Setting Up Your Home Office

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is still going strong, and smart home upgrades are getting some real price cuts. One among them is the Philips Wi-Fi Smart Lock with Handle, which is down to $149.99 (originally $229.99)—its lowest price so far, according to price trackers. That drop makes it a more approachable way to switch from a traditional lock to something smarter without committing to a full security system. It’s a complete set with handles included, so you’re not mixing and matching parts or dealing with awkward installs that don’t look right on your…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Cameras are more than just tools for taking photos and videos—they shape the way we think of the past. The distinct look of each major camera format defines its era: The murky colors of a vintage Polaroid picture are as era-defining as the stiffly posed portraiture of the late 1800s. And there are few things that will bring you right back to the 1980s and '90s than the fuzzy, low-resolution warmth of something filmed on video tape. I think that's why some people are so drawn to picking up old 30- or 40-year-old camcorders, even in 2026: You can record a modern scene using one of them today—perhaps someone using a smartpho…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple products are notoriously expensive. Whether you're an Apple fan or an Apple hater, we can all agree: These things aren't cheap. That's why shopping holidays, like Amazon's Big Spring Sale, can be a great time to save on typically pricey devices. While this Spring Sale doesn't have deals on most of Apple's latest iPhones or Apple Watches, there are some great discounts on previous-gen devices—as well as one sale on a brand-new iPad. …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. One thing they don't tell you about parenting is how much of it you'll spend telling your kids to put on or take off their shoes. (Not including the additional time you'll spend telling them to put the shoes away where they belong.) In an effort to smooth out this surprisingly difficult daily transition, I recently bought my 9-year-old son elastic shoelaces, so he'd be able to slip his hi-top Nikes on and off without tying and untying them. The next day I ordered some for myself, and I can't remember the last time I made a more satisfying purchase. Bread Elastic Shoe…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The JBL Boombox 4 is down to $449.95 (originally $549.95) on Amazon. That’s the lowest price it has hit so far, according to price trackers. JBL Boombox 4 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker $449.95 at Amazon …

Alongside the new emojis, AI playlists, and other goodies that rolled out with iOS 26.4, Apple included a less-welcome upgrade for users in the UK: age verification. Once the update has been installed, anyone in the UK with an iPhone has to verify how old they are. There'll be a prompt to do this, and if that's dismissed, there's a persistent reminder in Settings. The same change is happening with iPads and iPadOS 26.4, but not with Macs. If you're in the UK and aren't 18 or over (or can't prove you are), then certain restrictions get applied—including filters on the kind of websites you can access and the content you can send in messages. It's an enforced requirement tha…

You may have heard dumbbell exercises are better than barbell ones because they work more of your “stabilizers,” or that free weights are better than machines for the same reason. But what are stabilizer muscles? And do you really need specific exercises to train them? It turns out there are a lot of misconceptions around this term, so let me set things straight. What are stabilizer muscles?This is going to get fuzzy, because there isn’t really agreement on what stabilizer muscles even are. This 2014 study searched the literature for mentions of stabilizer muscles and attempted to put together a definition. Here’s what they came up with: "muscles that contribute to joint …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Over the past few years, the Chinese-made Boox Palma e-reader has gained a cult following in the U.S. for its phone-like form factor, Android compatibility, and less-addictive grayscale screen—I've personally credited it with helping me spend more time reading and less time scrolling on my iPhone. But as much as I love it, I do still always need to carry my phone with me, because the Palma—even the newer Palma 2 Pro with mobile data—just isn't a good match for many of the tasks I use my phone for, including navigation and tap-to-pay. Soon, though, there may be a dual-purpose device that will serve both masters. Bigme, ano…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Sherlock Holmes is only recently in the public domain (at least in full), and hoo boy, are creators going to make the most of it—there are at least three major Doyle-adjacent works streaming in 2026, and I'm probably missing a couple. Not that IP was ever much of a barrier, as evidenced by the hundreds of films, books, porn parodies, etc. released in the near-century since Arthur Conan Doyle's death. Which is all to say that Holmes is pretty resilient as a character, and, while I wouldn't have said that we need a zippy, Guy Ritchie Sherlock prequel—Young Sherlock is unique, and quite a bit of fun. It's stretching the chara…

