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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
SALTZMAN: Great gadget gift ideas for ‘dads and grads'
Some guys like ties, but all boys love toys. So, with Father's Day rapidly approaching, you might consider some great gadgets to thank dad for a job well done. That, and June is also a month to celebrate any graduates in the family, n'est-ce pas? The good news is there's no shortage of techy gifts available, online or at retail, some of which are relatively affordable, like a Bluetooth meat thermometer or portable power bank, while pricier gifts could perhaps be a group present from the entire family. The following are eight great recommendations, starting at $59. If you don't want to spring for a 'smart grill,' such as an app-controlled Traeger wood-pellet smoker, the MEATER PRO ($139) lets you cook with confidence, as this wireless probe, with five internal sensors, communicates your food's internal temperature to its companion app on a smartphone. Range extends up to 250 feet indoors, or as much as 2,500 feet in open-air outdoors. Ideal for grills, smokers, ovens, air fryers and deep dryers, this small doohickey works with all cuts of meat (beef, lamb, chicken, and pork), as well as fish — so you know when it's time to flip your food and when it's ready to eat (based on your desired doneness) — and supports high temp limits up to 1000°F. Want to be the popular house on the street this summer? Speaking of food, the Ninja Creami Swirl Ice Cream Maker ($429) turns your countertop into an ice cream shop. A TikTok sensation and best-seller, this machine is easy to set up and use, and lets you make soft serve ice cream, sorbets and gelatos, milkshakes, frozen yogurt, protein drinks, and much more. Create recipes from the included book or experiment on your own, by adding cocoa, fruit, nuts, sprinkles, and other ingredients from your kitchen. Simply pull the arm down to dispense into a bowl, cup, or cone. While JBL has over-ear headphones starting at $30, those who take their music seriously will appreciate the pristine sound and advanced noise-cancellation built into the JBL Tour One M3 Over-Ear Headphones ($499). Featuring 40mm drivers and an internal DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter), these comfortable Bluetooth headphones deliver exceptional audio, including support for high-res 'lossless' audio via the included USB-C or 3.5mm stereo cable (enabled by the onboard DAC). With its eight microphones, the noise-cancelling is exceptional, blocking out all ambient sounds, so nothing gets between you and your tunes, podcasts, or calls. Battery life tops 70 hours of playback between charges. If the dad or grad is in the workforce, perhaps your crew will go in on (or give gift cards that can go towards) the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 Next Gen AI Laptop (from $1,699). This thin, light and versatile '2-in-1' computer can be used in multiple modes — including a classic clamshell laptop, touchscreen tablet, or tent mode for viewing videos or presentations — and is powered by a Copilot+ AI companion, Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, and huge 1TB solid state drive (SSD). For clear video calls, take advantage of the embedded Poly Camera Pro, while multiple ports mean you don't need a hub to connect several devices simultaneously. If the dad or grad in your life spends any time out of the home, it's best to bring along back-up power, to charge up portable devices while on the go. The Anker Power Bank ($59) is a 10,000 mAh (milliamp) battery — you can keep in your purse, backpack or jacket pocket – to juice up your smartphone, smartwatch, wireless headphones, or tablet, with its integrated USB-C cable. Adding even more convenience, when you need to power up the Anker device, simply extend the AC prongs before inserting it into a wall plug or power strip (also built-in). From ECOVACS, the Winbot W2 PRO OMNI ($899) is billed as the first robotic window cleaner with a portable charging station for hands-free (and streak-free) operation. It features an industry-first edge-cleaning mode and powerful three-nozzle spray for hard-to-reach areas, whether it's navigating floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, shower doors or windows, big and small. In other words, leverage this 'bot to spend time on what you actually want to do this summer, rather than what you have to do. And it's a helluva lot safer than getting on a ladder, too. Budget permitting, if it's time to replace the family's aging television with a stunning big-screen, it's hard to pull your eyes away from the LG OLED evo G5 TV (from $3,099.99, for 55 inches). With sizes up to 97 inches, the G5 TV delivers a 45 percent increase in brightness over its predecessor, while the self-lit OLED pixel technology delivers perfect black levels and true to life colours. It's also an AI-powered Smart TV (with microphone-enabled Magic Remote) for added personalization and access to an interactive chatbot. SALTZMAN: Seriously, which is best, iPhone or Android? SALTZMAN: Wait, what? AI will soon shop for you Finally, whether you're reading at home or on the go, the 7-inch Kindle Paperwhite ($185) now enjoys up to 25% faster page turns, and with a higher contrast ratio than its predecessor — a measurement of how much brighter the white parts of the screen are compared to the black (the text). If you're reading by the pool or at the beach (er, or in a bubble bath), Kindle Paperwhite enjoys IPX8 protection, which means it could be submerged in up to 2 metres of water (about 6.5 feet) for up to an hour. Battery life tops 12 weeks via the included USB-C cable. Marc Saltzman is the host of the Tech It Out podcast and author of 17 books, including Apple Watch For Dummies (Wiley).
