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My Favorite Affordable Smart String Lights Are on Sale
The holiday season is creeping closer, and one way to create the right atmosphere is to snag some smart string lights. They’re perfect for the tree, but you can also use them as outdoor lighting around your porch or hang them on furniture to cozy up a room. Govee offers a frankly astounding lineup of smart lighting, backed by perhaps the most feature-packed app, so it’s a great choice if you want to light up your life.
GLP-1s and muscle: what I'd do
GLP-1 drugs work. In the main trials, people on semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) lost about 15% of their body weight, and people on tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) lost up to about 21% at the highest dose [1, 2]. But the scale only tells you how much weight you've lost. It doesn't tell you what kind. When I sat down with liver specialist Dr Hirsh Trivedi for an upcoming episode of The Proof, I asked him whether he worries about muscle loss on these drugs.
If players are banned for talking & clubs lash media for opinion, what’s next? SIMON HILL calls out ‘dangerous’ trend
Football and the media. Never the most comfortable of bedfellows. Yet both depend upon each other. The media needs the game to sell papers, drive traffic to websites — which attract sponsors and advertisers — and direct eyeballs to the TV product. In turn, football needs that broadcast revenue, and is reliant on the media’s ability to spread the word about big games, star players. Without media involvement, bums on seats dwindle, as Australia knows to its cost. Into the A-League?
Should you get a full-body skin check?
In 2023, the average dermatologist in Arizona diagnosed about 17 melanomas. Dr Michael Christopher diagnosed 215. Same state. Same sun. More than twelve times the number of the deadliest skin cancer, from one doctor working four days a week. I sat down with Michael in LA last week for an upcoming episode of The Proof, and I walked in with a question I suspect a lot of you share: should I be getting a full-body skin check?
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15 Early Black Friday Deals Original
While the Friday after Thanksgiving has traditionally been the busiest shopping day of the year, Black Friday deals have gradually spread well beyond the day. First came Cyber Monday, then Cyber Week. Now, early Black Friday deals kick off before November has even started. The tricky part for early birds is knowing what’s a genuine deal and what’s likely to go even lower when Black Friday arrives.
Early Black Friday Deals 2026
The early bird gets the worm. Here are the best Black Friday deals for 2026 you can already get right now.
14 regalos bonitos y baratos por menos de 100 dólares para cualquier ocasión
Comprar regalos con un presupuesto limitado es estresante. La Navidad está cerca y los precios pueden dispararse en estas fechas, lo que hace difícil encontrar auténticas ofertas. Para ayudarte, hemos dedicado innumerables horas a probar todo tipo de artículos y gadgets para ofrecerte consejos de expertos sobre qué merece la pena comprar. Estos regalos seguro que harán sonreír a tus seres queridos sin dejarte endeudado.
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A Danish study of 108,000 people found that those with the lowest LDL had a 25% higher risk of dying than people in the middle. It's become one of the most shared charts on the internet for "proof" that low cholesterol is dangerous. But one detail in the paper almost never gets mentioned: 47% of the low-LDL group were already on cholesterol-lowering medication, and 28% already had heart disease. So is low LDL the problem, or were these people low because they were already sick?
Does low cholesterol shorten your life?
If you've spent any time in the cholesterol corners of the internet, you've probably seen a U-shaped curve. It comes from a large Danish study of more than 108,000 people, published in the BMJ in 2020 [1]. People with the lowest LDL cholesterol, under 70 mg/dL (1.8 mmol/L), had a 25% higher risk of dying during the study than people in the middle. People with very high LDL also had a higher risk, but less so: 15%.
The Qubitunes Soundstage Toy Is a Great Gift for Kids
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My Favorite Screen-Free Toy for Kids Is a Music-Lover’s Dream
Most parents worry about exposing their kids to too much screen time, but it can be tough to find alternatives that children find entertaining and that might be beneficial. Enter Qubitunes, a screen-free play stage and speaker for kids. Content comes in wooden cartridges that you slot in the top, and kids can place wooden character pieces on the circular soundstage, divided into four sections, to change the audio it plays.
