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  1. style
    Bury Me in Gap’s CashSoft“I think this comes as close as I can imagine to a cashmere dupe.”
    By Brenley Goertzen
  2. bedding
    The Very Best Linen SheetsFrom heirloom-quality bedding to sheets that come in vibrant jewel tones.
    By Lauren Ro
  3. furniture
    The 12 Very Best CouchesI sat on 57 couches to bring you this report.
    By Erin Schwartz
  4. vacuums
    The 15 Very Best VacuumsThese will suck up everything from dust to dog hair to Play-Doh.
    By Amelia Mularz
  5. coffee
    The Very Best Coffee-Subscription ClubsFor every kind of home barista.
    By Emma Wartzman
  6. adult
    We Tested 21 Fancy Vibrators to Find the Best“While it is pricey, if it ever broke, I would go without groceries to buy a new one.”
    By Dominique Pariso
  7. mattresses
    The Very Best Mattresses, As Tested by Strategist EditorsOur staff slept on each of these for at least one week.
    By Amelia Jerden
  8. packing and gear
    Should I Be … Vacuum Sealing the Clothes in My Carry-On?The packing hack to end all packing hacks.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  9. A man wearing a VR headset, holding two controllers, standing outside using the headset.
    gaming
    Meta Made a New Affordable VR Headset, and I Can’t Put It DownYou won’t be able to, either.
    By Jordan McMahon
  10. mattresses
    This $2,500 Mattress Pad Is Like a Snoo for AdultsCan the temperature-controlled, AI-powered Eight Sleep really help you sleep better?
    By Amelia Jerden
  11. women’s apparel
    I Swam (and Sat in Sand) in 5 Crinkle Swimsuits to Find the Best OneHow does a one-size-fits-most swimsuit even work? (Better than I expected.)
    By Liza Corsillo
  12. mattresses
    A Cooling Mattress Pad That Chilled Me to My CoreSleepme’s hydro-powered Dock Pro made me feel like I was floating on a cold body of water, but completely dry.
    By Amelia Jerden
  13. hair tools
    I Put the Dyson Airwrap and Shark FlexStyle Head-to-HeadSpoiler: I still think the Dyson’s worth it.
    By Najwa Jamal
  14. fitness
    I Spent 6 Months Testing Compression Boots and My Legs Feel FantasticFrom top-of-the line Normatecs to much cheaper (but still good) alternatives.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  15. skin-care tools
    Nothing Clears My Skin (and Relieves My Tension Headaches) Like This LED MaskI prefer Therabody to Omnilux, Dr. Dennis Gross, and CurrentBody.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  16. health
    The Very Best Disposable Masks for All AgesWe tested expert-approved disposable masks to find the best N95, KN95, KF94, and surgical masks you can buy online.
    By Liza Corsillo
  17. massagers and recovery
    I Tested a 1,000-Pound Cold-Plunge Tub in My Brooklyn BackyardAnd I found calm in the icy waters.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  18. beauty
    New Thing We Tried: The Warby Parker of Reading GlassesThese aren’t your grandmother’s Rite Aid readers.
    By The Editors
  19. women
    6 New House Slippers That Would Make Great GiftsIncluding a hotel-inspired pair, a Bieber-inspired pair, and an Italian velour house shoe.
    By The Editors
  20. dental care
    I Tried Quip’s Refillable (and Vaguely Tech-y) FlossThe brand claims it’s “The first floss you’ll want to use.”
    By Hilary Reid
  21. bathroom
    The Foam Dispenser That Turns Ordinary Toilet Paper Into Flushable WipesWe tested out the Fohm automatic foam dispenser, which turns ordinary toilet paper into more ecofriendly, flushable wipes.
    By David Notis
  22. health
    We Tested 82 (and Counting) Actually Kind of Stylish Fabric Face MasksWe checked for fit, comfort, breathability, and how well they block droplets.
    By Liza Corsillo
  23. testing testing
    My New Favorite Chocolate Comes From the People Who Make Dr. Bronner’s SoapTesting the new Dr. Bronner’s chocolate bars was even easier than it sounds.
    By Ariel Kanter
  24. bedding
    Does This Temperature-Adjustable Mattress Pad Actually Keep You Cool?A very hot sleeper dozed on Chilipad’s cooling Cube Sleep System for two weeks to find out.
    By Dominique Pariso
  25. headphones
    We Tested 24 Headphones, and These Are Our 12 FavoritesThere are earbuds and headphones, noise-canceling and on-ear options, and even the best pair to use when riding your bike.