Time Business News
24-05-2025
- General
- Time Business News
Best Ingredients for Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami
Got milk from your Creami, but can't seem to get the right amount of minty goodness? A lot of people prefer an even texture and a balanced mint flavor, yet they often discover their peppermint just isn't right. To make the best frozen dessert at home, you must not only mix the components but also choose them so they suit Ninja Creami's heating and churning method. Let's find out the best way to make a Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami recipe. While it's simple to drizzle mint extract over your brownie mix and stir in chocolate chips, using the wrong batches and quantities can spoil the final result. All the ingredients are chosen to help maintain balance in flavor, fat, and smooth texture. The base of any great frozen dessert commonly uses dairy products. Whole milk gives flavor, but heavy cream helps the mixture become thick and creamy. The cream fat provides a much smoother texture that doesn't turn to ice after it's frozen. Ninja Creami tends to fail with lower-fat milk varieties due to the grainy or hard texture these types create. You will achieve the silkiest cake by adding a good amount of fat to the mixture before beating. Most Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami recipes that taste best call for adding one cup of heavy cream and one cup of whole milk for a solid body and good consistency. The strength and flavor left in your mouth from mint can differ a lot. Peppermint extract adds a nice, unbitter freshness to this recipe that spearmint or artificial extracts do not offer. You only need a small bit of tea (usually between ½ to 1 teaspoon) to flavor the whole mixture. Adding too much extract can cause your dessert to taste like toothpaste. If you're using tobacco for the first time, it's recommended to take small amounts and see what your taste buds like. If mixed in the right proportions, peppermint extract gives every Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami its greatness. When you add just a spoonful of cream cheese, it keeps the cream from turning crumbly and stops ice crystals from appearing. A little bit of flour makes a big difference to the texture of your dish, especially when other thickeners are missing. If you like, you can amp up your protein by including powdered milk, which is a good source of protein for the body without additional liquid. These ingredients lock moisture in the base, so you can trust your Ninja Creami to give reliable results. If the balance is right, you won't end up with a collapsed Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami when serving in bowls or cones. Most people use granulated sugar, though it should be completely dissolved before you freeze it. The texture becomes spoiled when sugar is not fully dissolved and is churned. Gently heating the base and stirring it helps all the sugar melt away. Certain home chefs prefer agave syrup or corn syrup since they dissolve smoothly and help stop crystallization. Though this recipe can use more sugar, ¾ cups is just right for keeping things light and minty. It is important to have a sweetness that goes well with the mint and chocolate from the same Ninja Creami. Chocolate chunks can be tempting, but once they've frozen, they might be hard to chew. Shaved or minuscule chocolate is a nicer addition to the batter. The crunch bits stay evenly spread and soften a little while you re-spin, making the food enjoyable but not too hard. Many people choose dark chocolate over milk chocolate because mint complements its rich flavor. Add the chips only once you've finished your first spin and use the 'Mix-In' function on your Ninja Creami for the best ice cream. Your Ninja Creami will taste different depending on the chocolate and its size. Most people will recognize a mint sugar because it has a pale green hue. While flavor doesn't depend on food coloring, it can make the food prettier and tastier. People wanting to avoid artificial colorants can choose spirulina or matcha to color their foods. Pick just a few drops—overdoing the food coloring can change the dessert's appearance awkwardly. How your dishes are presented becomes important both when inviting guests over and when food blogging. The way you serve your cooking matters a little for your enjoyment. You can't rely on guessing to perfect a great mint chocolate chip recipe. All the ingredients are crucial—the dairy, mix-ins, and stabilizers too. A proper ratio of ingredients will result in a homemade dessert that matches the quality and taste of any store brand. To get good results, starting with good choices and some trial and error is important. You've learned how to make your next Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami turn out perfectly. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
NBC News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Macy's Memorial Day Sale: Get up to 60% off Le Creuset, Ninja, Cuisinart and more
