Anyone who’s had a job knows that office jerks are real. They come in many forms — manipulation, stealing credit, undermining others or just being egotistical are their specialties. When the office jerk is the boss, that unbridled douchebag character is unleashed with an extra dose of power.  In... Read more

Apple’s AirTag has become the de facto “Bluetooth tracker” since its 2021 debut, upending established players like Tile. Now, Apple is finally upgrading the hardware. The second-generation AirTag still costs $29 for one, and $99 for a four-pack, and it’s available today. It’s powered by the second-generation Ultra Wideband... Read more

Self-professed gambling addict Timothy McCormack received a two-year prison sentence for his part in the NBA gambling scandal. As such, he becomes the first person to be jailed in connection with the scheme, which involves NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter. According to ESPN, Brooklyn Judge LaShann DeArcy... Read more

One of the biggest reasons to buy a new refrigerator is better energy efficiency compared with an older model. But how much of a difference does energy efficiency make in the long-term costs of a fridge? I’m here to crunch the numbers in a battle royale between modern fridges and those... Read more

A new YouGov survey has looked into whether celebrity endorsements actually move the needle for gambling brands, with just under half of gamblers (46%) saying this approach makes gambling brands “appear less authentic.” While perception may be altered for some, 42% of gamblers in the United States say seeing... Read more

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. I thought today’s Mini Crossword was especially tough, for a Mini. Maybe if I lived in... Read more

Depending on your disposition, a minute in an ice bath can feel like agony or ecstasy. Perhaps you wince at the thought of stepping foot in an ice bath, or maybe you’re an experienced cold plunger who can’t get enough of the endorphin-releasing sensation. Either way, sitting in an... Read more

The sports gaming company FanDuel is attempting a new type of campaign that will flip the script, as it launches ‘Play with a Plan’, which focuses on empowering customers to make their own informed decisions about their play. It falls under responsible gaming, with this initiative to take place... Read more

Walking is incredibly beneficial for your body and brain. A recent study published in October showed that UK adults who managed to hit their daily step goals by going on a daily walk had lower health risks. It makes you feel good, plus helps boost cognitive function and ensures you are... Read more

If you’re comparing the photos of the Audeo Infinio Ultra Sphere—Phonak’s most powerful hearing aid to date—to the product’s name, you’re not crazy: It’s not the slightest bit round. Rather, it’s a traditional, teardrop-shaped, behind-the-ear hearing aid that takes its name from Phonak’s new Spheric Speech Clarity 2.0 system,... Read more