We may earn a commission from links on this page.We talk a lot about the general rules for decluttering and organizing, namely that you need a spot for everything, containers to keep it all neat, and a structured approach to deciding what to keep and get rid of. Usually, we're referring to the home, but you should also be applying this information to your car, where you spend a considerable amount of time and need quick access to your stuff when the moment calls for it. In addition to cleaning your vehicle, you should be organizing it. Here are a few tools to help you.The best tools for organizing your carFirst of all, let's talk about the center console, also known as the area where you throw everything and pray for the best. There are organizers available for all kinds of vehicle makes and models that will slip in there and provide you with compartments, containers, holders, and all manner of little organizing essentials, but to find yours, you'll need to run a search for your exact car and the words "center console organizer." That said, you can also skip the customization and just pick up these storage expanders, which you secure by stuffing the long part into the gap between your console and seat. You'll get two and they come with some dividers inside, so you can store your wallet, drink, and other essentials without having to toss too much into the center. Car Seat Gap Storage Organizer $24.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $24.99 at Amazon Fortunately, other kinds of organizers are more standard and fit in most vehicles, meaning your options for pockets and containers are surprisingly robust. That's good news becauseand remember thiswhen you're organizing, every single item you keep in a space needs a designated spot. They should be stored with similar items and, ideally, placed in a container to keep them all together. This behind-the-seat organizer will help you with that: Car Backseat Organizer with 10" Table Holder, 9 Storage Pockets $19.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $19.99 at Amazon Another option is this big storage container that straps into a back seat ($23.98), which has 11 compartments and two cup holders. While this is great for when you have other people back there, it isn't accessible to you in the driver's seat. Don't worry, though: Again, you have options. For instance, pick up this card and document holder designed for the glovebox ($11.99). Registration, insurance, and other necessary docs can be stashed in here so the next time you're (god forbid) pulled over, you're not fumbling around searching. (Like center console organizers, glovebox organizers can also be ordered for your specific car type and are fitted to your box's dimensions, offering containers and pocket space.)Another solution with some handy pockets is this car trash can. No more tossing trash into a side bin or on the floor of the passenger's seat. If you're serious about organizing (and decluttering), it's time for a real trash holder and this one, with its secure hole and strap-on functionality, is perfect for going behind the headrest of the passenger seat, an easy reach away from you. Disinfecting wipes or napkins can go in the storage pockets, too, making it an multi-use cleaning and organizing godsend. HOTOR Car Trash Can with Lid and Storage Pockets $9.99 at Amazon $12.99 Save $3.00 Get Deal Get Deal $9.99 at Amazon $12.99 Save $3.00 That's all for the areas accessible to passengers, which is important, but you also have to consider the other elements of organization in and around your car. How's your trunk looking? Don't even answer that. Just check this out. HOTOR Trunk Organizer for Car - Large-Capacity Car Organizer $16.99 at Amazon $19.99 Save $3.00 Shop Now Shop Now $16.99 at Amazon $19.99 Save $3.00 Simply put, you need pockets and structure in the trunk. Again, everything needs a place and "the trunk" is not sufficient on its own; it's just too big and likely to get cluttered, especially when things shift around back there. Simple car cleaningFinally, being organized is one thing, but being clean is another. Here's a list of the best car vacuums out there so you never have to deal with crumbs and messes. Beyond that, consider designating at least one of the new compartments you create with these storage solutions to cleaning supplies, like Clorox wipes and the like. One ever-popular option that is effective but small and easy to store is this sticky gel ($9.99) that pulls dust out of your vents and crumbs off your surfaces: PULIDIKI Car Cleaning Gel $9.99 at Amazon $11.99 Save $2.00 Shop Now Shop Now $9.99 at Amazon $11.99 Save $2.00

