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If your summer travel plans involve an Airbnb stay, your vacation can get more complicated (and expensive) than you expected-if you don't check the local Airbnb laws. It's nothing new that certain cities have been pushing Airbnbs out of their jurisdictions. Miami Beach started cracking down on Airbnb back in 2019....Read more...

Last year, Universal Studios released Bros, widely touted as the first mainstream queer romantic comedy, and it flopped...hard. Co-writer and star Billy Eichner blamed straight audiences in certain parts of the country" and homophobic weirdoes" for its failure, but I was in neither of those demos (you know what...Read more...

Retailers often say you need a receipt to return things you bought, but those are just words, man. You can often return items with no proof of purchase. Whether you've received a gift you don't like or you're prone to losing receipts, returning items without a receipt can sometimes be a minefield. But here are some...Read more...

Brand-name styluses can get expensive, and some of them may be worth it if you want extreme precision or need a certain brand to work with your device. But if you want a low-cost option the Digi Pen is a 1.2mm fine-tip stylus you can use on iPads and other tablets, and it's on sale for $35.97 until August 13.Read more...

Max giveth, and Max taketh away: On the same day the streaming service-briefly the official hub for decades' worth of classic modern cartoons that originally aired on Cartoon Network-welcomes Fiona & Cake (Aug. 31), the long-awaited continuation of the animation cult sensation Adventure Time, it's giving the boot to ...Read more...

The classic, tomato-based caprese salad is without flaw, but creamy cheese, vibrant basil, and a drizzle of oil and vinegar get along swimmingly with many other fruits, and with stone fruits in particular.

Costco and Groupon have partnered up to bring you a package deal for a Gold Star, one-year membership: Buy the $60 membership and get a $45 Digital Costco gift card, $40 off an order of $250 or more, and a promo code to receive a $100 Digital Costco gift card when you buy a vacation package of at least $2,500.

It's tragically unfair that the precise moment that summer produce hits its peak and I want to cook all the things is also when it becomes absolutely miserable to be in my kitchen. Sure, I've added some fans, but there is no way to ameliorate the sweatbox that is my stovetop (or oven) in summer. As such, I've found...Read more...

Sweatbands, popular in the '80s, now only really exist as a symbol. Just like a floppy disk lives on as the save" icon, and an old-school telephone handset is the image we tap when we want to make a call on a smartphone, a set of sweatbands are a cheesy way of indicating that somebody is working out (see picture...Read more...

Trader Joe's did not have a good week: They made headlines for recalling two types of cookies for potentially containing rocks, then insects were found in some of their broccoli cheddar soups, and then Trader Joe's put out an announcement on Friday warning their customers not to eat their falafels because they might ...Read more...

Smart watering devices are here, and now is exactly when to install them to save money as we head into August. Most of the major players in the sprinkler space like Hunter, Orbit and Rainbird have released smart watering devices, from sprinkler timers to hose timers. Having tried them out for the last year, I can...Read more...

Frozen toys or treats are a great way to help your dog stay cool during hot weather (and we're having a lot more of that, lately). Make your own frozen dog treats with only three ingredients and a few minutes in the kitchen.

You or your kid might just need a functional laptop for school, and this refurbished Apple MacBook Air is on sale for $299.99 until August 13, just before back-to-school time.Read more...

This post is part of Lifehacker's Living With AI" series: We investigate the current state of AI, walk through how it can be useful (and how it can't), and evaluate where this revolutionary tech is heading next. Read more here.Read more...

This post is part of Lifehacker's Living With AI" series: We investigate the current state of AI, walk through how it can be useful (and how it can't), and evaluate where this revolutionary tech is heading next. Read more here.Read more...

This post is part of Lifehacker's Living With AI" series: We investigate the current state of AI, walk through how it can be useful (and how it can't), and evaluate where this revolutionary tech is heading next. Read more here.Read more...

This post is part of Lifehacker's Living With AI" series: We investigate the current state of AI, walk through how it can be useful (and how it can't), and evaluate where this revolutionary tech is heading next. Read more here.Read more...

