Health & Fitness
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How to Set up Your Medical ID and Emergency Contacts for iPhone SOS
Your iPhone can automatically share important medical information and notify emergency contacts in case of a serious emergency, if you opt in first.
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Pixel Watch 3 or Watch 2? This Is How You Should Choose
Can't decide between the Pixel Watch 2 and Watch 3? I break down the differences between the two models to help you figure out which one is right for you.
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Will the AirPods Pro 2 Make Good Hearing Aids?
If you already own the AirPods Pro 2, the upgrade will give you OTC hearing aids for free. But there are drawbacks that may be dealbreakers for many owners.
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Review: Sony's New CRE-C20 Are the Best OTC Hearing Aids I've Tested
Of all the models I've tested, the all-day battery life, near-invisible design, and loud, natural sound make the C20 the best OTC hearing aids out there.
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The Excuse You Needed to Take Your Phone to the Bathroom
The Bio Bidet BB-1200 bidet seat offers luxury features like warm water cleansing, a heated seat, and personalized settings – all managed from your smartphone.
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Laifen Launches World’s First Titanium Electric Toothbrush at IFA 2024
The Titanium version is the perfect option for those who want the exceptional brushing performance of the Wave with an even more premium look and feel.
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Amazfit T-Rex 3: A High-End Rugged Smart Watch at a Mid-Range Price
T-Rex 3 brings premium features to rugged smartwatches for half the price of its rivals. Enjoy offline maps, a super-bright display, and 27-day battery.
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Galaxy Ring: The Ultimate Minimalist Fitness Tracker for Samsung Users
The Samsung Galaxy Ring offers advanced health tracking features and AI-powered insights in a device so small you may forget you're wearing it.
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Budget-Friendly Amazfit Smartwatches Add AI with Zepp OS 4 Update
With its latest update, the Amazfit Active becomes the least expensive watch with AI-powered features – at the bargain price of $129.
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Coway Airmega Icon: An Attractive Easy-to-use Air Purifier
After testing the Airmega Icon for several months, I found it quickly and quietly cleans the air and is simple to use, making it easy to recommend.
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Oclean X Pro Digital Review: Smart Features Meet Mixed Results
After two months of testing, I've discovered a mix of impressive features and notable drawbacks that make the Oclean X Pro Digital challenging to fully endorse.
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Trek Verve+ 1 Lowstep LT is a Comfortable City Bike for Leisure Riders
The Verve+ 1 Lowstep LT is a compelling option for leisure riders looking for an e-bike without spending a bundle, but still want the support of a major brand.
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Colorsonic Makes Salon-Quality Hair Coloring at Home Simpler & Cheaper
L'Oréal's Colorsonic applies color as easily as brushing your hair, ensuring even, long-lasting results without the cost or hassle of salon visits.
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Samsung Adds AI-Powered Health Features to Galaxy Watch
Galaxy AI Health for the upcoming Galaxy Watch will bring AI-powered features like personalized workouts and health insights, and improved sleep tracking.
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Soundcore Just Made Their Highly-Rated Sleep Earbuds Even Better
Say goodbye to noisy nights. Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds offer 3x better noise reduction over the Sleep A10 and a more comfortable design for side sleepers.
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Are Personal Air Purifiers Worth It? The EPA Weighs In
Improve your car's air quality and reduce allergies, odors, and potential viral spread with a personal air purifier. Learn how they work and get our top picks.
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Polar's New Smartwatch is Engineered for the Extremes
The Polar Grit X2 Pro is a more rugged version of the acclaimed Vantage V3, packed with new features specifically designed to track outdoor activities.
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Concerts Too Loud? These Earplugs Can Save Your Hearing
Don't let loud noises damage your hearing. Get the lowdown on earplugs for concerts, study, and more. Find comfortable, effective protection with our top picks.
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Laifen Wave Review: A Serious Challenger to Oral-B and Sonicare
If you're in the market for a premium electric toothbrush, the Laifen Wave delivers performance that justifies every penny of its price tag – and then some.