The challenge of making your home into a comfortable, safe space that you feel good about living in is that those efforts can also make it a comfortable, safe space for pests. Like you, rodents want somewhere warm where they can feast on the finest grocery store cereals your money can buy. By the time you actually see a mouse, however, theyve probably already been in your house for a while. The earlier you notice the signs of an infestation, the easier it will be to drive them out and prevent damageto both your home and your psychological wellbeing). The earliest signs that rodents are moving in can be subtle, so here are three things to watch out for.Telltale noises and odorsSome of the earliestand most easily overlookedsigns of rodents in your home involve your five senses. Rodents are excellent at staying out of sight, so early detection is crucial to prevent a full-blown infestation, Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist and vice president of public affairs at the National Pest Management Association, points out. Droppings, gnaw marks, and other visual signs offer clues, but he cautions you not to forget your nose. A musky odor in enclosed areas may signal the presence of rodents or their nests, he explains. The odor stems from the accumulating urine and droppings in closed-off, hidden areas of your home.Trust your ears, too. According to Aaron Carlson, district manager at Trutech Wildlife Service, the most common rodent infestations are rats, mice, and squirrels, and theyre louder than you think. The first thing homeowners tend to notice is noise associated with movement or gnawing, he says. Rats, mice, and squirrels have tiny claws that scrape against wood as they move.Mice can make a lot more noise than their small size might suggest, adds Fredericks. And because rodent teeth never stop growing, the pests need to wear them down by chewing. Any hard surface with a bit of give, like wood or plastic, is a target.Your pets are acting weirdIf you have cats or dogs in the house, changes in their behavior can be an early, sign that rodents have moved in without your permission. Dogs or cats will notice it more quickly than you will, notes Allan Bossel, pest expert at Bed Bug Exterminator. They might respond by being agitated. If your pet starts becoming very alert and restless, they might be sensing rodents around the house. One sign to watch out for is when your pets start to scratch at walls or sniff obsessively around specific areas of the house.Cats will sit and stare at the wall or ceiling (also near the range or refrigerator in the kitchen), particularly in the evening, notes Mieshelle Nagelschneider, founder and cat behaviorist at The Cat Behavior Clinic. Cats have a bionic sense of hearing and can hear mice giggle in the walls.Dont be overconfident that your cat or dog will sense mice: Carlson warns that while your pets might offer an early warning, theyre not entirely reliable. Animals will often completely ignore even obvious noises from rodents, he says.Suspicious stains and debris Credit: stockphotofan1 / Shutterstock.com Aside from sound, smell, and your pets, there are easily overlooked visual signs that rodents are creeping into your life, like unexplained debris around the house.This might include gnawed pieces of paper or cloth, which may indicate rodent nesting behavior, notes Bossel. While gnaw marks on food containers might be an obvious sign, gnaw marks elsewhere can be overlooked. Other places where gnaw marks might be visible are your furniture (especially the feet of wooden pieces), wires, storage boxes, and baseboards. You might also see small piles of shelled seeds or husks outside the home. Credit: Jay Ondreicka / Shutterstock.com Something subtle to look for: Marks on walls and baseboards. Rats and mice will explore a house for food and travel the same paths, notes Carlson. Smudges along the baseboards are a sign of rodent movement. The body oils and grease from their fur will leave rub marks along the walls.If you suspect rodents have invaded, the sooner you contact a professional pest control pro, the better. Early intervention is one of the most effective ways to manage rodent issues, Fredericks says. Rodents breed quicklyone pair of mice can produce dozens of offspring in just a few monthsso delaying action can result in a more extensive infestation thats harder and more costly to control.

Were officially recovering from CES 2025! In this episode, Devindra and Senior Reporter Sam Rutherford dive into their favorite PCs from the show, NVIDIA's RTX 5000 GPUs and debate the merits of Lenovos extra-large Legion Go S handheld. They explain why they like ASUSs ultra-light Zenbook A14, and Sam gives us his final thoughts on Dells clunky brand transition.Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note in the comments! And be sure to check out our other podcast, Engadget News!Subscribe!iTunesSpotifyPocket CastsStitcherGoogle PodcastsTopicsLenovos surprising CES showing: ThinkBook Plus Gen 6s rollable screen 0:47Legion Go S by Lenovo is the first third-party handheld to run SteamOS 4:35NVIDIAs RTX 5000 seems great 10:16But Jensen Huangs keynote on NVIDIAs future lacked focus 15:29MicroLED TVs shown at CES are gorgeous and pricy 30:11CreditsHosts: Devindra Hardawar and Sam RutherfordProducer: Ben EllmanMusic: Dale NorthThis article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/engadget-podcast-thats-a-wrap-on-ces-2025-171558731.html?src=rss

