2+ week, 3+ day ago (195+ words) As a beverage, coffee is woven into our culture. You can find it on every street corner from utilitarian to ultraluxe, with a price tag to match. Third-wave coffee shops can be found in pretty much any town with a medium-sized community college. To some, that trial and error is an inherent part of the espresso experience. In fact, though you may not realize it as a customer, it even goes on behind the counter of your favorite cafe. While home baristas may not be serving hundreds of coffees a day, owners of traditional manual or semi-automated espresso machines need to go through this same dialing-in procedure whenever they open a new bag of beans. The flexibility to tweak settings welcomes the person who comes to the Luxe Caf" with some espresso knowledge (first-hand or after hours of online research)…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago (122+ words) You can find more tempting discounts in our Absolute Best Black Friday Deals roundup and our Black Friday liveblog, running right through the weekend. You can get $170 off the Netgear Orbi 770 Series right now, and a free wall mount when you use the code MOUNT at checkout. Whichever Netgear mesh you choose, the accessible Orbi app shows connected devices, lets you set up a guest network or IoT network, and contains a handful of analytical tools. Welcome to Big Tech's "Age of Extraction" Big Interview: Palantir"s CEO Alex Karp goes to war Starlink devices are allegedly being used at scam compounds Livestream: What businesses need to know about agentic AI $25 off $25+ DoorDash Promo Code for New Customers...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago (240+ words) If you're looking for an excellent pair of over-ear headphones that stand out in both their sound quality and looks, the Nothing Headphone (1) is currently marked down to just $239 on Amazon, a 20 percent discount from its usual price. It's one of our favorite wireless headsets, earning the title "Best Looking" while still sounding almost as good as some headsets at twice the price. The Nothing Headphone (1) has basically every feature you'd expect from a much higher-end offering, including high-resolution audio, the ability to connect to and remember multiple devices, and even object-based surround for watching a movie on a long flight. They're all controlled through the Nothing app, which is available for both iOS and Android. I spotted the deal on Amazon in both the black and white, and while looks are subjective, I think the white pair look pretty…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (289+ words) Looking for a great headset for your Xbox Series X or S that's super simple to setup and use? Microsoft's Xbox Wireless Headset is built specifically for console life, with easy setup, great spatial audio, and easy to use controls. It's currently marked down to just $105 on Amazon, a $15 discount, and is a great choice for Xbox enthusiasts who spend most of their time gaming from the couch. My favorite thing about the Xbox Wireless Gaming Headset is that how easy it is to connect to your console. It leverages the existing wireless connection from the Xbox Series S/X to pair directly, no need for USB dongles or extra apps. Just press the pairing button on the headset and the console's sync button, and you're ready to game. The Xbox Wireless Gaming Headset is equipped with Dolby Atmos, as…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago (242+ words) If you're looking for an excellent pair of over-ear headphones that stand out in both their sound quality and looks, the Nothing Headphone (1) are currently marked down to just $239 on Amazon, a 20% discount from their usual price. They're one of our favorite wireless headsets, earning the title "best looking" while still sounding almost as good as some headsets at twice the price. The Nothing Headphone (1) have basically every feature you'd expect from a much higher-end offering, including high-resolution audio, the ability to connect to and remember multiple devices, and even object-based surround for watching a movie on a long flight. They're all controlled through the Nothing app, which is available for both iOS and Android. I spotted the deal on Amazon in both the black and white, and while looks are subjective, I think the white pair look pretty dang…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago (233+ words) Cozy Earth makes several types of pajamas and loungewear, but my personal tried-and-true is the stretch-knit bamboo pajamas. You can buy tops and bottoms separately, but I prefer to get them both at once to add to my pajama rotation. These PJs blend 95 percent bamboo viscose with 5 percent spandex, resulting in a stretchy, soft, and cool-feeling garment. Cozy Earth (Luxe Robe) Cozy Earth (Windowpane Resort Robe) On "everything shower" days, I know that a quality bathrobe makes the experience feel that much more spalike'and keeps me warm as I work through all my lotions and potions. WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell liked how the cotton and bamboo viscose blend of Cozy Earth's bathrobe felt durable while still maintaining the soft feeling the brand's known for. From experience, I can tell you washing a pillow is not fun. It's necessary, absolutely, but…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (573+ words) You can save big on the colorful and bass-forward Beats Studio Pro. While the Studio Pro lack some of the Apple-exclusive features you get with AirPods, for example, the upside is that they're much more friendly with Android devices. Both platforms get access to one touch pairing and the helpful Beats app, while iPhone owners also get the benefits of Hey Siri and Find My Device. The other features are a bit of a mixed bag, with a decent battery life of up to 24 hours with ANC on, or 40 with ANC off, but no auto pause when you take them off, or multi-point pairing beyond Google's Chromebook and Android option. Like most headphones from Beats, the sound profile is decidedly bass-forward, but Apple's ownership has tempered that tendency over the last few years. As a result, this generation is more…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (162+ words) It also has another neat trick Bose calls Personal Surround. By pairing the soundbar with a set of the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, you can incorporate them into your surround setup. The open earbuds still let you hear the soundbar, creating an immersive mix that's made even more potent by Dolby Atmos support. If you have the extra space, you may still want to consider one of our other favorite soundbars, which can take advantage of that room to add a dedicated subwoofer, or more drivers. For anyone just looking to upgrade their living room's audio setup, the Bose Smart Soundbar is an excellent pick that doesn't take up any extra space, and still sounds surprisingly good. Blood tests for Alzheimer's are finally here Big Story: How Gen Z toppled Nepal's leader and chose a new one on Discord Mark…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (170+ words) The Yeti Hopper Flip 12 is a nice little personal-size cooler. Hopper Flip 12 closes with a water proof zipper, which has never leaked on my thus far. With 12 quarts of capacity, it's not huge. Think a six pack and sandwich, depending on what you use to keep things cold (ice packs are the way to go with this one). If you're going to get the mug, you might as well get the French press too. The Everyday Backpack is one of our favorite camera bags, but it doesn't have to be that. It's really just a nice EDC backpack with some well thought out features, like a tuck-away waist strap, three FlexFold dividers, and a nice strap for attaching it to the handle of your rolling carry on bag. The FBI's warning of ICE impersonators Big Interview: Kara Swisher talks AI,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (299+ words) Save a chunk of change on Logitech's high-end USB webcam. This upgraded webcam has a 4-megapixel sensor, which results in a sharp image. It's capable of capturing 1080p video at 30 fps, or you can lower the resolution to 720p to raise the framerate to 60 fps. It has an adjustable field of view with three options at 90, 78, and 65 degrees, so you can really lock in the perfect picture for that next presentation. The stereo microphone has a stated range of up to four feet, so you can sit back and relax and know that you'll still be heard. You can attach it to your monitor or laptop with either the included clip, or using the adhesive on the mount, which we found stayed nice and sticky even when moving it frequently. You'll also get access to a variety of helpful features bundled into…...