Many finance-related goals can be at least partially automated. While I generally caution against leaning on AI in personal finance, most money-saving apps are essentially like robo-advisors. That is to say, they have their limitations, but they have some major upsides as well. For the most part, these apps are…
Source: LifeHacker – These AI-Powered Apps Can Help You Save Money
Before the 1950s, filmmakers didn’t think about teenagers as anything other than adults-in-waiting—accessories to the adult characters in films. That changed circa the release of Nicholas Ray’s 1955 James Dean star vehicle Rebel Without a Cause, the success of which made studios realize that teens were driving around…
Source: LifeHacker – The 30 Best Teen Movies You Can Stream Right Now
Bird scooters may have taken over city streets in recent years, but the Bird brand has also extended its reach into the bike space with electric-boosted rides of the highest quality—through Oct. 31, you can get one on sale for $849.97 (reg. $2,299).
Source: LifeHacker – This Bird eBike Is on Sale for 0
This week, the whole internet is talking about one young woman’s journey into career disillusionment—specifically, her shocking discovery (shared via TikTok) that having a job cuts into your personal time in a major way. Meanwhile, youth in Britain are using the internet to gaslight their American cousins, and famous…
Source: LifeHacker – The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: Gen Z Goes to Work, Finds It Time-Consuming
Do sweet and salty foods taste good to you? Is your sleep maybe not the best? Do you have some belly fat? The answer to these questions is probably yes, because you are human, but that’s not important right now! TikTok influencers would like you to consider another possibility: that your cortisol is too high, and that…
Source: LifeHacker – TikTok Myth of the Week: All Your Problems Are Due to High Cortisol
Welcome to Training Diaries, a new Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will cover all the ups, downs, and hill repeats on my journey to the biggest marathon in the world. Leading up to race day on Sunday, Nov. 5, I’ll go over proper fueling, injuries and setbacks,…
Source: LifeHacker – Meredith’s Training Diary: Nothing New on Race Day
For those who missed the great Roomba deals on October Prime Day, you’ve got another shot: Currently, Amazon is selling the iRobot Roomba i4 EVO for 48% off at $209.99 (normally $399.99). This is the same low price it hit during Prime Day, which is the lowest price it has been, according to Camelcamelcamel’s price…
Source: LifeHacker – The iRobot Roomba i4 EVO is 48% Off on Amazon Right Now
The method of loci (or the loci technique) is a mnemonic memorization trickwith a number of uses, from helping people with mild cognitive impairment learn and remember information to getting someone ready to give a speech. You can use it, too—for whatever you need to remember.
Source: LifeHacker – Use the ‘Method of Loci’ to Remember Anything
I love a savory soufflé, but I really hate whipping egg whites. Don’t get me wrong, I love what the ever-versatile egg white can accomplish once whipped, but it’s such a drag (even with a machine), that I often avoid the fluffy food altogether. The sformati is a boon for us lazy soufflé lovers. This tender, airy, and…
Source: LifeHacker – Fluffy Sformati Is for Soufflé Lovers Who Don’t Want to Whip Egg Whites
Right now, Sonos is offering up to 20% off some of their best-selling home theater sets. That includes the Sonos Arc, the company’s flagship soundbar that offers eleven Class-D amps, three tweeters, and eight woofers. The Arc comes with Trueplay tuning, which uses your iPhone’s microphone to tune the EQ to best match…
Source: LifeHacker – These Sonos Home Theater Sets Are up to 20% Off
Another tricky one! I found the first two categories easy, and the last two devilishly hard. But I also don’t watch much sports. If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, October 27, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the…
Source: LifeHacker – Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, October 27, 2023
Even on high-end models, most TV speakers suck. Bad speakers are the reason you might have trouble understanding the dialogue in shows and movies, and you don’t need a surround sound setup to do better—basically any soundbar will do wonders for your TV’s audio. Currently, Woot is giving you an opportunity to upgrade…
Source: LifeHacker – Woot Is Selling Reconditioned Soundbars for as Low as
The TOKK CAM C2+ is a discrete wifi Camera you can use at home, in your car, or on your body—and right now, it is marked down to $60.99 (regularly $89).
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Get This Tiny Wireless Camera for
You may have just updated your iPhone to iOS 17.1, but Apple’s already hard at work the next big iOS update. The company is currently beta testing iOS 17.2, which might just offer the biggest changes since…well, iOS 17.0.
Source: LifeHacker – iOS 17.2 Finally Introduces the Journal App
If you want to know how to clean an air fryer, don’t look to TikTok. You can look there for other hacks, sure, but for sprucing up the air fryer, you need better sourcing. The information on the video-sharing app is pretty misguided and you’ll regret attempting it, but if you follow the tried-and-true methods outlined…
Source: LifeHacker – The Right Way to Clean an Air Fryer
The newer Apple Watch Series 9 came out in September during Apple’s yearly new product unveiling, so it was inevitable the Apple Watch Series 8 was bound to drop in price: And now, you can get the 41mm Apple Watch Series 8 GPS + Cellular in two colors for $324.99 (normally $499.99) in small/medium at Target. At the…
Source: LifeHacker – You Can Get the Apple Watch Series 8 for Its Lowest Price Ever
I have plenty of ideas for useful features for X (formerly known as Twitter), but audio and video calls aren’t on my list. Unfortunately, they seem to be on Elon Musk’s, as the app now allows users to call one another for some reason. Yay?
Source: LifeHacker – There’s No Reason People Need to Call You on X/Twitter
The smartwatch market has grown exponentially over the past several years, and we now have access to some of the smartest, most accurate wearables ever created. But, if you’re trying to find one of the best smartwatches to buy in 2023, you’re going to have a lot of options to choose from.
Source: LifeHacker – These Are the Best Smartwatches for Every Kind of Person
As hard as it is to believe, a lot of people still smoke cigarettes—nearly 30 million people in this country alone. Aside from the well-proven health impact, smoking also has a long list of unattractive physical effects, like yellow stains on your skin and hair, marks on your clothing, the delightful skin condition…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Get Rid of a Smoke Smell in Your New Home
Whether you live in a rambling mansion or a tiny shack (or something in between), your house should be a place of refuge and rest. It’s where you’re at your most vulnerable, where you sleep every night, unconscious and at the mercy of an uncaring universe. So it’s natural that people freak out when they notice their…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Know If That Bug in Your House Is an Actual Emergency