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What to look out for in your first turntable — and three that I recommend
Looking for your first turntable? Here's everything you need to consider before you drop the dollars on a spinner, and the models I think you should buy....

I tested ChatGPT-5.2 vs Claude 4.6 Opus in 9 tough challenges — here’s the winner
I put Claude 4.6 Opus head-to-head with ChatGPT-5.2 Thinking in a nine-round “Reasoning Gauntlet” to see which model gives more human answers on tradeoffs, ambiguity, forecasting and logic traps....

I discovered this iPhone Messages trick by accident and now I can't stop using it
Your iPhone can send handwritten messages that animate on screen, here's the hidden trick....

How to watch Winter Olympics 2026 Freestyle Skiing online and for FREE — live streams, schedule, preview
The Milano Cortina 2026 Freestyle Skiing games start on February 7, and we have all the information you need to watch live streams from anywhere — and for free....

I'm a personal trainer: These are the 3 moves you need for better stability and balance as you age
Feel more stable with these three simple balance exercises you can do while brushing your teeth....

This Denzel Washington crime drama was a total flop in the 1980s, but it might be his most underrated movie
I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing the underrated 1988 crime drama "For Queen and Country."...

3 TV settings I'd change ASAP to make Super Bowl 2026 look (and sound) incredible
Before the Super Bowl arrives, change these three settings on your TV for the best picture and sound quality....

I just tested IKEA's new smart home devices, and these are the 2 I'd actually buy
IKEA recently launched a range of Matter-enabled smart home devices, most of which cost less than $10. I tested them to find out which were the most useful....

I just spent 24 hours with the new XPS 14 — and Dell is so back
The new Dell XPS 14 is a grand return to form and could be the best iteration of the company's iconic Windows laptop line. Here's what we think after 24 hours of using this notebook....

It took me having a baby to figure out that not everything needs an app — here's the free tool I use instead
There may be an app for just about everything, but having a baby emphasized to me that sometimes there's a better option....