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Best Slushie Machines for Frozen Drinks
To find out whether you should invest in a dedicated frozen drink machine, we tested three from Ninja, Margaritaville, and GreenPan, and compared them to one of CR’s top-rated blenders, the Vitamix Ascent X2. We made soda slushies, frozen margaritas, chocolate milkshakes, and piña colada mocktails and hosted a taste test in the lab to determine which one made the…
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Just in time for winter, De’Longhi’s serving up hot EOFY deals on its top coffee machines — save up to AU$559.90!
If you’re in the market for a new coffee machine this Australian EOFY, there’s some tasty discounts on De’Longhi’s excellent range of fully automatic coffee machines up for grabs. Beyond the long-term cost-effectiveness of having a machine at home, the De’Longhi EOFY sale lets you save up to 30% on its most popular models, and you can even shave an…
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Continuous Thought Machines Could be the Next Step in AI
Summary The Continuous Thought Machine (CTM) model incorporates time into neural networks for more human-like problem-solving. CTMs bridge the gap between AI learning models like LLMs and human-like adaptability, but require more resources. The CTM model faces challenges such as longer training times, slower inference, and lower accuracy compared to current models. Do AI models “think”? This is an important…
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Docker vs. Virtual Machines What’s Best for Your Homelab?
Summary Docker containers are lightweight, self-contained packages capable of efficiently running various services. Virtual machines are more robust, emulate full computers, and require more resources, but are more versatile in some aspects. Docker is excellent for deploying multiple services easily; virtual machines are best for specific, more robust deployments. When it comes to your homelab, there are two main technologies…
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Need a new laptop? HP’s Afterpay Day sale has you sorted with up to 52% off select machines
The first Afterpay Day sale of 2025 is here and HP has rolled out some rather tasty discounts on laptops, 2-in-1s, and more – with savings of up to 52%. And for a limited time, you can stack up to an extra 11% off with the code HP711, valid from March 20 to March 23. You do need to spend…
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Best Eco-Friendly Washing Machines of 2025
To be designated Green Choice, models must earn top scores in a variety of key environmental assessments, including these: Design: We assess the appliance’s weight and dimensions to calculate the amount of material used in its manufacture and the environmental toll of shipping it. Washing performance: We consider each model’s score in our washing performance tests. Water efficiency: We gauge…
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You’re Probably Setting Your Rowing Machine’s Damper Wrong
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When someone experienced uses a rowing machine, it’s almost a thing of beauty—a continuous rhythm, their entire body continuously moving back and forth as the numbers on the screen rise higher and higher. So why, when you get on, does using it immediately feel impossible, and also your back hurts?…
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Amazon is taking up to 40% off Nespresso machines — 5 deals I’d shop now
Attention coffee lovers — we have a deal that’s guaranteed to make you perk up. Amazon’s latest sale is happening right now, and the retailer is brewing up unbelievable savings on top-rated Nespresso coffee and espresso machines. Hoping to get barista-quality coffee at home without breaking the bank? Amazon’s sale has you covered with up to 40% off Nespresso machines,…
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6 Best Espresso Machines of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
But buying an espresso maker can still be very expensive, and with a wealth of options on the market, it can be hard to know where to start. To get a better sense of what some of the options offer, we evaluated nine popular home espresso machines that cost anywhere from $90 to almost $2,000. They each operate a little…
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We've Tested Hundreds of Washing Machines. Here are 15 of the Best Washers You Can Buy Right Now.
Take your pick from among these impressive front-loaders, top-loaders, compacts, and all-in-one models from Consumer Reports’ latest tests Modern-day washing machines often have features like auto detergent dispensers, remote WiFi controls, or even both washing and drying capabilities. By Keith Flamer For CR’s engineers, doing laundry is a mission. By putting hundreds of stained fabric swatches into the machines, they’re…
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