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Lisa Fischer/NYT Wirecutter The Nintendo Switch 2 looks similar to the original at first glance, but it’s hiding a lot of improvements under its matte-black finish. In many ways, the experience is a lot like using a modern flagship phone…
The most customizable wardrobe Photo: IKEA Top pick The Pax is more customizable than any wardrobe we considered—the possible combinations of doors, hardware, and lighting for a custom design are nearly endless. If you don’t have a closet in your…
Medicine cabinet organizers The 7-inch iDesign Linus Medicine Cabinet Organizer has well-sized cubbies to fit long tubes but doesn’t occupy too much space. Photo: Alex Arpaia This is the best organizer we’ve found for holding toiletries of all sizes. Its…
When you think about sleep supplements, you probably automatically think of melatonin. It’s undoubtedly the most popular. However, melatonin doesn’t work for everyone. For some, it gives them bizarre dreams or leaves them feeling groggy the next day. If that…
The Nothing Phone 3A Pro is cut from the same cloth as the rest of London-based Nothing’s handsets. This midrange Android phone packs solid specs and a suite of flashing LED lights and tops it off with an affordable price…
Red light therapy has recently exploded in popularity, with TikTok influencers sharing their experiences with at-home devices while spas and wellness centers add services. More clinical trials are needed to confirm the full effectiveness, but emerging evidence supports using red…
With the climate crisis growing more dire, the weather has been wild lately. While air conditioners are one of the most common ways to cool homes, there may be another, more energy-efficient way to cool down. Although most people don’t think of…
Nasha Addarich Martínez/CNET When we think about working out, we often think about training our bodies. But is it possible to enhance brain fitness? Cognitive fitness is a growing topic in wellness, especially as research suggests that early interventions like lifestyle changes can help slow mental…
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Top pick These meals are lightweight, portable, and easy to store and prepare. The brand’s 30-year guarantee leads the category, and these meals compared well in our taste tests. The meals in the Mountain House Just in…
To try a new mattress in a store, sit and lie on it, just as you would if it were in your home. Emily Hlavac Green/NYT Wirecutter Whether you’re shopping in a store or trying out a mattress you purchased…