All articles tagged with #home
Xbox Insiders gain new Home controls (immersive background mode and the ability to remove items from the Recent Games list), tools to view and delete unused local saves, enhanced profile badges with details and a commemorative Day One badge for Xbox’s 25th anniversary, and automatic removal of purchased games from wishlists, with features rolling out first to Alpha rings and broad availability starting today.
Shop TODAY's Julie Ricevuto curates expert-picked Amazon favorites designed to simplify daily life, from a precision fabric stitch gun and Sally Hansen cuticle remover to dishwasher cleaner tablets, a Drop Stop seat gap filler, produce-cleaning brushes and FreshPaper to extend produce life, plus smart plugs and other handy gadgets—all popular finds priced from under $5 to about $170.
AI is moving from work into American homes as an always-on presence that learns routines and assists with dinner, bedtime, shopping, and even emotional support; with widespread adoption among parents and teens, experts warn of privacy risks and the need for guardrails as the home becomes AI’s most intimate and least governed space.
Google Maps Street View can permanently blur your home for free: on a desktop, search your address in maps.google.com, click the Street View photo, choose Report a Problem, outline the area to blur (select 'home'), provide details and your email, then submit for Google’s review; once approved, the blur is permanent, though the process is less convenient on mobile (best done from a web browser).
BBC’s feature explains that Wi‑Fi can be disrupted by quirky, everyday culprits—from microwaves (2.4 GHz) and water in fish tanks causing ‘shadowing’ to dense walls and signal reflections off mirrors or metal surfaces, with weather affecting outdoor infrastructure; practical fixes include central, high router placement, using 5 GHz where possible, and deploying extenders or mesh networks to eliminate dead zones.
A curated list of 24 top non-Amazon Prime Day deals across kitchen, home, sleep, tech, fashion and travel, updated daily by The Filter staff; the roundups feature trusted brands and discounts from retailers like Best Buy, REI, Backcountry and Kohl’s, with picks such as Anyday Glass Round Dish Set ($63), Helix Sleep Dusk Mattress ($799), Apple AirPods Pro 3 ($179.99), Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds ($198), Caraway Clean Start Bundle ($995), and Kobo Libra Colour ($229.99).
Wirecutter flags top early Prime Day deals across categories like air purifiers, bags, electronics, mattresses, bedding, kitchen gear, and more, with current prices and promo codes. They curate picks from Wirecutter guides and caution that not every discount is worth it; with Prime Day 2026 kicking off around June 23, shoppers can expect price drops from Amazon and competitors such as Walmart, Target, and Best Buy.
CNET’s Memorial Day roundup collects the best under-$50 discounts across tech and home items—from security cameras and streaming devices to headphones, purifiers and chargers—plus guidance on price history and deal duration to help shoppers maximize savings.
The Cut’s Memorial Day Weekend guide highlights discounts across gadgets, beauty tech, and home gear, including Dyson hair tools (20% off), Shark vacuums, Blueair/Levoit air purifiers, Solawave neck masks and Foreo Bear facial devices, portable chargers (Anker Nano, magnetic power banks), and audio gear from Bose/JBL, plus fans and travel devices—offering smart buys to kick off summer.
NBC Select panels expert guidance and product picks for ridding homes of mosquitoes: start by identifying and eliminating standing water to stop breeding, then use a mix of larvicidal options (like mosquito dunks) and devices such as indoor plug-in traps (Zevo), outdoor repellents (Thermacell), bug zappers, and body repellents to prevent bites and entry.
Danya Issawi recounts how a viral TikTok blaming a Zinus mattress for her adult acne sent her into a years-long spiral of skincare trials and anxiety; while researchers have found no proven link between mattresses and acne, the piece shows how social-media claims can shape health decisions, leading her to replace her bed and regain peace of mind and better sleep.
Health officials warn hantavirus can hide in common spaces such as garages, sheds, cabins, basements, attics, barns, crawl spaces, and even unused cars, where rodent droppings or nests may be present; inhaling contaminated dust or touching contaminated surfaces can cause infection, though human-to-human transmission is extremely rare and most U.S. cases occur in the West. To reduce risk, dampen and disinfect droppings before cleaning (CDC advises against vacuuming), wear gloves and a mask, dispose of waste properly, and wash hands thoroughly after handling potentially infested areas. The current cruise-ship outbreak involving the Andes strain is notable for human-to-human transmission, but overall hantavirus remains a rare threat in the U.S.
NBC Select’s editors curate a 50-item Mother’s Day gift guide across beauty, wellness, home, travel and tech, with staff-tested picks and price tiers from under $50 to luxe splurges, highlighting items like Neom bath foam, Bonne Maman jars, a Camp Snap camera, an Aura digital picture frame and AirPods 4.
An ongoing BI series profiles people who build lives abroad to answer where home really is, following a New York-to-Singapore family and noting that about 3.3 million Americans live overseas in 2024 as borders blur and belonging shifts across countries.
Tom's Guide tests the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool ($99) and Shark ChillPill ($149) to decide which portable fan is worth it. Dyson delivers stronger, more straightforward airflow (up to 25 m/s, five speeds) with a minimal, wearable-ready design and included accessories; Shark ChillPill counters with extra features like a dry mist option and an InstaChill cooling plate, plus longer battery life (up to about 11 hours) but lower max airflow. The reviewer would buy Dyson for pure power, while ChillPill wins on experience and premium extras; budget buyers might opt for a cheaper handheld as a fallback.