But enough about Fitbit, you can’t really test that in a hands-on environment. So how was the hardware? It could use some refinement It could use some refinement My rule with new hardware is that the first generation hardware gets a pass. And I usually don’t buy first-generation products because of that. And that is sort of the case here. The hardware doesn’t feel as premium as say, the Apple Watch or even the Galaxy Watch 5....

Most of the tips we’ll talk about are software-related, but not all of them. Do note that we’ve prepared 10 tips to share with you, even though there’s probably more you can do in the process, so if you can think of more of them, by all means, add some of your suggestions into the mix. 1. Check for updates 1. Check for updates The very first thing that comes to mind is making sure your phone is up to date....

Each day, most of us think nothing about the fact that we wake up and don’t make a move until the sunlight or a light turned on in our room is there to guide us. In the grand scheme of the planet, however, that’s an unusual orientation. Most species, including all manner of insects, plants, and animals, primarily navigate the world through pheromones. While we all know that dogs have a better sense of smell than we do, the same is true for most species on the planet, according to biologists such as E....

A staggering 65% of the human population have trouble digesting lactose (a sugar present in cow’s milk), according to the National Institutes of Health. The highest rates of lactose intolerance occur among those of East Asian descent, but it’s also common in those of West African, Arab, Jewish, Greek, and Italian descent. Only about 5% of people of Northern European descent are lactose intolerant—some genetic experts believe this is due to a long history of dependence on milk as an important food source....

Smart Home Smart Home The rise of the smart home is well and truly underway, with millions of homes now featuring the kinds of technology that only featured in science fiction a decade ago. Among the big-hitting favorites are home assistants, which homeowners can speak to in order to order food or check the weather. And there are smart speakers, connected through your house and to your mobile devices, from which you can play music, the radio or podcasts at any time....