This Plugin Shows You Where Every Amazon Product Was Made
Most of us do at least some (if not the majority of) our shopping online now, but there are things we give up for that convenience. You can’t actually hold…
This Recalled Nestlé Cookie Dough May Contain Wood Fragments
Photo: Ken Wolter (Shutterstock) Nestlé has had its fair share of recalls regarding “foreign materials” on their cookies, specifically plastic. But now, it seems wood is making its way into…
Peloton Is Recalling Millions of Bikes
Photo: BrandonKleinPhoto (Shutterstock) Peloton has issued a voluntary recall along with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for their flagship product, the Original Peloton Bike, after reports of…
The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: Gen Z Is Redefining Espionage
This week’s Out-of-Touch guide is all about dark, hidden corners of the internet—those the secret places that only young people know about about. At least until someone does a treason…
Never Store These Items on a Windowsill
Photo: Augusta16 (Shutterstock) Keeping your home tidy and organized is a chore regardless of where you reside, but it poses a particular challenge to those living in smaller spaces. While…
What to Do When a Company Won’t Honor a Warranty
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) The Supreme Court has taken on a case to decide whether or not the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is unconstitutional. (Spoiler: It’s goddamn constitutional.) Still, with…
You Can Still Get a Refund for Your Recalled Peloton Treadmill
Photo: Michael Vi (Shutterstock) Those who jumped on the Peloton pandemic-bandwagon in 2021 and picked up their Tread+ treadmill only to learn it was subject to a recall now have…
Don’t Buy Google’s Official Pixel Cases
Smartphones and cases go hand-in-hand. After all, these pocket computers we carry with us everywhere are expensive and fragile; it only makes sense to protect them. Smartphone manufacturers like Google…
Why You Should Contact the Manufacturer Directly (and How to Do It)
Photo: Sun Shock (Shutterstock) Between labor shortages, ongoing supply chain issues, disruptive winter weather, and various recalls, you may have found that some of your go-to products are noticeably absent…
How to Get a Refund On Your Recalled Tread Peloton
Photo: Peloton While 2021 has been great for Peloton’s profits—including posting their first $1 billion quarter ever—it hasn’t been as good on safety. It started in February, when the Consumer…