The StairMaster may be having a moment, but straight-up stair running has been around forever. As a runner myself, I know real-world stair workouts are one of the most effective and accessible training tools out there, no gym membership required. Especially for my fellow city runners without mountains or hills nearby—or really anyone looking to add some variety into their workouts—stair workouts are a great option to try. What is vertical training?Vertical training is exactly what it sounds like: deliberately incorporating upward movement into your workout. Unlike "flat" running, every step up forces your body to fight gravity, which changes the muscular demand, the card…

I've been on Threads since it first launched in 2023, and throughout my experience, I've learned a few hacks to save time (and sanity) on the platform. If you're a regular Threads user, you should try these methods to reduce unwanted content from your feed, speed up searches, and customize the app to your liking. Use these tools to download videos from ThreadsLike most of my social media feeds, my Threads feed is also full of cat videos. When I see one I like, I sometimes download the video to watch later. As you may know, Threads doesn't support media downloads, which means that you'll need to rely on third-party tools to download videos from the app. You can try Threads…

It happens to the best of us: You write up a comment on an Instagram post, hit send, and, whoops, realize you made a glaring typo. What do you do? Do you delete the comment, retype it, and submit again, doubling the notifications the poster will receive? Leave it, and hope others will overlook your foolish use of "it's" instead of "its"? Neither option is great, but they're the only two choices you have on Instagram, right? No longer: On Thursday, Instagram announced some exciting news for frequent commenters: Going forward, you'll be able to edit your Instagram comments. Whether you regret one part of your comment, or you only need to fix a mistake, this new feature let…

Starting an exercise routine doesn’t guarantee that you’ll lose weight, but a lot of us add exercise into our routines when we have a weight loss goal. Read on, and I’ll explain what you really need to know about exercise for weight loss—what kind, how much, and whether it even matters at all. Yes, exercise (sort of) helps you lose weightThere’s a cliché in the fitness world that the best weight-loss exercises are “fork putdowns and plate pushaways.” I hate when people turn fitness goals into restrictive eating goals, so this framing irritates me, but there is a grain of truth to it. The true part is that your body weight is determined by both how much activity you do a…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Outdoor security cameras have become common, but the ones that balance good video quality with simple setup still tend to cost a fair bit. That’s why this deal is worth a look. Right now, a two-pack of Arlo Essential Spotlight Cameras is $151.29 at Woot, compared with $259.99 on Amazon for the same bundle. If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free standard shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $6. Woot doesn’t ship to Alaska, Hawaii, PO Boxes, or APO addresses. The deal is scheduled to run for a week, though it could end earlier if the cameras sell ou…

Let me introduce you to your good friend, sweat. Ignore the gross feel and the potential for B.O. for the moment, and think about what it does for you: When your body gets too hot, threatening to raise your core temperature over what’s healthy, little glands in your skin squeeze drops of moisture onto its surface. As soon as a breeze hits those droplets, they evaporate, taking some of your body heat away with them. This is true even during exercise. It's not the exercise that makes you sweat; exercise just raises your body heat, and it's the heat that makes you sweat. That's why you sweat without exercising on a hot day, and why you can sometimes exercise without sweatin…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon’s color e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, is currently available for $206.99 in refurbished condition, which price trackers show is the lowest it has reached so far. A brand-new unit sells for about $279, so the discount is fairly noticeable if you are comfortable buying refurbished. This deal comes through Amazon’s refurbished program, meaning the device has already been inspected and cleared for functionality. Storage is 32GB, which is more than enough space for thousands of ebooks and a good number of audiobooks. …

