html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" Table of ContentsTable of ContentsRazer Blade 16Asus ROG Flow Z13Lenovo Legion Pro 7iAsus ROG Zephyrus G14Alienware Area-51Its been a while since even many of the best gaming laptops have gotten a true refresh. That has to do with graphics cards. Nvidia has made us wait a few long years before stepping up to the new RTX 50-series cards, and without a GPU upgrade, its hard to justify buying an expensive new laptop.But with the RTX 50-series officially announced, a load of new and updated gaming laptops were announced at CES this year, and having checked them out myself in person, these are the five that really caught my attention.Recommended VideosLuke Larsen / Digital TrendsIts probably no surprise to see the Razer Blade 16 on this list but truthfully, this is one of the biggest changes to this design in many years. The chassis has been reduced significantly over last years model, which was actually quite thick. This time around, its just 0.59 inches at thinnest and 0.69 inches at its thickest. Thats incredibly thin. Razer says the slight incline not only helps with typing ergonomics but also with thermals, allowing for a small chamber at the bottom called a thermal hood. Adding in a larger vapor chamber internally and making the switch to AMD will help maintain similar thermals as the previous design despite being thinner again, according to Razer. Dont forget youre also getting up to an RTX 5090 for graphics, and the same killer OLED display.Luke Larsen / Digital TrendsThe ROG Flow Z13 is certainly the most unique gaming laptop I saw at CES this year. The 2-in-1 design already makes it stand out, for sure, but the chip inside is what truly makes this special. Its one of only a few devices to use AMDs new Ryzen AI Max+ Pro chips, which have a massive integrated GPU inside. Its so powerful, in fact, that Asus has switched away from using a discrete RTX 4050 or 4060, which were available in last years model. AMD is comparing it to the Apple M4 Pro, saying it surpasses it in some performance testing. Thats a huge deal.The fact that such a chip and such a laptop even exist make it worth mentioning on this list. But Ive always loved the design of the ROG Flow Z13, specifically in how it keeps the heat away from your hands while gaming. If this fancy new Ryzen chip can make it a faster, cooler, and quieter laptop, Ill be delighted.Jacob Roach / Digital TrendsThe Legion Pro 7i has long been one of our favorite gaming laptops for those who want a blinged-out powerhouse and arent afraid to pay for it. This year, though, it got a fairly significant upgrade to its design. Its still a large-and-in-charge type of gaming laptop, but this time Lenovo has replaced mini-LED with OLED, which is a major step up.The other noticeable change is in the back, which replaces rear-facing ports with some RGB vents and returns the the array of ports to the sides. Lenovo says its for improved thermals, which this laptop will need if it hopes to cool the 250 watts of total power shared between the CPU and GPU. Well have to see how it shakes out when reviews launch, but this is one to look out for.Chris Hagan / Digital TrendsThe ROG Zephyrus G14 is a mainstay among our recommendations for best gaming laptop, and after last years significant redesign, I wasnt expecting any serious changes this year. And there werent. And yet, the small tweaks make this already spectacular laptop that much better.First off, its made the switch from AMD to Intel the opposite move that the Razer Blade 16 made. That means its configurable up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H and 64GB of memory. The most meaningful change, however, is an added 2mm of thickness, which is allowing Asus to stuff in up to an RTX 5080 this time around. Last years model topped out at an RTX 4070. And lastly, Asus has moved one of the USB-C ports to the other side of the chassis to make for more convenient charging options.Chris Hagan / Digital TrendsUnlike many of the other gaming laptops on this list, the Alienware Area-51 isnt trying to be sleek or dainty. Alienware surely wouldnt have revived the Area-51 branding if that was the goal. That doesnt mean the Alienware Area-51, which will come in both a 16-inch and 18-inch size, has a sloppy design. Not at all.This is a meticulously crafted new look, harkening back to the classic Alienware vibes while still modernizing as many elements as possible. The edges are softer and more rounded again, the ring of light on the thermal shelf is refined and more subtle, and even the hinge has a more streamlined aesthetic. All are changes for the better. I still wish we were getting some better display options here like mini-LED or OLED, but its hard not to respect what Alienware has done with the triumphant return of the Area-51.Editors Recommendations

Mark Zuckerberg explained why Meta is replacing fact-checkers on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.He said the change aims to address ideological censorship concerns and enhance user voice.Critics argue the move is a setback for accuracy.