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Eight compact basket air fryers from 2 to about 4 quarts, checked for October 2026. The Cosori Lite 2.1-Quart Mini is the top pick for one person, the Instant Pot 4QT Vortex Mini for two.
Seven soundbars under $200 that were on sale new in October 2026, from a $80 compact bar to a 3.1 system with a wireless subwoofer. The TCL S55H is the best value for most rooms.
Eight electric fillet knives still sold in September 2026, from corded Rapala and KastKing models to a cordless lithium-ion knife and budget electric carving knives.
The Starbucks Verismo is discontinued. Here's what replaced it: Starbucks by Nespresso capsules for Vertuo and Original machines, plus Starbucks K-Cup pods.
The Vitamix E320 and 7500 share a 2.2 peak HP motor, a 64-ounce low-profile container and dial controls. The real differences are noise, weight and price.
Pressure cookers use sealed steam to cook fast and moist. Air fryers blast hot air for crisp food with little oil. Here is how they compare on cooking, capacity, recipes and safety.
The Sony XAV-AX100 is discontinued. Its current equivalent, the XAV-AX3200, brings wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to older cars for a modest price. Here are its features, pros and cons.
The food scales bodybuilders use to weigh portions and track macros, re-checked for 2026: app-connected smart scales, code-based nutrition scales and a heavy-duty portion scale.
Werner's MT-13, MT-17, MT-22 and MT-26 multi-position ladders compared with current specs for reach, weight, positions and folded size, plus the newer Multi-Position Pro line.
The VertuoPlus has left Nespresso's US lineup. We compare the original Vertuo, which is still sold, with its successors: Vertuo Next, Vertuo Pop+ and Vertuo Up.