Apple’s HomePod family of smart speakers is once again a family in the sense that it is now a line of two products. Joining the $99 HomePod mini, which hit the scene in 2020, is the $299 HomePod. Equal parts a return story and a reinvention in that Apple’s home ecosystem is more built-out and the virtual assistant that offers easy control, Siri, is more agile and quicker than before....
Even if you love your work, do too much of it, and you’re bound to hit a wall. That’s especially true if you work to the point of burnout, which has become somewhat of an epidemic these days. It’s a surprising state of affairs for those who wind up in its clutches. Burnout plagues work warriors—people who can go longer and endure more—until they can’t. Over a long siege of chronic stress, burnout executes an insidious takeover....
11 Facts About Taco Bell’s Delicious Crunchwrap Facebook By Andrew Sheldon/Dec. 17, 2022 7:30 pm EST Seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, a tostada shell, and flour tortilla. Alone, these ingredients don’t sound like anything too extraordinary. But when they’re combined and perfectly arranged, they form the magical creation known as Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme. Now a menu staple, the Crunchwrap Supreme made its nationwide debut in 2006 (via QSR Magazine)....
Major League Baseball’s 2021 All-Star Game is Tuesday night (7:30 p.m. EDT) at Denver’s Coors Field. The game figures to be a great time for a few reasons, not the least of which is the sense of renewal it will bring. There was no Midsummer Classic in 2020, and baseball’s best players gathering on the same field will be a welcome return to normal. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...
It’s early spring, following an icy, subzero winter season across Eastern Canada. Everything moves slowly this time of year—nature, humans, business—but Dax Dasilva is moving with urgency, more resolute than ever. The tech CEO and environmental activist founded Lightspeed, a Montreal-based digital commerce platform, and Age of Union, a non-profit environmental alliance squarely aimed at protecting threatened species and ecosystems. Dasilva is intent on protecting our planet as our impacts become increasingly unsustainable....
We’ve been thinking a lot about outdoor activities that embrace social distancing. There’s kayaking, SUPing, biking, backpacking, hiking, running, and outdoor rock climbing. The trouble is that many of these past times require a high level of physical fitness, lots of experience, and a big investment in gear. But there’s one activity—via ferrata climbing—that nearly anyone can do. Via ferratas, which involve climbing rock faces with pre-placed hand and foot holds, and safety cables, are the great outdoor equalizer....
Need a reminder that no nation offers more geographic, geologic, and cultural diversity than the USA? These five American road trips will help restore your sense of wonder and hope in what lies ahead. Editor’s Note: What’s open or closed shifts regularly during a pandemic. Check before you go. The Most Epic and Remote Adventures to Experience on All 7 Continents Read article 5 American Road Trips That Will Restore Your Sense of Wonder...
If you’ve already gained lots of experience scrambling up rock walls but are looking for a new challenge to add to your climbing repertoire—and aren’t afraid of a little cold weather—it may be time to check out ice climbing. This chilly pursuit, which usually takes place on frozen waterfalls, can offer a new set of problems for a climber to solve over the relatively static environment on a typical rock face, as ice and snow create ever-changing, and potentially more dangerous, conditions....
Between blazing heat indoors and frigid temps, harsh wind, and bright sun outside, your skin can take quite a beating in the winter. Even those who don’t usually deal with dry skin might suddenly find their faces feeling irritated, red, and cracked in the colder months. While you don’t need to overhaul your whole skincare routine to address these changes, if you’re dealing with drier skin than normal, now’s the perfect time to introduce a moisturizer for winter dry skin....
Riding a bicycle is fun and enjoyable. It also reduces stress and puts us in a good mood. There are various kinds of bikes, each with a different use and purpose. There are bicycles that are meant to be used on the road and off the road. Bicycles also exist in a wide range of colors, making it a fun subject to color. We have crafted and compiled 10 bicycles coloring pages for you to enjoy....
