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I just tried ChatGPT deep research to dive into my family history — here’s what happened

By Amanda Caswell published

Here's what happened when I asked ChatGPT deep research to explore my ancestry and how to try it for yourself.

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A queen-size Casper One Mattress on a black bed frame atop an ornate rug with shades of red and green. A black and white dog is laying on top of the mattress.

I've been sleeping on the Casper One for a week and it's making me love firmer memory foam mattresses

By Sophia Carlisle published

The Casper One Mattress is the new and improved version of the Casper Original. Find out what's changed in our hands-on review.

Mattresses
Image shows the Saatva RX mattress for back and joint pain placed on a luxury grey mattress in a stylish bedroom

I’m testing Saatva’s new mattress for back pain and it's having a big impact on my sleep — here’s why

By Alison Barretta last updated

The Saatva RX is designed for sleepers with back and joint pain. Here's what it did for my bad back after sleeping on it for just one week.

Mattresses

I used Google Gemini 2.0 to design football plays — could they have helped the Chiefs beat the Eagles?

By David Silverberg published

AI tools like Google Gemini 2.0 can provide new insights for offensive and defensive plays for coaches to implement into their coaching strategies. But are they ready for prime time?

AI

I just tried the world's thinnest foldable phone — here's how it stacks up to Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold

By Richard Priday published

Our early hands-on with the Oppo Find N5, which the company declares to be the world's thinnest foldable phone so far, has left us quite impressed.

Android Phones
The image shows a man wearing jeans and a grey t-shirt lying on his side on the Helix Twilight mattress

The Helix Twilight is a firm mattress for side sleepers, but does it deliver? Here's what I think after one week of testing

By Jo Plumridge published

The Helix Twilight mattress is designed for side sleepers who still want a firmer feel overall. Does it deliver? Here's how my first week sleeping on it went.

Mattresses
Plushbeds Botanical bliss mattress on a wooden bed frame in the middle of a bedroom

We tested the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Organic Latex mattress — and it's an eco-friendly dream

By Alex Temblador published

We tested PlushBeds' most popular organic latex mattress to see if it lived up to the hype. Here's how it performed.

Mattresses
Woman laughing in an ice bath outdoors during cold plunge

I've been doing cold water therapy using the LUMI Therapy ice bath — and the effects seriously surprised me

By Sam Hopes last updated

What are the benefits of ice baths and cold water therapy? Here's what happened when this writer tested it out.

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Hands-on with the RingConn Gen 2 smart ring

I just went hands-on with RingConn Gen 2 — a subscription-free alternative to Oura Ring promising 150-plus days of battery

By Dan Bracaglia published

The RingConn Gen 2 is another promising alternative to the Oura Ring and Samsung Galaxy Ring. Here's a closer look at this smart ring's design and features.

Fitness Trackers
Close-up of the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 fitness tracker in hand next to a Fitbit Charge 6 with an orange strap and a Fitbit Inspire 3 with a black strap

I just went hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 — a Fitbit killer for less than $60

By Dan Bracaglia last updated

Priced at under $60, the new Samsung Galaxy Fit3 could be the Fitbit killer we've been hoping for.

Fitness Trackers
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