Setting Up Your Home Office

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…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Smart home technology has really changed the way we live and work in our homes, giving us more control over our environment and appliances. We can now adjust the climate, monitor our resource consumption, and stream our media anywhere in the house with a tap of the finger or a few spoken words. But that convenience and power has come with a cost, and that cost is the, well, aesthetic of some of that smart tech. Smart devices are often clunky plastic monstrosities that insist upon taking over more than their fair share of flat surfaces. If you’re hoping for a more elegant, analog look—while still enjoying the benefits of mo…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Cardio zones aren't real—not in the way your fitness app makes them sound, anyway. Yes, heart rate zones are a way to describe how hard you're working during a cardio workout, like running or cycling. But the cardio zones everyone's always buzzing about are just a way of bucketing exercise intensity into digestible categories. They're a useful shorthand, but there are no physiological lines in the sand where your body suddenly switches from "zone 2" to "zone 3." It's a spectrum, and the specific cutoffs vary depending on who you ask (or what app you're using), what formula they rely on, and whether they measured your lacta…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Ever since I came home from a trip to Japan in 2019, I've been using a bidet. Japan takes its hygiene and bidet game seriously. Their bidets were incredible, with features and technology I've never imagined people were using on their toilets. But I decided to start simple, with a basic $56 bidet that got the job done. But as winter arrived, the water and toilet seats in our non-insulated bathroom became intolerable, so we decided it was time to upgrade. The Coway Bidetmega 500S has impressed my wife and me so much that we sometimes hold our necessities until we get home just to use our shiny new bidet. …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon’s Spring Sale is set to kick off later this week, but some early discounts are already live. One worth paying attention to is the Insta360 X5 Essentials Bundle. Currently listed at $559.99 (originally $659.99), this is the lowest this bundle has ever reached, according to price trackers. It’s also worth noting that PCMag gave the X5 an “outstanding” rating and named it the best action camera of 2025. That context makes the $100 discount feel more meaningful, especially since this bundle already includes most of what you need to get started, i…

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…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Nvidia might be courting controversy with its recent DLSS 5 tech, but the company’s GPUs are still pretty powerful devices for running your games. If you have an RTX card in your desktop or laptop, you might be able to get even better performance out of it than you’re already seeing. Here are some of my favorite hacks to optimize your Nvidia GPU. Enable DLSS to boost your frame rates (or disable to save on performance)Nvidia’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (or DLSS) is actually a suite of features collectively aimed at improving the resolution and frame rate of your games. Some of this involves rendering lower-resolution f…

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. As a shopping writer for Lifehacker, I've learned many tricks over the years that have helped me become a savvy Amazon shopper. You do not need to be a Prime member for most of these, but becoming one will make your Amazon experience better. And yes, it's worth it—we've done the math. If your shipping is delayed, call Amazon to get free moneyIf your Amazon delivery is late, you can contact customer service and may be eligible for a refund or credit, often proportional to the product's value—especially if the order had a guaranteed delivery date. The status of an order on Amazon changes during different stages of the shipme…

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…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Old school boomboxes might be a relic of the past, but they’ve been reinterpreted in recent years with sleek, modern, and more portable silhouettes. While not as compact as some Bluetooth speakers, they pack a bigger punch in sound, especially when it comes to playing music outdoors. One of the best-rated ones on the market is the JBL Boombox 3, which earned a PCMag Editor’s Choice Award—and it's currently 40% off for Amazon’s Spring Sale, bringing it down to its lowest price ever of $299.95 (originally $499.95). …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. This year’s Amazon Big Spring Sale doesn’t have too many deep discounts on premium watches, but we are seeing some sweet deals on budget models. One worth looking at is Amazfit’s Active 2 Sport, on sale today for $79.99. It’s a fitness watch with a solid feature set, and it will cost you half the price of other brands’ entry-level watches. Amazfit Active 2 Sport …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Watching a show or a movie has quite literally never been easier. The streaming services you already subscribe to have more content than you could possible ever watch. If something you want to see is only on a specific platform, you can subscribe to it. If it's only available to buy or rent digitally, you can do that too. But with the rise of streaming, the concept of owning and curating a home video collection has fallen away. It seems fewer and fewer of us want a collection of discs in our homes. We'd prefer everything to fit neatly into our smart TVs. But streaming isn't perfect—far from it. Maybe you were counting on w…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Action cameras usually ask you to choose between size and capability—smaller ones are easier to wear but often compromise video quality or controls. The Insta360 Go Ultra tries to bridge that gap. It’s a tiny, wearable camera that can also behave like a more traditional action cam when you need it to. Right now, it’s down to $379.99 (originally $449.99) during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (ending March 31), which is its lowest price yet, according to price trackers. It also helps that it earned an “excellent” rating from PCMag, which gives some context …