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained his rationale for changing the company's content moderation policies during Friday's episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.Earlier, on Tuesday, Zuckerberg posted a video message to Meta's blog announcing that he would replace fact-checkers with community notes, a system similar to what Elon Musk uses on X.The announcement was criticized by dozens of third-party fact-checking groups, which signed an open letter to Zuckerberg denouncing the changes as a "step backward" for accuracy.Zuckerberg told Rogan his reason for the changes was "censorship.""You only start one of these companies if you believe in giving people a voice," he said. "It goes back to our original mission, it's just give people the power to share and make people more open and connected."Zuckerberg said that over the past 10 years, there's been a greater push for "idealogical-based censorship" on the platform, fueled especially by the 2016 election, Brexit, and the COVID-19 pandemic. "We just faced this massive, massive institutional pressure to start censoring content on ideological grounds," he said.Zuckerberg initially gave into the pressure, believing it stemmed from genuine concerns about misinformation. After the 2016 election, he implemented a system of third-party fact-checkers tasked with correcting statements like "the earth is flat." However, the system quickly veered into gray areas, leading to accusations that the company's moderators were biased.Pressure on Meta's content moderation policies continued, reaching a fever pitch during the COVID-19 pandemic when the Biden administration rolled out its vaccine program. "While they're trying to push that program, they also tried to censor anyone who is basically arguing against it," Zuckerberg said. "They pushed us super hard to take down things that were, honestly, were true."That means he has been considering changing Meta's content moderation policies for a while now."I think that this is going to be pretty durable because, at this point, we've just been pressure tested on this stuff for the last 8 to 10 years with like these huge institutions just pressuring us," he said. "I feel like this is kind of the right place to be going forward."

TropiBox Kochi House / TAB/Tropical Architecture BureauSave this picture! Turtle Arts PhotographyHousesKozhikode, IndiaArchitects: TAB/Tropical Architecture BureauAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:3500 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Turtle Arts PhotographyManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Saint-Gobain, Blum, Hafele, Legrand, Mitsubishi Electric Lead Architects: Uvais Subu More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!"The architecture cannot be totally explained but must be experienced." TropiBox Kochi features interconnected levels and open spaces, with pavilions designed to surprise and create a cohesive whole. Careful attention to detail, scale, and proportion enhances the human experience. Inspired by Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, TAB has crafted a unique blend of greenery-filled architecture and tropical modernism. The primary challenge was to design a home that provides each inhabitant with their own space while encouraging interaction. The building is organized using a vertical stacking strategy, with gardens and glass walls nestled between two main concrete faades. This design approach improves the microclimate by introducing natural ventilation and daylight into every room while the alternating openings enhance visibility and interaction among family members.Save this picture!The I-shaped plan creates two distinct levels due to the existing site, separating public and private zones. The central dining area serves as a communal gathering space, receiving abundant sunlight through a roof opening, and connecting to the kitchen, garden courtyard, and pool. Palms and plants form various courtyards, linking the open living room, dining area, bedrooms, and study. The vertical variation of spaces offers interesting sightlines and maintains natural ventilation, providing a comfortable environment in Kerala's tropical climate. materials such as natural stone, wood, and exposed concrete, combined with the microclimate, help reduce operational and maintenance costs. The architecture not only addresses functional and aesthetic concerns but also fosters a connection between people and nature.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The house's exterior is characterized by clean curved lines, planter boxes, and minimal solid forms, reflecting tropical modernism. Planter boxes on the front faade provide privacy and visual connections, creating a dynamic visual element that complements the surrounding built environment. The design emphasizes playing with levels, turning spaces like the living room, kitchen, family living area, and staircase openings into design elements. These spaces facilitate a seamless flow and movement, blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors and maximizing natural light and ventilation throughout.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The upper living area features no closed planes from east to west, with a mezzanine floor offering optimal north exposure and minimal south exposure, allowing free wind flow and natural lighting. One main courtyard is strategically placed alongside the compound wall, connected to the open kitchen and formal living area. The outdoor patio features a pool, offering a serene and relaxing space for residents.Save this picture!The dining area, located at the heart of the house, includes a large opening and double-height skylight, framing picturesque views of the entire house. This framing adds depth and meaning to the design, emphasizing the importance of personalized and meaningful experiences in architecture.Save this picture!Save this picture!TropiBox Kochi is a captivating example of architecture that presents an introverted faade while revealing an invitingly open plan and surprising spatial experience inside. The result is a beautiful and functional space that embodies architectural principles while providing a serene and relaxing home for residents. The front and back yards serve as buffer spaces to reduce heat from the outside environment. The