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You might think that two weeks before Black Friday is a bad time to get the best prices on tech, but with so many deals dropping early it doesn’t hurt to be shopping ahead of schedule. For example, the Sony LinkBuds S wireless earbuds…
Apple’s midrange ‘Pro’ M3 chip isn’t looking like a huge upgrade
Apple’s new M3 Pro chip is looking like an odd duck in an otherwise solidly improved MacBook Pro laptop. For most people who need a computer with a bit of oomph over dreary office tasks and need multiple external monitors, the M3 Pro…
Loki season 2 finale review: finding meaning in an all the Madness
Loki season 2 has often felt more like a whimsical staging ground for Marvel’s next big crossover event than an extradimensional character study of its eponymous trickster god. From its very first episode, though, Loki’s made clear that…
Pushy checkout screens are helping ‘tipflation’
Tipping is an age-old American debate. How much do you pay and when? Is it a choice or an obligation? Generally, tech has at least made it easier over the years. Smartphones made it a breeze for friends to whip out a calculator to figure…
The Screen Actors Guild’s strike-ending deal has entered its final step
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) reached a tentative deal with Hollywood studio executives, effectively ending the 118-day actors strike. Yesterday, SAG-AFTRA announced that its…
The 6 best gifts for book lovers this holiday season
When it comes to getting gifts for the book lover in your life, you can never go wrong with gifting them books on their wish list. But, if you want to get them something other than a book, there are quite a few…
How to leverage military experience to become a successful entrepreneur
Dan Brillman is the co-founder and CEO of Unite Us, a cross-sector collaboration platform.
Despite their exceptional sacrifice and service to our country, many military veterans have a difficult…
Veteran to visionary: What I learned in the marines about being a fintech founder
Lamine Zarrad
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Lamine Zarrad is CEO and founder of StellarFi, a credit-building tool helping Americans boost their credit scores and overall financial health.
My journey from being a…
BNPL expands beyond its roots — that’s a good thing
Many people in the U.S. associate buy now, pay later (BNPL) with the ability to pay off a clothing purchase or a Peloton in multiple interest-free installments. It’s also associated with the growing concern…
Will Airbnb’s co-founder build your next home?
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12 Books to Help You Get Through End-of-Year Fatigue
Aaaaahhh, the dreaded year-end fatigue is finally here! And don't worry, you're not alone. Among other self-care practices, we recommend burying your head in a book that…
The 10 Best Sex Toys for Women, According to a Sex Writer Who Tried Them All
Wet For Her RockHer mini scissor vibratorOne of the first things I was taught as a baby queer about vulva-on-vulva sex is that scissors are nothing. Despite what lesbian porn I had dabbled in suggested, I was told that scissoring was…
6 R29 editors style FP Movement’s bright, bold and best-selling fleece
When it comes to embodying gorp-core vibes while maximizing coziness, the FP Movement Mountain High 1/2 Zip Fleece is hard to beat. As for the specs, this $98 jacket features smooth, fuzzy fabric, two front zippered pockets, a high…
The 29 Best Luggage Items to Buy on Amazon, According to Frequent Travelers
WANDF foldable travel bagBest economy carry-on luggageWe've raved about this incredibly affordable travel bag before, and for good reason. It's made of water-resistant nylon, can accommodate items weighing over 50 pounds, and features a…
NewJeans appears at the League World Championships. Maria Egan helped make it happen
The most recent example is the multi-genre inspired boy band Heartsteel, which will also perform at League Worlds and is the first virtual group Egan has worked on at Riot. Consisting of champions Ezreal, Kayn, K'Sante and Sett and…
These space savers at home and in the office will impress you
Being organized is key to getting things done no matter what the home setting, but it's especially important for those of us who find ourselves in small spaces. We've already covered the importance of labeling and talked to organization…
My experience with breast cancer at the age of 27
Model Amber Denae Wright shares her experience with breast cancer, which she was diagnosed with at the age of 27.
Discover a knot
In March 2020, literally two weeks before the harsh lockdown, I got out of the…
6 steps to help you quit smoking for good
Decided to quit smoking? Nice for you! Do you want to double your chances of never lighting again? Use this guide to kick your habit once and for all.
Why you should think about quitting smoking
First, it…