Real Simple on MSN

Your small appliances could be wasting lots of energy—here’s how to fix it

Save energy and money with a few tiny tweaks.

Affordable space heaters to help with the incoming ‘arctic blast’

Central heat can do a lot, but in temperatures like this, it may not reach everywhere, which is when you need a space heater.

'Delicious espresso in under a minute' – I'm a trained barista, and these are the top 3 coffee pod machines I recommend for your kitchen

Authentic-tasting espresso and lattes at the touch of a button ...
Finextra

Programmable Money: CBDCs and the New Era of Policy-Driven Payments

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are more than just a digital version of cash; they represent a fundamental shift in how monetary policy, payments, and economic inclusion are imagined. At the ...
CNN

The best budget coffee makers of 2025, tested by editors

This article is part of CNN Underscored’s Guide to Coffee, a two-week focus on everything coffee, from the best methods for brewing it to the best machines to do so and the accessories and gear you ...
The New York Times

This Visual Timer Helps Me Get Things Done, Even on the Days My Brain Wants Me to Bed Rot

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Elissa Sanci Elissa Sanci is a senior writer who has reported on label makers, ...
TechCrunch

Amazon backs programmable optics startup Lumotive

Programmable optics startup Lumotive has added a few more strategic backers to its recent Series B round. Redmond, Washington-based Lumotive reopened its recent Series B funding round to bring in ...
9to5google

Google reminds Pixel owners that the handy ‘Palm Timer’ works with the rear camera

In a new community post, Google is reminding Pixel owners of an often-forgotten feature of their cameras, the “Palm Timer.” The March 2025 Feature Drop for Pixel devices adds a handful of new features ...