front yard offers a relaxing area for morning coffee, where wind, sunlight, and the shadows of the curved lines on the planter box wall intersect.Save this picture!The mezzanine, a family space that includes a balcony or meditation area, contains two bedrooms (one for the couple and one for a baby), a kitchen, and a dining table. This shared space allows residents to feel the breeze and enjoy the interplay of shadow and sunlight as they move from the ground floor to the stairs.Save this picture!Using simple materials and energy-efficient designs, TropiBox Kochi fosters a deeper emotional connection with the environment, encouraging residents to experience all the seasons of Kerala. The home promotes human interactions, offering a functional space that harmonizes with the environment. It features natural air conditioning and temperature-balancing mechanisms, focusing on both the interior and exterior environment to support the family's well-being.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeMaterialConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on January 11, 2025Cite: "TropiBox Kochi House / TAB/Tropical Architecture Bureau" 11 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. 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Nosferatu rocked audiences after its Christmas release in theaters, providing a stunning and shocking story filled with spectacular visuals and an ominous vibe. The Robert Eggers-directed movie features an eclectic cast starring many notable names. However, Nosferatu's lead happens to be relative newcomer Lily-Rose Depp.

Nintendo has consistently brought its A-game with its first-party lineup on the Nintendo Switch. Many of the most iconic Nintendo franchises have had some of their best and most popular entries on the Switch and have contributed to the platform becoming a cultural phenomenon. The Switch has also been a playground for Nintendo to revive some long-dormant franchises, including even obscure games like Endless Ocean and Famicom Detective Club.

In the ever-changing landscape of superhero media, where new projects are greenlit before scripts are even finished, the silence surrounding The Penguin Season 2 is baffling. Starring Colin Farrell in a Golden Globe-winning role as the Gotham crime lord Oz Cobb, The Penguin was a breakout hit, both critically and commercially. Fans eagerly tuned in, critics lauded the storytelling and performances, and the series brought an intriguing, gritty perspective to the DC Expander Universe. Yet, despite its acclaim and obvious potential for more stories, the absence of an official renewal raises eyebrows.

If you've been using Apple Intelligence on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you'll have to make a bit more room to use Apple's AI features. At the time of launch, Apple Intelligence's minimum system requirements included 4GB of storage space, but that has increased significantly in a recent update, spotted by 9to5Mac. At the time of writing, every device that uses Apple Intelligence requires a minimum of 7GB of space.Why Apple Intelligence needs storage spaceSince a lot of Apple Intelligence processing happens on-device, it needs to store data on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. The required storage space for Apple Intelligence will keep increasing as Apple adds more features to its AI portfolio. As of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2, this is the full list of Apple Intelligence features:GenmojiImage PlaygroundImage Wand in the Apple Pencil tool paletteWriting ToolsClean Up in PhotosCreate a Memory movie in PhotosNatural language search in PhotosNotification summariesReduce Interruptions FocusIntelligent Breakthrough & Silencing in FocusPriority messages in MailSmart Reply in Mail and MessagesSummaries in Mail and MessagesSiri enhancements, including product knowledge, type to Siri, and moreChatGPT integration within Siri and Writing ToolsThe minimum storage requirements have increased thanks to the additional AI features that were launched with iOS 18.2. You can expect it to go up further in the future, if and when Apple Intelligence gets more features.How to check how much space Apple Intelligence occupies on your iPhone, iPad, MacYou can easily find out how much storage space Apple Intelligence is taking up on your devices. On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > General > iPhone/iPad Storage > iOS/iPadOS. On your Mac, you can visit System Settings > General > Storage > macOS. On my Mac, Apple Intelligence had been taking up around 3.1GB until a few weeks ago, and that number has gone up to 5.5GB today. Credit: Pranay Parab Can I delete Apple Intelligence data from my device?There's no easy way to remove Apple Intelligence data from your device. It appears to take up lots of space even if you turn it off or if it's unavailable in your iPhone's language. Having said that, some Reddit users have reportedly discovered a hack that deletes Apple Intelligence storage data from their devices. To make it work, you need to turn off Apple Intelligence on your device first. On your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri and turn off Apple Intelligence. After this, if your Apple device comes close to running out of storage, it'll automatically offload Apple Intelligence data and free up precious space.I wish there was a way to manually delete Apple Intelligence data or delete selective components of it that I'm not using. For instance, if I turn off notification summaries or writing tools, Apple should let me delete the storage associated with those features. At the moment, the hack to free up storage is a bit extreme as it requires you to stop using AI features altogether.

