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What Strava Buying Runna Will Mean for Both Running Apps
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The founders of Runna announced today that Strava has bought their company. Runna is a paid running app that provides structured training plans (which I personally loved when I tried it), while Strava is a hugely popular tracking and social app for runners and cyclists, with both a free and…
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What you should know before buying refurbished gadgets
Most people know that buying a refurbished tech product will save you money compared to buying it new. It also gives a device a second life instead of sending it off to be recycled. Not only that, buying refurbished is sometimes a clever workaround for finding new or tough-to-find products at a lower price. If you’re gifting tech for the…
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Cybersecurity firm buying hacker forum accounts to spy on cybercriminals
Swiss cybersecurity firm Prodaft has launched a new initiative called ‘Sell your Source’ where the company purchases verified and aged accounts on hacking forums to to spy on cybercriminals. The goal is to use these accounts to infiltrate cybercrime spaces and communities, collecting valuable intelligence that could lead to the exposure of malicious operations and platforms. “As a threat intelligence company,…
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I don’t plan on buying another Apple or Samsung phone — here’s the 3 reasons why
Recently, I have been thinking about what I want to do when I upgrade to my next phone. What has surprised me is that I have no interest in moving on to the next generation of either Apple or Samsung devices. For a bit of history, I have been a fan of Apple for most of my adult life and…
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Is Buying a Used Peloton Worth the Savings?
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When my cheap Amazon spin bike broke, I wanted to upgrade to something better. But even though I was already following along with Peloton videos on the company’s app, I thought getting an actual Peloton was out of reach. Yet as I shopped, I began to change my mind: Even…
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How to Avoid High Car Buying Fees
Advertising FeeDealers sometimes add an extra few hundred dollars to recoup the cost of national and regional advertising campaigns. The fix: If the dealer says he will sell a car at the invoice price but you have to pay an advertising fee, just say no. The cost of advertising the car is baked into the sticker price. Delivery and Preparation…
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11 Low-Cost, High-Impact Upgrades You Should Do Immediately After Buying a Home
We may earn a commission from links on this page. One of the biggest considerations when shopping for a new place to live is whether to buy a new-build home or an older home. Surprisingly, only about 25% of home buyers are looking for new-build homes, and more than half of Generation Z-age homebuyers are more than willing to buy…
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Apple Finally Made the New AirPods Max Worth Buying
Last year, I advised readers that the “second-generation” AirPods Max were actually a worse deal than the original pair. Apple was charging $549 for headphones that were virtually identical to the pair that launched in 2020, only with USB-C instead of Lightning. What’s more, Apple actually took away a feature with the USB-C pair: Unlike the Lightning AirPods Max, the…
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How to Protect Yourself When Buying a Used Car
What you should do: Listen for squeaks and rattles, and pay attention to any items that need to be repaired. A car that pulls to one side might be showing signs of previous damage. Paint overspray on the back of body panels and doorjambs can signal bodywork from a wreck. The smell of mildew or mold could indicate water damage, which you…
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You need a new mattress but don’t have the budget — is a new topper worth buying this World Sleep Day instead?
This Sleep Awareness Week 2025, you might be wondering whether it’s time to replace your mattress. We all know that mattresses have a lifespan, with even the best mattresses needing to be replaced at some point. But buying a new mattress can be expensive, even if you do manage to find a decent sale. In some cases, investing in one…
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