You are browsing a store on your phone. You finally find the perfect pair of running shoes. The model looks great, the color is exactly what you wanted, and you are mentally already wearing them on your morning run. You tap the "Select Size" button. And that is where the excitement dies. Your size is grayed out. Crossed out. Unavailable. In 90% of e-commerce apps, this is where the user journey ends.
When it comes to gifting, there's no one single price point sweet spot - it's the thought that goes into the present, after all, that really counts. That being said, if there was an optimal monetary value that allowed access to a top tier of holiday gifts while not totally blowing up your December budget, we imagine it would probably end up somewhere in the range of $250.
Criteo is betting that ChatGPT-style agents will become a major source of product discovery. Through experiments with LLMs, it wants to use its commerce data infrastructure to power recommendations that sit behind them. The company, historically associated with ad retargeting, is attempting to reposition itself for an AI-driven commerce era, and its latest demos suggest the company now sees large language models - not just retailers or demand-side platforms - as the next major distribution channel for advertising.
Forget macaroni, spaghetti, penne, or tagliatelle - the best type of pasta is arguably not about the shape, but about the cut. Most of the pasta you see in the grocery store is cut with Teflon dies (that's the cylindrical metal tool used to cut pasta), which means it's smooth and slick, and the sauce glides right off. But when pasta is cut using traditional methods, using bronze instead of Teflon, the surface is rougher and more porous, and the sauce gets soaked right in,
As a product reviewer, I no longer believe that devices have to cost hundreds or thousands of dollars to be high quality. I've found several budget-friendly products that perform nearly as well as their high-end counterparts. Nevertheless, sometimes I test a product that does indeed cost hundreds of dollars and is indeed worth it. Also: Our readers' top 10 most-purchased gadgets Must you shell out hundreds of dollars to get one of these products? No.
At the Filter US, our writers test plenty of things in the line of duty: bath towels, sleep masks, AirPods Pro, blenders, toaster ovens, instant coffee and more. So what are they putting in their own shopping carts? The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. This holiday season, the Filter team asked our product reviewers to share what they're personally using and loving.
OpenAI is making it easier to plan out holiday shopping with ChatGPT's latest feature called "shopping research." Any shopping question in ChatGPT will trigger this new feature, which is rolling out to all ChatGPT users on free and paid plans on mobile and web, with "nearly unlimited usage" available during the holiday shopping season. Now, if you ask ChatGPT for "best TVs in bright lighting," for example, as the company's announcement video shows, the response will end with a button asking if you want to do additional research.
We independently select these products-if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Getting a home ready for the holidays requires plenty of planning - and when you're a host, it's only natural for things to slip through the cracks. But having some practical solutions on hand will make the festivities run way more smoothly. You can never be too prepared!
putting mattresses, coffee machines, secateurs, low-alcohol drinks, hair masks, sleep aids and more through their paces. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Yet we're curious (read: nosy) types here and wanted to know what they get up to when they're off duty, relaxing, exercising, cooking and parenting.
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You know that one friend who just always has the best Amazon recs? Consider this roundup our group chat version. Each month, Scary Mommy's editors share the buys we've tried ourselves - the ones that actually make our lives a little easier or prettier or more fun. This month, per the norm, our collection really covers the gamut, from kid-approved toys to surprisingly affordable (but still super chic) accessories.
I've been trying all the seasonal fall snacks I find at Trader Joe's to see which are worth buying. I love its Teeny Tiny apple pies, apple shortbread cookies, and pumpkin-spice batons. Trader Joe's This Pumpkin Walks Into a Bar bars and seasonal Greek yogurts have not impressed me. Trader Joe's is known for having fun seasonal snack items, and it's especially beloved for its fall offerings.
The kitchen might just be my favorite spot to organize. There's just so much potential! The fridge, freezer, counters, and cabinets - these are all places within your kitchen that need some organizing and storage solutions. And don't forget the pantry, too! So if you're as excited about kitchen organization as I am and are on the hunt for the best organizers for this space, you're in luck. We've found the best kitchen and pantry organizers out there and awarded them in our 2025 Organization Awards.
Finding versatile storage options that are functional and affordable is not an easy feat. Some of the best dorm storage pieces are usually tall, skinny, and easy to move around.
Now, businesses of all sizes can use the same creative, setup flows and budgets in one central place. Once onboarded, businesses can upload their subscriber list and either manually select marketing messages as an additional placement, or use Advantage+, and our AI systems will then optimize budgets across placements to maximize performance.
When you're looking to stock your kitchen, Costco is one of the best places to shop. It may be best known for selling bulk food items at a low cost, but the retailer also offers a wide selection of home and kitchen products.
