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Pay Pals

The Coming Tariff Squeeze Could Be Boom Times for ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Services

BNPL services have become an enduring part of the US economy. That might not be a good sign.

Boone Ashworth

Cell Service

What Are Exosomes, and Why Are They in Your Skin Care?

Boutayna Chokrane

Check Me Out

Can’t Afford an Ebike? Borrow One for Free From a Lending Library

Michael Venutolo-Mantovani

Taking Charge

Auto Shanghai 2025 Wasn’t Just a Car Show. It Was a Warning to the West

Alistair Charlton

Last Stand

The MagPod Is a Basic Smartphone Tripod I Can’t Live Without

Brenda Stolyar

In Perspective

3D Is Back. This Time, You Can Ditch the Glasses

Luke Larsen

Smart Kitchen

MSG Is (Once Again) Back on the Table

Joe Ray

Look Ma, No Hands

I Thought Phone Lanyards Were Ugly—Until I Tried Bandolier’s Bodie

Brenda Stolyar

Smart Kitchen

Do You Need a Fancy Bread Knife?

Joe Ray

Touchdown

Meet the Trio of Tech Startups Bringing Live Sports to Blind Fans

Tom Wiggins

Fools Gold?

What Is DHGate, and Should You Use It?

Chris Stokel-Walker

Smart Kitchen

If You Like to Get Nerdy in the Kitchen, Try Roasting a Chicken on a Stick

Joe Ray

Give Me 14

The Vuori Performance Joggers Are Everything a Pair of Sweatpants Should Be

Louryn Strampe

Paper Trail

Get Ready to See Tariff Surcharges on Your Receipts

Boone Ashworth

New Screens

Sony’s Latest Bravia Home Theater Gear Gets Bolder, Brighter

Ryan Waniata

Smart Kitchen

Should You Smoke Indoors?

Joe Ray

Always On

Satellite Internet Will Enable AI in Everything

Boone Ashworth

Reality Check

‘Airport Theory’ Will Make You Miss Your Flight

Boutayna Chokrane

Standout Stands

These Laptop Stands Run My Household, and Life Is Better for It

Boutayna Chokrane

Pretty Colors

Sony’s Dazzling New Display Adds to the RGB LED TV Hype

Ryan Waniata

Power Play

How to Turn a Live Hockey Broadcast Into a Cartoon

Ben Dowsett

Cargo Cult

Want to Go Car-Free? Test the Waters by Renting a Cargo Bike

Joe Ray

Smart Kitchen

Can Algorithms, a Touchscreen, and an Internet Connection Make the Perfect Piece of Toast?

Joe Ray