If Amazon was trying to use its fall hardware event to build hype for the upcoming Prime deals event, it worked. The retail giant announced a slew of new tech during its livestream Wednesday, adding to the ranks of its Kindle, Echo, Fire TV, Halo, and Blink lineups ahead of the first-ever Prime Early Access…
Monthly Archives: September 2022
TL;DR: As of Sept. 29, you can get the Angle Pro Knife Sharpener for $69.99 rather than $199 — that’s a savings of 64%. Knives get dull. It happens, but how do you get back that perfectly angled razor edge that makes kitchen prep feel like a game? There’s actually a lot you can do,…
Lots of folks are interested in storing their food (and baby food, and kid food) in things that are not plastic, such as silicone and glass. While plastic might be convenient, it isn’t the best choice for the environment or your body, so many people are switching to glass at home and silicone bags on…
Name a better activity than kayaking on a lake with your dog. I’ll wait. For folks who regularly rent kayaks at their local lake or river, buying one will save you tons of money (plus, all the kayaks on this list are way more comfortable and maneuverable than a crappy rental kayak). Kayak rentals can…
Whether you dream of competing on Lego Masters or you just like to tinker around and revel in the building process, Lego sets for adults are an awesome way to unwind, unplug and enjoy some quiet, creative downtime. Whether the kit has hundreds of pieces or thousands, the act of building a cool structure from…
I was lying under a blanket, enjoying a chill Friday evening when my phone buzzed. “Hey, you might wanna get tested,” the text read. I sat bolt upright. The message was from the guy I’d been sleeping with. And the test did not refer to a COVID lateral flow. “What do you mean?” I said,…
It feels strange to be moaning about a character in the Game of Thrones universe living for too long, and it feels doubly strange when it’s one of the few House of the Dragon characters that’s easy enough to like. But here we are. Regardless of what you think of him, King Viserys (Paddy Considine)…
Newark Liberty International Airport on July 13, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. Gary Hershorn/Getty Images Data and analytics firm J.D. Power released its annual ranking of airports in North America in September. Among the 10 worst-rated mega airports, one was in Canada and nine were in the US. Newark Liberty International Airport was ranked last…
Vicky Leta/Ins It’s hard to be a young Black activist eyeing political office. Running tends to mean taking on a political veteran with plenty of cash and clout. But they say they need a seat at the table to urgently address today’s civil-rights issues. Read more from Insider’s “Red, White, and Gray” series. The contrast…
An Amazon delivery worker pulls a delivery cart full of packages. Brendan McDermid/Reuters Amazon announced Wednesday it’s upping pay for warehouse workers and drivers by roughly $1 per hour. Insider reported earlier Wednesday Amazon was planning pay increases. Amazon has faced organized worker protests and unionization battles this year. Amazon announced Wednesday it is increasing…