Friedman explained that there aren’t many hard-and-fast rules for travel day, other than those imposed by airlines (these are often general provisions about wearing clothes that aren’t offensive to others). But you should consider the reality of being in a shared, public space. “That doesn’t mean you have to look fancy,” she told me over…
BioLite Headlamp 325: You’ll need a long session with the manual to memorize the taps needed to get to each function. During our battery tests, this was the first light to go out (on its highest setting) after just three hours. BioLite Headlamp 425: Like other BioLite options we’ve tested, the clicking configurations are complex….
Photo: Michael Murtaugh Top pick This inexpensive Dutch oven aced every test, and its design rivals that of pricier models. For the best value in a Dutch oven, get the Lodge 6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven. It cooks foods just as well as other, much pricier Dutch ovens we’ve tested, and it’s one…
Apple announced a new version of the Mac Studio, its high-powered desktop mini PC that’s traditionally competed with computers many times larger. The new Mac Studio has the M4 Max chip that’s currently found in the MacBook Pro, and a new M3 Ultra chip that Apple says will be nearly twice as fast as the…
Solo Stove Top pick The simple form and stainless steel finish may be exactly the minimalist effect you want—or it may look more like a dryer drum to you. But the light weight of the Bonfire 2.0 makes it a pit that you can drag out to use and then hide away when it cools…
Dave Gershgorn/NYT Wirecutter Top pick The 16-inch MacBook Pro is faster than any other laptop we’ve tested for photo or video editing, and it has truly impressive battery life, to boot. Recommended configuration Processor: Apple M4 Pro Screen: 3456×2234 Graphics: 20-core M4 Pro Weight: 4.7 pounds Memory: 24 GB Tested battery life: 17.5 hours Storage:…
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This gimbal’s clever design, wide range of motion, and full-featured app make it the most effective option for most people. The Insta360 Flow 2 Pro is simple to set up, easy to use, produces extremely smooth video, and has a clever design that includes a small, built-in tripod. The handle…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This laser 4K projector delivers a big, bright, beautiful image and has almost all the features you need—except 3D support. Important specs Projection tech: LCD Zoom and throw: 2.1x (motorized), 1.35 to 2.84 Light source: laser Lens shift: 96.3% vertical, 47.1% horizontal Refresh rate: 120 Hz Smart-TV platform: none HDMI…
Cats, like humans, relieve themselves. Unlike humans, they do not rely on plumbing and porcelain thrones. Instead, their seat of choice is a crumbly, occasionally smelly pile of granules in a tub—often hidden in human bathrooms or tucked into kitchen corners. All cat caretakers know what cat litter looks and smells like—we even have our…
Cadence Capsules have a few clever features that have ruined those cheap drugstore toiletry bottles for me. Unlike the conventional squeezy toiletry tubes, Cadence Capsules are little jars with twist-off lids. On each vessel, the wide mouth makes transferring products a breeze. In my experience, the lids are leakproof, too—I’ve yet to experience a liquid…