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If you’re in the market for a new smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 3 is Google’s latest, and it’s currently 25% off on Amazon. Featuring a silver aluminum case and a porcelain band, this Wi-Fi-enabled, 45mm watch is a well-liked choice for Android users looking for a smartwatch with health-monitoring features..

Compared to the Google Pixel Watch 2, the display is twice as bright and 40% larger, making it easier to see your stats and use the interface. For runners, advanced features let you build custom workouts and get guidance and tips on form in real-time. (You’ll need a Fitbit Premium subscription if you want more personalized run recommendations that draw info from past runs and goals using Google AI.)

The Pixel Watch 3 has over a dozen health tracking features, including a sleep monitor, body temperature monitor, and trackers that monitor calories, stress, ECG, heart rate, and more. It also tracks “cardio load,” which measures how strained your cardiovascular system is during workouts using heart rate data. Durability is highly rated, with an IP68 rating and a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 face. While battery life is claimed to be up to 24 hours (or 36 in Battery Saver mode), some users say the watch requires daily charging.

For Android users (especially those in the Pixel or Fitbit ecosystem) the Google Pixel Watch 3 can be a good choice, especially given the current discount.

In the resale game, you have to be prepared to negotiate with buyers, and even accept less money than you think your items are worth. That’s just how it goes—you can either hold strong to your conviction that the sweater you’re selling is worth $100, or you can accept $80 for it and move on. Most volume sellers, myself included, end up taking that $80, because you both get the money and you get rid of the item taking up too much space in your home. Accepting a lower offer is just part of the process, even if it stings.

But a lowball offer? You don’t need to waste your time with that—and many platforms, like eBay and Mercari, have automatic tools in place that save you the hassle of having to even see an offer from someone who wants to give you pennies on the dollar. These smart pricing tools are wildly helpful in managing your sales—and finally, Poshmark, my favorite resale platform, is adding smart selling tools of its own.

How Poshmark’s “Smart Sell” feature works

“Smart Sell” is a new feature slowly rolling out to Poshmark sellers. The news is hitting resale forums in waves, as new users get added to the beta test, so you might not have it yet. When you do get a chance to use it, you’ll indicate (privately) the lowest price you’ll actually be willing to accept for a listing, no matter what price you have it listed for publicly. From there, Poshmark’s automations take over: If someone offers you below that minimum threshold, Poshmark counters on your behalf with a more reasonable price. If someone offers above it, Poshmark accepts the offer, and you make a sale.

You have the option to toggle Smart Sell it on and off for a particular listing too, so you can prevent Poshmark from accepting an offer you won’t be happy with. For me, that’s crucial, because I’m much stricter on, say, the price I’ll sell a Gucci bag for than I am on the amount I’ll take for a Nike t-shirt. I’ll negotiate on the t-shirt, since the difference in selling price isn’t likely to be that big, but when it comes to pricier items, I’d rather wait for the right buyer (i.e. one willing to pay close to my asking price) to come along.

Once the is widely available, you’ll find it in the page that appears after you create a listing, above the options to share the new listing to your followers and any relevant Posh Parties. Toggle it on, enter the lowest price you’ll accept, and hit List, just as you otherwise would to make the listing live. You aren’t committed to that price either—you’ll be able to adjust it later, just as you can the public price. You can also choose to turn the feature off even after a listing goes live.

Why I’m excited about Smart Sell

Even though I’ve automated a lot of the most tedious tasks associated with running my Poshmark storefront by using a third-party app, I still spend a lot of time on the marketplace every day. I create bundles for interested buyers, send out special offers, respond to questions about measurements and wear, and try to build a relationship with the people purchasing my stuff. When someone is repeatedly sending me lowball offers, it takes time and energy to respond to them all. Every once in a while, I’ll respect the hustle and—if I have other sales to drop off at the post office—I’ll even accept one, but that’s rare. I will even go as far as to block repeat offenders; with all those notifications spamming my feed, I might miss out on real offers, likes, or sales. No thanks!

In short, Smart Sell is going to save me a ton of time, and will likely even net me some low-effort sales.

Chrome is, without a doubt, the world’s most popular web browser. As such, there’s a very good chance you’re using it to read this article right now. If you happen to be doing so on a Mac, especially an older Mac, I have some news: Google might be dropping Chrome support for your machine soon.

The company quietly dropped the news in a post on its Chrome Platform Status site. Chrome 138, the current version of Chrome, will be the last to support macOS 11, otherwise known as macOS Big Sur. Once Google launches Chrome 139, it will only be available on Macs running macOS 12 or newer.

