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First, I researched. I looked at Amazon’s top-rated products and their user reviews. Then I consulted Bicycling magazine, Gear Junkie, Bike Radar, Outside, and the occasional bit by Lennard Zinn via the old VeloNews. I also found some worthwhile discussions…
Trump’s trade war has been a wildly moving target with severe global economic implications. The most recent announcement and subsequent 90-day pause of tariffs affecting thousands of imports from dozens of countries sent the stock market reeling but what could sweeping…
It’s common knowledge that you can live a fulfilling life with just one kidney, but do you know what your kidneys actually do? The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that over 1 in 7 US adults has…
Getty Image/ Zooey Liao/ CNET Mortgage rates are bouncing around, though not because of inflation data or job numbers. Financial markets (stocks and bonds) are being shaken by President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs. An impending trade war is causing…
The first and most significant similarity between these two pairs of pants is that they both have a gusseted crotch. A gusseted crotch is a small, diamond-shaped patch in the place of a traditional crotch seam, intended to make pants…
I had high hopes for the Mind Reader 40-liter clothes basket, which has a sleek, contemporary design and is an interior designers’ favorite for photo shoots of gleaming new laundry rooms. However, the sharp plastic handles dug into my hands…
The Switch 2 situation still looks dire for US customers as Nintendo continues to delay pre-orders due to tariffs on goods from China (even as other electronics were exempted late last week). And that’s made my hands-on experience with the upcoming console…
Spring hasn’t arrived in my high desert climate in central Oregon, and this lightly snowing March morning is chilly, especially in my office far away from both the thermostat and the fireplace. But I have a quick fix for this.…
Our moods are affected by everything around us. Small things like food we eat and how often we move around can impact our mental health. Convincing yourself to be happier or look on the bright side can be easier said…
Pros Excellent overall image quality Great for gaming High levels of contrast in bright rooms Cons Very similar to the C4 Remote is harder to use than before AI Assistant is not compelling The LG C5 OLED TV may be…