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Sleeping Duck Indestruct Giveaway

Nov 5, 2024 | naplab.com | Derek Hales

Enter now for a chance to win a brand new Sleeping Duck Indestruct Bed! This bed frame foundation is valued at $1,099 (Queen size). In all of my years of testing bed frames and foundations, this is without question the most durable and supportive foundation I’ve ever seen. The bed has incredibly thick, rigid, and heavy structural grade steel cross beams. Sitting atop these steel beams are sheets of thick wood that’s drilled with holes for improved breathability.
The Glade of the Chicken Computer: An Allegorical Operator's Manual

Nov 1, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Derek Hales

Nearly two decades ago, Neil Spiller and architect and teacher Derek Hales had a conversation about analogue computers. With its Surreal and ’pataphysical concerns, the conversation resonated with Spiller and inspired his design for the Chicken Computer, one of the centrepieces of his ‘Communicating Vessels’ series of drawings and writings. Hales reflects on the curious and extraordinary ideas that this chunking engine of pecking, haptic chance provokes in him.
SweetNight Starry Night Giveaway

Aug 26, 2024 | naplab.com | Derek Hales

Enter now for a chance to win a brand new SweetNight Starry Night mattress! This all foam memory foam hybrid is valued at $540 (King sized). One grand prize winner will win a Starry Night mattress in their preferred size. SweetNight Starry Night Mattress GiveawayThe giveaway is open now and ends on September 26, 2024. Lastly, a big thanks to the team at SweetNight for providing the prize for this giveaway!For full giveaway rules please see here.
The Best Sex in America: Which States Are the Most Satisfied?

Aug 7, 2024 | naplab.com | Derek Hales

Which states have the best sex? Our nationwide study found that, on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the least satisfied and 10 being the most, the national average score that people rated their sex lives was 4.770. This is a failing score on most rubrics. The 4.770 national average also represents the median value, with 25 states having a higher average score and 25 states having a lower one. Read on for the full results of our nationwide survey:Like this infographic?
The Deadliest U.S. Counties for Drowsy Driving-Related Fatalities

May 31, 2024 | naplab.com | Derek Hales

Driving while sleep-deprived is dangerous, not only for the driver but for other drivers and passengers on the road. Statistics show that thousands of Americans are injured in drowsy driving accidents every year, and many Americans cite drowsy driving to be a significant fear while on the road. Do you know which areas of the U.S. have the most fatalities related to drowsy driving?
Roborock E4 Review

Feb 16, 2024 | gadgetreview.com | Nikshep Myle |Dagobiet Morales Alfaro |Jessica Riconscente |Derek Hales

Thanks to its excellent performance on hard floors, carpets, and pet hair, the Roborock E4 is an excellent option for all floor types and homes with pets. It removes 99.3% of the debris on hard floors, 74.9% on carpets, and captures 86.6% of the pet hair, ranking in the top 25% of the vacuums on our certified tested list. With a runtime of 154.5 minutes, this device is quite effective in big homes. The E4 has a mobile app and supports Alexa voice control.
Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum Review

Feb 14, 2024 | gadgetreview.com | Nikshep Myle |Derek Hales |Adrienne So

The Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum excels in cleaning performance, particularly on hardwood floors, boasting a remarkable 99.8% debris removal rate and 95.75% pickup on carpet. This performance places it in the top third of robovacs in our certified, tested list. Its navigation skills are also commendable courtesy of its laser navigation sensor, which allows it to maneuver through cluttered areas successfully.
The 12 Best Air Purifiers for 2024: 95 Purifiers Tested

Jan 4, 2024 | moderncastle.com | Derek Hales

We’ve tested 95 different air purifiers with a battery of data-driven tests that assess purification performance, ozone generation (or lack of it), filter quality, noise, and more. We organized the best air purifiers for 2024 by coverage level so you can select the right-sized purifier for your home. In addition, we’ve laid out our testing data below, coverage and filter costs analysis, and details on how we choose the purifiers on this list.
Coredy R500+ Review

Aug 9, 2023 | gadgetreview.com | Derek Hales

The Coredy R500+ is an entry-level robo-vacuum that was announced in 2019. While it may not rank among the best vacuum cleaners, its 120-minute runtime is synonymous with some of the best robot vacuums, and its low height profile of 8.5cmallows it to move around easily under furniture. It has a dust bin capacity of up to 0.4-liters, and with a weight of 5.69 pounds, it is much less heavy than the 10-pound Bobsweep Bob Pro.
iRobot Roomba 692 Review

Aug 9, 2023 | gadgetreview.com | Dagobiet Morales Alfaro |Derek Hales

The iRobot Roomba 692 is a mid-tier robot vacuum cleaner introduced into the market in 2020. It has an impressive battery life that can last up to 117 minutes, and with a noise output of only 64.1 decibels, it is quieter than some of the best vacuum cleaners on the market. Its 0.35-liter dirt compartment is decent for apartment cleaning, and its build quality is also quite as good as most highly rated robot vacuum cleaners.