos with the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max — here's the winner
October 4
- Waking up with a headache? You might need a new mattress – here's why
- Is NordVPN still the best VPN for gaming?
- Nothing's CMF Phone 1 could be the cheap Android phone of the year — here's why
- I just tried Flux on my Windows PC — and it's absolutely mind blowing
- Designing a home office? Get yourself these 5 essentials first
- No, not stretching — reduce upper body tension and build mobility with this 10-minute foam rolling routine
- 7 flowers to plant in October for beautiful winter blooms
- I raced a 10K with the Apple Watch 10 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2 — here's the winner
October 3
- I let ChatGPT profile me – here’s what it got right (and wrong)
- Who needs the gym? This 15-minute dumbbell workout strengthens your entire upper body
- Microsoft Copilot Voice is more human-like than ChatGPT — and it's free to all users
- Forget deadlifts — this back extension strengthens your back, glutes and hamstrings without weights
- Trouble sleeping during menopause? Doctor shares 5 tips to help you cope
- I let Meta AI plan my Halloween party — here’s what happened
- I write about AI for a living — and NotebookLM is the most exciting tech to arrive since ChatGPT
October 2
- Google Gemini: Everything we know about the advanced AI model
- ExpressVPN launches new expert features for enhanced configuration
- It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month – here are 3 tools to keep you safe online
- How Opera is challenging Google by putting privacy first
- Want a Herman Miller office chair? These are the 7 most popular — here's how they differ
- Should you repair or replace your washing machine?
- Google is slowly killing Fitbit — should you still buy one?
- Verizon outage proves why you need Google Voice — here's how to stay connected
October 1
- I tried Udio's new lyric generator — it’s a game changer for writer’s block
- Apple reportedly exits OpenAI investment talks amid $6.5 billion funding round — what you need to know
- Forget the gym — you only need these 5 moves to become faster, fitter and stronger
- Is buying a second-hand mattress safe? No, and here's why