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Sleep Problems? Your Samsung Watch Can Tell if It May Be Sleep Apnea
The Samsung Galaxy Watch is the first to be cleared by the FDA to help diagnose moderate to severe sleep apnea, putting wearers on the path to better health. -
Snag the Quick-Drying Panasonic Nanoe Hair Dryer for 23% Off
Get smooth, shiny hair with less effort. The Panasonic Nanoe hair dryer fights frizz, dries fast, and has a genius no-burn design. On sale now for $123.
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Orka Two OTC Hearing Aids Reviewed: Excellent Sound, Poor Battery Life
We love the Orka Two for their natural, clear, and loud sound, but Orka Labs gets three major things wrong, including battery life that won't last the day.
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Surprise Your Valentine with the Gift of the Perfect Shave
The Panasonic Arc6 with its advanced features is a daily luxury, making it the perfect Valentine's Day gift for the man in your life who deserves the very best.
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The Usmile Y10 Pro Is Worth Smiling About
Unveiling the usmile Y10 Pro: an electric toothbrush with long battery life, smart features, and pricing that offers significant savings versus the big brands.
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How ELEHEAR is Leveraging AI to Drive the Future of OTC Hearing Aids
Learn how AI can make OTC hearing aids more effective at overcoming barriers for those with hearing loss and where AI-based hearing aids are headed in the future.
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Withings BeamO Home Health Monitor Brings the Doctors Office to You
The future of at-home health monitoring may look like the Withings BeamO, a gadget that combines an oximeter, stethoscope, thermometer, and ECG capabilities.
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Nuance Audio Combines Glasses and Hearing Aids for Dual Assist
Revolutionizing OTC hearing aids, EssilorLuxottica's innovative Nuance Audio glasses merge style and tech for a discreet, comfortable sound enhancement.
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Soundwave Sontro OTC Hearing Aids: Average Performance, Decent Price
The Sontro OTC hearing aids do a good job of un-muddying sounds, especially voices; however, they can't quite compete with the alternatives.
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We Recommend These 3 Free Text-to-Speech Services for Reading Webpages
For reading aloud, language learning, or simply reducing eye strain, these three TTS services will make your everyday browsing more productive and enjoyable.
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23andMe Breach Includes Info that Could Put Anyone at Risk
Even if you're not a 23andMe customer, the leak of mother's maiden names in 6.9 million family trees could compromise security questions for anyone.
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Zepp Clarity Pixie OTC Hearing Aid Review: Eargo’s Worthy Competitor
The Pixie delivers excellent natural hearing clarity in a nearly invisible in-ear bud form, but the price needs to drop to more strongly recommend it.
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Rad Power Bikes Holiday Blowout: Your Ticket to an Affordable eBike
Rad Power Bikes, a leader in electric bicycles, has put all of their models on sale – up to $1,200 off, offering their best prices through November 29.
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Get $25 Off This Perfect Panasonic Shaver for Star Wars Fans
Grab the Panasonic Stormtrooper ARC3 shaver at a stellar discount of $124! Originally $149, this Star Wars-inspired shaver promises a galaxy-class shave.
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Reviewed: Elehear Alpha Pro – Affordable Multi-Function Hearing Aids
Unlock clearer sound without breaking the bank: The Alpha Pros deliver robust amplification plus Bluetooth music and hands-free calling at a low price.
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Review: Sennheiser All-Day Clear - High-Quality Sound with a Catch
The All-Day Clear offer excellent hearing amplification plus Bluetooth music streaming, but comes up short on personalized tuning and its subpar case.
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Polar Delivers Next-Gen Fitness & Health Tracking with the Vantage V3
The Vantage V3 is loaded with hardware upgrades that increase functionality, simplify tracking fitness and health, and provide a wealth of insights.
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Samsung Study Reveals Global Sleep Crisis and Hope for Sleep Coaching
Samsung's mammoth sleep study paints a stark picture of a global sleep crisis, but finds a silver lining in the use of sleep coaching to improve sleep health.
