My toddler’s jet lag had us roaming Tokyo before dawn. We saw a side of the city most tourists miss.

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The author flew form the US to Japan with her toddler.

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  • I traveled from San Diego to Tokyo with my 4-year-old daughter.
  • Jet lag meant predawn convenience-store runs, naps, and a few public meltdowns.
  • Waking early also let us experience a quieter side of Tokyo that most tourists miss.

At 3:47 a.m., my daughter sat fully upright in bed, wide awake and ready to start the day. It was

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Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170

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The black 1TB Xbox Series S console

When Microsoft announced its latest round of Xbox price bumps in June, it only gave US pricing. Now we know the pricing increases for the EU and UK, and they're dramatic. Depending on the model, Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170. The 1TB Xbox Series X with a disc drive is going up by over 30 percent from £499.99 / €599.99 to £669.99 / €799.99. The 512GB Xbox Series S is

My rent-stabilized NYC apartment doesn't even have a bathroom sink, but I can never leave the 380-square-foot gem

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I feel lucky to have grown up in the West Village, living in a rent-stabilized apartment that feels like a New York City gem despite its many drawbacks.

Isis O'Flynn-Shahaf

  • I live in a rent-stabilized one-bedroom apartment in the West Village that's about $2,000 a month.
  • It's small, with no built-in closets or a sink in the bathroom, and it is above noisy restaurants.
  • This apartment is still a gem
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We paid $1,586 to book a private room and bring our car on the Amtrak Auto Train. For us, the pros outweighed the cons.

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Cars being driven off of Amtrak Auto Train
Having a bed to sleep in and not having to sit in traffic made our private room on the Amtrak Auto Train feel like a pretty good deal.

Jay Silver

  • My friend and I got a private room for two and brought a car on the Amtrak Auto Train for $1,586.
  • The ride took just over 17 hours, the food was better than I expected, and I loved avoiding traffic.
  • Although our bathroom was small and sleeping on a train was
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I can't get the Pixel's Now Playing feature on my Android phone, but one of my long-time favorite apps gets the job done

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There's a lot to like about Google Pixel phones, but Now Playing is perhaps one of the best features on these devices. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like Google is interested in extending this functionality to other Android phones any time soon. On the plus side, you probably have an app installed on your phone that can perform a similar function to Now Playing

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Skylight’s smart calendars are up to $90 off during its back-to-school sale

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The 15-inch Skylight Calendar 2 can stand on a table or mounted to the wall. | Image: Skylight
The 15-inch Skylight Calendar 2 can stand on a table or mounted to the wall. | Image: Skylight

The start of a new school year can feel hectic, as parents juggle their kids’ classes, extracurriculars and sports on top of work, appointments, and other responsibilities. It’s easy for things to slip through the cracks, but Skylight’s shared smart calendars can help keep everyone on track, and

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