Technology
Stacking the Deck: How to Get an Oura Ring 4 for Under $50
The Oura Ring 4 is currently 30% off for Black Friday. By stacking this with the Amex Platinum credit, the price drops to just $49. Here’s how the math works.
Home
Matter, Thread, and Meatballs: Ikea Just Fixed the Smart Home
Ikea's new line of ultra-affordable Matter-over-Thread devices isn't just another product launch. It's a massive, thoughtful bet that could finally fix the smart home for everyone.
Reads
The Attention Crisis: Real Problem or Just Another Panic?
Is our attention span really shrinking, or are we just engaging differently? Daniel Immerwahr reviews The Sirens’ Call by Chris Hayes and challenges the alarmist view of attention in the digital age.
Music
The Death of Stereo: How We Shrunk Our Music Experience
Michael Owen argues that Bluetooth speakers aren’t just lowering music quality—they’re shrinking the way we experience sound together.
Technology
The Hidden World of iOS 18: 25 Tricks You Didn’t Know You Needed
Boost your efficiency with 25 practical (and sometimes delightfully snarky) tips for iOS 18, from easy text-dragging to built-in call recording and beyond.
Technology
Apple Launches "Invites," a New Event Planning App for iCloud Users
Apple’s new event app, Invites, lets iCloud users create and share RSVPs with AI images, Apple Music playlists, and Maps integration.
Food
Big Joe Konnected Joe: More Space, Same Smart Kamado Joe Features
Kamado Joe expands its smart grill lineup with the Big Joe Konnected Joe, adding 450 sq. in. of cooking space and Wi-Fi control for $2,999.
Health
Beating Brain Rot: How to Make Your Phone Less Addictive This Year
Tired of feeling tethered to your phone? Learn how to reduce screen-time temptation, combat 'brain rot,' and carve out a calmer, more mindful life with these simple yet powerful tips.
Technology
Why Decentralized Social Media Is No Longer Optional
Explore Jason Koebler’s argument for decentralized social media as the solution to fragile, oligarch-controlled platforms. Learn how Mastodon, Bluesky, and federated networks could reshape the internet.
Technology
Pixelfed Feels Like the Instagram I Miss
Experience the return of straightforward photo sharing with Pixelfed’s new mobile apps. No ads, no tracking—just your photos and the people you care about, in a truly social environment.
Technology
Breathable - A free air quality index widget for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and macOS.
Breathable is a free customizable Air Quality Index (AQI) widget for all of your devices, with support for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and macOS. Air quality has become an increasing concern for many people around the globe. While stressing about it constantly isn't necessarily helpful, the goal of
Cycling
Next-Gen CORE 2 Sensor Unveiled: Smaller, Lighter, Smarter
Meet CORE 2: a smaller, lighter, smarter body temperature sensor redefining performance monitoring for athletes. Launching March 2025.