CES 2025 was a fantastic show for companies making good on the promises of years past. At these events, were used to seeing booth after booth of gadgets in concept and prototype phases, with vague details about final designs and release windows of eventually. This year, however, the vibe was way more release-ready. A handful of high-profile projects that debuted at previous CESes are back with concrete plans and actual release dates, and many of these products are available right now. Its a veritable CES miracle.Remember Ballie, the rolling robot that Samsung debuted in 2020 and then brought to CES 2024? This is exactly the type of thing that wed expect to never see again, doomed to forever haunt the consumer-electronics graveyard, but this year Samsung revealed Ballies final form and set its release window in the first half of 2025. Ballie is a cute yellow robot about the size of a bowling ball, with an Among Us-style cutout housing a projector that allows it to beam images and videos onto your walls and floors. This is a fun one from Samsung, and even though we dont know an exact price or release date just yet, the news that its actually coming out this year is a welcome update.Sony Honda MobilitySony Honda Mobilitys Afeela 1 is officially available to preorder right now, nearly five years after Sony announced its intent to enter the EV market. The Afeela 1 started out as the Vision-S concept car, which Sony unveiled at CES 2020, and it picked up the Afeela name in 2023 after Sony and Honda established their joint venture for EV manufacturing. At CES 2025, Sony Honda Mobility opened up reservations for the Afeela 1 Origin and the Afeela 1 Signature, which respectively cost $89,900 and $109,900. Reservations are only available to customers in California for now, and the first vehicles will be delivered in mid-2026. Its definitely cool to see Sonys EV ambitions manifesting after half a decade of build-up.One of the headlines we published this year with the word finally in it was dedicated to Displace TVs wireless 4K OLED screens with suction attachments. First revealed at CES 2023, Displaces suction-cup TVs are now ready for mass consumption, and theyre available for pre-order with shipments expected in March. Displace is selling two models, the Basic and the Pro, both with 4K OLED displays and screen sizes of 27 inches or 55 inches. They all support rudimentary gesture controls, too. The 27-inch Basic model goes for $2,500, while the 55-inch Pro is $6,000, with the other prices in between.LGSpeaking of TVs, the hottest bit of home entertainment tech at CES 2024 was LGs transparent OLED T and this year, its officially on sale. LG brought the OLED T to CES 2025, just a few weeks after the display hit the market at the eye-watering price of $60,000. The OLED T is a 77-inch, 4K, transparent TV, and even though it costs as much as a fancy car, its stunning in action.Heres another idea we were prepared to forget about forever: Lenovos rollable laptop. A handful of concept products with rollable screens have hit CES since 2019, and Lenovo has been talking about its rollout laptop idea since 2022. At CES 2025, the company showed off its first market-ready model, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable. It has a vibrant OLED display that expands from 14 inches to 16.7 inches at the press of a button, and we found it to be shockingly elegant in person. The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable should go on sale this spring, expected to start at $3,500.It should be noted that this list isnt limited to things that fit inside your home some products hitting the market after previous CES appearances are actual houses themselves. Pebble brought its Flow all-electric RV trailer to CES 2024 and even opened up pre-orders that year, but at CES 2025, the company shared its final design and officially kicked off production. The Pebble Flow should ship out this spring, starting at $109,500 and topping out at $175,000.Amy Skorheim / EngadgetAC Future brought concepts of its transformable RV home to CES 2024, and at the 2025 show, the company unveiled its finished product. AC Futures Ai-TH line comes in three models: a deliverable pod (Ai-THu), a pullable trailer (Ai-THt) and a drivable EV RV (Ai-THd). The RV expands into a 400 square foot apartment with one bedroom, one bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, two-burner induction stovetop and microwave. Theres even a washer and dryer in the bathroom. Production on the Ai-TH range will begin as soon as the AC Future gets home from CES 2025, and pre-orders are live now, priced at $98,000 for the pod, $138,000 for the trailer and $298,000 for the EV RV.Its always nice to see innovative concepts like these become real products. The glut of actual release announcements out of CES 2025 is a relief, and it feels like a positive sign for the current consumer-tech production cycle.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/ces-2025-was-more-shoppable-than-conceptual-160010350.html?src=rss

It's CES week at Engadget, and our team has been on the ground in Las Vegas checking out tons of new devices, from the good to the weird to the ones that make you look like a sleep paralysis demon. Only a few gadgets from the show are actually available to buy, however, and even less are discounted. If you're looking for a good sale right now, we're back with another edition of our weekly deal roundup. This week's highlights include a four-pack of AirTags for nearly $30 less than Apple's standard selling price, deep discounts on our favorite microSD card and portable SSD, extended free trials for Audible Premium Plus and Apple TV+, and more. Here are the best tech deals from this week that you can still get today.Apple AirTag (4-pack) for $70 at Amazon ($29 off MSRP): A new model may arrive later this year, but we still consider Apple's current AirTag to be the best Bluetooth tracker for iPhone owners. While this discount on a four-pack isn't quite an all-time low, it beats the bundle's typical street price over the last few months by a few bucks. Also at Best Buy.Samsung