I hiked Mount Fuji in head-to-toe Patagonia — the classic Houdini jacket is 51% off right now
I've worn Patagonia outdoor gear for 10 years, and here's why the Houdini Jacket is the ideal outer layer for mountain excursions.
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An XRP treasury SPAC surges nearly 300% ahead of Evernorth merger
Armada Acquisition Corp. II rose about 270% last week, leaving the thinly traded shell at nearly four times its roughly $10.50 trust value before merging with Evernorth, an XPR treasury company.
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SEC approves a 3x fix for bitcoin and ether traders who miss the wild swings
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 5, 2026
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October Prime Day just went LIVE — 47+ best deals on Apple, Beats, Ninja, Skechers, Ring and more
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is kicking off the holiday shopping season. Our money-saving deals experts are live blogging the best value deals.
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Is the sleep you get before midnight better than the sleep you get after? Two doctors respond
There's a common belief that sleep before midnight is more potent because it's loaded with Human Growth Hormone and other benefits, but is this true? Here's what two board-certified medical doctors to...
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I’ve rewired my brain with the Brick by weaponizing laziness — here’s why I think it’s an essential gadget for every home
The Brick is the gadget that cured my scrolling addiction, and I think I could be the solution to solving the phone addiction crisis in young people too.
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My Apple Watch spotted I was getting sick before I did this week — here's how to make the Vitals app more accurate
The Apple Watch Vitals app is worth using. Here's how to make sure it's getting the most accurate data.
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6 biggest new shows to stream this week —including a Netflix sea thriller
This week’s new TV lineup is packed with drama, thrills and laughs that you can stream, including "Carrie," "Below," "NCIS: New York" and "Treasure Island."
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Decluttering fatigue is real: How the 'unfinished business' test can get rid of your mess for good
Clutter taking over your home? The ‘unfinished business’ test could clear your space before winter.
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I've been in a serious relationship with my vagus nerve stimulator for 30 days to see if it would decrease my stress — here's why I'm breaking up with it already
I've been testing Nuropod for a week to see if vagus nerve stimulation works, and this is what I discovered.
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I tested the iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro to see if a two-year upgrade makes sense
The iPhone 18 Pro offers a powerful new processor and improved photography performance, but the two-year-old iPhone 16 Pro still has a lot left to give.
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Ether's bitcoin-beating Q3 rally came with a catch. Liquidity thinned.
Ether beat bitcoin in the third quarter, but its market liquidity got thinner, according to Coingecko.
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I’m watching a horror movie every day in October 2026 — and today’s pick is a haunting found footage film I’ll never forget (Oct. 4)
I’m challenging myself to watch one horror movie every day throughout October, revisiting old favorites and discovering films I’ve never seen before.
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Google Pixel at 10: Successes, failures, and fun along the way [Video]
A decade of Pixel, it’s only in the last few years that we have seen Google settle into a rhythm with smartphones. It hasn’t been smooth sailing, though. more…
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Crypto poured years into new products. The next challenge is keeping users
Crypto firms have spent years building financial products on blockchains. Getting people to use them — and keep using them — is becoming the next challenge.
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Google’s original Pixel Fold was the right idea years ahead of its time
Google’s original Pixel Fold was inherently flawed but also fundamentally way better than I expected and, thanks to recent arrivals, also way ahead of its time. more…
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The Pope Has Thoughts on AI Art—And They're Not Flattering
The pontiff says algorithms "lack the spark of humanity," and the Vatican wants to renew an alliance with artists and cultural institutions to protect it.
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pipeflow: v0.4.0 on CRAN
Pipeline setup {pipeflow} builds a pipeline by adding one R function per step with pip_add (see also the Get started article). In this post, we’ll work with the following toy pipeline: step load produ...
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, October 3 (game #1210)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
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Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, October 3 (game #1713)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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