A bad mattress can have serious health implications that go far beyond relentless tossing and turning at night. It can cause severe pain and easily exacerbate existing health conditions. That's why the IRS allows you to use your pre-tax dollars in yourhealth savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) towards health-forward items, such as asmart ring or bedding. An HSA or FSA can be a great way to afford that new mattress you need, but it isn't available to just anybody. First, you have to qualify.Every mattress manufacturer has a different process. For example, with Sleep Number, you purchase your mattress first and then complete a survey for qualification. With Avocado, you fill out your survey first and then check out. If you're considering purchasing a new bed, this is how to buy your next bed with HSA or FSA funds.Can I use my FSA or HSA for a mattress? Andrey Popov/Getty ImagesMattresses are not generally covered byHSA and FSA funds, but there are exceptions. According to theHSA Store, "A mattress expense is only eligible when its components and construction costs exceed those of a standard mattress for general health." To use your funds for a new mattress, you'll need to provide a letter of medical necessity (LMN)from a medical professional stating you have a medical need for a new HSA- or FSA-eligible mattress. Common symptoms for an LMN include but are not limited to the following:Mattress eligibility includes beds for both adults and children. For 2024, the annual pre-tax contributions for ahealth savings account are capped at $4,150 individually or $8,300 per family, with an additional $1,000 allotment for those 55 years and older. You have all year to use these funds, but any unused funds are forfeited after December 31 of each year. After you submit your claim and LMN, it typically only takes days to receive expense approval.Mattress brands that may be FSA- or HSA-eligibleThese are some of the most popular mattress brands that may be FSA- or HSA-eligible and their respective processes forbuying a new mattress.Sleep Number Video producer and mattress expert Owen tests the adjustable bed frame on Sleep Number's Climate360 smart bed. Jon Gomez/CNETSleep Number is one of the most well-known manufacturers of mattresses and has an established process for buying new FSA- and HSA-eligible mattresses. Its line of smart beds includes the c2, p5 and i8 smart beds.It's easy to purchase a new Sleep Number bed, with just three steps required.Buy your mattress:Complete the Truemed survey: Your receipt or order confirmation will hold a link to a quick reimbursement survey from Sleep Number's health advocacy partner,Truemed. Results will automatically be submitted to a licensed provider so you can access a free evaluation.Submit paperwork:Nectar Sleep writer Aly Lopez testing the Nectar Premier Hybrid as a stomach sleeper. Dillon Lopez/CNETNectaris a popular mattress manufacturer, withpopular modelssuch as theNectar LuxeandNectar Premier Hybrid.Nectar uses a simple process, much like its competitors, to apply HSA or FSA funds toward a new mattress purchase.Go to checkout:Complete the questionnaire: Nectar requires you to complete a quick survey regarding your health to confirm eligibility.Submit your claim: Use your HSA or FSA funds directly to pay for your mattress, or you can use a personal payment method to submit a claim later to your HSA or FSA administrator.Avocado Video producer and mattress expert Dillon Lopez testing the Avocado Green mattress. Jon Gomez/CNETWith Avocado, you have a wide choice of FSA- and HSA-eligible mattresses available for both adults and kids. All mattresses are eligible and have an exclusive HSA/FSA callout with a green check icon where the "Buy Now" box is located.Avocado also requires three steps, but they're slightly different from Sleep Number.Check your eligibility: Complete a quick survey from Sika to determine eligibility.Purchase your mattress: Buy your selected mattress using Sika to checkout with your HSA or FSA funds.Submit your claim: Instructions for submitting your reimbursement claim will be on your Sika receipt. Your letter of medical necessity will then follow if you're approved.DreamCloud Video producer and mattress expert Wes Ott testing the edge support of the DreamCloud mattress. Jon Gomez/CNETDreamCloud also requires three steps to receive reimbursement for your new bed.Checkout: Add your DreamCloud mattress to your cart and choose "Pay with HSA/FSA" as your payment method.Complete the survey:Pay for your mattress: You can use your HSA or FSA card like a normal credit card to make payment. You can also use a personal form of payment and submit a claim through your HSA or FSA administrator.Ghostbed Video producer and mattress expert Jon Gomez testing the edge support of the GhostBed mattress. Owen Poole/CNETWith Ghostbed, you have mattress options like the Ghostbed Oasis or the Ghostbed Luxe. Ghostbed offers a straightforward process that works in conjunction with Truemed.Go to checkout:Complete the Truemed survey:Finish checkout: After the survey, you can complete checkout directly through Truemed. If you prefer to pay with a personal payment method, you'll need to file a claim afterward for reimbursement.Bottom lineIf your sleep is beingsabotaged by your mattress, you could receive pre-tax dollars to put towards a new one. However, mattresses are commonly excluded from HSA/FSA funds unless a medical professional deems them medically necessary. Keep in mind that it can be challenging to become approved, so you may not receive the funds for a new bed.If budget is a concern, consider a more affordable mattress like theBrooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid, which is a cost-effective choice with great value. Our guide to thebest mattresses of 2024 can help you find the right mattress for your needs at a price you can afford.

