The 31 Best Deals From REI’s 2025 Holiday Sale

The company that wants you to #optoutside for Black Friday is having its sale early. Gear up for next year with these great deals on packs, sleeping bags, merino wool, and more.

How Windows Recall Works—and Whether You Should Switch It On

Windows Recall is one of the biggest AI features Microsoft has added to Windows 11. It’s useful, but it comes with some privacy tradeoffs.

Best Holiday Photo Cards (2025): Mixbook, Vistaprint, Canva

Mailing a holiday card this season? Here’s our top three after printing and testing 11 different holiday cards.

Can a Hydroelectric Dam Really Make the Days Longer?

By shifting water to a higher elevation, the giant Three Gorges Dam caused the Earth to spin more slowly.

Why You Should Cook Your Turkey Outside for Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving turkey cook should probably move outside, but don’t be distracted by the bad rep of deep-fried turkey.

Wooldroom Luxury Wooly Mattress Review: Supple but Stinky

This British wool-and-coil hybrid takes natural and organic to a new level, if you can get past the smell.

Razer Cobra HyperSpeed: A Basic Gaming Mouse With All You Need

A plain design belies a lightweight, wireless gaming mouse that delivers a satisfying session.

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Is Marked Down by $350

Scoop this excellent Windows laptop for a fraction of its usual price.

Our Favorite Travel and Outdoor Gear Is on Sale at Huckberry

Huckberry’s eclectic curation of travel clothing, coffee gear, and backpacks are all on sale right now.

A Proposed Federal THC Ban Would ‘Wipe Out’ Hemp Products That Get People High

The provision, tucked into the spending bill that could end the US government shutdown, would ban intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, including gummies and drinks.