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 nearing its end, but there's still time to take advantage of solid deals for all your fitness needs—here are all the best fitness deals under $100 that are still available. Deals on strength training equipmentIt seems like the heavier you want to lift, the more expensive it's going to get. In the meantime, there are great deals on starter dumbbells, storage solutions, and more: UNNMIIY 5 in 1 adjustable dumbbells, $79.98, down from $109.99 PLKOW storage and weight rack, $79.98, down from $129.99 NICEPEOPLE adjustable wei…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. You can find some good deals on Apple products during Amazon's Big Spring Sale, but there's a notable lack of discounts on AirPods—save for the one deal on "Premium Renewed" earbuds. But Apple's other headphone brand, Beats, has quite a few sales going on. Here are the deals I'm seeing right now: Beats Solo 4 …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Amazon Big Spring Sale is still underway, and you can find impressive deals on tech products like headphones, e-readers, and speakers all week long. If you're looking to shop on a budget, I've already shared tech deals for under $25 and even more under $50. If your budget is a bit higher, here are the best tech deals under $100. Amazon Kindle 16GB 6" Built-in Light eReader (2024, Black) …

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I've produced a number of podcasts over the years, both professionally and just for fun, and I've watched it get progressively cheaper and easier to get started, so if you've always wanted to get that podcast up and running, now is the time. Amazon's Big Spring Sale includes a ton of gear for podcasting, so you can get an at least adequate-sounding setup for less than $150—but if you have a little more to spend, there's some higher-end tech on sale, too. Here's a guide to what you need, depending on how much you're willing to spend. All-in-one podca…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A well-stocked gym bag is a comfort and a delight. Your gym bag is probably missing a few things that would make your life easier, though,so here are a few items you can currently pick up for $25 or less. Micro platesIn most gyms, 2.5-pound plates are the smallest ones available. That means you have to increase your barbell’s weight by 5 pounds at a time, minimum. Many beginners and smaller people will have an easier time training if they can load the bar in smaller increments, which is why I think it’s a brilliant idea to bring your own micro plat…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Eufy ExpertSecure System E10 is down to $899.99 from $999.99. Unlike a single camera or doorbell, this is a full home security bundle meant to cover multiple entry points right out of the box. You get a video doorbell, a 360-degree outdoor camera, an indoor camera, motion and entry sensors, plus a keypad and key fob. That means you can set up coverage for your front door, yard, and inside the house without piecing together different products. It also leans toward a plug-and-play setup, with devices pre-configured so you’re not spending hours pai…

After keeping things low key with iOS 26.3, Apple rolled out a sizable update for iOS 26.4—especially for Apple Music users. That app's UI now matches the art of the album you're checking out; you can use AI to generate new playlists, and find upcoming concerts by the artists you're listening to directly in the app. Combined with other new changes, like eight new emojis and the new "Urgent" section in Reminders, iOS 26.4 was actually quite a feature-filled update. iOS 26.5, on the other hand, appears to be another quiet one—at least based on what we can tell from its first beta, which Apple released Monday. Don't expect any massive new features or changes here (despite so…

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 …