A good meat thermometer will let you control how well your meat is cooked to a precise degree, so you never need worry about over- or under-cooking again. Some devices are capable of much more than this as well — with smart connectivity and multiple probes becoming more popular for added versatility. But, how can you know which meat thermometer will be best for you? We tested 12 models to help you decide....
Like everything in the running world, running belts have come a long way — you’re no longer limited to a bulky, ugly fanny pack that bounces with every stride. Modern running belts are designed with different runners in mind — some are lightweight, designed for a couple of gels on race day, or to fit just your phone if you prefer to not run with a running phone holder. Others are more complex — designed to carry hydration and fueling, as well as holding your phone, and other essentials....
While the sub-$500 TV market isn’t as rich in high-end models as we’d like, there’s no shortage of perfectly fine TVs that deliver great picture performance for the price. For example, our top pick, the TCL 5-Series, combines the category-leading color and brightness of QLED with Roku’s easy-to-use smart TV interface. The result is an easy-to-recommend TV for everyone who wants something that’s inexpensive and easy to use. Below we’ve rounded up the best TVs under $500 that manage to find the balance between cost and performance, giving you better-than-basic features and above-average performance....
Personally, I’ll take a lean 8-hour experience over a 30-hour bloatfest any day of the week. In fact, every time a new AAA title comes along which boasts a vast open world and an endless list of tasks to accomplish, I die a little bit on the inside. So when a game like The Callisto Protocol comes around, I sit up and pay attention. It’s a title that positioned itself as a spiritual successor to the Dead Space franchise… but which has now copped quite a bit of flak for arguably achieving what it set out to do....
Just like they do in phishing emails and on fake websites, cybercriminals are now using ads on search engines to impersonate legitimate brands. These fake ads are then used to bring unsuspecting users to malicious sites hosting malware and ransomware. Back in November, we saw this first hand when cybercriminals bought ads for the popular Photoshop alternative GIMP on Google Search. While the ad pointed users to ‘GIMP.org’ which is actually the program’s official site, they were instead taken to a fake site that infected their computer with the VIDAR info stealing trojan....
Perhaps to reassure subscribers that there’s still plenty to look forward to, HBO Max shared a showcase (opens in new tab) of upcoming Originals set to air in the coming months and years, and top billing was given to the dramatic adaptation of PlayStation classic The Last of Us. In a multi-show trailer that includes extremely brief clips of The White House Plumbers, House of the Dragon, Succession, The White Lotus, Industry and many more, The Last of Us receives a full 20 seconds at the end....
My colleague Kelly Woo has expounded on why Hulu was her favorite streaming service, by combining outstanding originals such as The Dropout and Life and Beth and current-season programming such as the excellent Abbott Elementary. Personally, I’ve been almost ready to kick Hulu to the curb, because it’s been running out of interesting content for me to watch. (My $1 per month Hulu deal from Black Friday, though has kept the service around even in lean times....
The message was clear. We beat you to the punch, Apple, and then you copied us. Well, you can now add one more feature to the “Google got their first” pile, one that the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will likely envy. And that’s a much more powerful zoom. The Pixel 7 Pro features a telephoto lens with a 5x optical zoom and up to 30x Super Res Zoom (digital zoom)....
Information comes from the CD Projekt Group Q3 2022 Earnings report. The document is what it sounds like, outlining the company’s financials for the past quarter, and explaining how it intends to allocate resources in the near future. The Witcher Remake info is on the fifth slide. The slide in question has “The Witcher Remake” text superimposed against a fiery background, then explains that the game’s internal codename is “Canis Majoris....
However, it would appear that Marvel bigwigs haven’t been totally put off by the film’s tepid reception as Eternals 2 is reportedly in the works. This rumor comes by way of a thread on Reddit (opens in new tab), from “sources that have been proved legit over time” according to the forums moderator team. As reported by TechRadar (opens in new tab), the post claims that Eternals 2 is “on track” but that the first movie faced many production issues that Marvel Studios don’t want to repeat those mistakes....
