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Honorable Mentions Courtesy of Amazon bkr Spiked Big Bottle 1L for $62: Glass water bottles remain the cleanest, nontoxic, and greenest choice. Bkr’s signature silicone protects the glass from shattering but also adds an edgy, grippy texture. It won’t dent or clang against surfaces, and if you drop it in …

This week, Fujifilm announced a new digital half-frame compact camera called the X Half. Like half-frame film cameras, the X Half shoots vertical frames, but records to an 18-megapixel sensor instead. The lens is a 32mm (35mm equivalent) f/2.8 aperture, which is close to the lenses of the X100 series …

Ah, the joys of a vacation. A little time to unwind and put your feet up. Or if you have kids, a chance to get moaned at in a new time zone. The nagging kicked off before my family left the airport on our last holiday and didn’t let up. …

Honorable Mentions Shark FlexBreeze Hydro Go for $130: I love the original Shark FlexBreeze (above), so I was very excited to see Shark had released a rechargeable portable fan in seven colors, including ones not normally seen in fans like Lilac and Honeydew. Shark says it can run 30 minutes …

More Comforters We’ve Tested If you want a warm blanket but you don’t want traditional down, consider a down alternative, or a comforter made with eucalyptus or bamboo. Buffy Breeze Comforter Photograph: Buffy Buffy Breeze Comforter for $200: The Buffy Breeze Comforter has been on my bed for years. It’s …

There’s nothing quite like losing yourself in a book. You might not be able to transport your loved ones into their favorite stories, but these gifts for book lovers can help spruce up their cozy reading corner. If there’s anything we’ve learned from #BookTok, it’s that there are tons of …

Therabox is a self-care box geared toward women. My personal therapist is always telling me about how intentional self-care can help my mental state, but it can be difficult to figure out how to prioritize oneself if you’re constantly stressed out. Therabox makes it easy to calm down and take …

Shopping for the best gifts for travelers? Our guide features top picks that frequent fliers will truly appreciate.

Seat Cushions, Backrests, and Footrests CushionLab Seat Cushion Photograph: Cushionlabs If you can’t upgrade your chair just yet, a cushion or backrest might help. Here are a few we like: CushionLab Seat Cushion for $75: This memory foam seat is comfortable, and I had no problems sitting on it for …

Grip and ergonomics: The best massage guns are designed to be wielded one-handed without wrist strain. Some models—like the Theragun Pro Plus—go beyond the standard pistol grip, featuring multi-grip designs to reach trickier spots. Weight: Lighter massage guns are easier to hold, aim, and travel with. Heavier models are generally …