Five Features I'd Look For in a Robot Vacuum Right Now

Im frequently asked for recommendations on what robot vacuum to get. While Ive gotfavorites,I usually respond with a list of features Id look for. Each year, robots get so much more advanced that these features change. Theres also a belief that one of the features wont be as good as the other. The mops have become leagues better than they were,too. One favorite in this regard is theDreame X50. Robots that only vacuum arent even cheaper most of the time....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · James Webster

I Played the AI Version of ‘Quake II,’ and Here's How It Went

I’ve now played the AI version ofQuake, and it’s…bizarre, to say the least. It feels like playing a video game in a dream. Not because it’s good, but because it’s everything about it feels unstable and ephemeral. Other than the purely for the novelty, I’m really not sure why this thing exists. Consider this your first warning that something is off. The game loads in a small window in the center of the screen....

April 7, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Wendy Vega

My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The TCL Q65 QLED TV

The Q651G is the budget version of the QM7, which I did ahands-on review of. These sacrifices can be fine if you don’t even know what they do.

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 28 words · Joseph Martinez

The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: 'A Minecraft Movie'

But the progress toward everyone having their own personal culture isn’t complete. WillA Minecraft Moviebecome a generational touchstone? It’s a cultural event that everyone (under a certain age) will experience and remember. But probably for a different reason than you expect. Six-year-olds are going toloveseeingMinecrafton screen in a genuine way, but many teenagers are attending the movie ironically. Or I could be wrong and the thing could be a flop; what am I, Nostradamus?...

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Tonya Marshall

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, April 7, 2025

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - Geographic features. Blue category - You just got a new painting from Etsyyoull need these things. Purple category - A fill-in-the-blank, with something at the end of two of your limbs....

April 7, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Adam Moore

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Monday, April 7, 2025

For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle. What is the spangram in todays Strands?...

April 7, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Glen Johnson

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Monday, April 7, 2025

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for April 7, 2025, read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. How to play Wordle Wordle liveshere on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time. Start by guessing a five-letter word. For more, check outour guide to playing Wordle here, andmy strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers....

April 7, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Melissa Davis

What I’ve Learned From Three Years With My Instant Vortex Air Fryer

Ive been using this helpful appliance for three years now, and things have only gotten better since. In my kitchen, anyway. I originally got theInstant Vortex 5.7-quartso I could write more recipes for Thanksgiving food coverage. Why would anyone even use this thing? I judged it endlesslyuntil I did start using it. You simply plug it in, and the appliance comes alive. The panel lights up with mode options: air fry, bake, reheat, and roast....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Christopher Chen

Why You Need Cycling Shoes to Ride a Spin Bike (and How to Pick Some Out)

Why do cyclists use shoes with cleats? Serious cyclists use cycling shoes because of how well they transfer power from your legs to the pedals. Wear flexible sneakers, like running shoes, and youll notice the sole bending during those out-of-saddle climbs. I ended up using hiking shoes before I finally gave in and went shopping for actual cycling shoes. Your shoes and pedals need to be compatible Cycling pedals and shoes are not universally compatible....

April 7, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Tina Jones

You Can Bring Back the Minimal Apple Mail iPhone Layout

The Mail app on iPhone got quite a visual overhaul iniOS 18.2. For longtime Mail app users on the iPhone, that’s a big shiftwith seemingly minimal returns. The contact photos feature is perhaps the worst offender here, as most icons are just stock Apple icons. And this is the case with the vast majority of email addresses. And you don’t need to go all the way into options to do this, either....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Madison Hill

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, April 6, 2025

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - You pay for these monthly. Blue category - Words related to the stuff that keeps your lights on....

April 6, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Joseph Yang

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, April 6, 2025

For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! (You two better ___, or else!) BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle....

April 6, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Kara Morgan

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, April 6, 2025

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for April 6, 2025, read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. How to play Wordle Wordle liveshere on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time. Start by guessing a five-letter word. For more, check outour guide to playing Wordle here, andmy strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers....

April 6, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Luis Johnson