Chili’s is making significant changes to its menu — and the kitchen to make money. It’s implementing a grilling bot that can cook a burger in two minutes. You must see it to believe it.
5 Siri Valentine's Day tips they'll never forget
If you’re on #TeamiPhone, you’re probably a Siri fan. We know we are. With Valentine’s Day coming up, we’re here with five top Siri tips that can help you make this year one to remember.
Read on for some fun ways to incorporate Siri into Valentine’s Day.
1. Plan the perfect night out
Nobody beats our favorite smart assistant when scoping any local scene for great food, spectacular views, and entertainment that never disappoints. Simply ask Siri which restaurants are open late or where to catch a live comedy show downtown, and you’re on your way to a great night.
Hey, Siri! Can you book a reservation for 6 p.m. Tuesday? She’ll get back to you with a list of options that fit your needs. Choose your favorite spot and whisk them off their feet.
2. Focus on what really matters
Power users love Focus mode when sleep, work or anything else demands their undivided attention. It’s also great for intimate encounters, especially for anybody trying to make a great impression on a date.
You can switch Focus on or off with Siri hands-free, which makes it great for memory-making with your significant other. Flip it on with a single command in seconds, and flip it off when the time to part has come. Tap or click here for more details on Focus mode.
3. Craft immaculate vibes at home
Mood lighting is highly underrated, but it shouldn’t be forgotten. Our smart homes make transforming an ordinary evening into a romantic night effortless.
Smart bulbs and plugs can do so much more for your Valentine, aside from simply dimming the lights. Every day can be a party with customizable LED bulbs and Siri. Work out your lighting scheme beforehand and hop between looks with simple voice commands.
4. Chef it up in the kitchen
Tidy your tech: Best cable organization and cord management options
Everyone seems to own laptops, smartphones, desktop computers, Internet of Things devices and so much more. It’s great to be connected, but what isn’t great is all those tangled cords.
Thankfully, there are tons of organizing tools to choose from. Whether you want to hide those cables swinging from your TV or move the wires out of your way on your computer desk, we’ve got the right organizers for you.
Going chemical-free is worth the money
🥘 I got rid of all my old pots and pans that didn’t match and had PTFE, PFOA, PFAS, lead, cadmium and other toxic materials that can leach into your food, making them unsafe for you and your family.
Here’s what I bought instead. Let me tell you, these are expensive, but they have no chemicals, and I don’t even need to use spray oil anymore. With the holidays coming up, you’ll definitely use these:
- Loaf pan for breads, lasagna for two and more.
- Nonstick cookware set I got in the cream color.
- Bakeware set so you’ll have all you need to do anything.
- Finally, if you don’t want to buy a set, just try one frying pan or baking dish you use a lot. I know you’re gonna love it. You can always return it if you don’t.
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Stop embarrassing yourself: My friend’s phone was sitting in the kitchen. I looked over, and her boyfriend was sending some spicy messages. Notifications like those can be tempting for others to read and can reveal a whole lot about you that you may not want to share. Fortunately, you can hide them from your lock screen. Here’s how:
- For Android: Head to Settings > Notifications, tap on the gear icon and select On the lock screen. You’ll have options here to not show any notifications, show all notifications or hide just sensitive notifications.
- For iPhone: Open Settings > Notifications and select Show Previews. Here, you can choose to show them always, when the phone is unlocked or never.
iPhone survives a 3-mile fall
How can an iPhone withstand a fall from 16,000 feet in the air but get ruined from a three-foot drop off a kitchen counter? The answer in this short podcast.
Telegram’s founder says he has “nothing to hide”: French authorities arrested him for criminal activities on the anonymous chat app — like people videoing themselves killing cats with kitchen utensils and pedophiles sharing explicit images of kids. The CEO says the app shouldn’t be held responsible for the horrible content, citing freedom of speech. Ahem, that’s not free speech, jerkface.
The emergency signal was created as an alternative to SOS. An English airport captain suggested a butchery of the French term “m’aider,” or “help me.” So what about a ship that’s in a less urgent pickle? There’s a phrase for that, too. Can you guess? (Hint: It’s a common item in your kitchen.)
Amazon’s (digital) clearance aisle
It’s called Amazon Outlet and it’s packed with good deals. Here’s a page that displays them all. Below are a few that caught my eye:
- Dull kitchen peelers make cooking more of a chore than it needs to be. Upgrade yours with a swiveling option that doesn’t clog — only $6.99!
- Tidy up under the kitchen or bathroom sink with two-tier adjustable shelves. Heck yes, they’re 50% off.
- Cute outdoor upgrade: Hanging garden pots. A three-pack is less than $12.
- Live somewhere with cold winters? Grab a pack of insulated faucet covers now, while they’re 50% off.
- Straw toppers keep you from spilling your drink everywhere. Great colors, enough to share and 23% off.
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Best under-sink organizers
Take a look at the cabinet under your sink in your kitchen or bathroom. Is it a mess? Mine isn’t — I bought under-sink organizers.
- For your kitchen: The Realinn under-sink organizer (17% off) has two levels, and the bottom pulls out so you can get to stuff easily.
- Perfect for your bathroom: This two-tier multipurpose bathroom under-sink organizer holds shampoo, soaps and more.
- For your counter: Organize medicine bottles, lotions, creams or whatever else with these multipurpose organizers. They look nice and get the job done.
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Squeaky-clean kitchen
I like my kitchen like I like my wine: Sparkling. Here are some gadgets to help get the job done:
- You shouldn’t put your knives in the dishwasher, but getting crusty food off them is a pain. Try this $8.99 cutlery brush instead.
- This splatter screen (15% off) sits on your frying pan and keeps oil from splashing without trapping heat like a lid.
