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I invented a fake idiom to test AI chatbots — only one called my bluff
I invented a fake idiom and asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude to define it. One made things up, one over-explained — and only one said “I don’t know.”...

Feeling the chill? Here's how the 'dollar bill trick' can stop drafts in your home this winter
As the cold weather hits, you might find you're noticing drafts around your home. But, there's a simple way to check and all it takes is a dollar bill. Here's how it works....

Make securing your online privacy a New Year's resolution with NordVPN's January deal
Securing your online privacy is an ideal New Year's resolution and NordVPN's January deal allows you to do just that....

Watch: The LG CLOiD robot failing to fold laundry is the most mesmerizing thing I’ve seen at CES 2026
LG's CLOiD robot promises a 'zero labor home,' but it's ability to fold laundry is very lacking...

You can find your missing iPhone with one text message thanks to Apple Shortcuts — here’s how to set it up
Learn how to set up an iPhone shortcut that locates your phone and takes a photo when you text it a specific keyword....

Netflix just added a gripping psychological thriller movie — and it boils with tension
Netflix just added the movie “The Lesson,” a psychological thriller that sees a young tutor drawn into the secrets and tensions of a reclusive author’s family....

This is the simple reason why you wake up more at 3am in winter — and the cozy hacks I recommend to sleep better
An expert explains why your chilly bedroom might be behind your disrupted sleep and how to create a snug sleep space, even in winter....

I've been air frying for years — these 5 tips help me get the most out of it
Get the most out of your air fryer with these 5 top tips you need to know....

Columbia just dropped an epic winter sale — save up to 50% on cold-weather apparel now
Columbia is hosting a huge sale with up to 50% off. Shop my favorite deals on fleeces, jackets, vests and more....

First the iPhone 17 Pro, now the Galaxy S26 Ultra? Why phone makers may be turning their backs on titanium
A rumor claims that Samsung may be dropping titanium from the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which would follow Apple's move with the iPhone 17 Pro models. Why is titanium falling out of favor as a smartphone mate...