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November 17
- Tom’s Guide Sleep Awards 2025: Best Pillow
- A more comfortable ergonomic chair is the ultimate holiday gift this year
- Try this easy 5-move standing core workout if you want strength without getting on the floor
- This is a dead giveaway that you're watching an AI-generated video
- It's not yoga you should be doing today — this ‘Power Pilates’ workout sculpts a strong and mobile body using just a set of light dumbbells
- 7 Apple CarPlay tips that I swear by to make your drive better
- TV buying season is here — 4 hidden TV specs that actually matter this Black Friday
- This 20-minute low-impact walking workout promises to boost longevity — it’s perfect for seniors, beginners, and anyone looking to improve heart health
November 16
- I drove the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron for a week — and it’s my new favorite luxury EV sedan
- Forget the potato bed trend — these 3 tips are proven to help you fall asleep fast, say experts
- Who needs weights? These seven bodyweight exercises will help you "age well", according to a fitness instructor — here's how to do them
- I stopped booking restaurants myself — ChatGPT does it for me instead
- I’ve tested every Coros sports watch and these are my top 3 suggestions for most people
- 3 clever uses for your robot vacuum (besides cleaning) — according to a tech expert
- “Improve mobility, restore alignment, and create a sense of spaciousness”: The expert-approved 13-minute yoga stretch that helps you feel more supple in minutes
- If you share your bed, this is the one type of mattress that will actually help you sleep through the night
- Experts warn of 3 most common reasons you're waking up sweating even though it's freezing
- I shot over 200 photos with the iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL — here’s the winner
November 15
- My #1 trick for keeping ChatGPT chats organized — and stopping hallucinations in their tracks
- These earbuds have a whopping 65 hours of battery life — here's why they’re my new go-to
- I’ve discovered how to remove soap scum from my shower — and I’m never going to have grimy glass again
- Stop the sit-ups: A personal trainer says these 4 standing exercises are unmatched at building deep core muscle
- Is your neighbor's cluttered yard attracting rodents to your home? I asked the experts what to do
- I finally downloaded iOS 26 on my older iPhone — here's what I found out
- Black Friday shoppers under attack from AI-powered scams — here's how to spot them before it's too late
- Live in a hard water area? Use this simple hack to know when to descale your coffee maker
- This workout skips sit-ups and crunches: Here's a trainer's 4-move routine for building a stronger core over 50
- I tested Google Maps Live View vs Apple Maps Guide Me — which map app has the better AR navigation?
November 14
- Memory foam mattress myths debunked — 4 things I’ve learned about all foam beds after testing them from head-to-toe
- I played Metroid Prime 4 and this Switch 2 shooter was absolutely worth the wait
- I've been using ChatGPT for years — but I always go back to these 5 incredibly simple prompts
- I'm a personal trainer — The 6-12-25 workout method is the functional way to pack on lean muscle mass and strength
- I just ditched Spotify for Apple Music — these 3 unique features have me hooked
- I found the only AI subscription worth paying for — and it’s not what you think
- Clock 5,000 steps in 45 minutes at home with this low-impact walking workout that’s friendly on your joints
- OnePlus 15 battery life tested — we can't believe it
- I’ve tested countless OLEDs in my career — here are the 5 mistakes to avoid when setting up an OLED TV
- Do this one gardening job in November for springtime blooms
- 5 free Google AI tools that blew me away — and most people don’t know they exist
- I tried this new MagSafe Wallet that actually makes me look cool when I take out my card — and now I can't stop using it
November 13
- I'm not taking any risks this Black Friday – and Surfshark's credit card alerts are the perfect safety net
- I test ChatGPT for a living — use this 3-step prompt to make any piece of writing better
- How to safely store your robot lawn mower for the winter — expert tips
- I tried this new MagSafe charger that plugs into an outlet — and I can't believe no one has invented it before
- 7 holiday lighting mistakes that put your home at risk — and what to do instead
- I've tested 10 pairs of wireless earbuds over the last year — and these are the 3 I recommend
- Don't touch the thermostat! 5 easy ways to stay warm at night without turning the heat up
- ‘Get long and strong,' says a mobility coach — try this 5-move mobility flow routine to unlock looser joints
