What to Bring to the Gym, According to Fitness Instructors
We may earn a commission from links on this page. January is one of my favorite times of year as a spin teacher because I see so many new faces in my classes, and I love helping people set up their bikes, develop a routine, and make the most of their new membership. Even though […]
Here’s What You Should Do If Your Insurance Company Drops Your Fire (or Flood) Coverage
Currently Los Angeles County suffers from apocalyptic scenes of deadly, uncontained wildfires. Unfortunately, insurance doesn’t function like a gas or electric company; even in the face of disaster, insurers aren’t obligated to service your home. Instead, these companies can choose which properties they’re willing to insure based on their risk assessment models. This selective coverage […]
The Difference Between Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing, According to the CDC
As we muddle through another flu season, keeping things clean remains an effective way to stay healthy. But cleaning alone isn’t always enough when it comes to the microscopic germs that can make us sick—sometimes you have to sanitize and disinfect, as well. There’s a defined difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting, and a right […]
Instagram Is Going to Start Adding Politics Back Into Your Feed (Here’s How to Block It)
Do you like your Instagram algorithm, but hate that it’s missing political posts from accounts you don’t follow? You’re in luck: Starting this week in the U.S. (and next week for the rest of the world) Meta is going to start adding political content to your recommendations on Instagram and Threads by default. If you’re […]
How to Delete (or Deactivate) Your Instagram Account
This week, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced it is scaling back its fact-checking program in favor of “Community Notes” and either strengthening free speech on the platforms (if you ask Mark Zuckerberg) or loosening protections against hate speech (if you’re someone who doesn’t think it should be OK to suggest […]
The Best Products We Saw at CES 2025
CES 2025 presented us with big innovations, outrageous concepts, and impressive solutions to everyday problems. This year, the CNET Group—made up of sibling sites CNET, ZDNET, PCMag, Mashable and Lifehacker—teamed up with the CTA as the official media partner of the Best of CES Awards. Staff experts and editors weighed in, and from those discussions, […]
Samsung’s The Frame TV Is up to $1,000 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), is in full swing, displaying some exciting tech products you’ll be able to have in your hands over the next year and beyond—but don’t forget that this is also […]
CES 2025: VLC Media Player Introduced AI Subtitles and Translation That Work Offline
VLC media player is among the surprise entrants at CES 2025, and the company is demoing a feature that automatically generates subtitles for you. When I see companies launching new AI features, I’m usually skeptical because it has become an overused buzzword—but in this case, it does seem useful. VideoLAN, the parent organization of VLC […]
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: ‘The Telepathy Tapes’
The most downloaded podcast on Spotify is no longer The Joe Rogan Experience. Rogan’s long-running show has been overtaken by The Telepathy Tapes, a new, 10-part documentary series that aims to explore the supernatural abilities of non-speakers with autism—a subject a lot of people are getting very wrong. Created and hosted by mainstream documentarian Ty […]
Apple Intelligence Now Needs at Least 7GB Space on Each Device
If you’ve been using Apple Intelligence on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you’ll have to make a bit more room to use Apple’s AI features. At the time of launch, Apple Intelligence’s minimum system requirements included 4GB of storage space, but that has increased significantly in a recent update, spotted by 9to5Mac. At the time […]
Medical Debt Won’t Hurt Your Credit Score Anymore
What a month for healthcare news. This week the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule that will prevent medical debt from impacting consumer credit scores. The policy, set to take effect in mid-March, represents a hopeful shift in how medical debt is treated in the financial system. The CFPB estimates that approximately 15 […]
Why ‘Couch to 5K’ Doesn’t Work for Everyone (and What You Can Do Instead)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The “Couch to 5K” program has gotten tons of people started with running. It starts off with just small amounts of running, has a structure that’s easy to stick to, and you graduate with the ability to finish a common race distance. But the plan […]