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Laundry detergents come in a variety of forms, including liquids, powders, pods, and sheets. Along with differing in how convenient they are to use, these types vary in cleaning features and strengths. Here’s an overview: Liquids The most popular form of laundry detergent, liquid detergents can be measured exactly and their doses are easily adjustable….

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…

A simple, structured trouser Z wearing the Effortless Pant (Re)ssential in size 16, regular length, black. Z is 5-foot-5. Z Abdullahi/NYT Wirecutter The (Re)ssential fabric lacks texture and instead has a smooth, even finish. Hannah Frye/NYT Wirecutter The (Re)ssential pants hung, pleats popping. Hannah Frye/NYT Wirecutter Z wearing the Effortless Pant (Re)ssential in size 16,…

Sarah Witman/NYT Wirecutter Now owned by Newell Brands, Dymo continues to sell several embossing-tape label makers that work exactly like mine. If you so desire, you too can create antiquated-looking labels for all of your hobbies, crafts, and/or organizational ventures. Plus, I think they’re just as worthy of displaying proudly — perhaps alongside a typewriter,…

Every year, our expert journalists spend thousands of hours researching and testing items so we can recommend the very best gifts. Many of our picks are too big, expensive, or impractical to be great gifts. But the following dozens of items hit that sweet spot — more substantial than a trinket, offering undeniable value, with…

Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This player offers the best combination of 4K Blu-ray quality, DVD upscaling, and CD audio quality for the price. The user interface is a bit clunky, though. Among the dwindling pool of affordably priced 4K Blu-ray players, the Panasonic DP-UB820 stands out as the most sensible investment for the cinephile…