That doesn’t mean Chrome will shut down on Macs running Big Sur, though. You won’t need to worry about losing access to the internet overnight, just because you happen to use an older machine. However, it does mean your version of Chrome will not receive any future updates—including, importantly, security patches. Security patches are essential to safely using technology that connects to the internet: software vulnerabilities are an inevitability, and once they are discovered, developers race to patch them before hackers learn how to exploit them.

Google frequently issues security patches for Chrome, and often fixes critical issues after they are publicly disclosed or exploited (otherwise known as a zero-day vulnerability). As such, it won’t be safe to use a version of Chrome that doesn’t have the latest security patches for long, which means macOS Big Sur users really shouldn’t be using Chrome for the foreseeable future. Apple doesn’t issue security updates for Big Sur anymore, either. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend you continue to use a version of macOS without security patches, but if you’re going to, your browser really should be ironclad.

What to do if your Mac is running Big Sur

macOS Big Sur came out in November of 2020, so if you’ve been able to update your Mac recently, you’re likely safe here. But, just to be sure, you can check what version you’re running by clicking the Apple in the top left and choosing About This Mac. You’ll see your software version next to “macOS.”

If you are running Big Sur, see if there’s an available update to a newer version of macOS from System Settings > General > Software Update—anything macOS 12 or newer will do. If there isn’t an update available, your Mac may not support macOS 12 or newer, and is then stuck on macOS 11, as far as Apple is concerned.

You have some options here beyond buying a newer Mac. If you’re not locked into using Chrome, you can simply switch to a web browser that does still support Big Sur. That includes Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Opera, all three of which will continue to issue software and security updates for your internet browsing needs.

If you need Chrome to function and you happen to be a bit technologically savvy, consider going around Apple to update your Mac to newer version of macOS. OpenCore Legacy Patcher can help instill macOS versions that are not supported on your particular machine. There’s no guarantee you’ll be able to run the most up-to-date version of macOS, but you’ll likely be able to update to something that Chrome still supports. Just be aware the process is a bit involved.

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I’m a coffee fan and amateur bean snob. I rely on real-life café baristas to make beverages for me, but when I’m left to my own devices, I need a proper, well, device. That’s why I have the Dreo BaristaMaker—a small appliance that can do the cappuccino, latte, flat white-thing that baristas do. Specifically, it heats, microfoams, and stirs milk so I don’t need a steam wand or actual skills.

I’m a fan of the Dreo BaristaMaker because it’s the best at-home appliance I’ve tried yet that can make truly silky, super-fine microfoamed milk. That’s primarily due to its programming to handle different types of milk (dairy and non-dairy) by changing its settings to account for the optimal temperature of a given milk. Additionally in a practical sense, it’s a small appliance so it can tuck away easily in my small apartment kitchen, and as an extra bonus, it’s extremely quiet. (Read my full review of the BaristaMaker here.)

I’ve been using my BaristaMaker for about a year now, and besides the fact that every coffee fan should have one, these are the top three things I’ve learned. 

You can make entire drinks in the BaristaMaker

My partner and I use the BaristaMaker primarily for foamed milk and cold foam for iced lattes in the summer, but when the weather cools down I concoct a wide variety of warm, coffee-adjacent beverages. 

The BaristaMaker is just a heated pitcher with a little spinning fan or mesh frothing screen inside, so it’s capable of heating and foaming a variety of liquids, not just milk. You can use it to make chai lattes, matcha cappuccinos, mochas, or spiked lattes, for example.

Keep in mind that the Dreo will heat and froth, but isn’t equipped to blend chunky ingredients into a smooth liquid—it’s not an immersion blender. I usually blend, whisk, or otherwise dissolve the major flavoring ingredients before adding it to the pitcher along with milk. Blend matcha powder, chai concentrate, or cocoa powder with a small amount of hot water first, then add it to the pitcher with the bulk of the liquid. 

Select the milk you used along with the type of beverage you’re making. If you want it to have a thin layer of bubbles like a flat white, choose that. If you want a thick foam, then select that. If you’d rather just stir the beverage and heat it up, you can select the stir mode and temperature with the panel on the right side. 

Don’t ignore the fill lines

Inside of the pitcher you will find clues. Do not ignore these, as they are crucial to your beverage’s success. If you go below the minimum line or above the maximum lines, you’ll be disappointed. In fact, you may think to yourself, “What a hunk of junk! You foam one day and not the next.” This is wrong. 

Pay attention and adhere to the pitcher’s rules. If you are only making one latte, you still need to use the minimum fill line. If you’re making cappuccinos for five people, do not fill the pitcher to the top with milk. I speak from experience. It’s not like the foam won’t be great, it simply won’t work. No foam. Just hot milk. Which is fine, but it’s a job for the microwave.

Pour immediately

I feel this way about eggs too—it’s best when it’s hot. Pour your foamed milk or drink immediately. Your Dreo BaristaMaker has this lovely, big, bright display with the countdown timer on it. The heating process never takes more than a few minutes, so don’t wander off to start a project.

