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Our new favorite noise-cancelling headphones

Our favorite noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds, displayed next to a computer keyboard and a notepad, in front of a blue background.

Photo: Michael Murtaugh

In our quest to find the best pair for tuning out the noise, we’ve assessed hundreds of active-noise-cancelling headphones. For this latest round of testing, we tried over 35 new pairs, and we have two new picks: a standout pair of earbuds and an over-ear model with price tag-defying specs.

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Our pick for best massage gun that is portable, the Therabody Theragun Mini 2nd Generation, in front of a green background.

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If you’re looking for a compact massager that tackles the basics and is good for travel, we think you’ll like our new pick.

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A bathtub or a bucket of heated water will work just fine to soothe and soften your feet. But if you are sold on a dedicated foot soak, we have a recommendation for you.

“I was anti e-readers until I tried the Kindle Paperwhite”

A fanny pack with a kindle inside next to a bag of books on a picnic blanket.

Photo: Elissa Sanci

A cozy bookshelf stuffed with titles will always make the heart flutter—but waking your Kindle from its slumber might be able to bring you the same surge of joy.

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Take it from senior staff writer Elissa Sanci, who grew up relishing the physical experience of holding a book: “It truly pains me to admit that I’m a recent Kindle convert—and I love reading on it so much I worry I may never pick up another physical book again.”

The case for Kindles→

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(PS: We’ve spotted a deal on the 2021 Kindle Paperwhite here.)

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