What Is Spatial Audio and How Does It Work?

If you've bought a new iPhone like the iPhone 15 Pro Max or a new pair of Apple headphones or earbuds in the past year or two, then you've probably heard the sales pitch about spatial audio. But what exactly is spatial audio, how do you use it, and do you really need it? If you've been looking for the answers to these...

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LG's Smart Washer and Dryer Uses AI to Make Laundry Less of a Chore

I’ve always been sure there were easier ways to get the laundry done. While it’s not the head-to-tail solution I dream of wherein I throw my clothes to the floor at the end of the day and they magically regenerate clean and on hangers in my closet the next, the latest iteration of smart washing machines from LG do alleviate...

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You Can Get Headway Premium on Sale for $50 Right Now

You can get a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium on sale for $49.97 right now (reg. $299) until February 4. Headway is a mobile app that summarizes best-selling nonfiction books, and it comes with access to over 1,500 of popular titles like How to Talk to Anyone, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and The...

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Your Air Fryer Isn't a Toaster

My family is weird about toasters. My stepmom and I long insisted that the toaster is a redundant and unnecessary appliance—you can toast bread under the broiler—while my father and boyfriend would much prefer access to the dedicated unitasker. My parents now have a toaster, however, and I’m not far behind. (The boys...

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The iPad Air is $150 Off at Best Buy Right Now

The iPad Air is the thinnest—and one of the best—tablets Apple has to offer, and it's going for a pretty good price right now. You can get the latest 5th generation iPad Air with 64GB of memory for $449.99 (originally $599.99) at Best Buy, which also includes three months of Apple TV. For reference, this is similar to...

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You Should Be Using Apple's New Stolen Device Protection Feature

Privacy and security are a huge element of Apple's business model. When you buy an iPhone, Apple wants you to know that your iMessages are encrypted, Face ID is secure, and you have features to block trackers while browsing the web. While these are great features to keep your data safe and secure, they're far from perfect....

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The Best Doorbell Cameras to Buy in 2024

Doorbell cameras allow you to see who's at the door without actually getting up (or even being home). Or you might consider a doorbell camera for security—to prevent porch theft, monitor parked cars, or even to check on pets moving around the property. The best doorbell cameras work well in various lighting conditions,...

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The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What is 'Palworld?'

If the gamer in your life is suddenly locked into Palworld and you want to know what's up, read on. The upstart game is causing some controversy with Nintendo, but it's not the only dust-up in youth culture this week. There's also the feud between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion, a South Korean cosmetic surgeon vs....

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Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, January 30, 2024

If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for January 30, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium-hard; I got it in five. Beware, there are spoilers below for January 30, Wordle #955! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s...

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You Can Get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office for $80 Right Now

You can get Microsoft Office Pro 2019 for Windows and Windows 11 Pro together on sale for $79.99 right now (reg. $408). Windows 11 Pro includes support for biometrics login (for compatible devices), encrypted authentication, and Bitlocker device encryption. Windows 11 Pro also expands hardware compatibility with support...

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12 Podcasts for People Who Miss 'Reply All'

Nine out of 10 podcast lovers who listened to Reply All—everyone’s favorite podcast about the internet, hosted by PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman—deeply, deeply miss it. It’s been more than a year since the show ended, and even though nothing can truly replace what was lost, some shows come awfully close. Search Engine Credit:...

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You Can Get This PC Gaming Cheats Subscription on Sale for $50 Right Now

You can get a premium lifetime subscription to Cheat Happens on sale for $49.99 right now (reg. $99). Cheat Happens is a platform for PC gamers that offers cheat codes, trainers, and savegames for over 6,000 PC games, with more added monthly. Cheat Happens has their own team of in-house programmers who make custom gaming...

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Six Reasons Your Home Isn't Selling (and What to Do About It)

When it comes to selling your home, there is no shortage of information on how to maximize its value and minimize its time on the market. So let's say you've done your homework, and listed it at a price that appropriately reflects its condition, location, and overall value. A price reduction or two later, it's still not...

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This Is Actually the Best Way to Reheat Fries

It wouldn’t be fair to say that I bought an air fryer simply to reheat french fries, but it would be disingenuous to claim that my desire to reheat french fries had nothing to do with the purchase. A few years ago—when we were young and the air was sweet—I wrote a blog claiming that waffling sad, cold fries was a first-rate...

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How Apps Use Push Notifications to Spy on You (and How to Stop Them)

Back in December, we learned that governments and law enforcement agencies are able to spy on your smartphone activity by requesting your push notification data from Apple or Google. Very cool and unconcerning! But as it turns out, it's not just the authorities who can scrape your push notification data: Apps do it too,...

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Will TikTok's 'Sleepy Girl Mocktail' Actually Help You Sleep?

Everyone can appreciate a delicious beverage, and if it helps you navigate Dry January while also making it easier for you to fall asleep, what’s not to love? TikTok is currently all about the so-called "Sleepy Girl Mocktail," a drink made with tart cherry juice and a bunch of link-in-bio supplements. But will it actually...

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