November 12
- I’ve tested a lot of running shoes, but these Brooks are the most comfortable — and they’re $50 off right now
- I spent 2 weeks speaking to a Spanish AI — here's how Babbel finally helped me learn a language
- I might be done with Bluetooth after testing these wired headphones made from racecar materials
- ChatGPT found my ideal TV in Black Friday sales — and I didn't have to lift a finger
- I've been using my mom's weird dishwasher tablet hack for years, and it's saved me so much money
- 'Old school' step aerobics is making a comeback — this 30-minute routine is addictive and could boost brain function
- Why a Dell Plus laptop could be your ideal smart pick this Black Friday
- I just drove the Polestar 4 — and it's the most tech-forward EV not made by Tesla
- 5 reasons why the AirPods Pro 2 are a better value than the AirPods Pro 3
- I asked a personal trainer for the best full-body workout you can do without any weights — here’s what they sent
- Fire pit etiquette: How to avoid fines, fires and feuding neighbors
- I replaced my journal with ChatGPT for a week — here’s why I’m sticking with it
November 11
- I biked 11 miles with the Garmin Venu 4 vs Suunto Vertical 2 — and there's a clear winner
- Flight canceled? Here's 7 ways ChatGPT can save your trip (and your sanity)
- Forget the gym — this 3-move kettlebell workout builds power, strength and endurance in your whole body
- Forget Audible — ChatGPT can now read documents and even ebooks out loud to you (and it's surprisingly good)
- Over 65? This senior trainer swears by these 3 exercises for drastically better balance and stability
- Forget running — try this 15-minute walking workout that’s low-impact but surprisingly powerful for your metabolism
- Forget iPhone 17 Pro Max — 9 ways Galaxy S26 Ultra could come out on top
- Nope, not sit-ups — expert coach shares his three-move recipe for building real core strength
- I've been making apps for months with no coding experience at all using AI — here's how you can too
November 10
- 2025 has been my favorite year for budget earbuds so far — here's my 3 top picks
- I'm not a photo editor but with the Photos app in iOS 26 and these 6 tips, I look like a Photoshop Pro
- It's not planks or sit-ups — the starburst plank is torture on your abs, obliques and shoulders (so I tried it, and here's my verdict)
November 9
- I used 5 AI chatbots to plan my vacation — and the winner wasn't ChatGPT
- I’ve been testing a $400 mouse — here are 3 things I love and 2 things I hate
- Don't let scammers steal your email address this Black Friday – do this instead
- Should you buy a refurbished TV this Black Friday — 2 reasons for, and 3 against
- You just need 10 minutes to build core strength and improve your posture with this standing ab workout
- 5 macOS apps I install first on every MacBook I review
- TG Poll: Do you care about gaming phones?
- 3 moves that can help you walk easier and longer as a senior, according to a personal trainer
- Gardeners urged to complete these 3 tasks before the first frost
- I drove the Jeep Wagoneer S for a week — and it’s just the right mix of luxury and sporty
- 20 minutes to a killer core: This at-home Pilates workout will fire up your abs!
- I test headphones for a living and these are my favorite over-ear headphones for true audiophiles starting at $200
- The one prompt I tell everyone new to AI to start with — and why it changes everything
- QD-OLED vs. WOLED: Which TV tech is really the best value?
- 3 surprising things breeding mold in your home — and why experts recommend decluttering as a fix
- A massive retro revival is happening on the music scene, and this 80s-style radio is all the proof you need
- I'm a serial sitter — but these 4 simple hip stretches have gone a long way to ease tension and tightness
November 8
- My neighbor's side of the fence is falling down — I ask the experts who should pay for repairs
- I'm an ex chef — here's how I keep my knives razor sharp without a whetstone
- 3 things you can do to be make your home more secure than the Louvre
- I test audio gear for a living — and this is the Dolby Atmos soundbar I recommend to everyone
- I just discovered the best Google Maps feature you (probably) haven't tried yet
November 7
- If you're in Wisconsin, you should seriously consider using one of these 5 VPNs
- You can travel the world in Android XR — here's how
- OpenAI’s leaked GPT-5.1 ‘Thinking’ model could outsmart Gemini 3 Pro — here’s why that matters
- I just put Perplexity's AI Comet browser to the test with 7 tasks — here's my verdict
- I'm a personal trainer — try the old-school 'Run the Rack' dumbbell method to increase lean muscle growth
- Dolby Vision IQ vs Dolby Vision: What's the difference?
