Pathways - Something for Everyone
The most common complaint I’ve heard about true wireless earbuds is the way they fit. I can’t go for a (socially distanced) beer without a friend claiming they have the world’s weirdest ears and are desperate for a pair that actually sit right. It’s a conundrum caused by the relatively new technology inside the earbuds. To fit a battery and […]
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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 an easy method that provides instant results, but for some people (including me), it’s more of a nuisance. I have stubborn, sensitive skin […]
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If global warming were an extraterrestrial adversary, it would not have to fear a diplomatically unified Earth. The past decade of climate summits in Copenhagen, Bali, Cancun, and Paris have only nudged us towards the limp goal of business as usual until 2050. One wonders how much ice will be left in Greenland by then, and how many billions will […]
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You’re often craning your neck when you work on a laptop, and that’s not good for your back. Laptop stands can help, whether you’re at home or in the office, especially if you want to upgrade from using a stack of old books. The best laptop stands raise your laptop’s screen closer to eye level, bettering your posture, and some […]
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One knock against Visible, compared to Mint, is that there’s no 5G access yet, only 4G LTE, although we don’t think it’s a big deal at all. 5G coverage is still scarce outside certain major cities—and it’s not all that game-changing in the city yet, either. You get a mobile Wi-Fi hot spot included, which is often missing from base […]
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Apple’s September product events are usually noteworthy for their hardware announcements. But this year, like with just about everything else, was different. Apple did unveil new Watches and iPads, but the company’s most significant announcements came in the form of services. There’s a new set of subscription bundles that lumps all of Apple’s streaming services together, and a new service […]
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Many people love social media because their feeds are a safe space to share pictures of celebrities who #stayhome wearing masks, discuss the Black Lives Matter protests, and strategize to solve climate change. And many people love social media because their feeds are a safe pace to share pictures of celebrities #tricked into wearing masks, discuss the Black Lives Matter […]
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Microsoft is joining Google in the quest to help you stream games to your phone or tablet. Its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription—which already gives players access to hundreds of Xbox and PC games for a flat monthly fee—has added cloud-enabled gaming to its list of offerings. Previously known as Project xCloud when it was in development, the new addition […]
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In the fight against Covid-19, contact tracing apps have so far largely been disappointments— in the United States, at least. Proposed in the spring as a way to help quickly stifle viral outbreaks by tracking down potential exposures using smartphones, they were stunted by technical glitches, concerns over privacy, and the US’s fragmented, haphazard pandemic response. Now, they may become […]
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We really like these stoves, but we’re having a difficult time finding them in stock anywhere. They may be temporarily sold out, or gone for good. If you spot them, they’re worth a look. Primus Tupike Stove ($225) Primus’ Tupike stove is compact, lightweight, and well made. The cleverly designed handle makes it simple to pack and carry. It’s also […]
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