Nintendo hopes to beat Switch, sell 20m Switch 2 consoles in first year, analysts sayLuigi's mission.Image credit: Nintendo/Eurogamer News by Victoria Kennedy News Reporter Published on Jan. 16, 2025 Nintendo has reportedly set itself up with a supply chain network which will ultimately allow the company to sell in excess of 20m Switch 2 units during the console's first year on the market.This nugget of information comes from a Bloomberg report citing Sanford C. Bernstein analyst Robin Zhu. To put that number into more perspective, Nintendo sold "around 15m" Switch units during its own first four quarters after release, so we are looking at (potentially) a 33 percent increase in sales during those first 12 months."Given the hardware segment drove 40 percent of fiscal 2024 top line, a successor to the 2017 Switch could go hand-in-hand with its stronger game pipeline in fiscal 2026, reversing what is expected to be the fourth consecutive year of lackluster sales growth in fiscal 2024," added analyst Nathan Naidu.Nintendo Switch 2 Reactions - THE SWITCH 2 REVEAL TRAILER IS HERE!Watch on YouTubeToday's announcement of the Switch 2 has been a long time coming. Over the last two or so years, we have been presented with leaks and reports from what felt like every corner of the internet bar Nintendo itself.Now, however, the day has finally come for Nintendo's Switch successor to take the spotlight. Along with what appears to be mouse functionality for its Joy-Cons, Nintendo also teased a new Mario Kart game coming to Switch 2.We will hear more about Switch 2 in April, when Nintendo hosts a Direct for the console. As for when we will be able to get our hands on the hardware, it will be available to play in London on April 11th to 13th.If it is still more Switch 2 you want, our Tom has broken down today's teaser so you can enjoy the console from every angle.

