You Should Try Instagram’s New ‘Blend’ Feature for a Custom Reels Feed
Instagram has a new feature that curates custom Reels feeds for you and your friends. Blend, an invite-only option within individual or group chats, refreshes daily and suggests content based on participants’ tastes. Spotify has a similar Blend feature that creates shared playlists—also updated daily—based on both listeners’ tastes. Note that Instagram Blend, which is […]
People Are Reverse Location Searching Photos on ChatGPT, and It Actually Works
This week, OpenAI announced its latest models: o3 and o4-mini. These are reasoning models, which break down a prompt into multiple parts that are then addressed one at a time. The goal is for the bot to “think” through a request more deeply than other models might, and arrive at a deeper, more accurate result. […]
How to Make Peanut Butter in the Vitamix Ascent X5
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I typically hesitate to suggest making peanut butter in blenders, but the Vitamix Ascent X5 is the exception. It’s the best blender I’ve ever tried, and you should definitely make nut butters with it. Not only is it the absolute fastest nut processor I’ve ever […]
Why the Treadmill Can Feel so Much Easier Than Running Outside
Is the treadmill harder or easier than running outdoors? Survey runners, and you’ll get plenty of different opinions on which feels harder or easier, but the basic physics of running are the same on both. (I promise.) So why do people who are used to treadmills find that they’re slower when they run outdoors? I’m […]
Five Ways to Keep Your Neighbors From Looking Down Into Your Yard
We may earn a commission from links on this page. We like to think that our home is also our fortress of privacy: Once you walk through your front door, you’re free from prying eyes (or lenses) and can relax. There are a ton of ways to ensure your privacy inside, starting with items like […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple users have Apple Watches, but it’s not so simple for Android users. Depending if you have a Pixel or a Samsung phone, there’s a smartwatch that will work seamlessly better with your phone. […]
You Can Get This Kodak Instant Photo Printer on Sale for $70 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There’s something nostalgic about holding a printed photo in your hand, especially in a world full of scrolling and swiping. That’s probably why the Kodak Step Instant Smartphone Photo Printer has been getting so […]
Nintendo Finally Announced a New Preorder Date for the Switch 2
If you’re eager for the new Nintendo Switch 2, the current preorder situation should make you a bit nervous. Nintendo’s upcoming console is scheduled to launch on June 5, but without a preorder, there’s no telling how difficult it’ll be to buy one. Fortunately, things are improving. On Friday, Nintendo finally announced the new date […]
You Can Get Both Windows 11 Pro and Office 2019 on Sale for $46 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re in the middle of upgrading your home setup—or just trying to dodge monthly subscriptions—this $45.97 deal on StackSocial might catch your eye. It’s a bundle that gives you a lifetime license for […]
This Massive Insurance Data Breach Leaked 1.6 Million Users’ Information
A known data breach affecting a major insurance administrator may have compromised the personal information of nearly twice as many people as previously reported. A May 2024 cyberattack on Landmark Admin is believed to include at least 1.6 million people’s data, according to an updated filing with the Maine attorney general’s office. Landmark Admin is […]
This LG OLED TV Is at Its Lowest Price Ever Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The LG C3 65-inch Evo OLED TV, featured in Lifehacker’s Best Budget OLED TVs to Buy in 2025, is now available for $1,196.99, down from $1,499.99—its lowest price ever on Amazon, according to price […]
These Sennheiser Earbuds Are at Their Lowest Price Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve been eyeing premium wireless earbuds but don’t want to shell out big bucks, this deal on the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds might catch your attention. Originally priced at $279.95, they’re […]