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Waking Up Sweating? This AI Mattress Cover Can Help You Beat Heat Waves and Night Sweats
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1296+ words) I tested the Eight Sleep Pod 5 for 60 days. As record-breaking summer temperatures hit, its AI-powered cooling became my ultimate sleep savior. I used to be a great sleeper. I would get a full eight to 10 hours of sleep without any…...
10 Smart Home Tricks That Keep Your House Cool Without Spiking Your Energy Bill
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1296+ words) These ten smart home cooling tricks can keep your house comfortable during a heat wave without sending your energy bill through the roof. A few smart home adjustments made before a heat wave arrives can keep indoor temperatures significantly lower…...
Your BBQ Guests Deserve This Hot Dog Glow-Up
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (555+ words) You can get crispy-edged, juicy hot dogs in minutes without firing up a grill. You don't need an outdoor grill to nail perfectly caramelized hot dogs. Grilling hot dogs used to feel like a summer staple, but lately I've ditched…...
My 10 Smart Home Cooling Tricks to Survive Heat Waves
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (1219+ words) Hot weather is on the way. Here's how to keep your home cool and comfy without spiking energy bills. Hot temps are on the way. Make sure your house is ready. More heatwaves are expected throughout the US (and around…...
The Ceiling Fan Setting That Lowers Your Energy Bill Without Touching the Thermostat
1+ week, 2+ day ago (521+ words) A ceiling fan spinning in the wrong direction is working against your AC all summer. Here's how to check and fix it in seconds. A ceiling fan spinning counterclockwise in summer creates a wind chill effect that can make a…...
AI Planned My Summer So I Don't Have To. Here's the Full Calendar
1+ week, 2+ day ago (736+ words) With summer in full swing, I handed my schedule to an AI assistant and asked it to fill every weekend with something worth doing. AI can do a lot of things. Planning a summer calendar full of fitness, fun and…...
What Are You Reading This Summer? I've Asked the CNET Team and Many Are on Sale During Prime Day
1+ week, 3+ day ago (445+ words) With Prime Day here, now is a good time to think about your summer reading list for savings. We asked the CNET team for their picks and, to no one's surprise, they have great taste. This list covers a lot…...
I Got a First Look at Blueair's First Handheld Fan. Here's Where It Blows Me Away
1+ week, 3+ day ago (505+ words) I've been testing handheld fans over the past few months. Blueair's new model stands out in two ways. 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the handheld fan, and Blueair's new Always Cool adds to the category with a…...
June's Strawberry Moon Is the Final Micro Moon of 2026: Here's How to See It
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (412+ words) Despite its catchy name, the Strawberry Moon isn't named for the moon's appearance. Despite its evocative name, June's Strawberry Moon is not pink or red unless it's also a blood moon." The full moon is usually the brightest object in…...
Shark vs. Dyson Portable Fans: This Is the One I Recommend for Summer
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1199+ words) After weeks of testing both the Shark Chill Pill and Dyson Hush Jet Mini Cool, this is the one I plan to use in the summer heat. If you're trying to choose between Dyson's Hush Jet Mini Cool and Shark's…...