The Maldives is a collection of 26 coral atolls in the Indian Ocean that is globally renowned for luxury island resorts, over water bungalows, pristine white sand beaches and extraordinary marine life. Each atoll is unique, made by the slow erosion of volcanic islands which leave a ring of coral islands surrounded by the clear blue waters…
Photo: Marki Williams Best for… The Pixel Watch 3 now comes in two sizes with more running features and deeper Google integration. The stylish $350 Google Pixel Watch 3 is a great-looking smartwatch with smaller bezels to view more information on the screen. It comes in two sizes: 41 mm and a larger 45 mm…
The amount of sunscreen needed to cover the bodies of most swimsuit-clad adults is more than you might think: 1 liquid ounce, or about a palm-full. Photo: Annemarie Conte It takes about 1 liquid ounce of sunscreen to properly cover most swimsuit-clad adult bodies. If you have no idea what that amount looks like, it’s…
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Too often, vacuum owners decide that their machine is broken, when in reality just a simple cleaning is in order. The makers of bagless vacuums, including handheld vacs, sell their models based on the convenience of not needing bags, but the appliances still require regular cleaning and maintenance, said James Brown, a…
Several years ago, a chemical called triclosan was one of the most common ingredients in everyday antibacterial cleansers, including liquid hand soaps. That changed in 2017, when the Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule “determining that certain active ingredients in over-the-counter topical antiseptics [including triclosan] used in health care settings are not considered…
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Laser printer Top pick This model produces crisp text and vibrant graphics, and it has a low operating cost. But you can use only HP toner with it, so be prepared to pay full price come replacement time. The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw has an easy-to-use, smartphone-style touch interface and…
The first time I tried self-tanner, and many other things, was in college. There I was, standing in nothing but my underwear in my best friend’s bedroom, listening attentively as she gave me a crash course on how to use it. She taught me how to squeeze the bronze-colored foam onto a velvety mitt and…
Compared with other jelly beans we’ve tested, these beans are brighter and tastier, and they come in a wider array of flavors. These zany jelly bean flavors can be truly gross—turning this figurative gag gift into a literal one. These vegan gummy candies are bigger than other jelly beans, and they come in yummy fruit…
This at-home gadget uses intense pulsed light (IPL) to prevent hair regrowth. But the potential reward was just too tempting. It was August—the peak of bikini season—and I was tired of paying $95 every six weeks for waxes that didn’t last and left my skin irritated and itchy as the hair grew back. I also…
Hot flashes. Night sweats. Brain fog. Joint pain. Mood Swings. Irregular periods. Insomnia. Weight gain. The transition to menopause—when a woman’s reproductive cycle ends—can come with a torpedo of dramatic changes to the body. Experiences vary. For instance, research has found that Black women contend with more intense and more frequent hot flashes, but it’s…