This post is part of Lifehacker's Living With AI" series: We investigate the current state of AI, walk through how it can be useful (and how it can't), and evaluate where this revolutionary tech is heading next. Read more here.

This post is part of Lifehacker's Living With AI" series: We investigate the current state of AI, walk through how it can be useful (and how it can't), and evaluate where this revolutionary tech is heading next. Read more here.Read more...

This post is part of Lifehacker's Living With AI" series: We investigate the current state of AI, walk through how it can be useful (and how it can't), and evaluate where this revolutionary tech is heading next. Read more here.Read more...

This post is part of Lifehacker's Living With AI" series: We investigate the current state of AI, walk through how it can be useful (and how it can't), and evaluate where this revolutionary tech is heading next. Read more here.Read more...

With graduation in the rearview mirror and another school year on the horizon, it's the time of year when we all tend to reminisce about high school. For a lot of us, that means thinking about all the things we did wrong after tossing those caps into the air. Here are a few pieces of advice I wish someone had passed...Read more...

This post is part of Lifehacker's Living With AI" series: We investigate the current state of AI, walk through how it can be useful (and how it can't), and evaluate where this revolutionary tech is heading next. Read more here.Read more...

This post is part of Lifehacker's Living With AI" series: We investigate the current state of AI, walk through how it can be useful (and how it can't), and evaluate where this revolutionary tech is heading next. Read more here.Read more...

Years into what was eventually labeled a burnout epidemic," there are countless books, articles, and lectures about how to buck this trend, and achieve some sort of balance in your life. Although there are some notable exceptions, most materials and resources contain the same tips and advice-including that it's...Read more...

Though we tend to think about landscaping in terms of lawns, shrubs, and flowers, there are plenty of reasons to consider planting trees in your yard as well. Not only can they increase your home's value by up to 15%, and decrease your energy bills by providing shade from summer sun and protection from frigid winter...Read more...

Getting a flat tire isn't just a hassle: It can also be expensive. Depending on the circumstances, and what caused the flat, it may be possible to have the tire repaired, instead of replacing it. But when that's not an option, and you only have one flat tire, how do you know whether you can get away with buying one...Read more...

Since the LEGO system was introduced in the mid-1950s, the sets of interlocking blocks, figures, and other pieces have been popular with people of all ages (except, maybe, the people who accidentally step on the blocks while barefoot).Read more...

Between the heat and humidity, garages without air conditioning can feel like saunas in the summer. In fact, the temperature inside can be 10-18 F higher than outside. Fortunately, there are ways to keep your garage cool during hot weather. Here's what to know.Read more...

With so many different hotels, motels, and roadside inns scattered throughout the country, large chains lure travelers off highways with the promise of familiarity and at least some minimum standards. But not all chains provide the same service, amenities, and overall satisfaction-even those in the same relative...Read more...

According to all the hot girl and boy summer chatter on social media, many people looove the summer. They bask in the bright sun, revel in the heat, and don't especially mind the sand-in-the-bathing-suit/sunscreen-in-your-eye sensations of July and August; the moment Memorial Day weekend rolls into sight, it's...Read more...

If you were delighted, amused, and otherwise enraptured by the Barbie movie and you left the theater thinking, Now I want to play a Barbie video game!" your pink-tinted enthusiasm likely turned gloomy gray when you logged onto your console to search up a tie-in title. Even though the iconic character is everywhere...Read more...

Local peaches are at their peak here in the PNW (Peachific Northwest), and I have been consuming two or three a day (sometimes in sandwich form). These peaches don't need any adornment, or sugar, or cream, and any dessert they happened to be baked into is the elevated by their perfectly ripe, juicy sweetness.

A national reading survey by Scholastic reveals something you're probably suspected: kids' interest in reading often falls off rapidly before they turn 10. Scholastic calls it the decline by nine," and it's heartbreaking if you're a parent who values reading. According to the report, the percentage of kids defined as...Read more...

