As the world has shifted the last few months, it's very likely your assortment of EDC items has changed too. While you're still looking to slim down the number of items you have to tote around every day, there's a good chance you're keeping an even tighter focus on how safe those items are and how much protection they offer against COVID and everything else out there in the world right now. — Read the rest

As the Wear OS revolution chugs on, we can expect to see more diversity in smartwatch design, including more stylish and elegant models for business or a night out; as well as those better suited to the rough and tumble of sports and workouts. — Read the rest

If you needed any further proof that Americans are finally beginning to accept the bidet movement, consider this: a bidet company has the money to buy naming rights for an NFL football stadium.

The company's bid to rename the Buffalo Bills' stadium in Orchard Park, New York may not end up happening, even though they're offering $12.5 million for the rights. — Read the rest

The bar has been raised on home video production. So just in case you haven't been on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or other video-heavy platforms lately, the days of the boring, white-walled, locked-down selfie video that looks like it could have been filmed by hostage-takers doesn't really cut it anymore. — Read the rest

The world seems well on pace to putting a smart assistant in every home. Just during the first three months of 2020, over 28 million smart speakers were sold, a rise of over 8 percent from 2019. 

But while users all enjoy streaming music, getting information and controlling smart home functions through speakers like the Google Home, there's still one standout problem these speakers haven't fixed yet. — Read the rest

It's a silent tragedy that no one ever wants to even consider.  But the reality is that Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) claims the lives of nearly 3,500 babies in the U.S. every year. It's a horror no parent wants to face, yet the threat of this heartless killer has newborn parents keeping as close a watch on their infants while they're sleeping as when they're awake. — Read the rest

For the past five years, the march toward getting a smart speaker in every home has pushed methodically forward. This year, more than a third of all U.S. adults will have one of the 88 million active smart speakers in your house. — Read the rest

Fitness apps offer some great routines and points of action for those with the motivation to stick to a program and do it right.

However, we know that not every one of those users is feeling that motivation. In fact, many of them will actually sabotage the benefits of their own training by not doing an exercise correctly or generally cutting corners to get done. — Read the rest

With the U.S. cautiously reopening, it's probably time to take stock of where you're at. After spending all these weeks in the house, you've likely already assembled a little list of items you either realized you were missing or need to replace. — Read the rest

After two months, all those stockpiled snacks and days spent indoors have likely taken their toll. If you happened to pick up a few pounds during quarantine, join the club.

However, you may be thinking that it's time — or maybe, well past time — to get back on that fitness horse. — Read the rest

Over the past several years, we've seen an explosion in the use of pre-prepared meal delivery services, each shipping all the ingredients needed right to your door so you can whip up a fresh, tasty meal in just a few minutes. — Read the rest

Fear is ripe soil for the unscrupulous. With so much uncertainty and concern over our health and the broader world economy, cybercriminals have been playing on that fear to steal a few extra dollars out of the most scared and vulnerable. — Read the rest

Summer 2020 is already in tatters if you're a movie fan. Potential blockbusters like Black Widow, Wonder Woman 1984, F9, Mulan, Top Gun: Maverick, Ghostbusters: Afterlife and the latest James Bond thriller No Time to Die have all been shunted off the release schedule. — Read the rest

In the age of smart homes, everybody wants to own the house that does everything for itself. Unfortunately, the reality is that creating a smart house usually takes a lot of work. And if you're trying to turn a previously dumb house into a 21st century web-enabled palace of technology? — Read the rest

Along with medical professionals and grocery store employees, home WiFi networks are also being pushed to their limits during the recent troubles. With almost everyone home at all times and the web as one of the few links to everything outside your four walls, it's a good bet that you're seeing screen times rising significantly in your household. — Read the rest

If you've ever tried to shoot your own videos, you know the equipment costs to do it right can mount up quickly.

Even if you're fine with capturing video on your trusty smartphone, you still need a mount to keep your phone in place. — Read the rest

Gather round, young and old — and hear tales of bygone days. Back in olden times, citizens would mass at a house of coffee, wherein skilled java alchemists would concoct special blends and apply artisanal wizardry to make each steaming chalice an appointment for the taste buds. — Read the rest

There are definite benefits to the whole work from home thing. The commute is a breeze. The dress code is supremely casual. And your boss has to work a lot harder to actually find you.

Despite the joys, there are still some clear downsides to the whole home office thing as well. — Read the rest

Dealing with all the COVID-19 fallout is one of the new realities of our ever-changing world — and that isn't likely going away anytime soon. It's also prompted a rash of existential questions for parents. Questions like how do I protect my kids? — Read the rest

Odds are, you picked your home as the best location to hang up your business outfits so you could relax and enjoy your off-hours in peace and comfort. Unfortunately, worlds are now colliding. In many cases, your home is now also your place of business. — Read the rest