A pair of hearing aids is one of the more intimate tools you’ll use in your life. They’re in your ears most of the time you’re awake, and for over-the-ear hearing aids, they lie against your skin. This gives them the opportunity to collect all kinds of bacteria, as well as ear wax and other …
In the world of technology, it’s easy to get distracted by gadgets with a lot of flash appeal. The latest game systems, smartphones, and tablets get a huge amount of attention. On the one hand, it’s easy to understand why. We use those devices for enjoyment and entertainment. They’re inherently exciting, and people want to …
Getting a good haircut can be a challenge under the best of circumstances. It’s often hard to communicate exactly the hairstyle you want. Sometimes, even the most talented hairstylist won’t recreate what you saw in your head. But if last year’s lockdowns taught us anything, it’s that cutting your own hair is harder than finding …
Almost as long as people have been around, we’ve come up with ways of preserving our food. Some of the oldest methods involved storing foods in boxes of salt, or submerging them in jars of honey. People in early civilizations also figured out that food lasts longer in a cold environment. After all, we’ve been …
If you’re looking for a slick new piece of electronics this holiday season, there are plenty of options. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the latest smartphone, or the still-elusive next-gen gaming systems. Instead, why not give the gift of something more practical? A good robot vacuum might not be exotic or exciting. But …