Author: Elon Mark
Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales has been called the last decent tech baron. It’s sounds like a flattering label, although one I usually associate more with yacht-dwelling meatheads who feed their herds of cattle homegrown macadamia nuts; the kind of person who can most recently be found wining and dining with the President of the United States and his coterie of MAGA sycophants.Wales, on the other hand, keeps things relatively low-key. Even as the site he founded, Wikipedia, turns 25 years old this month, he seems more interested in fixing his home Wi-Fi than joining the tech elite’s performative power games. He…
President Trump campaigned in 2024 on promises to “end inflation,” bring back manufacturing jobs and deliver an economic boom. A year after he returned to the White House, he has yet to deliver on those pledges. Still, there has been progress in some areas, and the economy has proved surprisingly resilient.Here are eight of the promises Mr. Trump made as a candidate, and where things stand after his first year back in office.Food PricesPrices are down for a few specific grocery categories, like eggs, but are up sharply in others, like beef. Overall, food inflation has slowed significantly since peaking…
It can be tricky to figure out how to clean your Keurig, but it’s important work. If your household is like mine, your pod coffee maker runs anywhere from three to seven times per day. All of that use can cause buildup and gunk, which can affect the taste of your coffee and the lifespan of your machine. But with proper maintenance and a dedicated routine, cleaning is a breeze. Here’s everything you need to know about light daily cleaning as well as deeper cleans.Be sure to check out our related buying guides, including the Best Pod Coffee Makers, the…
Many investors start the new year by searching online for “the best mutual funds for 2026.” It seems like a good idea — pick the top funds from last year and invest in them. But this approach often backfires. The truth is, funds that perform well one year may not do well the next. Markets keep changing, and no one can predict which fund will stay on top. This article explains why chasing last year’s winners rarely works. It shows how “best mutual fund” lists can be misleading and why everyone needs an investment plan that fits their own goals…
As of December 23, 2025, the US Federal Communications Commission barred Chinese-based drone maker DJI from importing any new drones into the United State. That might sound like you can’t buy a DJI drone right now, but that’s not true. Head over to Amazon and just about the whole DJI drone lineup is still for sale. So what gives? Are they banned or not?The key word in the previous paragraph was any new drone. Nothing DJI has made in the past is banned. No one is taking your drone away. It’s still perfectly legal to fly a drone. And this…
Other Leak Detectors We LikeTP-Link Tapo T300 Water Leak Detector Photograph: Simon HillTP-Link Tapo T300 Water Leak Detector for $20: What I like most about these water leak detectors is that they have four metal probes underneath and two above, so they swiftly detect water dripping on top or pooling beneath. Alerts came through reliably to my phone as push notifications within one to two seconds. The alarm is fairly loud (90 decibels), though you can reduce the volume in the app or even mute it. The TP-Link Tapo T300 requires a Tapo Smart Hub to function. Each hub can…
Are you looking for new investment ideas for this year? As we move past the first few weeks of January, many people are already scrolling through articles, videos, and posts promising the “Best investments for 2026,” “Top stocks to buy now,” or “Where to park your money this year.” But the truth is that no list can accurately predict next year’s winners. Markets don’t follow headlines. They change direction with interest rate moves, policy decisions, or a single unpredictable world event. What shined in 2025 might completely lose steam in 2026. So, those “best investment” lists you come across are…
Other Ebikes We LikeBike Friday All-Day Photograph: Adrienne SoBike Friday All-Day for $5,600: Bike Friday bills the irresistibly tiny All-Day (7/10, WIRED Review) as the world’s lightest Bosch-powered ebike, and it’s true. You can customize all the colors and components of this folding electric bike, and it has a surprisingly powerful motor for its size. The Brompton above is more widely available and easier to use, but I love this little bike a lot.Radio Flyer Via Pro for $2,900: Editor Julian Chokkattu could not have had a better experience than this easy-to-use and easy-to-assemble class 2 electric cargo bike. For…
The chef’s knife is better, which admittedly is not saying much. It’s very rocky and lightweight. I prefer a heavier knife, especially considering how slippery the handle feels. But I was able to slice through my pile of chives, plus garlic and onions. That’s the best assessment I can give: I was able to use this knife to cut things. Did I mention that my beloved Kiwi cleaver costs $15?One Reddit user mentioned that the knives leach color, which I’m not surprised about, given my aforementioned “these are basically children’s toys” note. (Chefs on the subreddit have echoed my sentiments.)Paris…
Imagine this: You have started a monthly SIP of ₹5,000 in an equity mutual fund, earning an annual return of around 10%. After 5 years, your investment grows to ₹3.90 lakh. Elated by the gains, you switch funds, believing you have secured a great return. But what if you stretched that investment over 10 years? It would grow to ₹10.33 lakh. If you continued your SIP for 20 years, it would reach approximately ₹38.28 lakh. And after 30 years? You would see a solid ₹1.14 crore. This isn’t magic; it’s the quiet power of compounding at work, if you allow…