James Frew

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | James Frew

It's summer (in case you needed me to remind you), which means more opportunities to head outside. But if you want to take music with you, the Beats Pill is easily my favorite portable Bluetooth speaker. And, right now, you can pick up the blue Beats Pill for just $99 at Walmart, saving you $50 on the regular price. It's a steal for less than $100, since it comes with mammoth battery life (24 hours) and an IP67 water resistance rating.

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | James Frew

The gravel crunched as my feet swept across the floor. My breath became heavy and labored, so I closed my mouth to inhale and exhale mindfully through my nose. The kettlebell slammed onto the ground, so I moved with more control in the next rep. These are all perfectly normal things that I'd never noticed in my training before. I have workout headphones permanently attached to my ears, blasting motivational music to distract me from the intensity of the session.

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | James Frew

I've been testing workout headphones for almost half a decade, and I know that the most important thing is whether they stay in place during exercise. That's one of the many, many reasons I think the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are the best workout headphones available right now. These aren't cheap, though. Fortunately, you can pick up the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 for just $199 at Amazon, with 20% savings on all four color options.

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | James Frew

If your Mac mini has decided it won't power up anymore, you're not alone. Apple just launched a new repair program for the M2 Mac mini (2023) as a "very small percentage" may no longer power on. The problem affects devices manufactured between June 16, 2024 to November 23, 2024, but that's not an easy way to work out if yours is included. Instead, head over to Apple's Mac mini Service Program page and enter your serial number.

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | James Frew

What if I told you that you don't need sit-ups, crunches or other floor exercises to build a stronger core? I'm not a fan of floor-based moves because I find them uncomfortable for my lower back, so if a workout can avoid them, it's a win in my book. And that's the case with this short standing abs routine. All you need is one of the best yoga mats, 15 minutes and a bit of space to get started. The session, developed by fitness duo SquatCouple, might be short but it's still impressively effective.