I’ve tried VR gaming several times already, and while it’s enjoyable enough, it’s not hooked me quite yet. But after reading The Information (opens in new tab)’s two-part report looking into Apple’s development of its first AR device, I may be approaching a change of heart on VR based on the hardware and software that Apple is supposedly working on. The N301, as the Apple headset is apparently known internally, is an all-in-one headset (like the Oculus Quest 2), which already appeals because less computing power is a far smaller sacrifice than being tethered to a separate processor....
Fortunately things have levelled out, for the most part. While the Model X still has wait times up to 7 months, and the Long Range Model 3 is completely missing, the majority of Tesla’s line-up is more readily available. So you don’t necessarily need to commit to a lengthy wait before your new car is delivered. Still the length of your wait all depends on which Tesla you’re buying, and in some cases what premium add-ons you’re ordering it with....
That would be the 43" Onn 4K Roku TV for $198 at Walmart (opens in new tab). The retailer has slashed $45 off the TV, bringing it to a super-low price for a 4K set. If you’re looking for a super-cheap 4K TV, this Onn set is what you’re looking for. Some retailers are selling 1080p TV sets at this price, but there’s no need to settle for lower resolution thanks to this deal....
It produces thick and delicious results in a matter of minutes and takes minimal effort. Plus it can do much more than hot chocolate; iced lattes and chocolate martinis are literally just a button’s push away. As a result, my partner and I are hooked and we can’t get enough of it. Here’s what happened. Hot chocolate in the summer — are we crazy? The machine which has become our latest obsession is none other than the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser ($149, Hotel Chocolat (opens in new tab))....
Voice Control is actually an accessibility feature, designed to make using the iPhone easier for those who may find physical gestures problematic. It enables the control of your iPhone with your voice. If that sounds similar to saying, for instance, “Hey, Siri…” it is. But there is a difference: when you say “Hey, Siri…” you’re asking the virtual assistant to get your phone to do something for you. With Voice Control, you don’t need to call Siri and can simply say commands which your iPhone will follow....
The 48-inch LG A2 OLED is $569 at Best Buy (opens in new tab) right now. That’s $730 off and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for any OLED TV. This entry-level LG OLED TV gets you incredible OLED visuals without spending a fortune. It’s one of the best OLED TV deals ever. Update: As of Dec. 20 this OLED TV deal is still in stock. The LG A2 OLED is the entry-level OLED TV in LG’s product lineup....
Google Pixel phones have a lot of great features hiding away, including some that you might not even know about. One of the most important is car crash detection, and it might be about to make the jump to other Android phones. Car crash detection is part of the Pixel Personal Safety app, which is preinstalled on all current Pixel phones. But new strings in the latest version (2022.05.25), as spotted by Mishaal Rahman (opens in new tab), include the phrase “nonpixel” — suggesting this Pixel-exclusive feature may not be exclusive for long....
The Last Movie Stars, a docuseries directed by Ethan Hawke, reveals the untold story of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s lives and relationships in their own words, delivered by others. The premise, as revealed in the trailer below, is that Newman got his screenwriter friend Stewart Stern to record over 100 interviews with friends and family — “stuff they would never say if they weren’t with friends” — with a view to writing a memoir....
The Austin-based startup has announced its new Lumina Desk (opens in new tab), which is the first to pack in a 24-inch OLED ambient display. The desk will be 29.5 inches wide, 59 inches long and will have a minimum height of 30 inches with a maximum height of 47 inches. We’ll have to wait until its launch to see if it joins the ranks of the best standing desks, but the anti-scratch display will certainly help set the Lumina Desk apart from the competition....
Of course, consider this your spoiler warning for Stranger Things 4 volume 2, as we’re diving into a fan theory and an interview that give some folks a bit of hope in advance of Stranger Things season 5. We’re also going to dive into why you shouldn’t get your hopes up. Please, if you haven’t watched the season and plan to, go now. I had this death kinda-spoiled for me, as I slowly figured out the aforementioned message I got from a friend....