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereNetEases Marvel Rivals is still going strong with the release of Season 1, the free-to-play game saw a huge meta shift with the arrival of huge buffs and nerfs. With new heroes coming every month-and-a-half, and the developers plans to never add a Role Queue, NetEase is hoping that frequent meta shakeups will keep the game alive.After Season 0 win rates revealed the games most popular characters were also its biggest losers, the huge balance changes have changed everything.Marvel Rivals Season 1 win ratesVia stat-tracking website Rivals Meta, its possible to see exactly what characters are getting the most wins in Marvel Rivals. In Season 0, Hulk was the top character in the free-to-play game, but the radiation-powered behemoth is now the tenth-best character in the game.In Season 1, the most successful character is the weather-controlling mutant Storm. During the season, Storm has gained a total win rate of 56.48% with a pick rate of 17.55%. This gives the character a massive lead with the second most successful character, Rocket Raccoon, resting at a 54.85% win rate.In terms of popularity, Cloak and Dagger is currently the most popular pick for Marvel Rivals Season 1 with 48.30% of picks. However, the characters success rate has massively dropped to just 48.20%.As for the games biggest loser, the sniper-focused assassin Black Widow takes both spots. With a disastrous pick rate of just 2.7% and a win rate of just 40.32%, Black Widow is, by far, the biggest loser of Rivals Season 1 update. Take her back to Vormir, guys.With Rivals developers working on a host of new heroes and villains for the gameincluding Ant-Man/Iron Man villain Ultron, every season should hopefully see huge meta shifts just like this one. Who will be the biggest loser of Season 2? Me. The answer is me.Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

Sleeping in a cavern or grotto might not sound like a luxury getaway, but thanks to a growing number of cave hotels its become an increasingly chic experience. Rest assured, these arent sleeping bags on a rocky floor, but rather accommodationssometimes even opulent onesbuilt directly into natural cavities.Theres a stillness in a cave that just cant be replicated elsewhere. In many ways, it could be seen as the pinnacle of the silent travel trend, since sleeping in a cave can help guests escape the hustle and bustle of ordinary lifewhether thats busyness and stress from work, school, or other people.But cave hotels arent just a symbol of our modern need to leave behind the noise of everyday life. As Spencer Bailey, author of a multivolume books series starting with Design: The Leading Hotels of the World and cofounder of the media company The Slowdown, explains, theres a long history of human connection with caves. I feel like people have always wanted to live, stay, or rest in caves for time immemorial. Its simply an innate human desire, he says. Consider Lascaux in France, which is a cave covered in prehistoric art. Its perhaps one of the earliest cave hotels ever; or Matera, an entire city built on a rocky outcrop in Italy, with a complex of cave dwellings carved into the mountainside, Bailey adds.Jump to today, and lodging in caves is a highly coveted experience. Take The Cave in Hocking Hills, Ohio. The luxurious rental has a waiting list of five yearsyep, its true. From craggy rock house style abodes befitting the Flintstones to sleek stone retreats whitewashed in Greek traditional paint, theres a cave accommodation for every kind of aesthetic. So pack your bags and get ready to stay in some of the most amazing cave hotels in the United States and around the world.

Robert Triggs / Android AuthorityTL;DRThe top IP lawyer at Nintendo agreed that emulators are technically legal at a panel for intellectual property rights.They run afoul of the law when they bypass encryption, recreate copyrighted programs, or point users to pirated material.Nintendos legal team has been aggressively pursuing emulation projects for years.Last year was rough for emulation, with Nintendo pressuring and shutting down several emulation projects like Yuzu, Citra, and Ryujinx. However, none of these cases went to court, so the legal status of emulation is still largely untested. And now, we might know why.At the Tokyo eSports Festa earlier this week, top lawyers and intellectual property leaders from Capcom, Koei, Sega, Konami, and Nintendo discussed a variety of issues concerning copyright and IP in the gaming industry (via Denfaminico Gamer). Regarding emulators, patent attorney and deputy general manager of Nintendos intellectual property department, Koji Nishiura, agreed that they are, technically, completely legal.However, there are still a number of ways that emulators can violate the law. For example, the Nintendo Switch has certain technical restriction measures that prevent it from playing pirated games. If a Switch emulator seeks to bypass those measures, it opens itself up to legal trouble.Nintendo knows that emulation is legal, but developers are walking a tightrope.Note that this discussion was based on Japanese law, but the same language is found in the DMCA Section 1201(a)(1)(A): No person shall circumvent a technological measure that effectively controls access to a work protected under this title. That law is more than 26 years old, going into effect a month after Google was founded, but the language remains in