The ROLLOVA V2.0 Designer Limited Edition is a smart replacement for other measurement tools like a tape measure. It has a long standby battery life (up to 18,000 hours) and is compatible with multiple units of measure, and it costs $98.99. You just roll it across the surface you want to measure.
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Now through Sept. 26, Adidas is running a fall sale with over 4,000 items available at up to 60% off. Which isn’t that remarkable—but you can combine the offer with a gift card deal and a limited-time discount code to maximize your savings. I tried it out, and realized some steep discounts, even on already heavily…
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Cleaning grout is a chore few enjoy, but if you’ve got tile in your home, you know it’s got to be done. Depending on the tools and cleaners you’ve got on hand, there are a few effective methods to try. Here are three of the best ways to clean grout.
After a meal so gigantic that only stretchy pants will do, there remains one dish that everyone still looks forward to: pie. There’s pumpkin pie and pecan pie but, oh, that fruit pie. You’ve always wanted to make an impressive, sugar-studded, perfectly woven lattice crust, but you balk every time because, well…you’ve…
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The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will be available soon, and many of us are already sizing them up against last year’s iPhone 14. While the 14 is by no means obsolete, there are definitely some big differences between the two generations of iPhones—though nothing revolutionary.
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When the home repair bills start to mount, many people suddenly become passionate about DIY home repairs—and there are certainly plenty of projects around the house that you can do yourself to save money. But a home repair is only worth it if you don’t make things worse in the process, and it’s surprisingly easy to…
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While I generally recommend taking notes by hand, there are some benefits to modernizing your practice and taking them on the computer, too. One way digital notes can really help you remember what you’re studying is by paying attention to the fonts you use.
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Apple’s Wonderlust kicked off this Tuesday, Sept. 12, announcing the iPhone 15, the Apple Watch Series 9 (and more products and features)—but how will those new gadgets affect the value of your current ones? It’s no surprise that tech gadgets drop in value once the new models are released. If you’re thinking about…
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This week, the hopeful weirdos of the UFO community were handed a gigantic slab of red meat in the form of a hearing in front of Mexico’s congress, where journalist, ufologist, and hoaxer Jaime Maussan produced what he claimed were the mummified bodies of two alien corpses. There’s not enough evidence yet to say…
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Browsing the internet is currently putting you at risk of being hacked. That’s not just because the internet is a risky place: A new security vulnerability has been discovered that allows bad actors entry into your computer, potentially allowing them to install malware, steal data, and even take over your machine.
These Mymanu CLIK S are a pair of bluetooth earbuds that pair with an app on your phone to offer live translations of over 37 languages, including Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Arabic, Chinese, Finnish, Thai, Korean, and Japanese. The earbuds cost $157, and the app is included.
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Welcome to Training Diaries, a new Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will cover all the ups, downs, and hill repeats on my journey to the biggest marathon in the world. Leading up to race day on Sunday, Nov. 5, I’ll go over proper fueling, injuries and setbacks,…
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This straightforward, easy-to-use Ninja Dragon Blade K 4K drone is on sale for $86.99 right now (reg. $169). It’s a great pick for those just starting out. It offers 12 minutes of fly time on a charge, which is too short for experienced flyers but is just fine for beginners and kids. It includes features like a four-wa…
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When children are younger, we tell them they’re good at everything, whether it’s a piece of artwork they drew or the “somersault” they attempted at the park. But as they age, kids are challenged more and might become anxious about not meeting expectations. Worse, they can let the endless praise go to their heads if…
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Put the watering can down: It’s the end of the season and all that watering you’ve been doing is now just habit. Even before the rain starts, it’s time to wean yourself off the hose.
I have long given up the fantasy that I could live in a minimal, streamlined environment with two children. I declared us a family of maximalists and let the piles of art projects, stuffed animals, building materials, and books grow like snow drifts from the corners of every room. When I’m sick of tripping over…
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My garden is spectacular right now—people stop in the street and marvel at it. This time next month, it’ll look like total crap.
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I recently posted about the best music streaming service for different kinds of people, and it made me realize that the reason I stick with Spotify isn’t because it’s the best or I love it so much. It’s because I have a playlist consisting of 1,823 songs I’ve “liked” over the past five years or so, and I could never…
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With TikTok and Oscar Mayer out here convincing us that hot dogs are reasonable straws for beer (who uses a straw for beer ever?), I’d like to bring us back to a much more approachable drink-snack combo: bubble tea. Bubble tea, or boba tea, is a sweet drink that is both refreshing and comforting, and every sip leaves…
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If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, September 14, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 14, NYT Connections #95! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to…
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International Day of the Programmer falls on Sept. 13 this year, and Fanatical, the online video game store, wants to give you free programming and game development ebooks. Here’s what you get and how to get them.
This 3-in-1 charging cable has two Lightning connectors and one magnetic Apple Watch charger, and a two-pack is on sale for $34.99 right now (reg. $69). This iOS compatible cable is about 4' long and splits into the three connectors toward the end. It’s made from ABS plastic and aluminum alloy with over-current,…
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Last year, Apple unveiled Emergency SOS via satellite, an iPhone 14-exclusive feature that used satellite communications to connect you to emergency services. With the launch of the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro, Apple is expanding this Emergency SOS feature to include Roadside Assistance via satellite. Here’s how it works.
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Although Apple’s ‘Wonderlust’ event was jam-packed with information about the Apple Watch, iPhone 15 and 15 Pro, and the USB-C AirPods Pro, the company still left out a lot of useful information in the keynote. If you’re wondering what else is worth knowing about, here’s a quick list to help you catch up.
One of the best new features of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 is the ability to control key functions with a new “double-tap” gesture. It lets you answer calls, control music playback, reply to messages, etc., simply by tapping your thumb and index finger twice.
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