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We may earn a commission from links on this page. I love my bone conduction headphones. I wear them when I’m running so that I can hear traffic approaching. I also love them for noisy environments where I put in earplugs. Since the headphones don’t require my ear canal to be open, I can use earplugs and still be able to hear my bone-conducted music. So what’s going on with this strange technology, and what are the downsides? I’ll explain.  SHOKZ OpenRun Bone Conduction Headphones $99.95 at Amazon $129.95 Save $30.00 Get Deal...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Garmin watches are fantastically powerful tools, but they can also be a bit complicated to figure out. No other brand has as many different settings, spread over as many different menus. If you’re settling into a new watch, let me help you find the first few things you should customize and try out. Most of these tips apply to Forerunner watches, including but not limited to my faves, the 265 and 265S —the 55, 165, and 965 all have similar features and controls. Other watches like the Venu 3 and Vivoactive 5 will also have many of the features I’m discussing here, so when in doubt, check your device’s manual online.  Garmin Forerunner 165 $216.99 at Walmart ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I review a lot of smart home tech, and my home is often full of robots rolling on the floor, voice assistants talking, and notifications chiming from my phone. Most smart home devices have a short lifespan in my house—once they’re tested, they’re out the door—but the ones I really love, I hold onto. Here are the ones that impressed me so much that I kept coming back to them.  The Brisk It grill is my favorite smoker Credit: Amanda Blum I spent the summer with six smart grills on my patio, and I used them often with friends. While there were a few that really impressed me (The Kamado Konnected Joe, The Masterbuilt Auto Ignite 545 Digital Charcoal Grill), the one I kept was the Brisk It Origin. More a smart smoker than smart grill, it smoked flawlessly and with...

What kind of New Year’s resolution you make depends on your unique goals—which means you need a way to track your progress that is just as unique. If your resolution is to cut back on social media use and your friend’s is to run a faster mile, you won’t measure success the same way, right? There are different apps out there that will help you actually reach your goals this year. This story is going to recommend some apps that can help you track specific resolutions. Here's a rundown of t he best general progress tracking apps .  What are the most common New Year’s resolutions? Per Statista , the top New Year’s resolutions among people who have made one or several for 2025 are as follows:  To save more money (21%) To eat healthier (19%) To exercise more (17%) To lose weight (15%) To spend more time with family and friends (14%) To quit smoking (9%) To spend less on living expenses (9%) A few from last year—like reducing work stress a...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Fitbit’s Charge 6 is such a great little minimalist fitness tracker, you barely need to do anything to get started—just strap it on and let it work. But there are a few things you can do to customize the experience and get everything working even better for you. Here are some tips and tricks for those who are new to the device. Charge it and set it up (obviously) With any device, the first thing to do is charge it, turn it on, and follow the instructions (on-screen or in a quick start guide) to get it connected to your phone and to make sure you have your Fitbit account set up.  New Fitbits come with a six-month premium membership, so set a reminder now for May to check in with yourself about whether you’d like to cancel or continue your premium membership. Set up your charging station and routine The battery on a Fitbit Charge 6 will last most of a week, which means sometime next week you’ll notice the bat...