“Immortality is but ubiquity in time” — wrote Herman Melville in “Moby-Dick.” That line, to me, is the most apt endorsement of the novel. Someone – a writer few among the readers today have heard of — once compared books to cars in his diary, meaning new models are produced each year, and the …
With the help of a locator app on a mobile phone, parents can be aware of just about anywhere their family members roam — assuming families have reviewed and accepted the app’s policies. While some might find this concept intrusive, these apps can be helpful for busy schedules or a comfort during troubling times, …
Looking for new adventures when springtime comes? A good internet connection can come in handy when you’re planning your next excursion into the great outdoors. From discovering your next destination to sharing every step of the journey, these digital tools make it easier than ever to get out there and start enjoying our world. …
Are you the type of avid reader who enjoys keeping a couple, maybe even a couple dozen, reading options handy at all times? E-readers were made for you. E-readers’ screens are more eye-friendly than those of do-everything tablets like iPads. And there’s another key advantage to e-readers — fewer distractions. There are no notifications, …
We rated top brands on performance and ease of use. These three bested the competition — for all hair types. BEST CORDLESS MODEL Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener, $499; sephora.com For times when plugging isn’t an option, this copper-plated iron offers 30 minutes of battery life and the durability to survive occasional on-the-go drops. Not …
We rated 21 popular models on design, features and performance. These three are worth the dough. BEST BUDGET OPTION Hamilton Beach Classic Stand and Hand Mixer, $40 target.com For bakers who don’t want to break the bank, this mixer, with dual countertop and handheld functionality, tackles most jobs with ease. It also comes with …
We rated 50 models on power and portability. These three cleaned house. BEST CORDLESS Shark Vertex DuoClean FowerFins Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum $380, amazon.com Not only does this stick model — which runs 50 minutes between charges — eliminate the usual tangled mess, it self-propels. Says one tester: “It basically vacuums for you.” BEST …
We tried out 38 models. Treat your feet with these three favorites. BEST BUDGET OPTION Best Choice Therapeutic Foot Massager, $70 amazon.com Affordable but not bare-bones, this model offers three motions and a remote control. It also “felt the most like a massage from a human being,” according to one tester. MOST VERSATILE Cloud …
We tried 30 models on multiple fabrics. These brought the heat. BEST FOR TRAVEL Iris Compact Travel Steam Iron, $30 amazon.com What this option lacks in features — no digital display or fabric-specific settings — it makes up for in portability, at only 6.5 in. long. It can also be used to steam clothing …
We assembled and decorated 47 fake firs (and pines and spruces). These three guarantee a merry Christmas without the mess. BEST VALUE Puleo 6.5-ft. Pre-Lit Alaskan Fir Tree, $169 target.com This fir-style tryee has a unique wide-branch shape that creates the “perfect blank canvas” for large statement ornaments. And compared to many other traditional …