place.Additionally, the specific programs a console uses, such as the home screen or menus, are subject to copyright protection. Copying those elements in an emulator opens a separate but equally squiggly legal can of worms.In other words, emulation itself isnt illegal, but using an emulator in certain ways can still violate the law. Nishiura stated that Nintendo shut down emulators around the globe for bypassing technological restriction measures, framing it as a way to protect developers. The company did something similar back in 2009, when it teamed up with 54 developers to shut down a company making a device that played pirated DS games.Nishura also pointed out that emulators that direct users to pirated games or other copyrighted material are also in clear violation of the law. That appears to have been the case with Yuzu developer Tropic Haze, who is rumored to have been internally sharing ROMs for the latest Switch titles.Its also possible that Nintendo has ramped up legal action recently due to compatibility with the just-announced Nintendo Switch 2 console, which will launch later in 2025.Got a tip? Talk to us!Email our staff at news@androidauthority.com. You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.You might like

Again And AgainUntil Dawn's first full trailer has Wendigos and an unsettling Peter Stormare in an entirely different (but enticing) storyTime loops make every story more attractive.Image credit: Sony Pictures Releasing News by Fran Ruiz Contributor Published on Jan. 16, 2025 Following last year's Until Dawn remaster and a first look at the movie adaptation earlier this week, the full trailer forDavid F. Sandberg's (Shazam!) flick has just been released.The initial reaction to the announcement of an Until Dawn movie was, unsurprisingly, a ton of players scratching their heads. What was even the point of bringing a game that's essentially a playable, make-your-own-story horror flick to the big screen? How do you make it stand on its own and not feel like a direct downgrade of that experience? Well, the aforementioned preview, which included behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, revealed a pitch (completely separate from the game) that had time loops at its core. We were intrigued by this, and the trailer promises a refreshing horror flick and take on the material... if the execution doesn't fail.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Quick warning: In typical Sony Pictures fashion, I think the trailer is quite revealing, so skip it if you're already interested in the movie and would prefer to go in fresh when it releases on April 25, 2025. If you don't mind, check it out below:Alright, so that's a packed one. Peter Stormare is back as Hill (though we're not sure how that works considering the nature of his character in the game), and the young cast includes Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Ji-young Yoo, Odessa A'zion, and Belmont Cameli. You've got a slasher killer with heavy Dead by Daylight vibes, a ferocious pack of scary Wendigos, zombifying worms, and even a freakin' kaiju of sorts. How does this all work? Each time the youngsters perish, they 'respawn' a few hours before their deaths. This is a familiar premise, but the main twist is that the dangers lurking in the shadows change with every reset... and it seems there's a limit to how many times they can fail to escape.I'll be honest: I was expecting this one to look much worse and far more uninspired. Sandberg's pre-DC efforts in the horror space were strong enough to catch the attention of many producers in Hollywood, and regardless of what ends up happening here, I'm happy to see him doing spooky stuff again.The late spring release window is an odd one for a horror flick, especially with huge blockbusters like Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts* nearby, but maybe this one could overperform due to the lack of direct competition.

Image: ThunderfulPublisher Thunderful has announced that Laika: Aged Through Blood, the critically-acclaimed 'motorbike metroidvania', will finally be gracing the Nintendo Switch on 30th January 2025.Originally scheduled to launch over a year ago on 11th January 2024, the game was delayed just one day prior, with Headup the game's publisher at the time stating that it wanted to "ensure the version we launch is in the best possible shape it could be in".It's not known exactly what kind of work was needed to spruce the game up on Switch, but given the lengthy delay, one wonders exactly what kind of state it was in this time last year. Hopefully we can expect a significantly polished experience when it finally lands on Switch.Affectionately described as a "motorvania", the game sees you traverse an apocalyptic wasteland as you combine motorcross gameplay with brutal, bloody combat. Its striking visuals, visceral violence, and melancholic atmosphere means that this probably won't be one for the younglings out there, but may prove to be a hit with more mature audiences.Let's check out the features:- Vehicular combat on a fast and agile motorbike.- A beautiful, hand-painted and post-apocalyptic world.- A deep story about a mother-daughter relationship, vengeance and loss.- A varied world, epic boss battles and loads of missions.- The very first MOTORVANIA!Images: ThunderfulAre you glad that Laika: Aged Through Blood is finally launching on the Switch? Will you be picking it up? Go ahead and leave a comment to let us know.

