I tested this Star Wars train set and it’s the ultimate gift for fans and collectors alike

The coolest Star Wars collectible of the year is probably not what you’d expect. It’s neither a fancy replica lightsaber nor that record-breaking LEGO UCS Death Star. It’s a train set. Specifically, Lionel’s Star Wars RS-3 LionChief freight sets, available in both Empire and Rebel versions retailing for $575 (though they’re currently marked down to …
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I’ve tested over 60 pairs of running shoes in 2025 and the best one just hit its lowest ever price

I’ve been hailing the quality of the Adidas Adizero Evo SL ever since I tested the shoe in January this year, and it remains my favorite new running shoe of 2025 despite the many excellent sneakers I’ve reviewed in the months since. Along with being a great all-rounder that’s fun to use for any kind …
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I’ve tested thirty different pairs of headphones this year — here are my 3 favorite cans of 2025

2025 has been a great year if you’re into your headphones. There have been flagship launches from Bose and Sony, a surprise new entry into our list of the best headphones, and plenty of budget options to keep those on a shoestring happy. But which headphones have impressed me most in 2025? It’s been hard …
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I tested NotebookLM vs. Perplexity for deep research with 5 difficult prompts — here’s the clear winner

Perplexity AI and NotebookLM are two AI tools that are changing the way we dig into research, but they do take slightly different approaches. Perplexity’s Deep Research feature is like having a super-efficient research assistant. You ask it a question, and it scours multiple sources, summarizes the findings, and even links you to the original …
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