This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Now that most smartphones come equipped with a decent camera, photography is becoming a bit of misunderstood art form. Sure, anyone can snap a nice picture of the sunset and post it on their social media, but nothing compares to …
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August, 2022
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6 August
Learn to Play Guitar: The Best Online Lessons and Classes You Can Take From Home
My father played the guitar when I was growing up and always kept a stack of well-worn songbooks from Harry Chapin, Don McLean and John Prine nearby. When my parents gave me a Takamine acoustic guitar for my birthday as a teenager, I consulted those same songbooks for my first foray into guitar playing. I admittedly fell away from the …
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6 August
5 Streaming Services You Can Cancel in August, FOMO
This year marked the return of the summer blockbuster to movie theaters, luring people back to the big screen in droves. But streaming services can claim some victories this season, too. Netflix had Stranger Things 4 in July, Disney Plus had Obi-Wan Kenobi in June. And while both platforms have more to offer in the coming weeks, August is the …
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6 August
Best Earbuds for Running for 2022: Bone Conduction and More
The best earbuds and headphones for running are geared to runners who want their gear to stay on even while sprinting. Unlike general workout headphones, these running headphones are built for a specific function. I look for some design element — a sport fin, wing or ear hook when it comes to earbuds — that offers some added security. Comfort, …
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6 August
Best Resume Builder for 2022
Having a well-crafted resume is crucial for job seekers who want to stand out from the competition. However, knowing how to format a resume, how much detail to include, and how far back to list work experience can be confusing and overwhelming, regardless of your level of experience. Fortunately, there are resume-building services that can help with these decisions. Some …
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6 August
OnePlus Nord N20 5G Review: A $300 Value Pick That’s Missing a Spark
The OnePlus Nord N20 5G’s $300 price matches up with the original OnePlus One from 2014, but beyond that, much has changed from what OnePlus now offers at this lower price. The 2014 $299 “flagship killer” phone was built as rival to the best devices from Samsung, Apple and HTC, complete with a “Never Settle” mantra. The N20 5G instead …
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6 August
Anker Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K Projector Review: Get a Handle on 4K Lasers
Let me say this up front: the Anker Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K is a weird product. Not necessarily in a bad way, it’s just… different. This projector is trying to find — or perhaps forge — a particular niche, and I’m not entirely sure it can pull it off. With its handle and compact size it’s easily tote-able, like other …
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6 August
This Time Machine Takes You Back to When Phones Were a Shared Experience
Outside St. Louis, on the grounds of an army base that used to train nearly every soldier west of the Mississippi River, is an old building with a new purpose. Inside are hundreds of old and not-so-old telephones on display, from a replica of Alexander Graham Bell’s first working phone to the cellphones preceding the smartphones we carry around today. …
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6 August
Grab Factory Reconditioned Amazon Fire TVs Starting at $245
If you’re in the market for a new TV, consider investing in a Fire TV from Amazon. Amazon Fire TVs are great for streaming all your favorite shows and movies. They come packed with features and are available at a great price. Woot currently has factory reconditioned Amazon Fire TV Omni and Fire TV 4-Series available, with prices starting as …
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6 August
Best Apple AirTag Accessories
AirTag accessories are must-haves for anyone utilizing the nifty tracking devices released by Apple in April of last year. A Tile competitor, Apple’s AirTag allows you to track down objects like wallets, bags and keys using Apple’s Find My app. It’s a great device if you often misplace things. A single AirTag costs $29 (£29, AU$45), while you can get a four-pack for …
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