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Month: October 2024

Renault 5 EV Review: Specs, Price, Availability

Credit where it’s due, former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn—the man who was later smuggled out of Japan in a double bass case—was quick to identify electrification as the key paradigm shift in the 21st-century car industry. Cue the cute Renault Zoe, forward-thinking in terms of design and propulsion, but...

The Best IPhone 16 Cases, Tested And Reviewed (2024)

There are so many cases. Here are other ones I’ve tried that I don’t like as much as the picks above but might be suitable for you. Casely Bold ($35) and Classic Cases for $25: I like the Casely Classic more than the bold—the buttons don’t feel as mushy,...

10 Best Mattresses For Back Pain, Tested And Reviewed (2024)

Nearly a decade ago, I started waking up with back pain. Some days were just aches, others I woke up to throwing out my back. I found out I have two permanent conditions in my spine: scoliosis, a sideways curvature in my spine that developed in my mid-twenties (usually...

The Eero Outdoor 7 Brings Wi-Fi To The Backyard

The Eero Outdoor 7 comes with fixings and instructional videos for installation onto stucco, vinyl, wood, or fiber cement walls. You can also attach it to a fence or a wooden post if you prefer. The Eero Outdoor 7 supports PoE (power over Ethernet), meaning you can plug a...

Best IPad To Buy (And Some To Avoid) In 2025

Other Good iPadsPhotograph: Apple Apple no longer sells these iPads, but these slightly older models are still good options, as long as you can find them for the right discount. I recommend checking third-party retailers (like Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H). I also suggest cross-checking the price with the...

Shark Cordless PowerDetect Stick Vacuum: Affordable Cleaning Prowess

When my husband first saw me vacuuming with the Shark stick vacuum, he asked me dubiously, “Is that a Dyson?” The British company has become so synonymous with cordless stick vacuums that it just didn’t seem possible that we wouldn’t have one. It’s like buying the generic brand Q-Tips....

8 Best Mattresses For Side Sleepers, Tested And Reviewed (2024)

There’s no such thing as the best mattress for everyone. Not when there are so many different sleeping positions. However, most people are side sleepers. The numbers vary by study and how rigidly you define a side sleeper, but between half and three-quarters of people sleep on their side...