Pro Plus (256GB) microSD card + USB reader for $20 at Amazon ($11 off): The Pro Plus is the top recommendation in our guide to the best microSD cards. This 256GB model has gone for a few bucks less in the past, but this deal ties the lowest price we've tracked for the bundle with a USB reader, which helps the card achieve its fastest possible speeds on compatible devices. Also at Samsung.Crucial X9 Pro (1TB) portable SSD for $70 at Amazon ($50 off): The X9 Pro heads up our guide to the best portable SSDs: It's rugged, super compact and consistently quick for common tasks. This is the largest discount we've seen for the 1TB model since late 2023. Also at Crucial and B&H. The 2TB model is a bit cheaper than usual at $120 as well.The Crucial X9 Pro.Photo by Jeff Dunn / EngadgetApple Watch Series 10 (42mm) for $329 at Amazon ($69 off): The latest Apple Watch remains our pick for the best smartwatch. It's a bit slimmer and lighter than past models, with mildly improved battery life, a rich wide-angle OLED display and the usual range of fitness-tracking features (blood oxygen monitoring aside). This deal on the 42mm GPS model has been live for a few weeks, but it still ties an all-time low. Also on Best Buy. The 46mm version is similarly discounted at $359.8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for $27 at Amazon ($18 off, Prime only): This is a wired version of 8BitDo's Ultimate Bluetooth Controller, we've previously praised for its durable Hall effect joysticks, comfy shape and useful software. (Though it's somewhat on the smaller side.) This variant is made for Xbox and PC; the discount is within $2 of its all-time low. Both the black and white versions are on sale.Audible Premium Plus (3-month) for $3 at Amazon ($30 off, new and returning users only): Up until January 21, new and returning users can get three months of Audible Premium Plus for $3 total. Normally, the audiobook service costs $15 per month after a 30-day free trial. Premium Plus, as a refresher, is Audible's highest tier: Beyond granting access to the full Audible Plus library, it lets you keep one title from a curated selection of audiobooks each month. Just note that your subscription will auto-renew by default if you decide to take the plunge.The Apple Watch Series 10.Cherlynn Low for EngadgetCorsair MP600 Mini (1TB) M.2 2230 SSD for $80 at Amazon ($30 off): The MP600 Mini is a small-size SSD you can pop into gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck or devices like Microsoft's Surface notebooks. It's not hugely far off for the M.2 2230 drive we recommend in our SSD buying guide, but more importantly it's $20 cheaper as of this writing. This deal ties the 1TB model's best price since March. Also at Corsair.Beats Pill for $100 at Amazon ($50 off): The latest Beats Pill is a pick in our guide to the best Bluetooth speakers. As we note in our review, its audio performance can struggle at high volumes, but in general it pumps out strong bass without sounding imbalanced. It's also water-resistant, with a 24-hour battery life rating and wired audio support via USB-C. This discount has been live for several weeks, but it ties the device's lowest price to date. Also at Target, Best Buy and others.8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard (N Edition) for $70 at Best Buy ($30 off): While this NES-themed keyboard isn't a formal pick in any of our buying guides, it's still a nice value for those looking to give their desk a more vintage look. It's comfy for typing and hot-swappable, though the default switches are fairly loud. This discount is $10 more than the lowest price we've seen, but it's $20 off the device's typical street price in recent months. The keyboard also comes with a fun joystick and a pair of "Super Buttons" that you can use for custom macros.The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard.Will Lipman Photography for EngadgetAnker Charger (140W, 4-port, PD 3.1) for $80 at Amazon ($10 off): Announced this week at CES, Anker's latest wall charger includes three USB-C ports, one USB-A port, a foldable plug and a built-in display that can show the device's power output and temperature at a glance. Those ports are located on the bottom, which might be awkward but should help keep the device more stable in an outlet. Anker says it can supply up to 140W of power, which is enough to quickly refill larger laptops, though you'll have to avoid using multiple ports simultaneously to reach that maximum speed. Full disclosure: We haven't tested this one for ourselves, but we've recommended several Anker charging devices in the past, and this early discount takes $10 off the new model's MSRP. Just clip the on-page coupon to see the discount. Also at Anker.Apple TV+ (3-month) for free at Best Buy ($30 off, new and select returning users only): Apple's streaming service is far from essential, but it does include plenty of exclusive shows worth checking out, from Severanceand Slow Horsesto Ted Lasso and Bad Sisters. If you've never subscribed but have been meaning to take a look, this extended free trial deal from Best Buy seems like a good opportunity. The service normally costs $10 per month after a seven-day trial. Again, remember that the subscription will auto-renew at full price unless you cancel.Samsung The Frame (2024) 55-inch QLED TV for $868 at Woot ($630 off): Outside of an eBay coupon deal on Black Friday, this is the best price we've seen for the 55-inch version of Samsung's stylish TV. It's worth noting that the company unveiled a new "Frame Pro" model at CES this week: That one promises improved contrast and brightness, plus support for Samsung's wireless breakout box, though it'll almost certainly cost more whenever it's launched. If you aren't as demanding about picture quality but still want a TV that looks like a framed piece of art, there's value to be had here. You're still paying for the design first and foremost, but this is also one of the few TVs with a matte finish, which helps it ward off glare in a bright room.Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/an-apple-airtags-four-pack-is-down-to-70-plus-the-rest-of-the-weeks-best-tech-deals-163020795.html?src=rss

