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It Took 12 iPhones, But OtterBox Finally Made a Case That’s Sturdy and Stylish Unlike every OtterBox that came before it, the Aneu case actually complements the iPhone 12’s design while protecting it.
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The Best Gifts for Writers, According to Writers Including bulletin boards, fountain pens, running shoes, meal replacement drinks, and a slang dictionary.
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Is It Finally the Time to Rent Furniture Online? We broke down the differences (and similarities) between seven major players in the space.
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What Are the Best Men’s Crewneck Sweatshirts? “It is so soft and fluffy, it might as well be made of kitten fur and cotton balls.”
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The Best Shipping Supplies, According to Depop, Grailed, and Other Sellers Are there really any differences between cardboard boxes and Bubble Wrap? (Yes.)
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23 Floor Lamps, Vetted 23 Ways Including an elegant vertical LED light and a circular lamp that looks like the many Charli XCX has.
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My Books Have Never Looked Better Than on These Red Steel Shelves The cheery industrial shelving unit was hiding amid a sea of steel and black shelves in Wayfair’s “Garage Storage and Shelving Units” department.
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With the Help of Some Musicians, I Found the Ideal Guitar for Playing at Home Its lighter weight and smaller body makes it easier to reach for, and it is comfortable to play standing up, lying in bed, or lounging on the couch.
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The Best Gifts for People Who Miss Broadway, According to Theater-Lovers From subscriptions to services that stream the shows they can’t see in-person to a zipper pouch made of curtains from the Kinky Boots set.
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The Best Silicon Valley Sagas, According to Silicon Valley Reporters From an inside look at the iPhone’s creation to a former White House official’s history of how Big Tech came to dominate American culture.
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This New Coffee Grinder Is a Breakthrough for Home Brewers The flat-burr grinder makes the technology found in far pricier models a lot more accessible.
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The Best Clothes for Bicycling, According to Cyclists “The first day I wore them, I saw an instant speed increase.”
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Why Are So Many Soccer Stars Playing Xbox Using This Suitcase? After seeing no less than 20 players rave about it, we wanted to know more about their method of gaming on the go.
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Do These ‘Unisex’ Clothes Really Work On Different Bodies? Two Strategist writers tested six pieces from a brand known for its genderless collections.
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The Best Men’s Work Boots, According to Cool Craftsmen From a Texan leatherworker to a literary agent who also makes furniture.
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