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Pod-based coffee machines like Keurig and Nespresso are more convenient than their pot-filling predecessors, but they still get dirty inside, the same as any coffee maker. Whether you're a seasoned owner or just got yours, you may not know you should be descaling your machine every three months or so, removing calcium buildup and other gunk. Sure, you can buy products designed to do this for you, but you can also just use vinegar. Here's what to do either way.How to generally clean a pod-based coffee machineBefore we get to descaling, which is a more intense cleaning of the interior of the machine, let's go over general cleaning and maintenance for Nespresso, Keurig, and other pod-based coffee brewers. I got my first Keurig in college, over a decade ago, and I won't lie: At 21, I had very little interest in doing anything but studying or going out with friends. That machine fell into absolute disarray, and I ended up "generously" giving it to my roommate and getting a new one altogether. I could have avoided that pretty easily with a little extra effort. First of all, consider using fresh water for every brew. Each morning, put just enough water in the reservoir to meet your coffee needs. If you have any left over from the previous day, water your plants or find another use for it. To keep your machine clean on the outside, wipe it down regularly. Wiping it down after every use is best, but try to do it at least once every week. Unplug the machine and use water with a drop or two of dish soap mixed in to wipe away any drips. Finally, each machine is a little different, but they all have removable parts. Remove the drip tray (the little pedestal your mug sits on under the spout) and wash it with soapy water, then do the same with the reservoir and anything else you can remove. Dry them completely and reattach them. How to clean and descale a KeurigTo descale the inside of your Keurig machine, fill your water reservoir with a mixture of half water and half distilled white vinegar. Place a large mug or bowl where youd typically put your coffee cup and run the machine as normal, dumping the mixture every time the mug fills. Keep doing this until the water reservoir runs out of mixture. Wash and refill the reservoir, then repeat the process to rinse it out, refilling your container until theres nothing left in the machine.(Obviously, try to use a large bowl if possible so you're not running back and forth to the sink with a full mug.)Be careful not to overwork your poor Keurigconsider giving it a half-hour break between descaling and rinsing. It's designed to dispense a cup at a time, not to run for extended periods like a traditional brewer.How to clean and descale a NespressoNespresso warns against using vinegar or other-branded descaling solutions, which you could argue is because they want you to spend money on theirs (and that's a fair argument, considering a Nespresso is something that has a lot of after-purchase costs associated with it). If youre nervous about messing up your machine, just buy the Nespresso cleaning products. But online, plenty of people have discussed using vinegar to clean their machines out. If youre going to try it, first dilute the vinegar significantly. In my own Nespresso, I use one part vinegar and two parts water, and only run the solution through once. It works great. Credit: Lindsey Ellefson Here are general instructions for how to do it (but it's a good idea to check your manual and follow the directions for your specific model): First, turn off your machine, then push the top button and the lever simultaneously until the light turns orange. Next, press the lever down once to start descaling. The process will take a while, and will empty your reservoir. (Conversely, I just brewed a cup of the mixture and had no issues.) Rinse the machine by washing out the reservoir, filling it with water, and running some plain water through a few times.The best tools for cleaning and descaling pod-based coffee machinesIf youre cheap like me, grab some distilled white vinegar and get to it. If you want to go with the "official" products, Amazon sells Keurigs three-month brewer maintenance kit ($14.98) and Nespressos descaling solution ($14). Keurig 3-Month Brewer Maintenance Kit $14.98 at Amazon $21.99 Save $7.01 Shop Now Shop Now $14.98 at Amazon $21.99 Save $7.01 Nespresso Descaling Solution, Fits all Models, 2 Packets $11.99 at Amazon $19.95 Save $7.96 Shop Now Shop Now $11.99 at Amazon $19.95 Save $7.96 SEE -1 MORE

