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Text messages and chats online can include a combination of words, pictures and emoji to convey a message. Words and pictures can be easily understood, but deciphering emoji might feel like decoding another language. A "😃" or "❤️" are easy to understand, but what's the difference between "😩" and "😭"?...

Emoji Meanings Explained, and New Emoji That Might Land on Your Phone Soon

The air fryer blasts food with fast, hot convection heat. That style of cooking is ace for making crispy, juicy meals out of food that contain a fair amount of natural fat such as chicken thighs or a filet of salmon. Try to cook lean meats or fragile veggies in the air fryer and they'll get pulverized and dried out but the air fryer's fierce flow of hot air.

Air Fryer Error: 7 Things You Should Never Put in the Air Fryer

I recently purchased an entire large pie for the sole purpose of packing it up for the fridge and freezer. This act, which flies in the face of centuries-old pizza norms, had a noble goal: determine, once and for all, the best way to reheat pizza. As a household of...

I Found the Best Way to Reheat Pizza and It's Not the Air Fryer

Summer is winding down, but much of the US could still experience dangerously high temperatures this year. While you should definitely prioritize your own comfort and safety, you should also make sure your phone doesn't burn up. Older phones may be less efficient and more prone to overheating, but even flagship devices like the Pixel 9 Pro or iPhone 15 can get too warm if left in the direct sun for too long.

Feeling the Heat? Why Your Phone Gets Hot and How to Keep It From Overheating

When a major AT&T outage earlier this year took out mobile networks in many of the most populous cities in the US, people were stranded without one of their most critical lines of access to the world for more than 12 hours. The carrier quickly apologized to customers. "Keeping our...

Here's Why You Might Still Need a Home Landline Phone, Even in 2024

About two years ago, I was filling out an application to start volunteering at a children's hospital in my city and was asked to provide my blood type. Luckily, I knew off the top of my head that I'm type O-positive, but I wanted to find documentation to confirm that. I called my mom to see if blood type is listed on my birth certificate -- no luck. I checked my physician's health portal -- also no luck.

You Should Know Your Blood Type. Here's 3 Methods to Figure It Out

Mercury has always been a notoriously difficult planet to spot with the naked eye, thanks to its proximity to the sun. Most of the time, you get only a few minutes to spot Mercury before the sun comes up over the horizon, obscuring your view with daylight. But if you want the best view of the smallest planet in our solar system, the first two weeks of September are your chance.

Take This Rare Chance to See Mercury in the Night Sky Without a Telescope

It's pretty easy to accidentally delete a text in the Messages app. A long swipe and a tap and suddenly a text message thread you've had for years could be gone. Heartbreaking right? Well, not so much. As long as you act within a reasonable amount of time, you can get all your accidentally deleted text messages back.

If You Accidentally Delete a Text Message on Your iPhone, Here's How to Get It Back

What is Li-Fi?

The holiday season is getting closer, and we're expecting a big upgrade for the PlayStation 5. Sony is reportedly planning to announce a Pro version of its PS5 console, promising significant boosts in visual graphics and gameplay. One of the key changes reportedly coming with Sony's PS5 Pro is a technology called upscaling, which uses artificial intelligence to create images with more detail and lighting effects without as much need for raw performance.

PS5 Pro: Possible Announcement Could Be Imminent -- Here's What We Know

Cooling inflation is good news for borrowers, but for savers, it means time is running out to maximize your earnings. Certificate of deposit rates remain elevated, with the best CDs currently offering up to 5.25% annual percentage yield, but APYs have been falling for months, and the pace has picked up as banks anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut later this month. If you want to earn the most interest on your money, now’s the time to lock in an APY before rates fall further.

Best CD Rates Today, Sept. 3, 2024: Lock in a High APY Before Rates Drop This Fall

We're officially in September and a new round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments are on their way to recipients. When exactly your check should arrive depends on your birthday or how long you've been receiving Social Security benefits. If you're unsure when you'll get your SSDI check, we'll break down the payment schedule for you and fill you in on how the date is determined by the Social Security Administration.

SSDI Payment Schedule September 2024: Here's When You'll Get Your Money

Hulu is packed with fascinating horror films. Before we get into a list of the absolute best options on the streaming service, let's cover some worthy alternates. Hulu is home to David Cronenberg's Crimes of the Future (2022) and Bong Joon-ho's The Host (2006). There's also spine-chilling sci-fi Alien (1979), psychological horror flick Mandy (2018) and romance-gone-wrong Fresh (2022). Finally, you should check out The Omen (1976), Smile (2022) and Immaculate (2024) starring Sydney Sweeney.

The Absolute Best Horror Movies on Hulu

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Right before kickoff of the highly anticipated college football matchup between LSU and USC on Sunday night, DirecTV subscribers found themselves unable to watch the game, or any TV channels owned by Disney. Shortly after 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET) on Sept. 1, Disney removed all of its programming channels -- including ESPN, ABC, Hulu, Freeform and FX -- from the DirecTV satellite service.

Disney Pulls ESPN, ABC and More Channels From DirecTV. Everything You Need to Know

A clogged kitchen sink is a true nuisance and it can be an expensive one if you end up needing a professional to get things moving. The good news is that most clogged drains are avoidable. A clear kitchen sink drain starts with knowing what shouldn't go down it. Some...

Avoid Clogging the Drain: Keep These 9 Things Away From Your Sink

With football season kicking off, you could be trying to navigate how to stream the NFL without cable. Even if you aren't into sports, a live TV streaming service could be the answer for your cord-cutting needs. Contract-free pricing, wide channel selections and the ability to watch on multiple devices are all factors that can make these services competitive compared to traditional TV or cable. You can stream sports, premium channels or prime-time TV, and not only do these platforms offer a broader lineup of channels compared with antennas, but they also provide the convenience of watching on your computer or mobile device.

YouTube TV, Sling, Hulu Live and More: The Most Popular Channels on Live TV Streaming Services

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

If you're one of the more than 50 million people using the Cash App payment service, you could be eligible to get some serious cash back from the service itself. Cash App and its parent company Block have agreed to a proposed $15 million settlement for a class action lawsuit related to unauthorized access to customer accounts in 2022 and 2023, and any Cash App users from the last six years are eligible to file a claim for a share of that money.

If You Lost Money or Data With Cash App, You Could Claim Up to $2,500

Weighing in at just 135 grams and measuring only 155 millimeters across, the DJI Neo is the smallest, lightest drone DJI has ever released. And with a preorder price of $199 (£169) it's also the cheapest. It even weighs significantly less than the 221-gram iPhone 15 Pro Max, making the Neo a potentially great option for those of you who are traveling light but still keen to capture aerial footage. That tiny size brings trade-offs though.

DJI's Tiny Neo Drone Is Lighter Than an iPhone

With the rising cost of groceries, many of us are feeling the pinch in our wallets whenever we need to do a grocery run. If you're looking for ways to keep your finances on track, buying in bulk is one of the best ways to cut costs on groceries and everyday essentials. However, this usually means you'll need to purchase a membership to get access to a warehouse retailer.

Panasonic OLED TV Comes to US and We Go Hands-On

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