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How Safe is Your Air? Check the Air Quality Index on Google Maps
Google Maps now features Air Quality Index (AQI) data, but you have to know where to look to access it.
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Pickleball vs Tennis: Apple Study Unveils Healthful Insights
The Apple Heart and Movement Study reveals the substantial health benefits of pickleball, showing its growing popularity and comparative merits to tennis.
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Check Out Heart Health: Libraries Loan Blood Pressure Monitors
The American Heart Association is partnering with select libraries nationwide to loan blood pressure monitors, providing easy access to health checks.
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Tested: Can Regular Bluetooth Earbuds Be Used as Hearing Aids?
There are four Bluetooth earbuds that amplify ambient sound like a hearing aid, but can any replace OTC hearing aids? We tested them to find out.
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Panasonic's Stormtrooper-Inspired ARC3 Shaver is Good…Good...
For Star Wars fans in the market for a new shaver, whether for personal use or as a gift, the ARC3 is a standout choice for its design and shaving prowess.
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Should You Upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy Watch6?
If you own a Samsung Galaxy Watch4 or older or are looking to buy a Wear OS watch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 is the smartwatch to get. Here's why.
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Audien Atom Pro Review: A Cheap, Compromised Solution for Hearing Loss
While you’ll need to make some compromises, the Atom Pro solve hearing loss issues for the slightly hearing impaired for a ridiculously low price.
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Linner Nova OTC Hearing Aids Make Sound Louder but Not Better
The Nova provide plenty of amplification, but if your hearing issues include clarity or frequency loss, the Nova will simply magnify those problems.
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The Best OTC Hearing Aids to Match Your Hearing Needs and Lifestyle
We've tested all the FDA-cleared OTC hearing aids as they've rolled out and these stood out for their audio quality and discreet, comfortable design.
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What You Need to Know Before Buying OTC Hearing Aids
We explain the FDA labeling and specs to look for (and avoid) so you can buy a product almost as good as ones from an audiologist, without the high cost.
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Trek Fetch+ 2 is a Versatile, Nimble eBike for Cargo and Kids
For the well-heeled buyer who needs extra load capacity or wants the most seamless riding and ownership experience, the Fetch+ 2 is the way to go.
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Eargo 7: the Best (and Priciest) All-Day Invisible OTC Hearing Aids
The Eargo 7 are the most natural-sounding, all-day-wear comfortable, and invisible OTC hearing aids currently available, but you'll pay a steep price.
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How to Turn on Emergency SOS on Your Android Phone
Your Android phone can call for help and notify emergency contacts in case of an emergency, but you need to opt-in and input the information first.
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HP Hearing Pro OTC Hearing Aids: The Best for Music Lovers
The HP Hearing Pro are the best OTC Hearing aids for music lovers, but there are better options for sound amplification.
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The Sony CRE-E10 Are the Best OTC Hearing Aids for Music Streaming
The CRE-E10 offer the best auditory experience – music and general listening – of all OTC hearing aids with music streaming currently on the market.
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Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2023 Awards
Our team of tech industry veterans scoured this year's exhibit halls to pick our absolute favorite products for the Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2023 Awards.
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L'Oreal's Magic Brow Applicator Creates Perfect Brows at Home
L’Oréal delivers microblading, micro-shading, and filler effects with Brow Magic, taking the guesswork out of creating a flattering brow shape at home.
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Valencell Takes Blood Pressure Readings on Your Fingertip
Instead of a cuff, Valencell's new blood pressure monitor uses light to monitor blood flow in your fingertip and deliver a measurement within a minute.
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HP Hearing Pro Leads New Class of Bluetooth OTC Hearing Aids
HP Hearing PRO promise to be the best Bluetooth earbud-style OTC hearing aids thanks to their music playback, active noise canceling, and low price.
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Lexie B2 OTC Hearing Aids Offer Great Sound Marred by Squealing
Lexie's B2s are a perfect example of the unfortunate aesthetic and feature compromises one sometimes needs to make when choosing an OTC hearing aid.
