7 Best Cheap Laptops to Buy in 2026 (and Some to Avoid)
From surprisingly good $300 Chromebooks to excellent $650 Windows notebooks and more, these are the best budget laptops I’ve tested.
CookUnity Prepared Meal Delivery Review (2026): Chef-Centric Meals
I’ve tried most of the ready-to-eat meal delivery services in the country. CookUnity is the one that feels like real cooking, from real chefs.
Skylight Buddy Review (2026): Kid Routines Just Got Easy
This kid-friendly version of Skylight’s digital calendar actually gets my son to complete his nighttime routine in a timely fashion.
El Niño and Saharan Dust Silence Atlantic Hurricane Season
El Niño coupled with Saharan dust is making this year’s hurricane season a dud. But there’s still potential for dangerous storms.
Election Officials Are Preparing for Prediction Markets to Sow Chaos in the Midterms
From threats to the safety of poll workers to voters who can’t distinguish between odds and results, prediction markets are already scrambling the political process.
There’s a New Link Between Gut Health and Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers found that a metabolite produced by gut bacteria can weaken the barrier that protects the brain and promote changes associated with the cognitive disease.
Astronomers Discover the Existence of a Black Hole Star
An object observed by the James Webb Space Telescope lends credence to a strange explanation for the mysterious red spots in the early universe.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Review: The Right Shape
Nearly a decade after its debut, Samsung’s Galaxy Fold finally comes into its own.
It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for the Next Two Solar Eclipses
In 2027 and 2028, there will be two spectacular, long-duration solar eclipses. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Someone Finally Fixed Installing Apps on a Mac
The installation utility EasyDMG makes it so you never drag and drop an icon again.
TerraMow V1000 Review: Show Your Lawn Some Love
With automatic mapping, Spot Mode functionality, and smart AI cameras, the TerraMow V1000 is the complete package.
Inside the Experimental Traps Scientists Set for Ghostly Neutrinos
Observatories have been built in mines, deep under the Antarctic ice sheet, and elsewhere in an effort to detect the fleeting particles.
The Best Cat Water Fountains of 2026: Petlibro, Petkit, Oneisall
Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.
Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the ‘Joy’ in Joyride
This affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.
This Beautifully Weird Necklace Is Secretly a USB Drive
Noware’s Puff necklace whimsically reimagines flash drives, turning something functional into personalized jewelry.
6 Best Apple Watch Accessories to Upgrade Your Watch (2026)
These are the Apple Watch accessories I recommend adding to your setup.
Instapaper, the Original Read-It-Later App, Just Got a Huge Upgrade
New fonts, better customization, and a whole new layout all make it worth dusting off your Instapaper account.
Auk Mini 2 Indoor Smart Garden Review: Better Where It Counts
Auk’s Mini 2 improves on the original model with better lights, a sleeker design, and fun new colors.
Zyzz Was the Original Looksmaxxer. His Rise and Untimely Death Feel More Relevant Than Ever
A new Apple documentary explores the life of Aziz “Zyzz” Shavershian, who rocketed to internet fame in an age before influencers, then died at age 22 in 2011.
5 Best Apple Watch Bands: Nike, Nomad, and Hermés (2026)
We’ve been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I’ve rounded up the best for every occasion.