We may earn a commission from links on this page.The Couch to 5K program has gotten tons of people started with running. It starts off with just small amounts of running, has a structure thats easy to stick to, and you graduate with the ability to finish a common race distance. But the plan also has its drawbacks, and its not the only way to become a runner. Heres what you should know before you give it a tryespecially if youve already started and feel like its not working for you. What is Couch to 5K?Originally published on now-defunct website coolrunning.com, the best place to read about Couch to 5K now is here, from the UK's National Health Service. You can download an app from that page, or look for any of the Couch to 5K apps or podcasts that break it down for you. There's also a written version here. Some of the apps you might find have slight differences in their schedules, so check that you've found a nine-week version if you want the original timeline.Basically, there are nine weeks of walk-run workouts. The run segments get longer every week, and the walking breaks shorter. For example, heres the first workout of week 1: "...you will begin with a brisk 5-minute walk. After this, you will alternate 1 minute of running and 1-and-a-half minutes of walking, for a total of 20 minutes." By week 4, some of your running stints are five minutes. By week 6, youre doing 25 minutes of running without any walk breaks. In the last week, you get a 30-minute run. Some faster beginners may be able to run five kilometers in 30 minutes, but that's not required. If you can run 30 minutes, you are definitely enough of a runner to complete the 5K distance. Some people choose to "graduate" by running a 5K race, however long that might actually take.The good parts of Couch to 5KRun/walk programs like Couch to 5K have a lot going for them. Many lifelong runners (including myself!) got into the hobby through this program or one that was similar. Before we talk about the downsides, here are the reasons why it does work for the people who find success with it. Its easy to get startedThe best thing about Couch to 5K is that its approachable. If youve tried to run before, and pooped out within a minute or two, no worries! The first weeks workouts only ask you to run for one minute at a time. You can do that.The short rests teach you to pace yourself (in theory, anyway)The timed rest intervals help, too. Youll quickly find out that you cant push yourself all-out for a minute and be ready to go again after just a minute and a half of walking. So youll learn to tone down the speed. Ideally, this program will teach you proper pacing. When you get to that week 6 workout that asks you to jog for 25 minutes straight, youll think well, I just did 10 minutes twice in my last run, with only a short break in between. If I just slow down a smidge, Ill be able to do this no problem. (Thats not always what happens, but well save that critique for the next section.)The gradual ramp-up gets your body used to runningRunning is harder on your body than walking or cycling, and beginning runners often get achy shins or knees if they ramp up their mileage too quickly. A run/walk plan is a reasonable way to increase running volume while building the habit of running consistently (every session is 30 minutes or so, three times a week).Couch to 5K teaches you to follow a programAnother big plus is that using a program switches your focus from How fast am I? or Am I really a runner? to OK, just gotta get through this next run. You have to trust the process if you want to progress in anything, and any good program gives you a concrete way to do that. Why Couch to 5K often doesnt workCouch to 5K is meant as an on-ramp to running. After nine weeks, you should be able to leave the program behind. But too many people find themselves stuck in the program, believing they are unable to move on and finish it.This is what I mean by the program not working. The goal of Couch to 5K is not to get you to run a 5K race, although thats a great way to celebrate finishing the program. Rather, the point of Couch to 5K (or any other run-walk beginner program) is to teach you to be a runner. And it often fails at this task.People often finish this program still unable to run at an easy jogging pace, and think theres something wrong with them. Its also common to simply never finish it; Ive seen people repeat week four over and over because theyre afraid of that continuous 20-minute run in week five.All this is why I don't always recommend Couch to 5K for new runners. It often ends up teaching you the opposite of what you need to learn as a beginner. Only do it if you think you can resist the pitfalls, which I'll explain below:It tempts you to turn the runs into interval trainingWhen you have to run and then walk, its natural to sprint the runs and recover on the walks. People often assume that the program is about increasing your cardio fitness so that your sprint pace on the first day becomes your long run pace at the end. But thats not how