- I’m a personal trainer for seniors — I give my clients these 5 low-impact moves to strengthen their legs
- I just found 7 hidden Google Home features powered by AI — and they’re game changers
- Can you clean and reuse your air purifier filter? I asked the experts
- Over 60? Use this advice from a Pilates instructor to stay strong and mobile, and support bone health
- I don't think I could live without this USB-C dongle that gives my phone a headphone jack — here's how it makes my music sound amazing
- I tried a weighted blanket for the first time this fall — and have finally cracked the code to achieve cozy, restful sleep
- What’s next for XR — 5 technologies that are changing the game
November 6
- Tight hips? Try the tortoise pose! Here's how this unique stretch transformed my mobility
- The 3 simple exercises an 81-year-old fitness icon does daily to stay strong and mobile
- Growing a moustache for Movember? Here’s how to fine-tune your phone’s Face ID to avoid confusion
- I test earbuds for a living — and these are my favorites that aren't made by Apple
- If you want a more defined chest, a strength expert says to focus on these 3 moves — not endless reps of push-ups
- I used Nano Banana to make my family's holiday card — here how I did it (and how it came out)
- Exclusive: The inside story of how Garmin beat Apple to the world’s first MicroLED smartwatch
- OLED vs Micro-LED: Which TV technology will win?
- A yoga teacher says you can fire up your glutes and abs with these two essential exercises for beginners
- 7 Windows 11 apps I install first on every laptop and desktop PC I review
November 5
- Android XR — here’s how it’s different than VR headsets
- Microsoft’s free AI image generator is shockingly good — here’s 5 prompts to try first
- Over 50? Try these 3 simple moves to unlock strength and mobility
- I test ChatGPT vs Claude for a living — and this is the one feature that blows away OpenAI's chatbot
- Is it safe to use metal utensils on cast iron pans? I asked pro chefs
- No, not ‘standard’ squats — this is the essential exercise I use to boost longevity and mobility after 50
- Back pain? Here's the 5 best moves to relieve lower back tension and stiffness
- 9 things that still annoy me with Apple's phones after using an iPhone for 18 years
November 4
- This exercise is believed to be four times more efficient than walking and can improve your cardiovascular health
- Surfshark VPN features explained: Alert, Alt ID, CleanWeb, Nexus and more
- ChatGPT will still offer medical and legal advice — despite what rumors suggest
- I'm sick of headphone apps — and here's how I think we can solve the problem
- 5 hidden Alienware features for better gaming performance
- Forget sit-ups! These 3 gentle seated abs moves build core strength (great for beginners and seniors)
- I just put a privacy screen protector on the iPhone 17 Pro — here's my verdict
November 3
- I'm not anxious that it's getting darker earlier with this thermal camera for my car — here's why
- I tested the world’s first mindful browser — it finally convinced me to ditch Google Chrome
- FED Fitness early Black Friday deals just landed — build your perfect home gym for less
- Experts advise against using 'converter discs' on induction cooktops: here's why
- I ran a half marathon in the New Balance 1080v15 — here’s 3 things I like and 2 I dislike
- 9 creative prompts to unlock your best ideas in ChatGPT — straight from OpenAI’s top‑100 list
- 6 seated core moves for office workers over 40
- I’ve spent one month with the iPhone 17 Pro Max — 5 things I like and 2 I don’t
- No, not crunches: Try this 8-minute 'secret' workout to build a strong and stable core over 50
November 2
- Hackers can use prompt injection attacks to hijack your AI chats — here's how to avoid this serious security flaw
- I drove the BMW M5 for a week — and it’s the reason why gas guzzling sport sedans have new life
- I created one ChatGPT prompt that works in absolutely any situation — here's how to use it
- Forget back pain, this low-impact ab workout builds strong abs in just 3 moves
- This AI voice toy belongs on your kid’s holiday wish list — here’s what mine loved about Grok by Curio
- How to reset your bedroom for fall: Our mattress and bedding editors on what to clean, what to swap out, and what to buy new
- I did the Spiderman stretch for a week, and this is what happened to my hip flexors and lower back
- 'Shift work aged me faster than stress could alone' — the real impact fragmented sleep has on our health
- Is it OK to cook tomato sauce in cast iron? I asked pro chefs, and they all said the same thing
- I run 60 miles a week and these are my 3 favorite accessories
- Why do so many sleep experts have a problem with the clocks going back?
- Samsung Galaxy XR vs Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3: Which headset is right for you?
November 1
- I use Anthropic's AI assistant Claude to save me hours of research — and these are my 4 go-to prompts
- The 3 am winter wake-up call — why it happens and 3 simple tricks to sleep through the night
- 15 things runners are not allowed to do at the TCS New York City Marathon
- No squats! I just tried this 8-minute chair workout, and it’s perfect for seniors, beginners, and anyone looking to build strength without impact
- I asked ChatGPT Agent to order a pizza to my house — here's what happened
- I’ve tested the entire iPhone 17 lineup for over a month — and this is the one you should buy
- Ditch the dumbbells: 7 best bodyweight exercises for building muscle and boosting functional strength