The microfoam is gorgeous and silky when it has finished its business in the BaristaMaker. If you let it sit in the pitcher, the liquid and foam cools and becomes less flexible. When you go to pour it out and try to make a latte-art swan the foam might be clumpier, might stick to the edges, and it won’t pour as fluidly. No, it’s not the end of the world, but I’m an amateur snob and you might be too, so this matters. 

Pouring the foam out immediately, while the liquid is still lightly steaming, gives you the best, creamiest texture for your drink. The hot mocha I made this morning had a lovely, creamy texture, and the foam is so fine my camera focus almost couldn’t grab it. I had to scoop a bit of foam away to show the difference. 

Carry these practices with you every time you plug in the Dreo BaristaMaker and you’ll have incredible hot and cold drinks every month of the year.

Strava acquired Runna this past April, bringing together one of the most popular fitness communities with one of the best training platforms for runners. Initially, Runna’s founders said no existing features would go away, but new features were expected to come. On Strava’s end, the company emphasized greater access to Runna’s coaching tools. However, we can already see that the acquisition isn’t purely additive—at least not from a user perspective. Let’s take a look at everything that’s actually changed for users since Strava scooped up Runna.

The Strava/Runna combined subscription

This one has been a source of frustration for many users who expected immediate integration or bundling benefits. Strava Premium costs $79.99 annually, and Runna charges $119.99 per year. If you pay for both, that’s $200/year. Earlier this month, a combo deal was announced that knocks $50 off that price at $149.99 per year. You can buy the combined subscription from Strava here, or buy it through the Android or Apple app stores.

However, this combined subscription comes with a number of caveats. First off, the Strava/Runna bundle is only available as an annual subscription. There is no monthly option. What’s more, there’s not exactly anything in this deal that appeals to runners who were loyal customers of just one app. One common sentiment expressed in community forums is that the acquisition provides “literally no added benefit to Strava customers” in the short term.

As a longtime Strava user, I was excited at the prospect of testing out Runna at sweet discount—instead, my only option is big lump sum upfront for an app I may or may not enjoy.

No more Strava training plans

Last week Strava yanked training plans from its paid subscription, and is now redirecting users to buy a Runna subscription.

Strava’s training plans were in no way the primary selling point, but the principle of the thing still stings. Strava subscribers were paying for a service that included training plans. Now, mid-subscription cycle, Strava has decided you are no longer entitled to those plans.

Still, Runna does have great training programs. But if you’re considering alternatives that give you more bang for your buck, check out these options here.

Wonky signs of integration

The running communities in r/runna, r/running, and r/strava have been characteristically vocal about the acquisition when it comes to user experience. In addition to navigating the loss of Strava’s training plans and the disappointing bundle costs, there are other little annoyances here and there. For instance, users are complaining about constant advertisements for Runna in the Strava app. Similarly, Runna now automatically sends an unlabeled bar chart of you lap splits to your Strava. (To turn this off, you click on Runna Profile > Connected apps and devices > Strava > Add image to synced workouts.) I’m also seeing a lot of feedback that the combined subscription is not syncing properly or otherwise requiring Strava support tickets.

What users should expect going forward

Only time will tell here whether or not Strava can properly integrate Runna, and fans of Runna have a right to be wary. In 2023, Strava announced to subscribers they would have access to Fatmap, a mapping tool beloved by skiiers and other adventurers. In 2024, Strava shut down Fatmap, having integrated some but not all of its features into the main Strava app. Skiiers are still mad. 

Outside of Strava’s specific track record, we’re living in time of subscription rot across the board, in which subscription services gradually strip away features while maintaining their prices. Without either company providing clarity on when meaningful integration will occur, it makes sense that users have concerns about whether Runna’s unique features will be diluted or removed.

I’ll regularly update this article as changes roll out. Here’s what I’m keeping my eye on, for better or for worse:

• Better bundled subscription offerings

• Deeper AI-powered training integration within Strava

• Potential expansion of Runna’s technology to other sports, like cycling

• More social features combining Strava’s community and Runna’s training plans

• Possible consolidation of apps into a single platform

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When it comes to gaming monitors, having an ultra-wide screen takes the experience to the next level, with a more immersive experience than a regular monitor. Unfortunately, that improved experience tends to come at a much higher price. That’s where sales come in. Samsung is currently selling its 34-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 for $279.99 (originally $399.99), which is the lowest price this monitor has ever been, according to price-tracking tools.

The Samsung Odyssey G5 is a great ultra-wide monitor for those who haven’t used one before, with all the important specs you’d want while keeping the price relatively low. Other high-end ultra-wide monitors go for $700 and higher, like the Odyssey OLED G9. Those are much bigger and offer OLED quality visuals, though.

