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I Never Thought I’d Say This, But Go Easy on Kim Kardashian’s Ski Apparel
The backlash against the Skims x The North Face collection is over the top and, frankly, unfair. Here's why.

The One Knife You Should Never Use to Carve a Turkey
Electric knives aren’t just unnecessary, they're kind of gross.

Why You Should Never Buy This “Innovative” Type of Jacket
It may seem like smart design and a great deal — but it isn’t.

It’s Time to Ditch the Suitcase and Travel With a Backpack. Here’s Why
Five big reasons life is better with a shoulder-hauled backpack or duffle than your clunky, wheeled carry-on.
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Why You Shouldn’t Buy This Kind of Turntable
All-in-one turntables are inexpensive and make listening to vinyl super easy — here’s why you shouldn’t buy one.
By Tucker Bowe

5 Reasons You’ll Never Find a Robot Vacuum in My Home
Robot vacuums are a $4.5 billion market, with new adoptees every single year. Here's why I'm not one of them.
By Tyler Chin

Opinion: Plastic Watches Should Be Taken Seriously. Here’s Why
Plastic gets a bad rap but sometimes it’s the best material for the job.
By Zen Love

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy a Crossover SUV
You may think you need a crossover for practicality or winter driving. You probably don’t.
By Tyler Duffy

No, You Don’t Actually Need a Watch Winder. Here’s Why
While some are willing to pay for the convenience, the idea of a watch winder as an essential tool of watch ownership is largely unfounded.

If You Only Wear Raw Denim Jeans, You’re Doing It Wrong
Sure, raw denim has its charms. But washed jeans have all the same hallmarks — and then some.
By John Zientek

Buying an EV? Don’t Waste Your Money on a Sporty AWD Model
You're not driving on the track. Get the EV best suited to your needs.
By Tyler Duffy

It’s Almost Cold Brew Season. Some Coffee Pros Think You Shouldn’t Order It
“If you’re into the flavors of coffee, you’re not into cold brew," say some experts.
By Will Price

The Argument Against Buying a Soundbar
Soundbars are easy. But if it's surround sound you're after, you'll want to take your money elsewhere.
By Tucker Bowe

Are Plastic Water Bottles Really That Bad? Not Always
Before you cry hydro heresy and scream bottle blasphemy, consider the case for plastic.
By Hayley Helms

Toyota Has the Best Chance to Beat Tesla on EVs. Here’s Why
Toyota dominates combustion manufacturing. There's a good chance that happens with EVs too.
By Tyler Duffy

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Just Slather Yourself in Sunscreen
Lotion should not be your only defense.
By Hayley Helms

It’s Sad, but True: Your Favorite Fleece Jacket Is Bad for the Environment
Mega-soft, microplastics.

Experts Say: Don’t Buy an Electric Kitchen Composter
Sloppy compost is gross and food waste is bad. Wouldn’t it be nice for it to go away at the push of a button?
By Mitch K

Please Stop Buying Cloth Bath Mats. They’re Gross and Weird
Your bath mat is covered in bacteria.
By Tyler Chin