Zoe Malin

3 days ago | nbcnews.com | Zoe Malin

If you don’t have an air conditioner or want to reduce your time using the one you do have, a fan is a great alternative. And its benefits extend beyond helping you regulate a room’s temperature, says Carl Prouty, tech expert at Abt Electronics. “[Fans are] much quieter than window or wall air conditioners and they use far less energy, so their operating costs are much lower,” he says.

4 days ago | nbcnews.com | Zoe Malin

Amazon Prime Day isn’t the only summer sale to look forward to next month. Target just announced that it’s hosting its own mega sale, Target Circle Week, from Jul. 6 to 12 online and in stores. The sale is exclusive to Target Circle members, which anyone can become for free — or, you can sign up for Target Circle 360, the retailer’s paid membership, and get access to discounts across product categories a day early. Below, I broke down everything we know about Target Circle week so far.

1 week ago | nbcnews.com | Zoe Malin |Harry Rabinowitz

This story is part of NBC Select’s New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches. We will continuously update this article throughout the month with new releases we think you should know about. Apparel and footwear launchesThe outsole on the Saucony Triumph 23 is a little thicker and grippier than the previous 22s.Courtesy Zoe MalinSaucony makes many of our favorite running shoes, and the Triumph series is an NBC Select-favorite because of its ample cushioning and comfort.

1 week ago | nbcnews.com | Zoe Malin

It’s the moment Prime members have been waiting for: Amazon officially announced that it’s hosting Prime Day 2025 from July 8 to 11. And for the first time ever, the exclusive sale is four days long — compared to previous years, you have double the amount of time to shop the best discounts of the summer, including those on tech, beauty, wellness, home and kitchen products. You won’t want to miss this massive sale, especially if tariffs are currently impacting your budget.

1 week ago | nbcnews.com | Zoe Malin

Everyone has one: a scratched, stained plastic cutting board that’s been in your kitchen for years. Despite how many times you say to yourself, “I should get a new one,” you never do — but now, it’s officially time to buy a replacement. Research published in Environmental Science & Technology, a peer-reviewed scientific journal, found that plastic cutting boards release tiny pieces of plastic when you chop on them, which can end up in your food.