Imagine, if you can, all the food your local grocery store has that is nearing the expiration date-that they know won't sell before the food goes bad. Many stores will slash prices on nearly-expired items and put them in designated bargain bins, but most will end up as food waste. Wouldn't it be beneficial for...Read more...

Book summary platforms give condensed versions of popular books, and Four Minute Books has a wide range of bestsellers with summaries that can all be finished in-you guessed it-four minutes or fewer, and it's on sale right now for $39.99.Read more...

In the hot, dry months of summer and early autumn, your landscaping might not be the first thing that springs to mind in terms of wildfire preparedness. But choosing a fire-resistant design for your outdoor space will add one more layer of protection to your home-something to consider if you're in a wildfire-prone areaRead more...

Ticks and tick-borne diseases are on the rise, and have been for years. The CDC recently reported that a lesser-known condition, alpha-gal syndrome, may affect as many as 450,000 Americans. This condition is triggered by a tick bite, and makes you allergic to red meat.Read more...

In the world of sports, young athletes get a lot of attention: High school and college teams are full of strong, fast people. Later in life, the stereotype goes, they'll be has-beens who can't stop talking about that game they won or how much they benched in the weight room. But in many sports, we actually get better...Read more...

Bay leaves are the dryer sheets of the kitchen. I know that they do something, I'm just not entirely sure what it is, and I don't really miss them when I run out. Yet I keep buying them, because this what humans that cook do. They buy bay leaves and put them in things.Read more...

Ford Motor Company is recalling 870,701 Ford F-150s in the U.S. because there is a risk the truck might have its electric parking brake activated unexpectedly due to a potential wiring issue.

Chilled foods in the humid, sweaty depths of summer feel like a blessing from the snack heavens. It's the keeping them cold that's tricky. Bury sandwiches and snacks in ice and you risk water seeping in. Coolers are functional, but a bunch of red and blue plastic bins aren't much of a display. Leave the food...Read more...

With every new major iOS update, Apple adds at least one powerful new functionality to the Notes app. These features are usually hidden but tend to increase overall productivity quite a bit. Notes is Apple's sleeper hit, after all, with so many users depending on it for simple notes as well as complex college and work...Read more...

Apple Notes is among the best free note-taking apps out there, but it doesn't make it easy to export notes in bulk. Whether you're thinking of switching to another app-such as Obsidian, which has better support for Android and Windows-or just considering backing up all your notes, you're going to need a bulk export...Read more...

Alifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $49.99 right now through July 31. Unlike a Microsoft 365 subscription that charges recurring fees, this license gives you lifetime access to Microsoft Office after a one-time payment, and you'll get a download link and software license key...Read more...

It can be daunting to wake up to a new day, then immediately remember that in under an hour, you'll be squashed up against a stranger on a bus or train-or stuck in traffic, or maybe sweating it out on a long bike ride to the office. The commute can be a downer because so much can go wrong or simply bother you before...Read more...

Introducing the idea of role play in the bedroom could be embarrassing at first. Pretending to be a naughty" pilot who wants to join the mile high club with a saucy flight attendant? Well, that can sound a little cheesy. But that's precisely why you might want to try it in the first place-to let go of your...Read more...

Apple Maps is quickly becoming a great alternative to Google Maps. In some parts of the world, the navigation and street view features are actually better than Google's. But until now, the app had one major flaw: If you didn't have the internet, you could not use Apple Maps, period.

It is undoubtedly Barbie's world, and we all (just barely) live in it. The movie has completely dominated the frothier side of the cultural conversation since it was released last week, crushing movie rival Oppenheimer and earning rave reviews and (to date) more than $530 million.

Tomatoes are my favorite summer fruit, quickly followed by peaches. The former gets used in mostly savory applications, while the latter is relegated to the world of desserts. But peaches are more versatile than you think. Just like a tomato, they're comfortable with a little burrata and basil, and equally at home...Read more...