The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2026
It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market ...
It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market ...
If you choose to get an extra controller for your Nintendo Switch 2, you can spend a lot — and get a lot in return. Buying Nintendo’s own $89 Switch 2 Pro Controller , for instance, will net you the c...
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Watching K-dramas helped Jane Newman through lockdown. It also sparked a curiosity about South Korea that eventually led her to move there. Greg Samborski. Burnout and physical strain from Jane Newman...
Joshua Nelken-Zitser made sure to celebrate writing milestones with dinners and a vacation. Joshua Nelken-Zitser Joshua Nelken-Zitser researched and wrote an 80,000-word book in less than a year, whil...
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📋 Key Facts ✓ Elliott Hill became Nike's CEO in October 2024 after retiring in 2020. ✓ Nike's revenue declined 10% year over ye...
I wanted to share this fun craft activity for the holidays that I've been doing with my family over the last few years. I came up with these while cutting up some cans trying to make an aluminum versi...
As a social drinker, alternating boozy beverages with N/As helped me have fun while cutting back on alcohol. Julia Pugachevsky I wanted to drink less in 2025 than I did the previous year. I kept track...
Brick is a $59 gadget designed to help cut down on phone screen time. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider I've been using Brick, a $59 gadget designed to help cut down on phone screen time. It acts...
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Buddy’s in space. When your kid starts showing a preference for one of their stuffed animals, you're supposed to buy a backup in case it goes missing. I've heard this advice again and again, but never...
The author is grateful for the gift her grandfather gave her when she turned 21. Courtesy of Alice Draper For my 21st birthday, my grandfather gave me 21,000 South African rand (about $1,500 USD). How...
Anne Wojcicki and Susan Wojcicki Andrew Harnik/ Getty Images; Eric Gaillard/ Reuters Esther Wojcicki taught her three daughters that it was OK to fail and try again. She said emphasizing independence ...
Molly Ward hosted an admin night with her friends to get tasks done. Molly Ward Molly Ward hosted an admin night to tackle tasks with friends in Washington, DC. The event combined productivity and soc...
Steve Carroll and his family are chasing Mosaic status and 350,000 points as part of JetBlue's "25 for 25" flight challenge. Courtesy of Steve Carroll Steve Carroll and his son visited 25 uniq...
The author cut people out of life when he made a lot of money. Courtesy of Kimanzi Constable When I finally made $1 million, my friends and family expected me to share my wealth. I lost long-term frie...
The SmartVoice Air Fryer responds to over 1,000 voice commands. | Image: IAI Smart A new line of small appliances and devices from IAI Smart, billed as Emerson Smart products , are now available that ...
The author stayed at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, a five-star hotel in South Florida. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I spent one night at the five-star Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach during a tri...
The author used to be afraid of dining alone in public. Courtesy of the author My last name is Mesa, which means "table" in English. I joke that my name means I was destined to work in the hos...