- Get a pack of three summer-themed Scrub Daddy sponges for 7% off. Yeah, they’re cute, but they also really work.
- Wave goodbye to fingerprints on your appliances. These stainless-steel wipes are $12.76 and come with a microfiber cloth, too.
- Teak cutting boards are durable but gentle on knives. This one has an outer groove that traps juices. Score. The small size is 20% off!
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Small space, big dreams
These sneaky organizers help you get more room out of your, uh, room.
- Clean up that pile of shoes on the floor. This hanging shoe organizer is 32% off with a coupon. So smart.
- If your linen closet looks like a war zone, allow me to introduce you to vacuum storage bags. They’re 21% off right now, and they can shrink your bulky bedding by up to 80%.
- Your bathroom might be tiny, but I know you have room for this shelf (31% off). It’s small storage for TP, candles and cleaners.
- This wall-mounted broom and tool organizer keeps your mudroom and garage in check (25% off with a coupon).
- Save pantry space and stick this clever coffee pod drawer right under your Keurig or Nespresso (38% off). Boom, clean kitchen counters.
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✨ Sparkling clean ✨
Just how I like my house before the weekend!
- Cleanup is so much easier with a microfiber mop with a built-in spray bottle (33% off).
- You can never have too many microfiber cloths. This 12-pack is 51% off.
- Silicone kitchen utensils won’t scrape your pots and pans (20% off).
- Grab an air fryer to make crispy food without the extra oil (23% off).
- Grab a handheld Dustbuster to remove pet hair, dirt and junk from just about any surface (20% off).
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Home updates anyone can do
Calling all renters and DIYers! You just found your next weekend project.
- Add beadboard to your walls without the hassle. This pre-pasted wallpaper is 30% off now.
- Liven up your couch or reading chair with a boho chic pillow cover for $15.99. Super cute.
- Add a statement wall with beautiful decorative woven baskets. Sweet, a set of seven for 50% off.
- Update your kitchen or bathroom with sleek modern cabinet pulls. This pretty 10-pack of brass ones is on sale for $14.79.
- Make stairs easier and safer for kids, older pets and the rest of us. Neat peel-and-stick stair treads with glow-in-the-dark strips are half off now!
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Alexa as an alarm clock: Amazon’s latest Echo model, the Echo Spot, displays the time and weather above a simple speaker. It’s 44% off right now, too — a great price if you want one. Plus, with this alarm clock, you can leave your smartphone in the kitchen for even better sleep.
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Now, that’s sharp!
- This veggie chopper is 50% off and has a bunch of different dicing blades. No more onion fingers.
- Henckels makes some of the best knives out there. This 15-piece knife set and block is 62% off.
- Stop opening packages with a kitchen knife. Score a three-pack of minis for only $5 so you can have one in the garage, one on your keychain and one wherever else you want.
- The best knife is a sharp one. This one (under $14) has different slots to get your blade back to tiptop shape and comes with a cut-resistant glove to wear.
- Promise me you won’t cut anything on the counter with that newly honed knife. Love these pretty cutting boards in great colors.
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Beep! Ding! Buzz!
The other day, I was at a friend’s house, and she used her microwave as a timer. I’m all for multitasking, but come on — terrible interface, beeping buttons and you have to walk across the room to turn it off! Forget that. Get one of these instead.
- Digital: Set your timer easily by rotating this model’s big, bright screen. Read: No repeated button pressing! It’s magnetic, too, so you can stick it to your fridge or exhaust hood. Grab it on sale now for 30% off ($14.03).
- Visual: Countdown timers are usually seen in classrooms, but I find them useful for tracking time left! This one maxes out at an hour, so it’s perfect for quick timers. Plus, it’s 33% off ($16.14) and comes in 14 fun colors.
- Verbal: I used to joke that in our house, Alexa was mostly an expensive kitchen timer, but honestly, she’s a great kitchen timer (no hands!) and not that expensive. This colorful Echo Dot is 50% off ($19.99) and available in four great colors. Love the teal!
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Your desktop is a mess: Create a new folder with a name like “Clean up” or the date. Drop everything in there. When you have 5 minutes to spare, go through that folder. It’s kind of like that junk drawer in your kitchen.
‘Kim, what do you use for …?’
You asked. Here are my answers.
- Holding your passport: I love this passport holder (click the 10% off coupon) because it blocks RFID and also holds an AirTag (17% off today!). It has enough room for your boarding passes, cash and credit cards, too.
- Holding your iPad: I use this super-handy tablet stand ($15.97, 20% off!) in my studio to read scripts and in the kitchen to follow recipes, watch shows and video chat with Ian. It has a handy place for the plug.
- Keeping safe in hotels: I don’t trust locks in hotel rooms. That’s why I pack a doorstop alarm that emits a loud sound if someone opens the door. Get this two-pack for $11.99 while it’s 33% off.
- Protecting your identity: For starters, I shred everything — I mean, every single thing — with my name on it. I’ve used this Amazon Basics shredder ($33, 11% off) a lot for over four years.
- Not using gross airplane blankets: That’s why I carry my own travel blanket ($29.95, 14% off) because it’s always cold on planes. This makes a great Mother’s or Father’s Day gift, btw.
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Best under-the-sink organizers
Take a look at the cabinet under your sink in your kitchen or bathroom. Is it a mess? Mine isn’t. I bought under-the-sink organizers.
- For your kitchen: The Realinn under-sink organizer (45% off!) has two levels, and the bottom pulls out so you can get to stuff easily.
- Perfect for your bathroom: The Delamu two-tier multipurpose bathroom under-sink organizer holds shampoo, soaps and more. It’s on sale, too — 28% off.
- For your counter: Organize medicine bottles, lotions, creams or whatever else with these MadeSmart multipurpose organizers. They look nice and get the job done. Plus, they’re 26% off now.
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