    By Jordan Bowman
  26. garden
    What’s the Best Indoor Smart Garden?I tested four of them based on ease of use, plant yield, taste, and looks.
    By Liza Corsillo
  27. toys
    My Two Kids Would Rather Play With This Speaker Than Watch a MovieIt’s like Radiolab for children.
    By Steven John
  28. headphones
    What Are the Best Wireless Headphones?After extensive testing, we found the best noise-canceling, budget-friendly, and even bone-conduction headphones.
    By Jordan Bowman
  29. headphones
    We Tested 8 Noise-Canceling Headphones and These Were Our 4 FavoritesIncluding budget options and something for the pickiest audiophile.
    By Jordan Bowman
  30. baby gear
    Can the Best (Closed-Loop) Baby Monitor Get Any Better?An Infant Optics owner puts the parent-approved-brand’s newest model to the test.
    By Lauren Ro
  31. testing testing
    The Wristband That Knows When You Should Work OutFor intense athletes, it’s like having a trainer at your side. For me, at least it improved my sleep.
    By Stacey Dee Woods
  32. testing testing
    The Best Online Workout Classes, According to Strategist Writers and EditorsFrom a celebrity-approved HIIT class to a free dance-cardio workout.
    By The Editors
  33. baby feeding
    We Tried 7 Meal-Delivery Services for Kids on the Pickiest Little Eaters We KnowIncluding baby food, finger food, and a chicken parm you’ll want to make sure they share.
    By The Editors
  34. furniture
    We Tested 10 Sofas-in-a-BoxThese start-ups want to be Casper, but for couches.
    By Max Berlinger and Steven John
  35. fitness and sports
    I Can Walk and Work (and Even Jog) On These Yoga-Mat-Sized Treadmills“I walked on each one for a minimum of four hours a day for an entire work week — the hours just flew by.”
    By Brittany Brown
  36. kitchen
    Do Self-Heating Mugs Actually Work?We tested four to find out.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  37. testing testing
    I Covered My Door Handles and Light Switches in Self-Sanitizing CopperShould you?
    By Stacey Dee Woods
  38. testing testing
    Do These ‘Unisex’ Clothes Really Work On Different Bodies?Two Strategist writers tested six pieces from a brand known for its genderless collections.
    By Louis Cheslaw and Hilary Reid
  39. fitness
    The Best Online Yoga Classes, According to an Obsessive YogiFrom Y7 to Amazon Prime (yes, really).
    By Julie Vadnal
  40. audio
    Can the Best Noise-Canceling Headphones Get Any Better?I wore Sony’s new WH-1000XM4 headphones — the next generation of its near-perfect XM3s — to find out.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  41. ingenious design
    My Mega-Portable Power Station Can Charge 11 Devices at the Same TimeIt’s about the size and weight of a 12-pack of beer.
    By Steven John
  42. tech
    I’m a Heavy Sweater, and Even I Can’t Ruin These Waterproof HeadphonesIt doesn’t matter if you’re running in the rain or sweating buckets at the gym.
    By Paul Schrodt
  43. cats
    I Haven’t Scooped Cat Litter in 3 Months Thanks to These Self-Cleaning BoxesIncluding the one Jonathan Van Ness says “changed my life.”
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  44. toys
    My Son and I Tried 4 (Newish) Montessori–Inspired Toy-Subscription BoxesAll are based in some way on the Montessori method of education, and we ultimately liked each for different reasons.
    By Lauren Ro
  45. luggage
    These Carry-on Bags (Almost) Turned My Twins’ Airplane Seats Into BedsThe in-flight bed was one thing. But they had even more fun riding them around the airport.
    By Rachel Sturtz
  46. Sean Connery
    foundations and concealers
    After Trying Dozens (Upon Dozens), I Found the 10 Best Concealers for MenIncluding a great on-the-go option, a concealer specifically for under the eyes, and a whole palette for men who are no strangers to makeup.
    By Garrett Munce
  47. decor
    I Burned 5 Drugstore Candles to Find the Best (and Best-Smelling) OneYes, there are nice-smelling (and nice-looking) options out there.
    By Dominique Pariso
  48. testing testing
    Do People Need a Wearable Neck Speaker?It mostly depends on how much you like video games. Or getting funny looks from strangers.
    By Anna Peele
  49. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Drugstore Tights?“You could probably wear them through an actual bramble and emerge unscathed.”
    By Hilary Reid
  50. grooming
    I Researched and Used Over 30 Beard Trimmers to Find the Best OneI dragged a bunch across my face and picked the five best.
    By Kurt Soller
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