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A split screen of the Nectar Premier and the SweetNight CoolNest mattresses being lab-tested.
Our mattress test results are in: This $360 bed beats a $999 rival at relieving pain for side sleepers

By Frances Daniels Published

Can a budget bed really out-perform a mid-range mattress? I've tested both the Nectar Premier and SweetNight CoolNest, and here's how they compare in terms of side sleeping appeal

Mattresses
The image shows a cream Saatva mattress with gold piping on a wooden bed frame in a neutrally decorated bedroom. Inset to the right, a slightly different cream Saatva mattress with gold piping sits on the same wooden bed frame in the same bedroom.
I slept on the Saatva Latex Hybrid and Zenhaven during a sweltering Texan summer — here’s the naturally cooling mattress I’d buy in this weekend’s Labor Day sales

By Alex Temblador Published

We explore the similarities and differences between the Saatva Zenhaven and the Latex Hybrid in terms of temperature regulation, price, design, and comfort.

Mattresses
On the left, the SweetNight CoolNest Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. On the right, the EGOHOME Black 12" mattress on a bed frame.
The SweetNight CoolNest is my favorite budget cooling mattress but is this $350 alternative better for side sleepers? I put them to the test

By Frances Daniels Published

Both the SweetNight and the EGOHOME Black 12" mattresses are under $400 in a queen — here's the one I'd buy in the Labor Day sales

Mattresses
iPhone 18 Pro Max render
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — Here's how Apple's and Samsung's flagships could compare

By Alan Martin Published

Which big-screen smartphone should you buy?

Phones
Close-up of the Garmin Instinct 3 next to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 with evergreens in the background
I hiked 7 miles with the Garmin Instinct 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 — and the winner is clear as day

By Dan Bracaglia Published

I tested the tracking accuracy of the Garmin Instinct 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 during an epic seven-mile hike to an alpine lake.

Smartwatches
Audi Q6 vs BMW iX xDrive45.
I drove the Audi Q6 e-tron and BMW iX xDrive45 for a week — here’s mid-size luxury SUV I recommend

By John Velasco Published

After driving the Audi Q6 e-tron and BMW iX xDrive45 for a week each, there's one all-electric, mid-size SUV I'd gladly spend my money on.

EVs
The Hisense U7SG in a side-by-side composite with the TCL QM7L
Hisense U7SG vs TCL QM7L: We tested both mid-range TVs and one is better for most people

By Michael Desjardin Published

The Hisense U7SG and TCL QM7L are two mid-range 4K TVs for 2026. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

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4k TVs
A man sits at the counter top of a coffee shop working on his laptop. In the background, other people are also working. He's wearing headphones to block out distracting sounds to aid concentration
I gave ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini the same draft — one was the best writing coach

By Amanda Caswell Published

I gave ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini the same comedy draft to see which offered the best writing advice without taking over. One clearly stood out.

AI
iPhone 18 Pro concept design from Aptenod on YouTube
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 18 Pro: Which flagship should you buy?

By Philip Michaels Published

Apple's tipped to make changes this year, so an iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 18 Pro will likely have more differences than the past couple of years.

iPhones
Jeep Cherokee vs Kia Sportage Hybrid.
I drove the Jeep Cherokee and Kia Sportage Hybrid for a week — here’s the $40K compact SUV I recommend

By John Velasco Published

I put the Jeep Cherokee and Kia Sportage Hybrid to the test by driving them for a week each to see which compact SUV is better.

EVs
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