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Photo: Marki Williams Top pick The Pixel 9 offers a bright OLED screen, a fast new processor, useful AI features, all-day battery life, and one of the best cameras on a smartphone. It also promises security updates until fall 2031. The Google Pixel 9 is a premium phone that offers the best Android experience. The…
This is not a comprehensive list of all the lights and lanterns we’ve tested. We have removed any models that have been discontinued or no longer meet our requirements. Packable lights The BioLite AlpenGlow 500 is super-compact and portable. It has a weatherproof rating of IPX4, and its rechargeable battery has an impressive capacity rating…
The Brooklinen Shower Curtain, a previous pick (no longer available) was a lightweight, 100% cotton curtain that came in four modern and cheery patterns. This curtain dried so fast you could easily skip the liner if you’d like. Your body’s outline could be visible through it, though. It also wrinkled more than any of our…
Top pick By the time we were well into our testing, it was clear that the X-It 2-Story Emergency Escape Ladder is the best option. The X-It was the easiest ladder to set up, by a long shot. Getting the X-It attached to our window required the least amount of thinking, which is exactly what…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Top pick With its well-curated selection of artful arrangements, this company nails all of the perks of a modern digital florist: an easy-to-use website, clear and accurate photos, and timely deliveries. Ordering from UrbanStems was virtually frictionless: This company’s cheery, streamlined website is a breeze to navigate, deliveries typically arrive on time,…
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This flash drive delivers fast, reliable performance in a solid casing. It’s compatible with most modern phones and laptops. Key specs CrystalDiskMark SEQ1M Q8T1 read, write average 1,045.97 MB/s, 924.71 MB/s CrystalDiskMark RND4k Q31T16 read, write average 236.79 MB/s, 266.26 MB/s If you’re plugging a flash drive into a phone,…