Reseña Galaxy Z Flip 8: el plegable más compacto de Samsung hasta la fecha
WIRED Compacto y ligero. Rendimiento de primera categoría. Cámara principal de gran calidad. Prácticas funciones de IA. TIRED El precio ha subido con respecto al año pasado. No tiene cámara con teleobjetivo. La pantalla táctil es más útil, pero sigue teniendo limitaciones. Si lo que buscas es un teléfono compacto que no se sienta como cargar un ladrillo en tu bolsillo, el Galaxy Z Flip 8 es lo que necesitas. Esta octava generación de Samsung está muy bien pulido y es de lo más ligero y elegante que hay.
The peptide lie
When I spoke with Eric Helms recently, he said something that’s stayed with me. Eric is a researcher and coach who has spent decades in natural bodybuilding, and he told me the first question he now gets from young lifters, “even if they’re 18 or 19, is, like, ‘What peptide should I use?’” Simon Hill is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Not how to train or how much to eat, but which vial to inject.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Review: The Littlest Smartphone That Could
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Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Buy Now Multiple Buying Options Available Rating: 7/10 WIRED Compact and lightweight. Top-notch performance. Solid main camera. Handy AI features. TIRED Price bump over last year. No telephoto camera. Cover screen is more useful but still limited. If you crave a compact phone that doesn’t feel like a brick in your pocket and slips easily into a small bag, the flip style is for you. Samsung’s eighth-generation clamshell is seriously refined, and as svelte and slick as it comes.
When two people I trust disagree
Earlier this year I recorded two conversations a few weeks apart. The first was with Dr Nicola Guess, a dietitian and researcher at Oxford who has spent years running tightly controlled feeding studies in people with type 2 diabetes. The second was with Professor Roy Taylor in Newcastle. Roy’s work showed that type 2 diabetes can be put into remission, and few people have done more to change how we think about fat in the liver and pancreas.
One of My Favorite Eufy Security Cameras Is on Sale
While security cameras are ostensibly for, well, security, they can also be super handy for making sure your kids came home at the right time, checking up on your pets when you’re away, and investigating that weird sound in the middle of the night without having to get out of your toasty bed. I’ve tested so very, very many security cameras, and there are a few reasons I think you should snap up this particular Eufy Security Wall Light Cam S4 deal at $80 off.
The 28 Best Prime Day Tech Deals Will Expire Tonight
10 hours ago Anker's Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has dropped to $94.74 on Amazon during Prime Big Deal Days, down from $149.99. This is a new all-time low price that beats the previous low by about $5, and it's accompanied by dozens of other Anker discounts this Prime Day. The Prime 3-in-1 Wireless …
The Best Prime Day Toy Deals on Our Favorite Lego Sets and Board Games
Whether you need a birthday gift, you’re looking ahead to the holidays, or your little ones simply deserve a treat, these are the best Prime Day toy deals this year. I’ve been buying too many toys, board games, and Lego sets for my kids for many, many years. I’m not afraid to admit I still love playing with toys either. In fact, a lot of Lego sets are now aimed at adults who grew up with it (and have the disposable income).
The 25 Best Prime Day Tech Deals on the Gadgets Worth Buying
Amazon’s Prime Day tech deals are here again. Yes, already. The economy is tough right now, and if you’re feeling this cost-of-living crisis, you probably don’t need that shiny new thing. But if you do need it, you certainly won’t want to pay full price. We put two pieces of research together for you: we track prices to make sure deals are actually deals and we only recommend stuff we believe is worth buying.
The Best Prime Day Deals Under $100
Times are tough. That's why I've assembled these great Amazon Prime Day Deals under $100. You don't have to spend big to bag a necessity, level up a little, or treat a loved one. These deals are on devices we have road-tested and recommend year-round—just a bit cheaper than usual. For the best of the best deals this Prime Day, check out WIRED's Absolute Best Prime Day Deals.
The 30 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2026)
Everything is so expensive in 2026, but these October Prime Day Deals are all under $100 on gadgets we recommend.
I Found the 25 Best Prime Day Tech and Gadget Deals (October 2026)
TechRadar tested every Garmin watch for 5 years and dropped the top 3 Prime Day steals so you don't burn cash: 1. Fenix 8 (47mm): Total outdoor tank with killer GPS at all-time low ~$731. 2. Forerunner 165: Ultra-light runner tech with top metrics for ~$198. 3. Vivoactive: Clean everyday fitness vibe. No drama, just pure value. Go snag one! ⌚🔥 #FitnessGear #GarminDeals #PrimeDay #Smartwatch #TechDeals
I’ve Tested Countless Smart Home Gadgets. These Are the Prime Day Deals I’d Go For
By combining a range of smart home devices, you can create automations that make life easier and let you keep an eye on your property from afar. After testing countless products and tracking their prices over the last year, these are the Prime Day smart home deals I recommend springing for. For more bargains, browse our roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals and the Best Prime Day Tech Deals.
