Month: August 2026
The piano that taught my cat to play for her supper
The pianist sits before her instrument. She carefully extends a front paw, pressing gingerly on a key. She presses again, and again. She is composing some soul music, because something terrible has happened to her: The vacuum cleaner has come out of the closet. Yes, my cat is a tortured…
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The 3 Best USB Car Chargers for Phones (2026): Anker, DeWalt
I put top-rated USB car chargers to the test for fast charging, value, heat, and safety. These are the best I found. Source
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The 3 Best USB Phone Chargers (2026): Anker, DeWalt
I put top-rated USB car chargers to the test for fast charging, value, heat, and safety. These are the best I found. Source
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NASA calls off mission to rescue the falling Swift observatory
The Swift observatory is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere this year, because NASA has aborted its rescue mission. Source
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Get up to 40% off waterproof jackets from Rab, Patagonia, Arc’teryx and more — here are my top recommendations for rainy weather season
After the unreasonable heat of this summer, it has sometimes felt like we’ll never see rain again. However — as I was reminded as I made my way across town yesterday in an un-forecast haze of rain, wearing sandals and a sundress — autumn is coming. And you’ll want to…
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Sennheiser’s new Momentum 5 earbuds feature easily replaceable batteries
Sennheiser announced the next version of its flagship wireless earbuds with a major redesign focusing on sustainability. The company claims the new design improves the Momentum True Wireless 5’s “comfort, stability, and portability,” but a more compelling reason to upgrade is that you won’t have to replace them in a…
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