Luisa Zhou's parents taught her the importance of working hard. Courtesy of Luisa Zhou Luisa Zhou's immigrant parents taught her to work hard and seek security. She ran out of paid time off after help...
Small footprint. Speedy performance. | Image: The Verge Happy Saturday, folks! This week, Best Buy kicked off its so-called “ Winter Sale ,” introducing a whole host of price cuts that range from not-...
Whether you’re buying your first pair of AirPods or replacing a well-used older pair, it’s easy to understand why so many iPhone owners prefer Apple’s earbuds and headphones over other options. Apple ...
Chip Wilson said the recall of see-through leggings was a result of Lululemon's incompetent board. Jim Bennett/Getty Images Lululemon's founder, Chip Wilson, had a lot to say about the recall of the s...
Alexandria Rucker is turning 30 this year. Courtesy of Alexandria Rucker The youngest millennials turn 30 in 2026, marking a generational milestone in America. This cohort of new adults is more divers...
The author was laid off at age 58. Courtesy of the author Getting laid off at 58 forced me to confront what retiring comfortably really means. Chasing a "magic number" for retirement kept me w...
Mandalia left his job in 2022 and spent 18 months traveling. Courtesy of Himal Mandalia Himal Mandalia took a six-month career break , which turned into 3 ½ years. He struggled to slow down during the...
If you compare the value proposition of getting one of Remarkable’s Paper Pro E-Ink tablets vs. buying a laptop, the latter will win in most scenarios. Laptops are more capable, with more ports, apps,...
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I built a simple tool to compare hard drive and SSD prices by price-per-terabyte. I kept having to calculate $/TB manually when shopping for NAS drives, so I made this to save myself the trouble. It p...
Whether you’re wearing them for the morning commute, while traveling, or if you’re simply trying to find some peace and quiet while working at home, noise-canceling headphones are a more essential pie...
We spent 10 days exploring Japan. Jenna DeLaurentis My boyfriend and I made a few mistakes on our first trip to Japan , which lasted 10 days. We chose the wrong month to travel in terms of weather and...
I don't like organizing parties or events, and planning a trip for more than two people is stressful. So, a birthday solo trip is perfect. Matthew Lubin I've celebrated several birthdays abroad and I ...
I never imagined I'd fall in love with living in Victoria, Canada, which is smaller than other places I've dreamed of living. Maria Polansky I've spent a lot of time living in midsize and big cities, ...
Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI At this point, you've probably at least thought about dropping a few scoops of creatine into your morning smoothie. An amino acid compound that promotes energy production in ...
Young people are increasingly shopping secondhand. NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images The secondhand fashion and luxury market has surged and is forecast to keep growing in 2026. Gen Z is driving some...
The Stream Deck Plus is on sale for $159.99. If you’re looking for a simple way to streamline your workflow, the Elgato Stream Deck Plus is a handy productivity tool for automating everyday tasks. Rig...
My husband and I sold our house and spent a year traveling. Jason Prokowiew After my husband was laid off from his tech job, we decided to sell our house and travel for a year. During our time abroad,...
This year’s CES introduced a bevy of unique headphones, including Fender’s first set and a pair that roll up to become a Bluetooth speaker when you want to share your music with friends. However, desp...
Business Insider's reporter spent 30 hours in an Amtrak bedroom while traveling from Miami to New York. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I spent 30 hours on an overnight Amtrak train traveling from Miami ...