Instant Pot makes Google Assistant your new sous chef

It was only a matter of time, really. Instant Brands has announced that its Instant Pot Smart WiFi pressure cooker now supports Google Assistant, making it possible to start cooking or check on the status without pulling out your phone or peeking at...

The best Black Friday deals of 2018 so far

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Wirecutter’s best deals: Save $70 on Samsung’s SmartThings Home Monitoring kit

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What we’re buying: Instant Pot Ultra, Huel and Sleep Cycle

This month is a (mostly) foodie edition of IRL. Nicole Lee sings the praises of the Instant Pot, while Daniel Cooper doesn't last long on the meal-replacement system, Huel. Tim Seppala, however, is just trying to get a good night's rest.

The Wirecutter’s best deals: The latest 13-inch MacBook Pro drops to $1,300

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