Michelle Rae Uy, CNN Underscored Journalist Profile

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The best portable air conditioner in 2025, tried and tested

6 days ago | cnn.com | Michelle Rae Uy

Michelle Rae Uy/CNN Underscored The best portable air conditioner I tested Best portable air conditioner: Black+Decker 14,000-BTU Smart Portable Air Conditioner BPACT14WT The best portable air conditioner might just help you survive the coming summer months, especially if you have an antiquated unit and no way of installing a newer wall or window air conditioner.
Hailey Bieber uses this sunscreen. I braved the blistering heat to see if it lives up to the hype | CNN Underscored

1 week ago | cnn.com | Michelle Rae Uy

Michelle Rae Uy/CNN Underscored Worth the Hype? Putting viral products to the test. Explore the series Everybody knows that when it comes to influencer-recommended products, it’s hit-or-miss, but when I couldn’t escape seeing the Kosas DreamBeam SPF 40 on Instagram and TikTok, I knew I had to get my hands on the crowd-favorite face sunscreen. After all, I am a Kosas girl, and the “it girl” beauty brand hasn’t failed me yet.
I’m a travel writer. These are the best travel-size gadgets I never leave home without | CNN Underscored

2 weeks ago | cnn.com | Michelle Rae Uy

Michelle Rae Uy/CNN Underscored Travel-sized gadgets quick picks Best travel-sized gadget for staying cool: Gulaki Neck Fan Best gadget for surviving economy class: Twelve South Airfly Pro 2 Best travel-sized gadget for fighting jet lag: Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds Best gadget for capturing travel moments hands-free: Insta360 Go 3S You probably already know which travel-size gadgets and accessories to bring along on your next holiday — or at least the travel gear essentials you know will come...
Soak up the sun with the 19 best beach blankets experts swear by

2 weeks ago | cnn.com | Michelle Rae Uy

Michelle Rae Uy/CNN Underscored Beach blanket quick picks Budget beach blanket: G Good Gain Waterproof Picnic BlanketVersatile beach blanket: Slowtide Beach BlanketBug-repelling beach blanket: Pang Wangle Tranquil with Insect ShieldBeach blanket for a bigger group: Big Blanket Big Beach Blanket Packing the best beach blanket for your day in the sun is better than lugging a heavy beach chair across the sand in many ways.
De bedste trådløse gaming-headset i 2025

3 weeks ago | global.techradar.com | Peter Hoffmann |Michelle Rae Uy

Uanset hvor du vælger at spille, er de bedste trådløse gamingheadsets designet til at øge din indlevelse gennem realistisk lyd, samtidig med at de har et praktisk ledningsfrit design, der giver dig frihed til at flytte rundt på din opsætning, hvis du ønsker det. Selv om vi vil anbefale trådløse gaming-headset til alle, der har budgettet til det, er best gaming-headset med ledning kan levere et sammenligneligt niveau af lydkvalitet og er generelt lidt billigere.
Under $25 scores: AmazerBath Lotion Applicator | CNN Underscored

3 weeks ago | cnn.com | Michelle Rae Uy

Michelle Rae Uy/CNN Underscored After spending all day under the sun testing the best beach wagons, I came home from the beach with an unusually warm and tingly back. Warm enough that at one point during the drive back, I thought the car seat heater was on. Peeling off my thin button-up shirt, which I sadly put on too late in the day, revealed my upper back sporting a rather nasty shade of tomato red.
The best beach towels in 2025, tried and tested

1 month ago | cnn.com | Michelle Rae Uy

Michelle Rae Uy/CNN Underscored The best beach towels we tested Best beach towel: Mark & Graham Cabana Stripe Beach Towel Best budget beach towel: Huckberry Mediterranean Turkish TowelBest beach towel for travel: Nomadix Original Towel The best beach towels are as vital to your beach and pool days as any other beach gear. The right beach towel may not make or break your beach experience, but it can enhance it, particularly if it’s very absorbent, sand-repellent and travel-friendly.
The best beach umbrellas in 2025, tried and tested

1 month ago | cnn.com | Michelle Rae Uy |Gareen Puglia |Maxwell Shukuya

Michelle Rae Uy/CNN Underscored The best beach umbrellas we tested Best beach umbrella: BeachBUB All-in-One Beach Umbrella SystemBest beach umbrella under $100: Sport-Brella Premiere UPF 50+ UmbrellaBest beach shade umbrella: Shibumi Shade Mini Beach Shade The best beach umbrellas are like great mattresses or high-performance running shoes: Skimp on quality and you’ll have a bad time (or worse, you’ll end up hurt).
The best beach wagons in 2025, tested by editors

1 month ago | cnn.com | Maxwell Shukuya |Michelle Rae Uy |Gareen Puglia

Michelle Rae Uy/CNN Underscored The best beach wagons we tested Best beach wagon: MacSports All-Terrain Beach WagonBest beach wagon for challenging terrain: Business & Pleasure Co. Beach CartBest beach wagon for kids: Radio Flyer All-Terrain Venture Wagon Why carry all that heavy beach gear yourself when you can roll it in the best beach wagon instead? Even those who don’t frequent the beach know it already requires more effort to walk on sand without lugging extra weight on you.
Flying sucks. Make it better with these comfy airport outfits for women | CNN Underscored

2 months ago | cnn.com | Michelle Rae Uy

Michelle Rae Uy/CNN Underscored Take it from someone who’s traveled to more than 50 countries: The best airport outfits for women prioritize your comfort. Especially on long-haul flights, you’ll want to wear something comfortable and breathable that keeps you warm and still smells fresh even after stewing in it for 12 or more hours.