You could technically put your Amazon Echo speaker in any place in your home, from your kitchen counter to your living room shelf or your bedside table. But just because you can put it anywhere doesn’t mean you should. There are some places you should rethink putting your Alexa smart speakers […]
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Google has opened up access to Bard, the company’s new and experimental AI chatbot. You can currently join the waitlist and try out the ChatGPT competitor before it’s released to the general public. Bard uses natural language processing and machine learning to generate responses in real time. You can ask it to write an […]
Cat pee can quickly turn a beloved sofa that’s a hub for the whole family into a stinky spot that needs to be avoided. Not only can cat pee make the entire room smell terrible, it can be difficult to remove from fabric. However, there are solutions to save your […]
We all know that fatty, unhealthy foods can make you feel sluggish, but according to nutrition experts, what you eat can also have a negative impact on your sleep. In fact, sleep and nutrition seem to go hand in hand. Food gives us the nutrients we need to maintain mental […]
Sleep masks are a popular bedtime accessory that helps block light and promote a better sleep. However, new studies have shown that the benefits of a sleep mask don’t end when you take off the mask in the morning. Turns out, wearing a sleep mask to bed can boost brain […]
We all have certain expectations when stepping onto the scale, whether we want to lose, gain or maintain our bodyweight. However, your weight won’t be the same in the morning as it is at the end of your day. That’s because you eat less food during the night and lose water […]
When it comes to cooking, it may feel like there’s nothing new under the sun (your air fryer and Instant Pot can only do so much). However, social media apps like TikTok and Instagram are helping people rediscover useful tips and tricks in the kitchen. These cooking hacks tend to […]
After three years of COVID-19 pandemic and a long winter, air travel is back in a big way. Students have started hitting beaches for spring break, while families are making summer travel plans. Airline prices have dipped since their peak in May 2022, and new fee-free family seating policies […]
Those tags in your clothes may be scratchy or irritating, but they’re actually super helpful — so don’t cut them out and throw them away just yet. If you look closely on your labels, you’ll find a number of little symbols. No, those icons aren’t gibberish. They’re a cheat code […]
Ask any parent about the most difficult situations with young children, and managing air travel will probably be near the top of their list. To make a tough travel situation worse, airlines can sometimes separate family members on flights with seats in different rows. Standard or basic fare tickets and […]
This story is part of Taxes 2023, CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track your refund. If you were smart and filed your income taxes early this year, you might already be putting your tax refund to […]
This story is part of Taxes 2023, CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track your refund. There are a number of tax scams that resurface every tax season, but tax related identity theft might be the worst. […]
We don’t blame anyone for wanting to sleep with their pets. Getting your furry friend to sleep in their own bed or crate can be tough. Plus, they’re warm and cuddly, and it feels impossible to say no to their adorable eyes when they try to jump into bed with you. […]
This story is part of Taxes 2023, CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track your refund. The expansion of the child tax credit last year by the American Rescue Plan was one of the biggest economic measures […]
If you’ve shopped at Ikea you could be due part of a $24 million settlement the Swedish furniture company is paying out to resolve claims it violated customers’ privacy. According to a 2019 class action lawsuit, Ikea North America included more than the last five digits of credit and debit […]
7-Eleven this month launched an electric-vehicle charging network in the US, joining a growing number of nationwide retailers with EV chargers. 7Charge stations are now operational at select 7-Elevens in California, Colorado, Florida and Texas, with plans to add more in the US and Canada. “Once the network’s expansion […]
Cleaning your Google Drive and Gmail is a nice way to kickoff spring, and it could save you some money, too. Google Drive and Gmail are packed with some of Google’s most popular services. However, you only get a combined 15GB of storage space to use for free for all those services, which can […]
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Waiting for your Social Security Disability Insurance benefits check to arrive? It’s on its way. The Social Security Administration disburses checks in rounds throughout the month, and the last round of March checks was disbursed to recipients on Wednesday. How soon you get your money depends on two things: your date of […]
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