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Review: The Panasonic Arc6 Shaver is a Lawnmower for Your Face
I tested the Arc6 for over two months, and if you’re looking for the absolute best electric shaver, and price is no object, the Arc6 is the one to get.
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Four Smart End-of-Year Purchases to Spend Down Your FSA Account
The IRS requires you to spend money in your FSA by the end of the year. Here are four products that are smart purchases to spend down your account.
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Review: Sony CRE-10 OTC Hearing Aids Deliver Great Sound with One Flaw
The Sony CRE-C10's discriminating and natural sound amplification and in-ear comfort are so good they'll make you overlook the annoying battery issue.
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Jabra Enhance Plus OTC Hearing Aids: Less Than Expected and Hoped For
The Enhance Plus did an admirable job of boosting ambient sounds but were disappointing when it came to other features, including music audio quality.
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OTC Hearing Aids: What You Need to Know
Lower-cost hearing aids you can buy without a prescription are here, but not all OTC hearing aids are made to the same standard. Here's what you need to know.
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Bluetooth Hearing Aids to Receive Broadcasts from Public Venues
New over-the-counter hearing aids that have Bluetooth LE technology may soon be able to receive broadcasts from airports, theaters, and other public venues.
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Review of Kohler’s Affordable & Stylish Puretide Bidet
If you want to make the move to a bidet and have a limited budget, the Kohler Puretide should be on your shortlist for its performance and attractive design.
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Can Bite Away Stop Insect Bite Itch?
We tested Bite Away on a trip to the mosquito haven of the Maine coast and found it quickly and effectively reduced the itching from my family's bites.
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The Brondell Swash 1400 is a Luxury Bidet with One Big Flaw
The Swash 1400 has an impressive array of features for the price. However, we can't recommend the seat because it delivers an initial cold-water spray.
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Testing Shows the Panasonic Nanoe Dries Hair Fast & Reduces Frizz
The Panasonic Nanoe EH-NA67-W’s unique oscillating quick-dry nozzle and Nanoe hydrating technology pay off in quick, smooth blowouts.
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3G Networks Are Shutting Down, Cutting off Phones, Home Security, Cars
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are shutting down 3G networks in 2022, meaning older devices will stop working if they can't be upgraded to use 4G.
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The Best White Noise Apps
Our favorite white noise apps use the science of sound to help you get a better night's sleep, de-stress and improve work performance.
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Withings Body Scan Gives You a Daily Check-up
The Body Scan provides a fuller picture of your health than any other scale, including heart health, more detailed body composition, and nerve activity.
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Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2022 Awards
Our team of tech industry veterans scoured this year's exhibit halls to pick our absolute favorite products for the Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2022 Awards.
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Panasonic Arc6 Electric Shaver Promises to Deliver an Incredible Shave
With six blades, an improved shaving head and beard density sensor, and a smart locking sensor, the Arc6 may just be the best electric shaver out there.
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Oral-B iO10 Toothbrush Base Shows When All of Your Teeth Are Clean
The iO10's charging base that provides visual feedback, including correct pressure and whether you've thoroughly brushed all of your teeth–no app required.
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L’Oréal Makes Coloring Your Hair at Home Easy and Mess-Free
L’Oréal aims to take the guesswork and mess out of coloring at home with Colorsonic, an electronic handheld device that automates the whole process.
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Viral Post to Change Your Voicemail when Lost is Terrible Advice
Don't follow this terrible meme advice. If you’re in a situation where you're lost, there are far better options for alerting authorities, friends and family.
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Review of the Eargo 5
After testing the Eargo 5 for six weeks, we consider it to be the best over-the-counter hearing aid available without a prescription. Find out why.
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This State-of-the-art Home Air Monitor Benefits You and Research
Monitor your indoor air quality, improve it with practical expert advice, and advance indoor air pollution research with the AerNos AerHome.
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Review of the Rad Power Bikes RadMission 1 E-bike
The RadMission 1 offers a winning combination of performance, features and comfort that will appeal to anyone looking for an affordable, reliable e-bike.
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Review of the Fossil Gen 5 LTE Smartwatch
The Fossil Gen 5 LTE is an attractive, feature-rich Wear OS smartwatch. But poor call quality and Verizon-only service keep me from fully recommending it.