Sponsored content. Men’s Journal receives compensation for this article as well as for purchases made when you click on a link and buy something below The search for new clothing is never over. Spring is almost up which means the summer heat is right behind it. When the summer heat arrives, that means it’s more than ok to throw on some shorts when you leave the house. And if you like old-school basketball, these Mitchell & Ness NBA 76ers 82-83 Swingman Road Shorts will surely make your day....
There has never been a time where so many people have as much free time as they do right now. And that means it is a lot easier to have time in the day to workout. If you’ve been using that time to work out and want to see some weight loss results, then you should pick up an adjustable core burner. How does the McDavid Waist Trimmer Belt eradicate excess water weight?...
Can Acidity Fix Oversalted Food? mmpixel91/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Dec. 13, 2022 2:22 pm EST While it is arguably the single most important ingredient in your kitchen that enhances all flavors, salt is used incorrectly in many homes (and some restaurant kitchens, too). Harnessing the power of salt for good will result in great-tasting food with nuanced flavors coming to the forefront thanks to the addition of that key salinity. Conversely, many people get spooked when it comes to salt and don’t use anywhere near enough, resulting in bland, unexciting dishes....
Canned Cranberries Is Instacart’s Most Ordered Thanksgiving Side Dish Facebook By Charley Rekstis/Nov. 16, 2022 9:37 pm EST Instacart, the grocery store delivery app that gained traction in 2020 during start of the COVID-19 pandemic, took a recent poll of 2,000 Americans to gauge their plans for Thanksgiving dinner this year. The app also looked at orders from years past to looks at trends and upticks in certain items being ordered....
If you are looking for a great way to Celebrate National Margarita Day, then you’re. Because there is a tequila you need to pick up to make an unbelievable margarita. And that is the La Adelita Tequila. La Adelita Tequila was named in honor of the great women who fought in the Mexican revolution in 1910. It is a single estate tequila made to exacting standards following age-old techniques and made in a distillery dating back to 1885....
eBay Is Selling A Vintage McDonald’s Grimace Costume That’s Absolutely Terrifying eBay By Kimberley Laws/Dec. 12, 2022 12:29 pm EST There once was a time when McDonald’s McDonaldland characters were as well-known as the Big Mac and as adored by children as the eatery’s famous fries. Yes, Ronald McDonald and his friends (Grimace, Mayor McCheese, Hamburglar, the Fry Guys, and more) were as famous as the stars of a Hanna-Barbera cartoon and just as beloved....
Now that the spring is here, we’re going to see the days get warmer and warmer. By the time the summer is here? It is gonna get real stuffy out. So much so that it can be hard to get some rest at night. Not so when you pick up this Company Cotton Percale Sheet Set from The Company Store. When you get to bed at night, you want to have the most comfort possible....
FIFA Crowds Are Literally Chanting And Begging For Beer By Rebecca Cherico/Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 12:32 am EST Like the Olympics, the World Cup is simultaneously a sporting event and a moment for its host country to hold court on the world stage. Qatar’s foray into the intense world of international soccer hosting has proved both controversial and eventful from the start. There has been speculation about bribery at the root of FIFA’s choice of Qatar’s bid in the first place (per NPR); questions about the feasibility of Qatar’s hosting given the nation’s limited infrastructure (via Bloomberg); great concern over human rights violations over the treatment of workers and the LGBTQ population — not to mention the country’s restrictively hot climate (per ESPN)....
As the new Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR rolled into my driveway in Toronto, it was love at first sight. From the sturdy definition of its more-dressed-than-naked frame to the hand-stitched black leather seat and wasp tail, the Speed Triple 1200 RR is flat-out chic—a couture machine engineered with the power and tech to back it up its aggressive appearance. I eagerly suited up and tossed a leg over the bike to experience the performance firsthand....
GBBO’s Syabira Didn’t Celebrate Her Win, And Twitter Is Gushing Facebook By Ree Winter/Updated: Nov. 6, 2022 7:01 pm EST If you ask David Schwimmer of “Friends” fame, one of the great things about “The Great British Baking Off” is the camaraderie among the contestants. According to Hello! magazine, David Schwimmer told Radio Times, “I love it. There’s such a good spirit on that show. It’s competitive, but everyone’s so lovely with each other....
