The best fitness trackers to buy right now Photo illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeFrom simple fitness bands to rugged sports watches to rings, these are the best trackers you can get. Continue reading…

How to choose which Apple Watch to buy Photo illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeBetween the Apple Watch Series 8, the Ultra, and the second-gen SE, there are more options than ever. We’ll help you sort through them. Continue reading…

You Can Buy Koenigsegg’s One And Only Race Car Swedish automaker Koenigsegg has made a name for itself building bonkers bedroom poster cars. Since launching the CC8S in 2002, the company has had a string of insanely-engineered supercars capable of blistering speeds and packing in eye-watering performance figures. But one place these cars never proved themselves… Read more…

The best floodlight camera to buy right now The VergeAn all-in-one security camera with motion-activated light and continuous power, a floodlight camera is a simple way to add safety and security to your home’s perimeter. Continue reading…

LPT: buy your tires at Costco, their warranty is second to none! Two years ago I bought new tires from Costco. I got a flat tire from a huge screw and it ended up going into the sidewall as a result of the deflation. I went to Mevis to fix the flat. They said I needed to buy a new tire. But then it dawned on me, maybe Costco will replace it! I drove straight to Costco, they measured the life of my tire and I…

Should You Actually Buy OEM Tires For Your Car? Tires may be the most important part of your car, but for most people, buying tires is annoying at best and super frustrating at worst. This is compounded if you’re a car enthusiast and buying performance tires because you have so much information to contend with, and so much of it is subjective. Read more…

LPT Request: How do I resist the urge to go out and buy alcohol? Last night was the first night in 10-11 months I didn’t get black out drunk. I am fighting every urge not to go out and buy alcohol that I can’t necessarily afford as a grad student. I kinda hate myself for the amount of alcohol I drink but I cannot stop thinking about it. submitted by /u/Jibbus

Should I drain my savings to buy a house? Hi guys! My fiance and I (both 27) are saving for a house. I’m a graduated electrical engineer in training and he is a software developer. I have been employed at the same company for 11 years and do not forsee any possibility of that employment ending until I retire. My fiances been working at his company, which is a late-stage startup, for 3 …

No One Wants To Buy The Car Tupac Was Killed In A Porsche 550, Chevy Suburban, a 1934 Ford V8. All these cars have one thing in common: famous people died in them. While people with more money than sense usually buy these things for whatever historic value they think they have, you have to admit it’s pretty weird to want to own… Read more…

LPT: When considering whether or not to buy the specialized tool for the job, think about it in terms of what your own labor is worth. If it is going to take you significantly more time or effort without the tool, is that amount of time worth the money it would take to just buy or rent the tool? I’ve found over the years that trying to save money by using the wrong tool for the job is almost never worth it. The next time you have a DIY job, do your research, find the right tool for the job, and really consider how much of a pain in the ass it will be to do it without the right tool. submitted by /u/craigdahlke

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The best robot vacuum you can buy right now Image: Hugo Herrera / The VergeI’ve tested close to 50 robot vacuums. Here are the best, from budget robot vacuums to vacuum / mop hybrids with and without auto-empty docks and other fancy features. Continue reading…