If you need a new mattress, any sales event is a good time to look for one. Most mattresses are marketed with “discounts” most of the year, but Amazon Prime Day mattress deals are usually significantly better than the discounts on an average Tuesday. We track prices to highlight when a deal is actually a… Continue reading 21 Best October Prime Day Mattress Deals (2023)
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12 Best October Lego Prime Day Deals (2023)
“What?” you ask, slowly blinking. Didn’t we already have Prime Day? Have you fallen into a wormhole through space and time where every day is Prime Day? (Ssshhh! Don’t give Amazon any ideas!) The second Prime Day of 2023 is called Prime Big Deal Days and runs through October 11. This mid-October timing is perfect… Continue reading 12 Best October Lego Prime Day Deals (2023)
Live Updates: The Trial of FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried
After Yedidia, the prosecution brought Matt Huang to the stand. Huang is the founder of Paradigm, a crypto investment firm that took a stake in FTX. Huang spoke to the ways prospective investors were allegedly misled by Bankman-Fried about the relationship between FTX and Alameda, which was also a customer of the FTX exchange. When… Continue reading Live Updates: The Trial of FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried
8 Best All-Clad Cookware Deals Right Now (October 2023)
Not all cookware is created equal. Anyone who has purchased a cheap starter set of pots and pans will know—after a few years (sometimes months), the nonstick coating flakes off, the handles loosen, or the entire surface becomes warped and uneven. Buying cheap gear only to replace it is a waste of time and money.… Continue reading 8 Best All-Clad Cookware Deals Right Now (October 2023)
The Israel-Hamas War Erupts in Digital Chaos
After an attack on Israel by Hamas on Saturday, Israel declared war and fighting escalated throughout the weekend. As the death toll mounts on both sides and the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) prepares an offensive, hacktivists in the region and around the world have joined the fight. Within hours of Hamas militants and rockets entering… Continue reading The Israel-Hamas War Erupts in Digital Chaos
The Israel-Hamas War Is Drowning X in Disinformation
Musk deleted his recommendation soon after posting it, but not before it was viewed over 11 million times. Later on Sunday, Musk wrote: “As always, please try to stay as close to the truth as possible, even for stuff you don’t like.” Experts believe that the proliferation of disinformation on X around the Israel-Hamas conflict… Continue reading The Israel-Hamas War Is Drowning X in Disinformation
An Alleged Deepfake of UK Opposition Leader Keir Starmer Shows the Dangers of Fake Audio
As members of the UK’s largest opposition party gathered in Liverpool for their party conference—probably their last before the UK holds a general election—a potentially explosive audio file started circulating on X, formerly known as Twitter. The 25-second recording was posted by an X account with the handle “@Leo_Hutz” that was set up in January… Continue reading An Alleged Deepfake of UK Opposition Leader Keir Starmer Shows the Dangers of Fake Audio
Israel’s Failure to Stop the Hamas Attack Shows the Danger of Too Much Surveillance
Though details of exactly how the attack happened are still emerging, it seems that oversights related to grappling with this signal-and-noise conundrum played a role. “In retrospect, there was some information, but, like happens in all intelligence failures, it wasn’t given sufficient consideration. It was misunderstood,” says Chuck Freilich, a former Israeli deputy national security… Continue reading Israel’s Failure to Stop the Hamas Attack Shows the Danger of Too Much Surveillance
12 Best Umbrellas (2023): Windproof, Cheap, Tiny, and Clear Bubble
There are a lot of umbrellas out there, and we’re always testing more. Here are a few others we like that didn’t quite make our list of top picks. ShedRain WalkSafe Reflective Stick Umbrella for $60: This is a simple manual umbrella that opens and closes smoothly, has a circular handle that can hook onto… Continue reading 12 Best Umbrellas (2023): Windproof, Cheap, Tiny, and Clear Bubble
8 Best Baby Carriers (2023): Slings, Wraps, and Packs
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably heard the term “babywearing.” It’s the practice of carrying your baby constantly, and it’s not just for kangaroos. Carrying your infant or toddler can be more practical and convenient than pushing a stroller—especially if you’re hiking, traveling, or running errands. We’ve tested several baby carriers over the years while… Continue reading 8 Best Baby Carriers (2023): Slings, Wraps, and Packs