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Month: November 2025
You need to read the treatise on spacing out, Bored and Brilliant
I have a tendency to space out. A lot. Whether it’s staring out the window on Amtrak or pausing at work to fixate on a blank spot on the wall instead of my screen, I often let my mind wander. When I was younger, I […]
This deal on smart glasses was too good for my husband to pass up
The last thing I need is a new Amazon Echo smart speaker. As The Verge’s smart home reviewer, I currently have a dozen scattered around my home for testing. But when Amazon’s Echo Frames smart glasses went on sale for $115 for Cyber Monday, down […]
Escalating Israel-Syria Tensions: Six Soldiers Wounded, Regime Involvement Suspected – 11/30/2025, 4:24:23 PM
Israel-Syria tensions escalate following weekend operations: Prime Minister Netanyahu formally filed his pardon request as the Israeli Defense Force faces escalating tensions on multiple fronts. New intelligence suggests Syrian President…
The absolute best Cyber Monday deals you can already shop
Black Friday might officially be over, but that doesn’t mean the deals have simply evaporated. As we turn our attention to Cyber Monday, many of our favorite deals are still holding strong. That means you have another chance to save if you’ve been too preoccupied […]
Score Big on Black Friday: Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker Slashes Price by 40%!
This Versatile Ice Cream Maker Might Be the Coolest Black Friday Deal You’ll See Black Friday 2025 has arrived, and if you’ve been dreaming of upgrading your frozen dessert game,…
Russia Escalates Strikes on Kyiv as Peace Talks with US and Ukraine Loom – 11/30/2025, 8:28:35 PM
Russia-Ukraine Conflict Intensifies Amid Peace Negotiations Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv as Ukrainian delegation travels to the US for diplomatic talks[1]. Russian drone and missile attacks have continued for…
My favorite snore-blocking sleepbuds are down to their lowest price
Anker’s seriously small Soundcore Sleep A20 sleepbuds can be nabbed for $108 right now at Amazon, their best price since they launched on Kickstarter at $90 last year. They normally sell for $179.99, making this a standout deal for a pair of ultra-tiny sleep buds […]
The best Cyber Monday deals on some of my favorite smart home gear
‘Tis the season to score some serious bargains on smart home gear. While Black Friday is behind us, Cyber Monday is coming up fast, so there is still time to grab a bargain on that smart lock you’ve been eyeing or take the plunge on […]
Snag the Palma 2 E-Reader for Just $315 This Black Friday!
The Phone-Sized Palma 2 E-Reader Is Cheaper Than Ever During Black Friday Black Friday 2025 has arrived, and if you’ve been eyeing a portable e-reader that fits in your pocket,…