it works! Your cardiovascular system doesnt adapt that quickly. The way you make it through the 30-minute run at the end is by running slower than you did for those one-minute bursts. And if you dont learn to slow down (almost every beginning runner needs to slow the fuck down), youll just be beating your head against the metaphorical wall. Browse any C25K forum and youll find people talking about how they "had to" repeat certain weeks, or how they couldnt do all the running intervals of a given week, even week one. This is what happens when you dont learn to slow down. If you truly sprinted your first one-minute run on W1D1, you wont be able to recover in time to do the next one. Its not that you cant run that second intervals, its just that you weren't prepared for it. And maybe you made it through the first three or four weeks by running intervals, but that strategy stops working when the runs get longer. If you keep failing or dropping out of C25K, this is likely why.Couch to 5K makes you think of walking as failureSince C25K aims to get you running more and walking less, people start paying attention to whether and how much theyre walking during a run. And judging themselves for it. In real life, nobody stops people as they cross the finish line of a marathon to ask how many minutes of it they walked. If you covered the distance at a running or jogging pace, you ran the distance, even if you needed to walk when you got to a big hill or when you were taking a sip of water. The last thing you need, as a beginner, is the idea that adjusting your pace to save energy is somehow a failure. You don't want to finish that big 5K race and feel like you didn't do it right because you walked a little. Walk breaks are a useful tool. It's better to keep the perspective that as long as you're moving, you haven't taken a "break" at all. Couch to 5K doesnt distinguish between a race and a training runSo the program gets you from completely untrainedsitting on the couchto running a 5K, or about three miles. Cool. But a concept thats lost on many of C25Ks devotees is that when runners speak about a 5K, they mean a race. And a race is different from a training run. Lets say youre a casual runner. You can do an easy five-kilometer (3.1 mile) training run any time you like. Lets say that usually takes you about 35 minutes. After doing a bunch of those you might sign up for a local race at the 5K distance. You pay an entry fee, get a T-shirt, maybe raise money for charity. You line up at the start, and since its a race and not a training day, you push yourself to go faster than your usual training run. Your heart rate soars. Youre huffing and puffing. Your legs are burning as you pick up the pace to surge over the finish line. Time: 30 minutes. Hell yeah! What a good race you had. That is running a 5K. That is what a runner means when they say they run a 30-minute 5K. They do not mean that they routinely cover five kilometers in 30 minutes every time they head out for a training run. But C25K runners (and many beginners, to be honest) often focus on the 5K distance, and their time for a 5K distance, as a measure of their training. You should not treat your training runs like races. That would be like trying to get a better grade on a test just by taking tests over and over. Students need to crack open a book and study; runners need to run training runs at training paces.If you didnt like Couch to 5K, youll think you dont like runningThis is probably my biggest beef with the popularity of C25K: Its become synonymous with learning to run, and even with running. Many C25K runners sense of progress is tied to the app rather than to running in general. If you tried C25K and couldnt get past a certain week, or if you graduated and are sad that youre still a slow runner, you may think that you just hate running or that you arent destined to be good at it.But C25K is just one of many running programs out there. You can get started another way. (More on that in a sec.) Furthermore, when youre finished, you can ditch it. I see too many people finish C25K and then figure that the next step is to run C25K again but faster, or to look for a similar run-walk program that gets them up to a 10K. But that's missing the point! The whole idea of C25K is to be an on-ramp. Once you can run 30 minutes continuously, you can just go out and run a few miles a few times a week. And you can start bumping up the length of those runs or the number of them that you do, because after all, you are a runner now! Go and run!You can now pick up a training program for any goal you want. That might be running a 10Khere's a good beginner program that starts with two- to three-mile runs three times a weekbut it could also be an intermediate-level plan to train for a faster 5K time. There