The process of getting screened for cervical cancer is quite intimidating. Its the once-a-year, sometimes life-changing treatment, that involves the bright lights of a doctors office and an uncomfortable insertion that always seems to last too long.Its no wonder why Kara Egan and Dr. Avnesh Thakor saw the potential to make this process more comfortable for women. The two came together in 2020 and launched Teal Heath, a company sharing resources about womens health and looking to create products so women can conduct cervical cancer screenings at home. It would be a first-of-its-kind product and is awaiting FDA approval.The company came out of stealth mode in January 2023 and began clinical trials that November.Investors seem bullish on the idea. Today, Teal Health announces a $10 million seed extension led by Emerson Collective and Forerunner, bringing its total funding to $23 million. Other investors in the round include Serena Ventures and Chelsea Clinton.Cervical cancer screenings are the most important and often the entry point to a womens health relationship, Egan, co-founder and CEO, told TechCrunch. More than 1 in 4 women are currently behind on this life-saving screening.Pending FDA approval, Teal Health will release its Teal Wand for at-home use. A person will be able to request an at-home collection kit, and the company will provide a telehealth visit, once a person receives the kit, they collect their vaginal samples using the teal wand, seal the sample, and ship it to a Teal-approved lab. Teal support is available to ensure we answer any questions you have along the way, Egan said.Cervical cancer used to be one of the most common cancer deaths for women, though more prevention and screening helped to decrease this, according to the American Cancer Society. The past few years have seen these decreases stabilize as it is believed more women skip out on prevention and screening measures. Women want to stay up on their health screening, but they are balancing a lot, Egan said. This white space in the market has come at a good time interest in backing womens health companies has increased every year.In fact, Egan called her fundraising process energizing. She met her lead investors through her professional network, especially as she was formerly an investor herself.Teal Health will use the fresh capital to support the launch of its Teal Wand.This funding will help us further enhance our robust telehealth platform, patient portal, educational resources, and customer support tools, as well as continue to grow our team of phenomenal medical providers, Egan said. Weve focused on our plans for scaling across the U.S.There are many womens health companies in the area, but not necessarily looking to provide an at-home device for cervical cancer. Teals main competition is the standard OBGYN but the company is hoping that providing a comfortable alternative meaning not having to schedule an appointment and go in person to see a clinician will attract more customers to the product.The standard care is no longer working for women and we are seeing this through the declining screening rates and increasing rates of cancer, Egan said. By making this critical preventive screening more accessible, comfortable, and convenient, we have the power to increase screening rates and work towards eliminating cervical cancer in the US.

Daredevil is back! Brace yourself for the highly anticipated return of the Man Without Fear in Daredevil: Born Again. The trailer is here, packed with intense action, gripping drama, and violent confrontations that will leave you on the edge of your seat!The VFX are made by:RISE (VFX Supervisor: Stuart Bullen)FOLKS (VFX Supervisor: Phil Prates)Phosphene (VFX Supervisor: Aaron Raff)Powerhouse VFX (VFX Supervisor: Dan Bornstein)Ghost VFXSoho VFXCantina CreativeAnibrainBase FXSDFXThe Third FloorThe Production VFX Supervisor is Gong Myung Lee.The Production VFX Producer is Fahed Alhabib.Showrunner: Dario ScardapaneRelease Date: March 4, 2025 (Disney+) Vincent Frei The Art of VFX 2025The post Daredevil: Born Again appeared first on The Art of VFX.

