Who buys an MP3 player in 2025? Why music streaming doesn’t always cut it
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I got a robot massage and lived to tell the tale
Can one really relax while being prodded by large robotic arms?
‘I felt doomed’: social media guessed I was pregnant – and my feed soon grew horrifying
The algorithm knew I was expecting before I had had a chance to tell my family, friends or GP. At first, I was served up joyful videos. Then the tone became much darker ...
I tested 42 water bottles to find the best for leaks, looks and sustainability: here are my favourites
Ditched single-use plastic bottles but can’t find a good reusable one? I spent two months putting dozens through their paces – these are the ones worth buying
A moment that changed me: I resolved to reduce my screen time – and it was a big mistake
I was looking for liberation from the apps, but quitting them only made my life harder and turned me into a man obsessed
The best walking pads and under-desk treadmills, tried and tested to turn your workday into a workout
Sedentary lifestyles are bad for us, but which under-desk treadmills and walking pads are worth the cost? Our expert stepped up to find out
The best vibrators, tested: ‘it could get an orgasm out of a cabbage’
From bullets to rabbits to wand vibrators, our sexual wellbeing expert demystifies what’s available, and rates her top 16 models (she tested 53)
Beat the heat: 14 expert tips for keeping cool in hot weather
As the weather forecast predicts temperatures above 30, experts share tips on how to keep cool, from what to wear to anti-chafing essentials
52 tiny annoying problems, solved! (Because when you can’t control the big stuff, start small)
Experts, Guardian readers and writers share ingenious solutions to life’s everyday irritations, from wobbly tables to persistent hiccups
The best water flossers, tested: seven models for that dentist-clean feeling
Floss without the faff with our expert-tested water flossers, from travel-size models to countertop jets