are plenty of runners, including collegiate and professional runners, who specialize in short and middle distances. They dont run C25K over and over; they use other training programs that are a better fit for their goals.Alternatives to Couch to 5KOK, so what else can you do? First of all, while programs are great, its OK not to be on one at first. You may absolutely just head out for half an hour (or whatever timeframe feels good to you) and run and walk as the mood strikes you. We have a post here explaining this as intuitive running, but plenty of runners got started with something like this without ever giving it a name. You can run on your own, and read up a bit about running, and decide what youd like to do next. Hopefully youll encounter the idea that the key to running sustainably is to slow down enough that you dont get out of breath constantly. Remember how I said I got started on a C25K-like program? After a month or soand I assure you I was not fit and not athletic at this point in my lifeI realized I was running slower and slower as the intervals got longer, and I wondered if I might be able to make it down my usual running route without stopping to walk if I jogged slow enough. I did, and shocked myself by running for 20 or 30 minutes straight when I had never previously gone more than five minutes or so. Once you unlock that little epiphany, you can run on any schedule you please. And if you need a walk break every now and again, just take one. My first race was a 10K, and I had a ton of little 30-second walk breaks in there, just to catch my breath when I realized Id been going too fast. I still finished with a respectable (to me) time. All right, are you ready for a program? Good news: There are a ton out there, and you can choose the ones that make sense for your schedule and goals. Hal Higdons plans are free (or available on an app with free and subscription tiers, if you prefer). Heres his Novice Base Building plan, which would make a great alternative to C25K. The first week has two runs of 1.5 miles, one 30-minute walk, and two three-mile runs. This is what our managing editor Meghan Walbert started with when she wanted to learn to like running. You can add as many walk breaks as you need to the runs. Or maybe youve graduated from C25K and want the next step. This intermediate 5K plan adds some speed work (fast laps on a track, with rest breaks in between), while keeping most of the runs short and easy, and lengthening one run on the weekend (it gets as long as 7 miles by the end). There are countless other programs out there. If you have a fitness tracker like a Garmin or Coros watch, it probably has customizable running plans you can follow. Apps like Runkeeper and Nike Run Club also have virtual coaches to guide you, and one-off workouts to mix things up if you're creating your own plan. COROS PACE 3 Sport Watch GPS, Lightweight and Comfort, 17 Days Battery Life, Dual-Frequency GPS, Heart Rate, Navigation, Sleep Track, Training Plan, Run, Bike, and Ski (White Nylon) $229.00 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $229.00 at Amazon And dont forget about local running clubs. Your local Road Runners club or running store probably has a group that trains together. They may be able to hook you up with a coach or provide you with a written program you can follow. Spending time with other runners is also a fantastic way to learn the ins and outs of training as a runner, rather than having to figure everything out yourself when youre starting from scratch.

Amazon is shutting down its Try Before You Buy Prime program at the end of January. The move, first reported by The Information, was announced with a notice at the top of the Prime Try Before You Buy page, which puts its last day in effect as January 31. The service has been available to members since 2018, when it was first launched as Prime Wardrobe. With it, you could choose up to six items to try on, and send back whatever you didnt want within a week for free. Youd only be charged for the items you decided to keep, and you could pick from select clothes, shoes, jewelry and accessories.In a statement to CNBC, an Amazon spokesperson said, Given the combination of Try Before You Buy only scaling to a limited number of items and customers increasingly using our new AI-powered features like virtual try-on, personalized size recommendations, review highlights, and improved size charts to make sure they find the right fit, were phasing out the Try Before You Buy option, effective January 31, 2025. If youre someone who still makes use of this service, you'd better get those last orders in quick.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/amazon-prime-will-no-longer-let-clothes-shoppers-try-before-you-buy-after-this-month-223158560.html?src=rss