The Odyssey G5 comes with a 1000R curve, which Samsung claims is optimal to avoid eye strain. Your media will be displayed on a 21:9 aspect ratio and 3440×1440 resolution, which means if you watch videos that are not compatible with that ratio, it’ll have some black space on the sides to prevent it from looking stretched. You also get a 165Hz refresh rate and native FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support, helping fast games look smoother. The input lag is 1ms, which is very fast for a budget gaming monitor. It’s also compatible with HDR10, so watching movies or shows will look good, but mostly in dark rooms since the HDR peak brightness isn’t very high.

(Washington, D.C., July 15, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the termination of the Regional Food Business Centers (RFBC) program. This pandemic-era, Biden program was created using one-time, temporary funding from Congress. The Department is terminating this program that should not have been established in this manner in the first place, but are doing so in a way to honor commitments made to farmers.

(St. Louis, MO, July 15, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today at the opening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new, modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory, launched a comprehensive plan to bolster USDA’s efforts to combat foodborne illness. This plan better positions USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which is responsible for ensuring meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled, to protect the nation’s food supply.

Last week, Apple dropped the third developer beta for iOS 26. It’s the first major update to the beta since June, and it’s clear that we’re getting closer to the public version of the beta (even if Apple hadn’t already confirmed it’s coming in July). The third beta has fewer features and changes than the second, as Apple presumably focuses on improving the stability of the OS before unleashing it to public testers.

But while there aren’t a ton of new features and changes in this beta, there are some interesting highlights to report, as initially found by MacRumors. Here’s what’s new with this latest beta:

Liquid Glass looks way less striking

While iOS 26 is full of new features and changes, arguably the defining characteristic of this update cycle is Liquid Glass, Apple’s big design overhaul that stretches across all of its operating systems.

Liquid Glass envisions Apple’s UI as, well, glass: Menus, buttons, app icons, and more are all designed with clear transparency in mind, as if each were made of actual glass. The “liquid” aspect comes into play with motion, as the glassy elements can shift and warp as you interact with them, and adjust their reflections accordingly.

While the design as it appeared in the first beta certainly had its fans, it also had many detractors, some of whom called out the effect for its lack of readability and visibility. In turn, Apple toned down Liquid Glass’ transparency with its second beta, which made each individual element easier to see—especially when there was a lot going on behind it—but compromised the original vision Apple sold during WWDC.

With beta 3, it seems Apple’s designers are still feeling the pressure to make Liquid Glass more legible, to the point where it hardly seems anything like its original design. In some cases, I wouldn’t blame you if you thought there was zero transparency at all: Many of the elements have a “frosted” appearance, which makes them easy to read in all situations, but certainly doesn’t evoke “glass” upon first glance.

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Proving you can’t please everyone, many are lamenting the loss of iOS 26’s boldest new characteristic. One user even made a hypothetical Liquid Glass slider for Apple, which I think is a great idea. If Apple can’t decide on the transparency for its Liquid Glass design, let users decide for themselves.

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New wallpaper colors

iOS 26’s default wallpaper shipped only in a blue option. But with beta 3, there are now four versions of the wallpaper. That includes three different versions of the blue color—Halo, Sky, and Shadow—as well as a new Dusk option that’s more purple and pink.

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iPadOS 26

While not technically iOS 26, iPadOS 26’s third beta gets an interesting feature from macOS: When you shake the cursor, it’ll temporarily get larger, just as it does on a Mac. This makes it much easier to find if you’ve lost it.

Maps

If you use offline maps in Apple Maps, you’ll notice you now have access to fog advisories in beta 3. In addition, MacRumors found that this update continues to add to the new “commute delays” feature.

Control Center has new colors

The blues and greens in Control Center’s connectivity toggles (wifi, Bluetooth, AirDrop, and Cellular) are now brighter. It’s a subtle change, but Apple is clearly interested in adjusting them.

Who should run the developer beta?

As previously mentioned, iOS 26 is still in developer beta. While anyone can technically install the developer beta these days, as long as they register their Apple Account with Apple’s developer program, I strongly encourage you to wait at least until the public beta drops. Developer betas are meant for developers to test their software on Apple’s newest OS, and since Apple is giving these developers such early access, the OS is in its least stable phase, even after three iterations. As such, there could be bugs and glitches that mess with your overall iOS experience, and could even lead to data loss if you didn’t properly back up ahead of time.

Similar risks apply to running a public beta too, but at least in that case, Apple has taken the time to root out the worst of them. If you’re interested in seeing Liquid Glass’ current iteration, or trying any of iOS 26’s new features, I advise you wait until the public beta, which is promised to drop sometime this month.