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I’ve been sleeping on the Siena Hybrid Premier for a week and I can’t believe how much mattress you get for the smaller price
Siena Sleep is the younger sibling to well-known sleep brands Nectar and DreamCloud, offering three different budget mattresses that each cater to different sleep needs. After testing the Siena Memory Foam, the first offering from the company released three years ago and one of our top-rated memory foam mattresses for all budgets, I’m now testing the Siena Premier Hybrid. This…
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The Best Looking LCD Monitor I’ve Tested
Summary Dell’s IPS Black technology gives this monitor exceptional contrast and color. Features an integrated Thunderbolt 4 hub for versatile connectivity. No built-in speakers or webcam, and the included video cables are too short. I’ve been eyeing OLED computer monitors for a long time, but Dell just convinced me to stick with LCD. The company’s new UltraSharp 4K Thunderbolt Hub…
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The Roborock Maxv Ultra is the Best Robot Vacuum-Mop Combo I’ve Used, and It’s 45% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Getting my floor clean is not for the weak. There’s the muddy paw prints, the mulch the dog tracks in, and I’m notoriously messy when cooking in my kitchen. I have created, unintentionally, the perfect lab for testing robot vacuums…
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The 5 Worst Phones I’ve Owned, Ranked
As a long-time Android user, I’ve owned or reviewed a lot of phones over the last decade. I loved the original T-Mobile G1 and bought the Google Nexus One the day it came out—two great phones! On the other hand, I also owned the HTC Thunderbolt, Nexus 4, and Galaxy Note 7, which are different stories. I’ve loved or hated…
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ZSA Moonlander review: The most customizable keyboard I’ve ever used
The ZSA Moonlander ($365) is a split ergonomic keyboard that’s more helpful and useful than any I’ve tried to date. I know because after ZSA sent me one for review I spent nearly a year using it, often as my daily driver (typer?), and despite some initial hurdles in getting to grips with this elegant ‘board it’s become one of…
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I’ve been using this free AI song maker to create tracks — and the quality is surprisingly good
The AI music generation arena has been one of the few stable parts of the AI revolution over the past two years. The two dominant companies, Suno and Udio, have both established a well-deserved reputation and fanbase in the niche. However this cosy status quo may be about to change dramatically. A new music generation platform called YuE, has just…
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I’ve Been Playing Diablo II for 25 Years, and I Will Never Stop
Summary I rarely replay games, but Diablo II keeps me coming back for its engaging gameplay and atmosphere. The sequel evolved from the original: Diablo II improved on Diablo’s mechanics and played with more expansiveness. Diablo II has infinite replayability due to procedural generation and variable challenges, making every run unique. I rarely play a video game more than once.…
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Prime Video’s new thriller is one of the most unique movies I’ve ever watched — and you need to experience it
On the surface, “Broken Rage” might seem like a fairly boilerplate crime thriller. It centers on an aged hitman forced to go undercover in a criminal syndicate after cutting a deal with two police detectives. It sounds like pretty standard stuff for the genre but this Prime Video original is hiding a secret. Directed by acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Takeshi Kitano,…
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5 Reasons I’ve Stopped Auto-Renewing Cloud Gaming Services
I never liked the idea of cloud gaming or gaming subscriptions, but I’ve found myself using both. They make a lot of sense for someone who likes gaming on their phone. Still, I’ve stopped allowing these services to auto-renew, and I feel it’s for the better. 5 Expiration Dates Help Me Digitally Detox I’m not going to tell you that…
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Samsung’s Now Bar Is the Sports and Lock Screen Feature I’ve Been Waiting For
Samsung’s new One UI 7 update (Android 15) has a lot to offer, especially on the new Galaxy S25 series. Instead of your average yearly update, this is a big one packed with features. While all the AI goodies are nice, one small change I love is the new “Now Bar,” and here’s why. What Is the Now Bar on…
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