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75% Our former top pick, the Epomaker TH80 Pro, has been discontinued. It’s still a great keyboard, with a white case, thick keycaps, and the same features as the Keychron V1 Max. But you have to download Epomaker’s less-intuitive software…

I don’t like surprises, especially the kind that cost me money. Our sump pump failed one winter during a flash thaw, but I didn’t find out about it until several inches of water ruined the electronics, books, and furniture in…

This is not a comprehensive list of all the lights and lanterns we’ve tested. We have removed any models that have been discontinued or no longer meet our requirements. Packable lights The BioLite AlpenGlow 500 is super-compact and portable. It…

Swanning around Baggu Made of machine-washable recycled ripstop nylon, this sturdy and sweet bag has a small interior pocket, a zippered top, and a swan beak on the padded strap. Your mom surely has a work-friendly tote or practical handbag…

Avanchy Stainless Steel Suction Baby Bowl Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This stainless steel bowl has a removable suction-cup base and a lid for saving leftovers. When it comes to feeding kids, durable and easy-to-clean stainless steel accessories are hard…

For anyone who’s thought of taking a try at running an Airbnb, smart devices are practically non-negotiable. With a modest investment in the right collection of gadgets, you can monitor your property in real time in a number of useful,…

An iPhone SE with an iOttie Universal MagSafe Ring Adapter (right) and phone case. Sarah Witman/NYT Wirecutter The most widely available option is a magnetic ring adapter, which is exactly what it sounds like: a ring of magnets with adhesive…

Photo: Connie Park This sometimes-banned classic puberty book offers a wide-ranging, matter-of-fact discussion about bodies and sex. A longtime favorite, this illustrated book walks girls through caring for the body as it changes. It covers everything from bra shopping to…

Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Top pick No automatic litter box is perfect, but the Litter-Robot 4 gets a lot right. It’s spacious, reliable, and repairable. And it’s easy to clean and customize for your cat. While no device we tested was…

Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter CosRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence (Two-Pack) — Staff PickAmazon deal price: $23; street price: $29 What we like: A clear snail mucin concentrate we like that smooths and soothes. Made of 96% snail-secretion filtrate. Thicker…