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Review of the Nuheara IQbuds2 Max
Nuheara's IQbuds2 Max true wireless buds with active noise cancellation are arguably the best-sounding true wireless buds for both music and conversation.
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Clean Air Zone Air Purifier Is Nearly 100% Green
Never throw out another air filter! Clean Air Zone eliminates allergens, mold, bacteria, smoke and viruses from the air with just water and enzymes.
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Miiskin Fights Cancer by Helping You Monitor Skin Changes
Miiskin makes it simple to monitor your skin for moles and other skin changes that could be signs of cancer, even on hard-to-examine areas like your back.
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Apple Makes Its Watches More Affordable and Accessible
Apple upgrades health tracking and makes its smartwatches more accessible with the affordable Watch SE and Family Setup for managing kids' and parents' Watches.
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Fitbit Versa 3: An Affordable Feature-Rich Smartwatch
The new Fitbit Versa 3 smartwatch gets some key feature upgrades and only a modest bump in price.
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Does Rockport’s Total Motion Technology Offer More Comfort?
I gave Rockport's Total Motion sneakers a try to see if they are really more comfortable than my favorite street shoes from Puma and Adidas. Here's the verdict.
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New Medical ID Sharing Lets Your iPhone Send Health Data to Emergency Services
A new feature in iOS 13.5 lets your phone send key medical data to emergency services when you call 911 — it could help save your life.
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9 Kitchen Gadgets that Make Healthy Eating Easy
Preparing healthy food usually takes time and effort. But we found nine kitchen gadgets that make creating great-tasting, healthy foods a snap.
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Review of the Eargo Neo HiFi
The Eargo Neo HiFi over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid is discreet, easy to use and wear, and the best sounding and highest-value OTC device available. Here's why.
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7 Online Fitness Classes to Stream When Your Gym is Closed
These streaming fitness programs and apps give you plenty of options for working out in your living room, even if you don't own home gym equipment.
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The Best Coronavirus Maps & Trackers
These interactive trackers let you see the impact of Coronavirus locally and around the world, with constantly updated data from the front lines of the pandemic.
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Interactive Coronavirus Map Makes It Easy to Find Local News Stories
This interactive map lets you easily find Coronavirus stories based on location and type of information -- new cases, quarantines, travel restrictions and more.
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Four Stylish New Over-the-counter Hearing Aids
You won't look like you're wearing a hearing aid with these new stylish OTC models that are either invisible or look like regular headphones.
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5 Health & Fitness Trackers that Make Healthy Living Easy
Make healthier choices with these five highly-rated and reviewed health gadgets.
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NightWatch Monitor Promises Safer Sleep for Epileptics
This smart monitoring device offers peace of mind with instant notifications if your family members have dangerous epileptic seizures in their sleep.
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Oral-B Promises Cleaner Teeth with Less Work
Oral-B's latest smart toothbrush uses AI to give you the best possible clean every time you brush.
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Track Your Diet, Fitness, and Wellness Automatically with HealBe GoBe3
HealBe GoBe3 tracks calories, hydration, stress levels, heart rate, sleep and more for you automatically so you can get a more complete picture of your health.
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L’Oréal Perso Uses AI to Custom-Create Your Perfect Makeup
Stop shopping for beauty products that aren't quite right: instead, let L’Oréal Perso to mix the perfect makeup for your skin.
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Apps for Turning New Year's Resolutions Into Reality
These apps will help you stick with your New Year's resolutions to lose weight, get fit, meditate, save money and eat healthy.
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Review of the Coway Bidetmega 200 Bidet Seat
After months of living with the Coway Bidetmega 200, I’m sold on the fresh feeling and convenience of the Coway Bidetmega smart bidet seat. It’s my affordable daily luxury.
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6 Gift Ideas for the Beauty Lover
Beauty-related tech is all the rage, allowing you to primp, glow, and get gorgeous with just the push of a button. Here are our favorite beauty gadget gift ideas.