Maybe you have a hand-me-down or a thrifted floral confection that isn’t cutting it. Or maybe being stuck at home during quarantine left your sofa seats sunken in and worse for wear. If you need a new sofa, you’ve come to the right place. A few of us here on the Gear team have spent […]
Getting rid of hair on your body can be frustrating and painful, especially since no two bodies are the same. Hair can be curly or straight, dark or light, coarse or fine. Shaving is popular because it’s easy and provides instant results, but for some people (including me), it’s a painful nuisance. I have stubborn, […]
One interesting side effect of the Covid-19 pandemic? Some of us are getting a bit more sleep, thanks to nonexistent commutes. But you probably still don’t get enough, and for many people, it’s not for lack of trying. Luckily, there’s help available. A good sound machine (also called a white-noise machine or sleep machine) is […]
There are many iconic guitar brands, but I still recommend a Fender as a first guitar. It’s not just because Hendrix, Clapton, and Buddy Guy all played Fenders; it’s because a Mexican-made Fender or Korean-made Fender Squier is affordable, sounds great, and holds its value. If you buy a used Fender and don’t treat it […]
Vinyl’s biggest selling point isn’t the sound. It’s the physical experience: shiny, delicate records; liner notes writ large; covers you want to frame and hang on your wall; and, of course, the way the stylus spins across the jagged surface, reproducing your favorite artists’ music as if by magic. Maybe you’ve always been interested in […]
Luxurious over-the-ear headphones are plush and comfortable, and they sound great. But for most everyday activities—working out, traveling, and wandering around my house pretending to put things away—I much prefer a pair of convenient, durable, wireless workout buds. Ever since I started testing them, their sound and comfort have improved dramatically. I trail run, hike, […]
We test a ton of Android phones. We like the following ones, but you’ll be better off with one of the options above. If you haven’t yet done so, check out our Best Cheap Phones guide for more options. Sony Xperia 1 III for $1,298: Sony’s newest Xperia is great for anyone who loves to […]
Trying the latest and greatest tech has taught us something: Sometimes analog is better. There are tons of apps and digital tools dedicated to keeping us organized and on track, but for some of us, nothing beats a paper planner. Writing things down helps us to remember them. For some reason, swiping right on a […]
The Flair is the least portable of the devices reviewed here. It does pack down to a roughly laptop-size case that’s about 2 inches thick, but it’s heavy. It looks great on a kitchen counter between trips, though. What you lose in portability is more than made up for in the quality of the espresso. […]
We’ve recommended the Snoo for several years. It’s the only true “smart” bassinet, designed by Harvey Karp, who is best known for his books on the “5 S’s” for getting kids to sleep. He described the Snoo to me as an extra pair of hands to rock a baby back to sleep and believes it […]