If you have children under the age of 13, they will soon be able to have their own WhatsApp account for messaging and calling—but with heavy parent supervision. Users with parent-managed accounts can only message with saved contacts, and while preteens' communication will still be end-to-end encrypted and private from parents, supervising adults will be notified about certain account activity and have the ability to approve or decline requests. According to Meta, this account type is rolling out gradually and globally. How parent-managed accounts work for preteensManaged accounts for WhatsApp users under 13 are limited to calling and texting with saved contacts and group…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Robot vacuums are peak if you’re looking to minimize your cleaning routine (who isn’t?). One of the most intriguing models on the market is the Ecovacs Deebot X11 Omnicyclone rcombination obot vacuum and mop, which earned a 2026 CES Innovation Award thanks to its unique 4WD design and built-in debris canister, which sets it apart from competitors and predecessors alike. Right now, the Ecovacs Deebot X11 Omnicyclone is 40% off, bringing it down to an all-time low price of $899 (originally $1,499). …

In a post on its community blog today, Meta announced the timeline for the shutdown of Horizon Worlds for VR users. The Horizon Worlds app and related Events will disappear from Quest headsets by March 31, and VR users will no longer be able to use the social hub at all after June 15, 2026. Horizon Worlds will continue, Meta says, but only for mobile users. “We are separating the two platforms so each can grow with greater focus, and the Horizon Worlds platform will become a mobile-only experience,” the company explained in the post. “This separation will extend across our ecosystem, including our mobile app.” Horizon Worlds launched in 2021 as a VR-only platform where u…

Ultrahuman finally has a smart ring back on the U.S. market, and it’s the Ring Pro, the new model with the feature-packed charging case. Pre-orders are now open, with early bird prices starting at $349. The regular price will be $479 for the ring plus case. The ring will begin shipping May 15. The company is using a tiered model for early bird pricing, where the price bumps up after a certain number of rings are sold. Here’s the schedule: $349 — first 1,000 orders ($130 off) $389 — next 2,000 orders ($90 off) $429 — next 3,000 orders ($50 off) $449 — until pre-orders close. Ultrahuman’s smart rings have been off the U.S. market since October 2025, due to legal action by…

It's the end of an (albeit short) era: OpenAI is reportedly shutting down Sora, the company's once-viral AI video generation app. The Wall Street Journal was the first to break the story, and reports that the company is shuttering the app as part of a grander plan to streamline OpenAI ahead of a potential IPO (initial public offering) later this year. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed the news first with company staff on Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal says. It seems the move goes beyond just shutting down the Sora app itself: In addition to axing a developer-version of Sora, Altman reportedly told staff that OpenAI would not incorporate its AI video models in other compa…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Some laptops are performance powerhouses, but work better as a desktop and can be bulky to travel or commute with. If you’re looking for an ultraportable laptop that still offers robust performance but isn’t a headache (or a shoulder ache) to lug around, the MacBook Air remains one of the best lightweight laptops available, with a sleek and modern design to boot. Right now, as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2025, M4) is 21% off at $1,099 (originally $1,399), marking its lowest price ever. …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you're looking for an Apple Watch for extreme sports, or you just want the one with the biggest display and battery life, you should focus your sights on the Ultra. Apple packs as many features and perks into this watch as it can, and, as such, it's the best option for people who need to push their wearables to the max. But those advantages come at a cost: The latest Apple Watch Ultra 3 costs $799, making it one of the most expensive watch options the company sells. But you don't need to spend as much on an Apple Watch Ultra as an iPhone 17 in o…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Are you still dusting off your electronics with disposable cans of compressed air? Get with the times, man. All the cool people are using rechargeable air dusters like this one. I love mine so much, and I think you will too—and it's on sale for 27% off during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. WOLFBOX MF70 Compressed Air Duster-110000 RPM Electric Air Duster with Extended Runtime, 3-Speed Rechargeable Air Blower for Keyboard, Computer, Camera, Car, Home, 5 Nozzles …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A while back I switched to running while wearing bone conduction headphones (BCH), and I have zero regrets. Sure, they may never match the bass in traditional headphones, but a good pair can bring you perfectly solid sound quality—not to mention the comfort and safety that comes with an open-ear fit and BCH technology (they really do send sound through your bones). Right now my number one favorite headphones for running, the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2, are available for $139.95 as part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, a 22% discount off their list price of $17…