The Best Prime Day Deals Under $100
Times are tough. That's why I've assembled these great Amazon Prime Day Deals under $100. You don't have to spend big to bag a necessity, level up a little, or treat a loved one. These deals are on devices we have road-tested and recommend year-round—just a bit cheaper than usual. For the best of the best deals this Prime Day, check out WIRED's Absolute Best Prime Day Deals.
The 24 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2026)
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The Best Prime Day Smart Home Deals Are Up to 50% Off (2026)
5 hours ago Apple is working with LG Electronics on smart home accessories that will integrate with the upcoming home hub and other Apple home products, reports Bloomberg. LG is making a wired video doorbell, thermostat, smart deadbolt lock, temperature sensor, indoor security camera, outdoor security camera, …
This Is the Lowest Price I’ve Ever Seen for My Top-Recommended Power Station Original
If you’re heading out on the road and want power for your RV or camping trip, this power station is the ideal companion. This is the reigning champion in my best portable power stations guide, packing an impressive 3,014-watt-hour battery in a compact body with built-in handles. That’s enough to run a fridge or TV for a weekend, and it will happily charge up all your small gadgets. Power stations are so handy.
The Best Prime Day Deals on Our Favorite Toys and Games
Whether you need a birthday gift, you're looking ahead to the holidays, or your little ones simply deserve a treat, these are the best Prime Day toy deals this year. I've been buying too many toys, board games, and Lego sets for my kids for many, many years. I'm not afraid to admit I still love playing with toys either. In fact, a lot of Lego sets are now aimed at adults who grew up with it (and have the disposable income).
The 16 Best Prime Day Tech Deals on the Gadgets Worth Buying
Amazon’s Prime Day tech deals are here again. Yes, already. The economy is tough right now, and if you're feeling this cost-of-living crisis, you probably don't need that shiny new thing. But if you do need it, you certainly won't want to pay full price. We put two pieces of research together for you: we track prices to make sure deals are actually deals and we only recommend stuff we believe is worth buying.
16 Best Prime Day Tech and Gadget Deals (October 2026)
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12 Best Prime Day Deals on Our Favorite Toys (October 2026)
Now Here’s my tiny yet mighty list, from big-ticket picks to household essentials I only need to replace once a year. As a shopping expert who tracks and covers deals year-round for the HuffPost audience, there are great Prime Day deals I love finding for readers and deals I pay dust (because they’re …
I Found the 16 Best Prime Day Tech and Gadget Deals (October 2026)
Now Major savings on tech gadgets, home goods, wardrobe essentials, and so much more. Amazon Prime Day is just a fact of life now, like matcha or Marvel movies. There's no stopping this hamster wheel of manufactured sale cycles, so we're now conditioned to save our shekels for the Bezos blowout where …
My Plaque Protocol, and Why I Started a PCSK9 Inhibitor | Simon Hill, MSc
A few weeks ago I published my own heart scans, and one number travelled further than the rest: a 48% drop in plaque over 16 and a half months. The question underneath that video was the obvious one. How? This episode is the answer, and it is also the part I could easily have left out. Three companies analysed the same two scans. HeartFlow found a 48% reduction, Cleerly found a 20% increase, and QAngio found essentially no change at all.
Lifelong Manchester City diehard Simon Hill’s MUST READ analysis on ‘the biggest scandal English football has seen’
“This is the new reality in football. I don’t have to like it – in truth I don’t care much for it at all – but what is the alternative for clubs who want to compete?” They were the words I wrote in 2009 for the Fox Sports (now DAZN) website, upon hearing the news that Manchester City had been taken over by Sheikh Mansour & his Emirati millions. Seventeen years later, City are mired in the biggest scandal English football has ever seen. Found guilty of breaching 114 financial regulations.
The Best Gaming Routers
Few things are more frustrating than packet loss or high ping causing in-game lag. It always seems to happen at the worst possible moment, when you’re about to snipe an unsuspecting opponent or screech into a hairpin bend. While there are other potential causes, your substandard router could be doing you dirty. The best gaming routers promise rock solid connections and can usually prioritize game-related traffic to reduce the risk of issues.
