Can’t-Go-Wrong-Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Francis spends his days consistently working toward two goals: hydration and pain prevention. For hydration, he’s constantly thinking about his water intake. “I sweat a lot on stage,” he said, so he drinks a Gatorade about 45 minutes before each show and is conscious of continuously drinking water throughout the day. His drinking vessel of…

If you’ve ever dreamed of flying for (almost) free, upgrading your Economy seats to the much fancier, Business Class, or treating yourself to a luxurious getaway without blowing your budget, learning how to collect Avios points is your ticket there — literally.  Avios is the rewards currency of the British Airways Club (and other airline…

Crosley Milton and Crosley Tribute: These tiny radios have an aesthetically pleasing design and multiple input options. But both rely on a USB power cord that extends only 21 inches, with no power base included, and neither performed well during our reception testing. Additionally, the Milton’s Micro-USB charging port is positioned close enough to the…

Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This simple, affordable, lightweight stroller is convenient and easy to use. The lightweight yet sturdy Summer 3Dlite Convenience Stroller offers the best combination of features and affordability that we’ve seen in an umbrella stroller. It folds easily, it collapses to the smallest package of the strollers we tested, and, at…

Narrowing down the parameters for what constitutes “barbecue sauce” for this taste test was hard. Regional differences in the barbecue world are vast and complex, and sauces are no exception. There’s a Saint Louis–style sauce, Carolina gold sauce, Texas-style sauce, and even an Alabama white sauce. Some styles, like Memphis’s dry rub ribs or East…

What we like: The best bodysuit for effective shaping that’s still comfy, from our guide to the best shapewear. Effectively shapes and compresses your midsection. Built-in bra is surprisingly good. It’s also highly adjustable, making it the best-fitting bodysuit that we tested. Other things to know: Uses flexible boning, which some people may find uncomfortable….