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In hindsight, though, iRobot’s bet on camera-based navigation was the wrong move. Its robots not only failed to keep up with the new norms set by a stiff wave of competition from China but also seemed to get worse as the company tried to brute-force better performance out of a flawed platform, rather than pivot…

If you’re looking to get into, or back into, enjoying vinyl but don’t want to invest in an expensive or complicated system, the Angels Horn H019 is a perfect option. I’d grown up collecting vinyl too. But I’d given away my last turntable more than 10 years ago and sold or traded most of my…

As much as I tried not to be, I was shocked by how it looked initially on my lips. I went for a mauve color, one of 10 shades available, and at first it appeared black, not the pinky brown that I was expecting for the final result. The liner is thick, with a semi-sticky…

Lidia’s Marinara Sauce, a Cento product, received mixed reviews from our tasters. While some testers appreciated its subtle heat from the crushed red pepper, many found it acidic and metallic. Victoria Marinara Sauce deterred some tasters with its concentrated, ketchupy savor and paste-like texture. One described it as “reminiscent of Campbell’s Condensed Tomato Soup.” It…

Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This compact, MagSafe-compatible portable SSD delivers speedy performance and can easily snap to a phone for extra storage. Capacity: 1 TB Physical size: 2.6 by 2.6 by 0.47 inches USB interface: USB4 Warranty: three years The Corsair EX400U (1 TB) is reliable, fast, and reasonably priced, and it’s compact enough…

Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This compact grab bar doubles as a toilet-paper holder and is the most discreet option we found to add some extra security to your bathroom without advertising your need for assistance. For a grab bar that blends seamlessly into most bathrooms, we recommend the Moen Brushed Nickel 8″ Grab Bar…

Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter These are the things that I found make a good ski glove: Enough warmth for the day: To provide warmth, ski gloves primarily use synthetic insulation, such as fleece and lofty “synthetic down” options, as well as wool. In humid and wet environments (including the microclimate between your hand and the outside…

We’ve considered and evaluated several other Zojirushi travel mugs throughout our testing. Here’s a breakdown: Zojirushi SM-VH: This stainless-steel mug with stainless interior insulates as well as the SM-KHE and so far resists denting about as well. We have tested the KHE for longer, though, and have more confidence in it. Zojirushi SM-YAE: This 16-ounce…

Hannah Schwob for NYT Wirecutter Gold-standard hairspray: L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hair Spray Unscented The supremely fine unscented mist is beloved by industry professionals for good reason: The hold is sturdy and reliable, without any crunch or unsightly flaking. With just six ingredients — somewhat of an anomaly in the hairspray category…