I just love a creamy, ripe avocado. It’s always a puzzle to store them so they’re perfect when I'm ready to eat them. According to Hass avocado experts, the best way to store them depends on how ripe they are and when you plan on enjoying them. “Unripe,...

The Only Way You Should Store Avocados, According to Hass Avocado Expert

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A sweet, juicy slice of watermelon is one of the best things about summertime, but way too many times I’ve stared dubiously at the pile of melons at the store, trying to decide which one to choose. Often when I get home and slice it open, the melon is a disappointing light pink and not at all sweet.

The Only Way To Tell When a Watermelon is Ripe, According to a Farmer

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Utilize Banana Peels Efficiently by Placing Them in a Bottle for Surprising Results. Banana peels are often overlooked and discarded, but they have more uses than most people realize. By placing them in a bottle, you can create a natural and effective fertilizer for your plants. The decomposition process within the bottle breaks down the peel and releases nutrients that are beneficial for plant growth. This sustainable method not only helps reduce waste but also enriches the soil with essential minerals, promoting healthier and more vibrant plant life. Additionally, this simple yet creative approach can be a fun and educational project for individuals of all ages. Children can learn about composting and sustainability by observing the decomposition of the banana peels over time.

Banana Peels: Surprising Benefits for Plants

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Accelerate the growth rate of your tomatoes – without sacrificing flavor – and start enjoying a delicious crop in as little as four weeks from planting.

How To Make Tomato Plants Grow Faster: 7 Tips For An Early Bounty

Nintendo has opened pre-orders for the latest version of the Switch Lite (curr. $189.99 on Amazon). However, the device is not available to order globally just yet. To recap, the company presented the Switch Lite Hyrule Edition almost two weeks ago during its most recent Nintendo Direct event. As always,...

Pre-orders open for new Nintendo Switch Lite refresh

Amazfit has hinted that it could be considering a Zepp OS 3.5 update for the GTS 4 smartwatch. The latest version of the operating system was launched earlier this year and has already rolled out to models including the Active, Balance, Cheetah Pro, Cheetah (Round), Cheetah (Square), T-Rex Ultra and Falcon.

Zepp OS 3.5: Amazfit hints at new update for older smartwatch and confirms no upgrade for another

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

After 200-megapixel main cameras have already proven their worth in flagships such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung wants to focus more on 200 MP telephoto cameras in the future, as the new ISOCELL HP9 is said to be perfect for this segment. Samsung Semiconductor unveiled three new camera...

Samsung presents 200 MP ISOCELL HP9 sensor for telephoto cameras, two new 50 MP models

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Have you ever met someone who is wise beyond their age? Such people are often referred to as old souls. They understand life and the world better than many zodiac signs. A soul’s age doesn’t necessarily match a person’s actual age. Instead, it advances based on the life experiences someone has.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Old Souls

The best fertilizer for tomato plants is not what you would think. If you’ve ever gone down the aisle at a garden center, there are a lot of formulations of fertilizers specifically for tomatoes. However, there are only rare instances when the premade fertilizer mixes are the right thing to add to the soil.

The Best Fertilizer for Tomato Plants

The plastic is made from barley starch that decomposes naturally. Researchers at the University of Copenhagen are developing a 100% biodegradable barley plastic. The new plastic decomposes in a fraction of the time it takes traditional plastic to break down. As plastic continues to riddle the Earth, the developers hope their invention could be a solution.

Researchers Develop “Barley Plastic” that is 100% Biodegradable

SZBOX has returned with the S7, a mini-PC stroke tablet that also contains a built-in display. For context, the company has released various devices this year, including the ambitious dual-screen 16-inch laptop powered by Intel Alder Lake-H or Alder Lake-P processors. Incidentally, the SZBOX S7 resembles the HIGOLE F9B Pro that we have covered separately.

SZBOX S7: New release combines tablet and mini-PC form factors with modern Intel processor for $250

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The conditions of North Carolina’s corn, soybeans, and select other crops, as rated by USDA in its weekly Crop Progress report, have been steadily declining over the past few weeks. Here’s a closer look at the numbers and what the state climatologist has to say about the trend.

Nearly half of the corn crop and 28% of soybeans in this state rated poor/very poor

Are your tomato vines covered in plump green fruits that refuse to turn red? While tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, they can be finicky at times. Several factors can slow or stop fruit from ripening, causing tomatoes to linger in the green stage. Extreme temperatures are the most common culprit, but soil nutrition and plant care can also play a role. If your tomatoes are not turning red, don’t fret. Discover the reasons behind this common challenge and easy ways to promote tomatoes to ripen in the garden and kitchen.

Why Are My Tomatoes Not Turning Red?

The iron phosphate battery technology of the type Tesla puts in its base Model 3, or which are used in popular power stations like the Anker SOLIX F1200, is proving a viable way to address a lot of complaints about electric cars apart from their price tag. A case in...

Geely outs LFP battery with 50 years of service life to boost used EV residual value

Officially, the Galaxy Z Fold5 (curr. $1,399.99 on Amazon) remains Samsung's current Galaxy Z Fold device. However, there has been plenty of evidence that the company is days away from releasing a successor. On the one hand, Samsung has now confirmed that it will host its next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10, full details of which we have discussed in an earlier article.

New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leaks show thinner redesign and three colour options

The Reno12 series of smartphones are touted as the devices best placed to take mobile AI to the mainstream in 2024. They will succeed handsets that currently start at INR 27,200 (~$326 new, or INR 23,899 (~$287) refurbished) on Amazon.in, yet pack the same kind of practically "Magic" photo-editing features normally associated with higher-end models such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

OPPO teases launch of India's first Everyday AI Phones

Want to propagate fruit trees and shrubs but want to avoid seeds and pits? Well, there are 15 Fruits that Grow from Cuttings quite easily. Want your backyard to be a personalized fruit market? Then, prune your favorite established fruit plant, gather its cuttings, and start multiplying. Fruits that Grow...

15 Best Fruits that Grow from Cuttings

Evan Blass has shared various images for the successors to the ageing Galaxy Buds2 Pro (curr. $159.99 on Amazon). For context, this is not the first time that the Galaxy Buds3 or Galaxy Buds3 Pro have been pictured. However, Blass' leak is arguably the most significant so far. For example,...

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro look the spitting images of Apple AirPods

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Not a solar cell, but a light-harvesting system with 38 percent efficiency developed

Following the example of nature, photosynthesis, a system was developed that captures as much light as possible and converts it as efficiently as possible. It is...

Not a solar cell, but a light-harvesting system with 38 percent efficiency developed

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