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Shrinkflation happens when the product size shrinks, but the sticker price remains the same. It’s a relatively under-the-radar way for companies to maintain their profit margins without raising the price for a product. At first glance, noticing the difference on a grocery store shelf can be challenging. But the result of shrinkflation is that you are stuck spending the same amount of money for a smaller amount of a particular product....

For those who are looking to lose weight, you should aim for 30 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio activity at least five days per week, or at least 25 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity three days per week. If you’re looking to increase muscle, you should keep to around three days of HIIT a week, but focus on shorter and even more high-intensity sessions. The bike will help to work particular muscles and can be beneficial for several parts of your body and health system....

Not only does it have some smart-looking specs under its belt, it has some killer additional features — there’s two HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4K@120Hz and on-board Google TV 11 with Chromecast Built-in. Around back you’ll find a hefty sound system that delivers bass in spades, though it could be a bit stronger in the mid-range. The really bad news? As powerful as a TV as this is, Hisense’s upscaling and motion processing skills aren’t on par with that of LG, Samsung or Sony’s, which means some scenes you’re going to notice poor motion smoothing and color banding....

Right now, this well-equipped Dell XPS 13 is on sale for $1,419 at Dell (opens in new tab). That’s a saving of $500 off one of our favorite laptops, making it one of best Dell Memorial Day sales deals around. The Dell XPS 13 is one of the best laptops around, and for good reason. Whether you’re looking to buy a solid laptop for working, studying or creative purposes, the Dell XPS 13 is a versatile machine that fits all users....

Right now, Verizon is offering the iPhone 14 Pro for $1000 off with trade-in and an eligible 5G plan (opens in new tab). The cherry on the cake is that Verizon is also offering a free iPad (9th generation), Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), and Beats Fit Pro after you select the iPhone 14 Pro. You need to sign up for a 5G unlimited plan to be eligible for the offer but with the amount of freebies, it’s definitely worth it....

Much like knowing how often you should change your bedsheets, washing towels require a good balance of care to ensure they are in top condition. On the one hand, not washing your towels often will make them unhygienic, and defeat the purpose of drying off clean skin. While overwashing towels can affect the fibers, making a towel feel scratchy or lose its fluffiness — check out how to make your towels feel soft and fluffy again if you’re suffering from this....

While it’s not quite to the same extent as the likes of Meta, who are looking to track our every eye movement in the Meta Quest Pro, personalized ads tracking our behaviour might still be scary to some. It’s natural then to want to block ads on iPhone and, thankfully, privacy is something Apple is now championing. As such there is a super quick way to block personalized ads on iPhone....

Our computer screens are subject to a build-up of daily grime, dirt and greasy fingerprints. This is especially the case if you’re sharing your computer with children or young members of the household, whose sticky fingers can be easily transfer marks to a screen, often spreading germs and bacteria. But how should you clean your computer screen? Just like knowing how to clean a keyboard, keeping it grime-free isn’t too challenging....

Luckily, you don’t need to hire a professional or rent or buy a carpet cleaner. All it takes are a few household products, and a little time and patience to tackle your carpets. So if your high or low-piled floors look worse for wear, here’s how to clean carpets in just three easy ways. How to clean carpets without a carpet cleaner Before you start cleaning your carpets, always test on a small section first....

Sometimes, your iPhone may freeze altogether. Obviously, on older phones this is more common, as their hardware is less well placed to handle more modern software and applications, but it’s also happened a couple of times on my iPhone 13 Pro Max too. Very often, what can be causing the freezing or slow down is that your phone’s Random Access Memory (RAM) has become full. RAM is where the processor stores short term data, which it can call on to run programs....

Plank jacks are a dynamic ab workout, as they force you to engage the stabilizer muscles in your core to secure your body as you jump your legs in and out. You’ll work your deep abdominal muscles, as well as your upper and lower body. Although deep stabilizer muscles might not be an aesthetic goal, they are super important for balance and coordination in most sports, including running, tennis, and weight lifting....

The Microsoft Store runs a series of student-exclusive discounts that rotate throughout the year, so it’s worth checking the offers regularly. Expect to see savings on desktop computers, laptops, tablets and accessories. That’s not all because Microsoft also offers some of its most popular software, including Office 365, for free to students, making this one of the most generous student discounts available. Whether you want to save big on a laptop or a tablet or just fancy getting access to some essential software for free, here’s how to get a Microsoft student discount....

I’ve been using Strava for the better part of ten years, but it wasn’t until recently that I realized how much I was sharing on my profile. Not only was it public, allowing anyone to glance at my regular running routes, but it was extremely easy to work out where I lived from where my activities started and finished. If you’re worried about other Strava users working out your address, here’s how to tighten the settings on your app....

So it seems no matter how much we toss and turn or throw the covers aside, getting off to sleep is a real challenge at the moment — even if you have one of the best mattresses complete with one of the best duvets. Luckily, there are a couple of tips you can use to help you get those precious zzz’s. From changing your habits, to investing in some new bedding, these hacks can make all the difference....

Your iPhone takes images and saves them as HEIC files by default, although some people choose to change their iPhone’s default photo format to JPEG. Both of these file types are compressed, meaning some of the image data is lost and potentially irreversible filters or parameters (like added contrast) have been applied. By instead saving RAW photos on iPhone, you can keep your images raw and untouched, giving you more flexibility with post production....

Despite the fact there have been some Autopilot-induced Tesla recalls over the years, it remains one of the major benefits of owning a tesla — alongside access to the Tesla Supercharger network. When you’re driving with Autopilot, it almost feels like the car is driving itself. But it relies on you being able to know what it can do and, crucially, how to use everything correctly. So, whether you’re already a Tesla driver or are thinking about braving the Tesla wait times to purchase one, here’s how to use Tesla Autopilot....

Magic Eraser made its debut last fall with the introduction of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. As it did on those phones, Magic Eraser lets Pixel 6a owners touch up photos by removing unwanted people or objects with alarming ease. All you have to do is select the feature, and Magic Eraser automatically picks out people and objects that may be cluttering up your shot. For the Pixel 6a, Magic Eraser has learned a new trick, and it’s called Camouflage....

The faster pace will be more punishing, plus food is scarce and there will be limited supplies and resources. The cast will once again be very diverse. In 2020, CBS committed to making the cast 50 percent Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Host Jeff Probst returns to oversee challenges and tribal councils. Survivor 42 will begin with three tribes: Ika, Taku and Vati. Hidden immunity idols will be in play, as will the “Beware” advantages introduced last season....

For a limited time only, you can grab the iPad Air 4 (64GB) for just $499 at Best Buy (opens in new tab). This takes a whopping $100 off, bringing it to the lowest price we’ve seen since last year’s Black Friday sales. And in case you wanted more storage, the 256GB model is also $100 off (opens in new tab). This is also one of the best iPad deals we’ve seen for any model in a long time, even with our Best Buy coupon codes, so hurry while the stock is still there....

Until a few weeks back I was making do by placing my iPhone 12 on the side of the sink and cranking the volume to max in order to hear it over the sound of rushing water. An imperfect solution at best, not to mention smartphone speakers on full blast do not typically provide the most desirable audio experience. So, on an impulse, I decided to purchase a cheap Bluetooth speaker specifically for use in the shower....