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I tested the best US pizza makers costing $129 to $2,800. Here’s what was worth the price

I spent weeks testing popular at-home pizza tools. Here’s what I found was worth the money, no matter your budgetFar from ‘upcharged grape juice’: the 13 best nonalcoholic wines in the USSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better thingsIt’s never been easier to make pizza at home. And […]

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Ed Zitron on big tech, backlash, boom and bust: ‘AI has taught us that people are excited to replace human beings’

His blunt, brash scepticism has made the podcaster and writer something of a cult figure. But as concern over large language models builds, he’s no longer the outsider he once wasIf some time in an entirely possible future they come to make a movie about “how the AI bubble burst”, Ed Zitron will doubtless be

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Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts• This week’s question: How can we learn from unrequited love?What’s the point of having speed limits if camera-warning signs and apps allow drivers to slow down in advance – then just

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Why the Lumie Bodyclock Glow sunrise alarm clock is the best wake-up under the sun

Our reviewer loved this wake-up light more than any other he’s tested – it’s even knocked his previous best sunrise alarm off the top spot• Read the full ranking in our sunrise alarm clock testSince I first tested sunrise alarm clocks last winter, I’ve come to suspect that there’s no such thing as getting up

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AI as a life coach: experts share what works, what doesn’t and what to look out for

It’s becoming more common for people to use AI chatbots for personal guidance – but this doesn’t come without risksIf you’re like a lot of people, you’ve probably ditched your new year resolutions by now. Setting goals is hard; keeping them is harder – and failure can bring about icky feelings about yourself.This year, in

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My work went from air-conditioned offices to delivering food on a bike. The culture shock is significant | David Rayfield

The plan was to get on a bicycle to earn some money. It wasn’t to get hit by cars, thumped by skinheads or to see my surroundings in a whole new lightGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAt first I didn’t realise I’d been punched. I’m not sure why my brain assumed a bird had

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The best air fryers in the UK, tried and tested for crisp and crunch

Air fryers have taken over our kitchens, but which wins the crown for the crispiest cooking? Our expert peeled 7kg of potatoes to find out• The best blenders to blitz like a pro, tried and testedAir fryers inspire the sort of feelings that microwaves did in the 1980s. I vividly remember those new-fangled boxes being

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The best Apple Watches in 2026: what’s worth buying and what’s not, according to our expert

There’s no need to buy new – unless your model’s ready for retirement. Our technology expert compares the top Apple smartwatches available right now• The best running watches – testedThe best Apple Watch may be the one already on your wrist.Each generation of Apple’s smartwatch is fairly iterative, with most of the best features added

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How to dress for work without spending a fortune – or sacrificing personal style

Also: advice to reduce screen time, how to maximize your toaster oven, the best gloves and at-home fitness staples This piece was originally published in the Filter US newsletter on buying fewer, better things. Sign up here to get early access to itEach week we cut through the noise to bring you smart, practical recommendations

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Should speed cameras be hidden?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions tackles a road safety issue• Read this week’s replies: Can you really fake it to make it?What’s the point of having speed limits if camera-warning signs and apps allow drivers to slow down in advance – then just continue speeding? Maybe the UK government in

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