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- August 9
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- Forget brain training — you can get smarter just by sleeping, says neuroscientist
- Going back to school? These are my favorite noise canceling headphones to block out your noisy roommate
- Forget 10,000 steps — try my 3-4-5 walking workout to boost your cardiovascular fitness and mood
- This garden tool is a real mean machine with weeds in my yard — and it’s under $35
- NordVPN is the most popular VPN amongst UK politicians – but they're not getting the best deals
- Samsung RGB MicroLED TVs are coming — but should OLED makers be worried?
- Tight hamstrings? I’m a runner, and the pyramid stretch is my go-to for loosening up my legs
- I ran with these open earbuds for 9 miles — here's 3 things I like (and 2 I don’t)
- Forget mosquitoes, this pest's bites are actually worse according to the experts
- No, not planks — I swapped them for Pilates push-ups, and my core and arms feel strong and stable
- I tested the new lock screen customization with iOS 26 vs. Android 16 — and there’s a clear winner
- August 8
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- I test audio gear for a living — here's my 5 favorite wireless earbuds under $100 with great sound
- GPT-5 vs GPT-4: Here's what's different (and what's not) in ChatGPT's latest upgrade
- Heading on vacation? Expert shares the 'often overlooked' routine that will keep pests away from your home
- If you’re using your Apple Watch to track sleep, here’s 3 features you should be using
- No, not deadlifts — this exercise strengthens your posterior chain and improves flexibility, using just your bodyweight
- I’m a ChatGPT power user — these are the ChatGPT-5 upgrades that I plan on using the most
- I did the 90/90 hip stretch for a week — and my mobility improved in a way I didn't expect
- Why is my upstairs always hot even with AC on? Experts reveal why and how to fix it
- August 7
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- ChatGPT-5 features — here's the 5 upgrades I would try first
- What parents need to know about their high schooler's experience online
- What parents need to know about their middle schooler's experience online
- What parents need to know about their elementary schooler's experience online
- Choosing the best robotic pool cleaner from WYBOT this summer doesn’t have to be a chore
- I biked 11 miles with the Apple Watch 10 vs Garmin Forerunner 570 — here’s the winner
- Can you trust age verification agencies with your data?
- I tried slow running every day for 2 weeks — and now I'm hooked
- 7 plants you should propagate this August
- How Alexa+ accidentally ruined my kid’s birthday — here's how to stop it from happening to you
- August 6
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- From AI training to banning VPNs – here are 8 questions the internet is asking about the Online Safety Act
- I tested ChatGPT vs Gemini 2.5 Pro with these 3 prompts - and it shows what GPT-5 needs to do
- I repaired Samsung phones for a living — and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 looks like my nightmare come to life
- Is it illegal to circumvent age verification checks?
- Lose fat fast — I tried this 12-minute workout, and here are my results
- Forget forgetting — the ‘Roman Room' memory method could help you stay mentally sharp as you age
- Going on vacation? Do these 3 things to protect your lawn before you leave
- Forget the treadmill! I tried Nordic walking every day for a week — and it challenged me in ways I didn’t expect
- ChatGPT-5 is coming — here's how it could change the way we prompt forever
- August 5
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- 'Social jet lag' could ruin your grades — here are 5 things to help you sleep better this semester
- Doctor shares 3 common sleep mistakes that harm your health — plus how to fix them tonight
- I tested these headphones that are $150 cheaper than Sony and Bose — and they deliver even better sound
- The new Metaspeed Ray is the lightest Asics racing shoe ever — I ran 10 miles in it to see how it feels
- This underrated plant has filled my yard with color all summer — and it's ideal for container gardening
- I have a Samsung Galaxy S25 — these are the first 3 things I did to customize it
- Handheld Showdown: Steam Deck, Switch 2, ROG Ally — which console gets your vote?
- No, not sit-ups — strength and conditioning coach says ‘this is the best abs exercise you’re probably not doing’
- When is the iPhone 17 release? Here's our best guess
- I was the A/V nerd on campus — here’s why creative students should pick the MacBook Pro
- I've worn Dyson's headphones for over a year — and I'm shocked by how much I like them
- Forget the gym — this 10-minute mobility routine boosts your flexibility and improves your posture without equipment
- I biked 12 miles with the Apple Watch 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, and there's a clear winner
- August 4
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- Here are 6 sites requiring age verification – will you be affected?
- What is the most private way of verifying your age?
- Who needs running? These 5 compound exercises burn fat and build muscle after 50
- I test headphones for a living — let me tell you why you need a pair of wired cans and a mic instead of your gaming headset
- Apple is working on a ChatGPT alternative — what we know about the 'Answers Engine'
- 5 space-saving tips to double your dorm room size
- Apple ASAF audio format explained — meet the new Dolby Atmos rival
- I test AI for a living — here’s what I tell ChatGPT (and what I never will)
- Transform your body in 15 minutes — the 5 kettlebell moves you need, according to a coach
- My dad is 72, and these are the 3 strengthening exercises I use to build his strong core and improve balance
- August 3
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- I review drones for a living — here are 5 things to consider when buying one
- Tracking my sleep at school helped ace my grades — here's how, plus 5 budget-friendly trackers I recommend
- Expert reveals why wasps are swarming your yard — and 3 ways to prevent them
- I thought the BMW ix xDrive45 was overrated until I drove it for a week — here’s why
- I tested ChatGPT Study Mode vs NotebookLM — here's which one came out on top
- Summer isn't over yet — 9 perennials to cut back in August for even more blooms
- 7 major AI updates this week — including one that could change search forever
- You're probably using your Breville espresso machine wrong — I make espresso like a pro with this one simple change
- 10 bodyweight moves are all you need to build stronger glutes, according to a Pilates instructor
- Nvidia Remix is bringing my favorite PC classics back to life — 5 games I can't wait to play
- Don’t skip leg day! According to a scientist, these are the only 2 exercises you need to strengthen your lower body
- August 2
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- Weather experts at the Farmers’ Almanac predict a severe forecast for fall 2025 — protect your plants before it’s too late
- This KitchenAid chopper makes cooking dinner so much easier — there's just one thing missing
- I ran 15 miles with the Apple Watch's new Workout Buddy — here’s my verdict
- I tested Live Translation on iOS 26 vs Galaxy AI — and the results surprised me
- I ditched my passwords for passkeys on these 3 popular services — and it took me less than 10 minutes
- Forget the gym — build muscle from home with this 5-move resistance band workout
- Is acupressure the secret to getting better sleep naturally? Here's why, plus how to try it
- Is it ok to squish mosquitoes? I asked the pest control experts, and the answer might surprise you
- I’m a parent who reviews phones — here's the 5 phones I recommend for back to school
- I already spend way too much time playing my PS5 — and this mobile controller just made things a whole lot worse
- Forget running and cycling, a doctor says this unlikely sport could boost cardio during menopause
- 'A disaster waiting to happen' — Cybersecurity experts react to UK age verification law
- August 1
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- I started using an eSIM for my summer travels — here’s why I’ll never go back to a physical SIM card
- The debate over the UK's Online Safety Act intensifies as internet users share their thoughts
- IKEA's iconic Billy Bookcase just got a welcome update — here's what's new
- Will the UK government ban VPNs?
- I measured the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Honor Magic V5 to see which is the world's thinnest foldable
- I use ChatGPT every day — and these 8 unusual prompts trick it into some great responses
- Stuck with stiff joints? This 5-move kettlebell trainer workout is your range-of-motion reset
- 7 vegetables you should plant in August for a bountiful fall harvest
- I followed the Japanese walking method for 30 days — here's what happened to my back pain and energy levels