The Best Gaming Routers (2026): Tested By a Family of Gamers
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I've Tested Over 100 Home Security Cameras. Here's Which to Buy
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The Best Security Cameras Original
A professional security system can be pricey, but installing a few of the best security cameras around your home is affordable and easy. Cover entrances, driveways, garages, sheds, and your main hallways, and you’ll be alerted to any unwelcome guests. Security cameras can even help deter would-be intruders and thieves. Beyond the purchase price, expect ongoing running costs, and be prepared to sacrifice some privacy. It’s vital you trust the camera brand you invite into your home.
Simon Hill discovers why French club took ‘risk’ on ‘spectacular’ Socceroos World Cup star
There seems little doubt that Patrick Beach is now Australia’s undisputed number one. Socceroos coach Tony Popovic made the biggest call by selecting him to start all four games at the FIFA World Cup in North America – and his decision to leave the experienced Mat Ryan out of the squad for the two friendlies against Brazil would appear to underline Popovic’s preference to go with Beach for the foreseeable future.
Head maintenance
Issue 24 : May/June 2002 Keep a repair kit on board for your head. A popular saying goes: “To a man with a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.” Perhaps this is why my friend Rob, a scuba diver, tried using compressed air to clear out a clogged head. For a scuba diver, compressed air can lift underwater objects, dry things out, inflate tires . . . anything. A blocked head must have seemed the perfect candidate for several hundred psi of tactical force.
Prepping your boat for sale
Issue 25 : Jul/Aug 2002 Ask any broker how much time a boat has to catch a buyer’s interest and you’ll get the same answer: “Not long.” Most serious buyers make a decision within the first minute or two of stepping aboard. After that, they look for confirmation (or rationalization) of their initial decision. It’s good to remember this if the day ever comes when you want to sell your beloved boat.
A single centre experience of refeeding hypophosphataemia and refeeding syndrome in parenteral nutrition and a proposal for a sub-fulminant categorisation
Abstract Refeeding syndrome (RFS) is an uncommon, but potentially serious, complication of nutrition therapy. There remains a lack of consensus as to the clinical definition of RFS and refeeding hypophosphataemia (RH), and what measures should be included to assess risk.
Mophie’s Extendable MagSafe 3-in-1 Charging Stand Is 50 Percent Off
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One of My Favorite Apple 3-in-1 Charging Stands Is Half Off Today
Charging all your gadgets is an unavoidable daily task, but wireless charging makes it easy. Mophie’s uniquely extendable stand is one of the best Apple 3-in-1 wireless chargers I have tested. And it’s available at a deep discount right now at half off (technically it’s 49 percent off). While this 3-in-1 stand has been discounted before, I’ve never seen it this low. A 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stand is the best way to keep your desk or nightstand clutter-free but still charge your gadgets every day.
Fire protection
A fire aboard can have serious consequences, above. Adequate, nearby fire extinguishers can help you stop the flames before they destroy your boat. At right, Keith Burke of DBC Marine Safety Systems demonstrates the use of a CO2 extinguisher, and author Simon Hill gives it a go with reassuring results. Issue 31 : Jul/Aug 2003 For a brief moment, there is a tense quiet — just the heady, dangerous stench of spilled gasoline wafting on the wind.
¿Qué modelo de iPhone 18 deberías comprar?
Con un novedoso diseño plegable, el nuevo iPhone Duo supone el rediseño más radical de Apple en años. Sale al mercado junto con el iPhone 18 Pro y el iPhone 18 Pro Max, de aspecto más familiar. No hay un iPhone 18 estándar, o al menos, todavía no. Los rumores apuntan a que podríamos ver un modelo básico más asequible, quizá acompañado de un iPhone 18e y un iPhone Air de 2a Generación, en la primavera de 2027.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Review: Same as Before, but for More Money
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Review: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Buy Now Multiple Buying Options Available Rating: 6/10 WIRED Nice design and colors. Lovely big display. Decent battery life. Triple camera system. TIRED Price hike over last year’s model despite minimal changes. USB has been downgraded from 3.2 to 2.0. Bloatware galore. Samsung’s Fan Edition (FE) range is designed to give you a near-flagship experience at a discounted price. Last year’s Galaxy S25 FE won plaudits as one of the best cheap phones, shaving off the superfluous and coming in at $650.
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