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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…
I purchased this Lenovo Flex 5i laptop for around $420 on sale, and based on pricing history and current market prices for similarly-spec’d laptops, I would assume this would be available for well under $500 most of the time (at…
This powder is a little denser than an average powder, providing super smooth, even application and blending, deep to the deepest skin tones, ensuring that every skin tone gets a perfectly flawless, translucent finish. …
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Top pick The PowerLock is easy to use, durable, affordable, accurate, and capable of doing its job without additional features that aren’t necessary for around-the-house work. The Stanley PowerLock is the best tape measure for a number…
Kyle Fitzgerald/NYT Wirecutter Through our research, and backed up by our firsthand testing, we found that a good general use duct tape should be around 11 milli-inches (mil) thick, use a natural rubber-based adhesive, and be made using a co-extrusion…
Throwing sneakers into the washing machine won’t hurt your machine, but it can be a risky move for your shoes. In fact, experts generally agree that machine-washing is better at removing odors from sneakers than stains—and should be used as…
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter CosRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence (Two-Pack) — Staff PickAmazon deal price: $23; street price: $29 What we like: Two bottles of a staff-liked clear snail mucin concentrate that smooths and soothes, from our guide to…
CHRISTINE: I’m Christine Cyr Clisset. CAIRA: I’m Caira Blackwell. ROSIE: I’m Rosie Guerin and you’re listening to The Wirecutter Show. Caira, Christine, we are popping in for a quick bonus episode this week to talk about some news that broke…
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This pack is affordable, easy to use, and comfortable for hikers who are taller than 5-foot-8. The hydration system holds more than enough water (2.5 liters) for a hike of three to four hours. This…
The sordid details of my deranged ritual are nothing you need to know. Suffice it to say, what I did to divert my non-recyclables from the landfill cost me way too much precious free time. But I’m not here to…
Dyson V12 Detect Slim is Dyson’s lightest intelligent cordless vacuum with laser illumination. It is engineered with the power, intelligence, versatility, and run time to deep clean your whole home in a lightweight, compact format. A laser on…
Top pick This affordable pan is lighter than a traditional cast-iron skillet and a little shallower. It’s an ideal shape for searing, roasting, and sautéing. Best for… The classic Lodge pan sears well and is deep enough for frying chicken,…
If you turn in for the night by belly-flopping onto your bed, you should consider a firmer mattress that supports and cushions your midsection while keeping your spine aligned. This is important: sleeping on your stomach on an unsupportive mattress…
No dog ever begs to be put on a leash. But to stay safe during walks, your dog does need to wear one. And though it may be tempting to choose a leash that gives your dog more freedom, retractable…
March Madness is nearing a fever pitch as we approach the second weekend of games in the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament. Both brackets are down to the Sweet 16, and my own tournament picks are doing surprisingly well.…
Staff pick This hooded down jacket is warm and durable, and you can wear it without needing to layer. This hooded down jacket is warm and durable, and you can wear it without needing to layer. Perhaps the biggest aversion…
Saatva Classic Photo: Saatva Top pick The Saatva Classic mattress is available in three firmness levels, and it should suit all sleep positions. It also comes with a generous, 365-day trial period. Recommended for: side-sleepers back-sleepers stomach-sleepers those who…
Our favorite cooler bag, the Fit & Fresh Foundry Lunch Bag, fits multiple bentos, plus additional snacks and drinks. It has a handy pocket on the front that fits utensils and napkins, too. Alison Rochford/NYT Wirecutter Depending on the severity…
Find your light Nordic Peace This USB-rechargeable LED lamp casts one of 16 colors, with the option for an array of strobe or flash patterns, all controlled by remote. Dorm rooms aren’t known for their great light, views, or uplifting…