January 16, 2025Fans from around the globe have cast their votes to help create the ultimate lineup of elite mens and womens football players. Among those selected include: Jude Bellingham, Virgil van Dijk, Cole Palmer, Aitana Bonmat, Lauren James and Sophia Smith, all who made this year's EA SPORTS FC Team of The Year. REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced the twenty-two elite players who earned a spot in the prestigious mens and womens Team of the Year (TOTY) Final XI. As one of the few awards in global football where fans can vote, TOTY provides supporters a chance to shape the final roster and honour the worlds most elite football stars.Fans from around the globe have cast their votes to help create the ultimate lineup of elite mens and womens football players. (Graphic: Business Wire)Womens Team of the YearGK - Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany) - Gotham FCMID - Aitana Bonmat (Spain) - FC BarcelonaDEF - Sakina Karchaoui (France) - Paris Saint-GermainMID - Alexia Putellas (Spain) - FC BarcelonaDEF - Wendie Renard (France) - LyonMID - Guro Reiten (Norway) - ChelseaDEF - Irene Paredes (Spain) - FC BarcelonaATT - Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway) - FC BarcelonaDEF - Lucy Bronze (England) - ChelseaATT - Sophia Smith (USA) - Portland ThornsATT - Lauren James (England) - ChelseaMens Team of the YearGK - Emiliano Martnez (Argentina) - Aston VillaMID - Jude Bellingham (England) - Real MadridDEF - Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands) - LiverpoolMID - Rodri (Spain) - Manchester CityDEF - William Saliba (France) - ArsenalMID - Cole Palmer (England) - ChelseaDEF - Dani Carvajal (Spain) - Real MadridATT - Vinicius Junior (Brazil) - Real MadridDEF - Alejandro Grimaldo (Spain) - Bayer LeverkusenATT - Mohamed Salah (Egypt) - LiverpoolATT - Kylian Mbapp (France) - Real Madrid"Its such a privilege to be acknowledged in the FC 25 Team of the Year, said two-time Team of the Year member Aitana Bonmat. I want to express my gratitude to everyone who took the time to vote!"To be involved in the FC 25 Team of the Year with some of the players I used to watch growing up is a great honour, said Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham. The fans are a massive part of why we as players find it so enjoyable doing what we do, so thank you!Attackers are available in EA SPORTS FC 25 from tomorrow, followed by midfielders on Jan. 19 and defenders/goalkeepers on Jan. 21. The full TOTY rosters will be added to the Football Ultimate Team pool of items accessible from Jan. 23 through Jan. 31, with honourable mention and 12th man and woman dropping on Jan. 24.Liverpool FC defender Virgil van Dijk said: Its a great feeling to be recognised by the fans and so Im proud and honoured to be voted in the FC 25 Team of the Year. Thank you to everyone who voted, and for your support!For EA SPORTS FC Mobile players, the Mens TOTY roster will be available in-game starting on Jan. 21, coinciding with the start of an in-game event that will feature three TOTY Chapters, special TOTY ICONs, and a dedicated TOTY Star Pass. The EA SPORTS FC Mobile TOTY in-game event will continue with weekly updates leading into UTOTY mid-February, with ATT launching Feb. 13, MID on Feb. 15, and DEF on Feb. 17, with the event ending on March 6.To learn more about EA SPORTS FC 25 and the TOTY, visit EA SPORTS FCs website.EA SPORTS FC 25 is available now for PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, as well as through EA Play. Stay up-to-date on all upcoming news and announcements for EA SPORTS FC on our social channels, and all members of the FC Community are invited to join our public Discord server.For more news and information on EA SPORTS FC Mobile , stay tuned to the official website and social channels across Instagram, X, and YouTube. Download the game on the App Store and Google Play Store to play Anywhere For the Club.PRESS ASSETS ARE AVAILABLE AT EAPressPortal.comAbout Electronic ArtsElectronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.In fiscal year 2024, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Apex Legends, The Sims, EA SPORTS Madden NFL, Need for Speed, Titanfall, Plants vs. Zombies and EA SPORTS F1 . More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Apex Legends, The Sims, Titanfall, and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, and F1 are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. EA SPORTS FC Newsroom FCNewsroom@ea.com Source: Electronic Arts Inc.Multimedia Files: