How Much Training Do You Really Need to Do Hyrox?
Lifehacker writers Beth Skwarecki and Meredith Miller are testing how little preparation is needed for a Hyrox doubles race on May 29. Trainer Elaine Cotter says a full 12‑16‑week plan is optimal, but athletes with a solid 8K (5‑mile) run base can survive with far less. Strength‑focused studio classes boost performance, yet they must be paired with dedicated running. A short, 4‑7‑day taper is recommended for those who start late, and strategic station splits can offset each partner’s weaknesses.
Android Is Finally Getting Its Own Version of Apple's 'Handoff'
Google unveiled "Continue On," a cross‑device handoff feature debuting in Android 17 RC1. The tool mirrors Apple’s Handoff by showing a suggestion label on a second device, letting users jump directly to the same task—such as a Docs file or...
Spotify Is Down
Spotify experienced a global service outage, leaving users with a perpetually loading player. The company acknowledged the problem on its X support account, stating it is investigating the issue. Downdetector recorded tens of thousands of reports, confirming the scale of...
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: The 'Missing Scientists' Conspiracy Theory
A wave of conspiracy theories claims that dozens of U.S. aerospace and nuclear scientists have vanished or been killed in mysterious circumstances. Federal agencies including the FBI, DOE and DOD are investigating the deaths, while members of Congress have warned...
Finding Studs Used to Be Torture Until I Spent $12 on a StudPop
The StudPop magnetic stud finder, priced at $11.95, offers a simple, battery‑free alternative to pricey electronic models. Using a powerful neodymium magnet and a plastic indicator, it locates studs in about a minute with virtually no false positives. The tool’s...
Venmo's New App Design Comes With a Great Privacy Update
Venmo is rolling out a major redesign that modernizes its interface with larger rounded blocks, bold typography and fresh imagery. The update introduces three new navigation "surfaces"—Send, Money and Rewards—aimed at consolidating payments, crypto trading and cash‑back offers. Most notably,...
This Tiny GoPro Action Camera Is $70 Off Right Now
GoPro’s new Lit Hero action camera is now selling for $199 on Woot, a $70 discount from its $269 launch price in October 2025. The same model lists for $229.99 on Amazon with free Prime shipping. Weighing just 3.3 oz, it...
Canvas Has Been Hacked, and Is Apparently Being Held for Ransom
Canvas, the cloud‑based LMS serving over 8,000 U.S. colleges—including all top‑ten institutions—has been seized by the hacker group Shinyhunters. The group posted a ransom note demanding a settlement by May 12, threatening to leak the data otherwise. Outages are reported nationwide,...
I’m a Weightlifter, and This Is How I’m Training for a Hyrox Race
A weightlifter is teaming with marathon runner Meredith Dietz for the Hyrox NYC women’s doubles race, a hybrid fitness event that alternates eight 1‑km runs with functional‑strength stations. Recognizing that running dominates race time, she has reshaped her training around...
What AI Body Scans Can (and Cannot) Tell You
AI‑powered body‑composition scans are flooding the consumer market, ranging from clinical DEXA machines to smartphone apps that claim to gauge fat from a selfie. While DEXA delivers precise bone, fat, and lean‑mass data for $40‑$300 per session, lower‑tier BIA scales...
What Is Hyrox, and Why Is Everyone Suddenly Doing It?
Hyrox, a hybrid fitness racing format launched in Germany in 2018, is rapidly expanding across U.S. gyms and hosting major races in multiple cities. The competition pairs eight 1‑km runs with functional strength stations such as ski‑erg, sled push/pull, burpee...
You Should Still Fact-Check the 'Expert Advice' In Google's AI Summaries
Google is expanding its AI search overviews to surface "expert advice" pulled from community platforms such as Reddit, displaying quoted excerpts and the author’s handle. The rollout adds inline source links and previews to help users verify the information. However,...
My Three Favorite Garmin Features to Use on Race Day
Running a 10K with both the Garmin Forerunner 970 and the Forerunner 165 Music highlighted the premium advantages of the 970. The 970’s PacePro feature delivers dynamic, elevation‑adjusted pacing, while its finish‑line reminder automatically trims post‑race data. Its exclusive Auto...
10 Hacks Every Opera Browser User Should Know
Opera has transformed into a Chromium‑based browser that supports Chrome extensions while retaining its own suite of built‑in tools. New “Early Bird” settings let power users trial experimental features such as ChatGPT integration. The sidebar consolidates email, messengers and AI...
You're About to See Less Slop on Instagram
Instagram is tightening its algorithm to curb "unoriginal" posts, limiting the reach of reposted single photos and carousel collections. The platform now requires creators to make meaningful transformations—such as added humor, commentary, or unique edits—to qualify as original content. Low‑effort...