The Best Tumbler

Occupying a spot somewhere between water bottle and travel mug on the beverage-vessel continuum, the insulated tumbler has, over the past decade, become a great alternative to disposable cups. After leaving 16 insulated tumblers full of Slurpee in the front seat of a hot sedan, we’re convinced that the 20-ounce Hydro Flask All Around Tumbler is the best for most people. In temperatures reaching as high as 112 °F, all the tumblers we tested had an effective insulating value, so they can all keep your drink hot or cold for a few hours. However, the Hydro Flask’s performance and aesthetics—even after a redesign in 2022—make it the winner.

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The Best Wireless HDMI Video Transmitter

Sometimes it’s not convenient, or even feasible, to run an HDMI video cable between your video player and your TV or projector. A wireless HDMI video transmitter solves that problem, allowing you to send an AV signal wirelessly across the room or through walls to another location. A good wired setup will always be more reliable, but if you need wireless transmission, we recommend the Nyrius Aries Home+ because it performs well and has more features than the competition.

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The Best Mini Desktop PCs

If you’re looking for a simple, small desktop computer that doesn’t take up much space in your home or office, consider a mini PC. These computers are best for everyday tasks like working on documents and spreadsheets, browsing the web, taking video calls, or watching TV. However, our top picks are also powerful enough to do some light media editing, and our upgrade pick is fast enough even for professional photo and video editors.

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The 5 Best Android Phones

Android phones vary widely in both price and user experience, from just a couple hundred dollars to well over $1,000, and from unbelievably frustrating to unbelievably impressive. After spending hundreds of hours testing Android smartphones, we think the Google Pixel 7—which sits in the sweet spot of competitive pricing and great hardware—is the best Android phone for most people. It offers outstanding software and camera performance, and it costs much less than other high-end handsets. It will receive guaranteed software updates for longer than most Android phones, too.

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Wherever We Go, We Bring the Weego 44s Portable Jump Starter

I was already running late to bring my kid to Girl Scouts, and the car wouldn’t start because said kid left the interior light on all night and killed the battery. There was also the day that I had to get some friends to the airport and our 10-year-old sedan refused to turn over. On another occasion, a cold snap KO’d the last juice on my first-generation Honda Fit, a hardworking rust bucket of a jalopy if ever there was one. The thing that quickly, efficiently, and expertly got me out of all of those jams (and many more): a portable jump starter.

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The Best Modern Bed Frames to Dress Up Your Bedroom

Testing bed frames might sound like a sneaky way of getting to nap on the job, but it’s surprisingly rigorous. To find our eight favorites, we spent weeks researching frames and several sweaty days unpacking boxes, tightening bolts, and, yes, collapsing into bed. All of our picks are durable, high-quality, and stylish. We also have a guide to our favorite budget-friendly options.

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Essential Tools to Ride Out a Winter Storm

Winter storms often possess a mesmerizing beauty, but can do plenty of harm via extended power outages, icy roads, and frozen pipes, which can severely damage a home. To get through an extreme whiteout unscathed, you need to be prepared.

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