Author: Awais

I’ve been seeing the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic all over social media lately. It’s the viral holiday look this season, with elements of deep red tartan, glowing candlelight, luxe velvet bows, evergreen garlands, and wood paneling. It’s timeless and nostalgic—you might imagine it in a New England country estate. It’s also aspirational, which is why there are countless DIY and shopping videos for it online. I love the look, too, but recreating it can come with a price tag that is anything but magical. Designer plaid linens, heavy glassware, and polished brass accents add up fast. So when I heard…

Tired of achy wrists and hands at the end of a long work day? A vertical mouse could be your solution. We tested and researched models that offer a natural elevated handshake position without a steep learning curve. Here are the best vertical mice for most people. Note: Prices are subject to change. Credit: Lifewire TL;DR: The Logitech Lift is comfortable and highly customizable, and it’s the best vertical mouse we’ve used. Why We Recommend It Of the vertical mice the Logitech brand offers, the Lift is the one we’d recommend for most people for a few reasons. Cons No…

Noble Fokus Amadeus: Noble, the maker of “artisanal” in-ear monitors and headphones, is edging into the more mainstream earbuds market with its most affordable buds yet, after releasing its Fokus Mystiq ($359), Rex 5 ($449) and Prestige ($599) models in recent years. While the Fokus Amadeus ($320) buds are on the large side, they do fit a little more comfortably than the company’s earlier buds, and they feature active noise canceling. Though their noise-muffling capabilities are merely decent (the ANC is certainly a step behind what you get with Bose and Sony flagship models), their sound quality is exceptionally good.…

The official start of winter is still days away, but that doesn’t stop parts of the United States from experiencing extremely cold temperatures. Depending on who you talk to, winter is already here, and that cold snap is not great for anyone’s skin. This is why people are gravitating toward the trend of “slugging.”  The term was coined a couple of years ago when a couple of social media influencers took an interest in ways to achieve the radiant, glowy skin look during the winter. Depending on your skin care needs, this can be an affordable way to keep your…

Finally, we tested how long the lamps stayed illuminated after a full charge to find any discrepancies between reported battery life and actual battery life.What we looked for in cordless table lampsWe limited our selection to rechargeable table lamps, leaving out disposable-battery-operated table lamps. We wanted to get as many “name-brand” lamps as possible, since they are able to offer warranties and customer service that generic lamps from Amazon won’t have. But due to the sheer popularity of some of those generic lamps, we chose to test the bestsellers and highly rated cordless rechargeable table lamps from Amazon as well.We…

It’s still hard to believe that Hollow Knight: Silksong actually came out this year, but now, we all have a new thing to wait for: the game is getting a free expansion in 2026, titled Sea of Sorrow. Team Cherry calls it the game’s “first big expansion.”“New areas, bosses, tools, and more!” Team Cherry says in a blog post. “Hornet’s adventures continue in our nautically themed expansion, coming free for all players next year. We’ll keep further details a secret for now, but expect additional info shortly before Hollow Knight: Silksong – Sea of Sorrow releases.”The original Hollow Knight is…

Looking for the best headphones for daily wear? We’ve done extensive research and testing, and these are the picks we think offer the most comfort, convenience, and top-notch sound quality. Note: Prices are subject to change. Credit: Lifewire / Jason Schneider TL;DR: A rich-sounding pair of wireless headphones that does well with noise canceling and offers plenty of audio customization. Why We Recommend It The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones punch well above their weight in the wireless category with Bluetooth compatibility in the less lossy aptX codec. These headphones also offer wired flexibility with auxiliary connectivity and a USB DAC…

Why It Works Thickening the broth with flour, then reducing it further in the oven, results in a silky, gravy-like sauce.Soy sauce and fish sauce give the sauce savory depth. With its ultra-tender chunks of beef and thick, wine-rich broth, beef Bourguignon is one of my all-time favorite dishes. Each winter, meaty braises like it are staples in my household. While they require a few hours of gentle simmering on the stove, these meals are relatively hands-off and produce enough food to feed my partner and me for a few days. Braised meat is also wonderfully versatile: You can serve…

Sergey Brin, Google’s co-founder, admitted that Google “for sure messed up” by underinvesting in AI and failing to seriously pursue the opportunity after releasing the research that led to today’s generative AI era. Google was scared. Google didn’t take it seriously enough and failed to scale fast enough after the Transformer paper, Brin said. Also: Google was “too scared to bring it to people” because chatbots can “say dumb things.” “OpenAI ran with it,” which was “a super smart insight.” The full quote. Brin said: “I guess I would say in some ways we for sure messed up in that…

YouTube influencer marketing is a powerful but often underused tool in a marketer’s toolbox. According to data from Sprout Social Influencer Marketing, in 2024, YouTube influencers generated 28.4 billion engagements in the United States alone. And Google shared that YouTube’s influence cuts down the average shopping journey by six days. That kind of impact is hard to ignore. Still, many social media marketers find using YouTube as a channel for influencer marketing intimidating. This is because long-form video content requires more time, budget and creative energy than other formats. However, with the rise of YouTube Shorts and its extended time…