See my complete story at National Geographic. Steam cleaners can be an easy and eco-friendly way to deep-clean your home. Instead of using chemical-based cleaning products and disposable cloths, they dissolve dirt and sanitize surfaces by heating up plain or distilled water to about 220 […]
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The Best Birdwatching Binoculars for Beginners
Read my complete story at National Geographic. Bird-watching, or birding, is one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the United States, thanks in part to the pandemic. According to a 2022 survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, more than a third of Americans have taken […]
The Best White Noise Machines for a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep is crucial to health. But disruptive noises—from snoring partners to traffic—can prevent you from falling asleep. White noise machines could help, according to one 2021 study. “Listening to white noise, sleep sounds, and audio stories can mask background noises, distract us from our stressful […]
Rivian’s CEO talks R2 and R3 launch, and why he has ‘complete certainty’ EVs will win
In a packed theater in Laguna Beach on Thursday morning, Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe opened his presentation to resounding whoops from the audience, well before the company unveiled its three buzzy new vehicles, the Rivian R2, R3, and R3X. While it’s not uncommon […]
Sabré Cook is Challenging Gender Norms in Racing
Read my story at Shondaland. Sabré Cook, at just 29 years old, is the first and only female race car driver to participate in the Porsche Carrera Cup, an automotive racing series that takes place ahead of huge events in the Formula One category of […]
How Sabré Cook Earned a Spot on the Winningest Porsche Team in History
Read my story at Autoblog Sabré Cook is no stranger to being the only female racing driver on the grid. In fact, she’s the first and only female driver in the Porsche Carrera Cup. But behind the scenes, she’s had a cadre of powerful, talented […]
Four Women, One Pink Lamborghini, and a Race to Win the Ultimate Endurance Test
Read my story at ELLE Magazine. Walk into any motorsport event, and you’ll be hit with the overpowering smell of gas and hot rubber, and the near-deafening sound of revving engines. Look closer—in the pits, behind the wheel, in the team trailers—and you’ll be struck […]
Famed Artist, Krista Kim, Talks about the Future of AI & Humanity
By her own description, Krista Kim has always been fascinated by the intersection of human existence and digital reality. Kim is a world-renowned digital artist who was one of the first to build and sell virtual real estate—in the form of an NFT known as the Mars House, a […]
2023 BMW i7 Review: An All-Electric Movie Experience
Read my story at The Verge. Want a glimpse of the future of luxury cars? The BMW i7 is where it’s at. And the 31-inch, 8K drop-down movie screen for rear passengers is just the icing on the cake. By Abigail Bassett If you grew […]
The 10 Best Sunscreens For Over-40 Skin
Read my story at The Candidly. It’s taken literally decades of searching but as a self-described sunscreen junky (thanks, Mom!), I have finally found the holy grail of sunscreens for my over-40 skin. You can see all the things I recommend, plus photos of me […]
Breguet at Frieze LA: Where Old World Craftsmanship and Contemporary Art Meet
Read my story over at Sharp Magazine Wander past the outlandish outfits, famous and infamous faces, and contemporary art at Frieze Los Angeles at the Santa Monica Airport, and you’ll discover a special lounge where old-world watchmaking and innovation meet contemporary art and ephemera. Breguet, […]
Patrón El Alto Ventures into the Prestige Collectors Market
Read my story at Cool Hunting For years, the tequila category has moved toward becoming the next captivating collector’s market while the liquid has maintained its image as a party staple. No brand embodies this more than Patrón. The well-known, big-box brand has a history […]