I test mattresses for a living — these are the 3 best firm mattresses on sale today

Fancy a firm mattress? For a segment of the population, sinking into a plush, pillowy surface sounds terribly unappealing – namely if they’re staunch stomach sleepers or struggle with back pain. If you’re in the market for a hard mattress, I’ve found three deals you’ll want to check out as National Sleep Awareness Month comes to a close. My top choice is $300 off the WinkBed Firm, which drops the price of a queen to $1,499 (was $1,799). Now I’ll level with you as a veteran deal hunter and professional…

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Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 hands-on

Cambridge Audio Melomania M100: Specifications Price: $219 / £169 / (approx. AU$335)Colors: BlackBattery life (rated): 10 hours (ANC on); 16 hours (ANC off); 36 hours (charging case with ANC off)Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC, AAC, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive Audio, Bluetooth LE Audio, LC3Durability: IPX4 ratedSize: Not specifiedWeight: Not specified When Cambridge Audio told me that it would be introducing the Melomania M100 as its first pair of noise-canceling wireless earbuds, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on them. I am a big fan of the British audio specialist’s approach and the way it majors on…

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Google Assistant bug is causing Pixel users to lose their alarms — what you need to know

A post on X has publicized a strange bug occurring on Pixel phones that causes the Google Assistant to delete all the alarms on the phone, instead of turning them all off. This bug was initially found by Artem Russakovskii, who posted that their 50-something alarms had all been deleted, even though 49 of them were non-active. The bug occurred when Artem was trying to turn off an alarm on a speaker in another room, and was able to replicate the event. A second user in the thread confirmed they…

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iOS 18 may not feature an Apple chatbot — but it’s not all bad news

Rumor has it that iOS 18 will be a big leap forward for AI on the iPhone, and there are countless rumors about what sort of generative AI features Apple may have planned. Unfortunately, it sounds like we may not see an Apple-made chatbot debut later this year. This news comes from Apple sleuth Mark Gurman, who claimed Apple will not be adding its own chatbot to iOS 18. However, this doesn’t mean there won’t be some kind of chatbot on the software — just that it’ll be licensed from…

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5 signs you need a latex mattress, not a memory foam

While memory foam mattresses deliver cushioning comfort at a budget-friendly price, they don’t cater to everyone’s sleep needs. If you currently own a memory foam bed and find yourself experiencing restless nights or achy mornings, your mattress may be to blame.  Our guide to the best mattress buying guide features lots of memory foam beds, but that doesn’t mean they’re suitable for all sleepers. That’s why we’re strong advocates for latex mattresses, which boast benefits including durability, temperature control, and sustainable materials.  Here, we’ll break down the common signs that…

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How to watch ‘The Twelve’ online: stream Sam Neill legal drama from anywhere

Award-winning Australian courtroom drama “The Twelve”, starring Sam Neil as legal hotshot Brett Colby, is streaming now in the U.K.. Traveling abroad? Below, we’ll show you how to watch “The Twelve” online  from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE. Stream ‘The Twelve’ online, date, TV channel ► U.K. date and time: The 10-part miniseries premieres Thurs, 28 March on ITV1 at 9pm GMT. All 10 episodes are  currently available to stream on ITVX.• FREE — ITVX (U.K.)• Australia — Binge or Foxtel• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free Everybody loves…

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Samsung QN90D Neo QLED tested — how good is this 2024 TV?

The annual tech cycle is grueling, both as a consumer and, I assume, as a manufacturer. As a TV maker, each year you’ve got to find some way to make an incremental improvement on last year’s product which, by most accounts, was already very good.  Such was the case for last year’s Samsung QN90C — a top entry in our list of the best TVs that now costs $1,599 — and that puts the new Samsung QN90D, the 2024 model from Samsung with a list price of $2,699, in a…

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New on Hulu in April 2024 — all the new shows and movies to watch

April is a packed month on Hulu, including the season premieres of two popular FX series; new reality shows featuring a cannabis dispensary, Armie Hammer’s ex-wife, and one of the Real Housewives; and new documentaries about political hip-hop, horse racing and a legendary rock band. Other new Hulu originals this month include the romantic comedy feature film “The Greatest Hits,” starring Lucy Boynton as a woman who can travel back in time via her favorite songs; “Vanderpump Villa,” the latest installment in Bravolebrity Lisa Vanderpump’s multi-pronged business empire; and British…

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Wrist pain? These 5 moves only take 5 minutes and strengthen your shoulders, arms and forearms

Exercises for wrist pain, anyone? These five upper body exercises reduce wrist pain, build strength and flexibility in your shoulders, arms and wrists, and only take five minutes. Maintaining strong and healthy wrists benefits your functional fitness, improving your grip strength, helping you lift heavier weights during workouts, protecting your body from injury and helping you perform your daily tasks.  We spoke with Alison Hughes, chartered physiotherapist and founder of Thistle Physio, for her advice when picking wrist strengthening exercises and the best exercises for wrist pain. You don’t need…

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Forget planks — you only need 10 minutes and a pair of dumbbells to build a stronger core

Building core strength isn’t just about targeting your abs with the odd set of sit ups and planks every now and again. Alongside your abs, the core encompasses muscles in your back, hips and pelvis. So if you want to properly implement core training into your fitness routine and get results, you’re going to want to establish a range of exercises that target the entirety of this muscle group.  This is where Britany Williams’ nine move core routine will come in handy. Williams’ workout can be done at home or…

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