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Rent-to-own startup Divvy Homes is being acquired in a fire sale by Charleston, South Carolina-based Maymont Homes, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. Maymont, a division of Brookfield Properties, manages a portfolio of single-family rental homes.Divvy and Maymont did not respond to requests for comment.With U.S. housing supply at record lows, Divvy initially gained traction with families that had been priced out of homeownership, promising them a pathway to the American Dream and distancing its brand from the rent-to-own categorys predatory history. Divvy bought a home of the customers choosing and then rented it back to them while setting aside a portion of their monthly payments for a future downpayment. Customers had three years to buy the home outright at a predetermined price. To my family, homeownership was everything, cofounder and CEO Adena Hefets said.In the four years following its 2017 founding, the San Francisco-based startup raised more than $400 million in venture capital from investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Tiger Global Management, as well as $1 billion in debt. By 2022, Divvy was on track to book more than $100 million in annual revenue.But as the company expanded to new cities, customer complaints accumulated. In October 2022, Fast Company reported that Divvy was failing to address residents requested repairs, charging higher rents than its landlord peers, and evicting renters in greater numbers than before. Even some customers who had successfully bought their homes from Divvy said they were dissatisfied with the process and its costs.At the same time, the Federal Reserve was raising interest rates, dealing a blow to Divvys business model. Hefets, at one time, had suggested that Divvys model would insulate it from such macroeconomic swings. But by late 2023, Divvy had conducted three rounds of layoffs, putting it in league with other struggling proptech startups.In March 2024, Divvy announced a new product, DivvyUp, a subscription-based homeownership readiness program. CEO Adena Hefets has not posted on LinkedIn since announcing DivvyUps launch.

The Supreme Court of the United States is hearing arguments today to decide the fate of TikTok.Lawmakers believe the app, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, poses a threat to national security. This led a bipartisan group to enact a law last April that ruled TikTok either divest from its parent company or be banned in the U.S. by January 2025. TikTok, for its part, is arguing that the law violates the First Amendment right to free speech.A quick timelineThe fate of the app, which has roughly 170 million U.S. users, is expected to be decided by the end of next week. Right now, its set to be banned in the U.S. on January 19. The Supreme Court appeared inclined to uphold the law based on their lines of questioning and the concerns expressed.What TikTok is sayingTikToks attorneys are asking the Supreme Court to at least publish a preliminary injunction, which would keep TikTok from having to comply with the law until a later date. The law is set to take effect one day before President Donald Trump, who seems to be sympathetic to TikTok, takes office. On Jan. 19, we still have President Biden, and on Jan. 19, as I understand it, we shut down, TikTok lawyer Noel Francisco said in court. It is possible that come Jan. 20, Jan. 21, 22nd, we might be in a different world. Again, thats one of the reasons why that makes perfect sense to issue a preliminary injunction and buy everyone a little breathing space.What the government is sayingThe government isnt buying the argument that this is a free speech issue. All of the same speech thats happening on TikTok could happen post-divestiture, Elizabeth Prelogar, the solicitor general, says. All the act is doing is trying to surgically remove the ability of foreign adversary nation to get our data and to be able to exercise control over the platform.What happens if the Supreme Court upholds the banIf the Supreme Court upholds the ban, TikTok will most likely shut down its U.S. operations on January 19. Trump could decide to not enact the law and provide tech companies with protections to keep operating the app as normal. TikTok could then resume operations.ByteDance, TikToks parent company, has said a sale isnt feasible. Still, its garnered some interest. Billionaire Frank McCourt and Kevin OLeary have proposed a deal. Oracle and Walmart might also try to buy TikTok, after their2020 effort was thwarted by the Biden administration due to security concerns.