Another day, another Memorial Day sale. This time, we are looking at what Macy's has to offer over the long weekend. The TLDR: The department store is offering up to 60% items across all categories — including clothing, kids items, furniture and more. The sale runs through May 26 — during which the retailer will also be dropping daily beauty deals that last for 24-hours only. Worth noting: The last day of beauty deals is May 25. I scoured everything that's currently discounted and found the best deals to be in the home and kitchen departments — including items from Ninja, Le Crueset and Cusinart. Check out some of the top sales below. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. Currently on sale during Macy's Memorial Day Sale Dyson makes some of NBC Select editors' favorite vacuums. This cordless stick vacuum has a powerful mode for everyday use and a MAX mode that can run for up to seven minutes to clean up bigger messes, according to the brand. It gives you 40-minutes of continuous runtime on a fully charged battery and has the ability to convert into a handheld vacuum. Have a few trips planned for summer? This carry-on bag can make packing easier. The bag weighs just over six pounds, has spinner wheels that go in all directions and it has a lightweight but durable polycarbonate shell. Inside you'll find that one side is fully enclosed by a zipper and the other side has compression straps to keep your stuff in place. I have a few high-quality knives that I've invested in — and then I have this affordable set in my drawer, too. I like that I don't have to be as precious with them because, at under $15, once they're dull or no longer in great shape, I can just toss them. The set comes in fun colors and prints and includes a chef's knife, slicing knife, serrated knife and paring knife — all of which come with blade guards. With this set, you get three rectangular baking dishes — a 1.1-, 2.5- and 4-quart dish. The dishes all have a scratch-resistant glaze in a bright color (choose from five shades) and are safe up to 500 degrees. Another bonus: You can put them in the dishwasher, according to the brand. One of our favorite ice cream makers, the Ninja Creami comes with two pint containers. Freeze your ice cream ingredients in them, then screw on the processing lid, stick it into the machine and the Creami will turn it into ice cream, gelato, sorbet or a smoothie bowl base (depending on the setting you choose). There is also a mix-in function that allows you to add things like crushed up cookies or fruit to integrate into your frozen treat. Created exclusively for Macy's, this sheet set has a 550 thread count and is made from 100% cotton. The fitted sheet will accommodate mattresses up to 17-inches deep and the set is available in sizes twin through queen. These sheets come in 15 different colors and have a 4.3-star average rating from nearly 10,000 reviews at Macy's. This rug is 7.6-feet by 9.6-feet in size and is currently 79% off. It's got a low pile, which makes it easier to vacuum and spot clean and has a multi-colored geometric pattern that will compliment an array of design aesthetics. Why trust NBC Select? I'm a writer at NBC Select who covers a variety of topics, including home, tech and beauty. I have been covering major shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday for over a decade.
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Daily Mail
I tried the new Ninja Creami Swirl that users are calling 'a dessert game changer' - Here's my honest review
Imagine a world where ice cream was at the tips of your fingers 24/7... Well, you don't have to because thanks to Ninja the dream has become reality. The viral Ninja Creami ice cream maker has been a hot ticket item since its launch in July of 2021, with millions of shoppers flocking to try it. But, if you thought the delectable Creami machine was good, wait till you try its new partner in crime— the Ninja Swirl. Ninja® CREAMi® Swirl 13-in-1 Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine Serve up a good time with the kitchen appliance that is changing dessert forever. Back in July 2021 the original Ninja Creami was launched but fans have a whole new way to enjoy this summer with the Ninja Creami Swirl! This innovative device makes delectable pints of scoopable ice cream, sorbet, Fro-Yo, and more instantly — and even soft serve. $350 Shop Launched in February 2025, the new Ninja Creami Swirl is an ice cream innovation like no other. Taking after its big sis, the Ninja Creami, this device makes perfectly smooth ice cream at the touch of a button but with a twist (literally!). I decided to take the wildly hyped kitchen appliance for a test drive myself to see if it lived up to not only its proceeding fame but the proven track record of its original iteration. As a self-proclaimed ice cream connoisseur, I of course tested the Ninja Creami in 2021. Although it certainly did make delicious ice cream, I can't say I was blown away. However, I went in with high hopes for the new and noticeably larger Swirl. HOW I TESTED I started my Ninja Creami Swirl test the same way I would normally use the Creami, by creating a vanilla ice cream base in one of the Ninja Pints to freeze overnight. Both version of the machine come with an included recipe book for ease which I truly appreciated. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shopping Finder US (@shoppingfinderus) The only major difference I noticed during this stage was unlike the other machine's pints, these had a notable protruding nozzle for connecting to the soft serve port later on (but it caused no change in prep time!). There is a reason the Ninja Creami Swirl is blowing up on social media, and it's due to its 13 different modes. You can make ice cream, gelato, milkshakes, and now even soft serve. The original iteration of the machine in its deluxe form only has 11 modes leaving out soft serve, custard, etc. I prepped by vanilla ice cream on the 'soft serve' mode which roughly takes four minutes of mix time (nearly identical to the timing of the original Creami). To get the full effect I decided to also do a mix-in of Lucky Charms! What I found exciting was this feature still functioned the same way for soft serve dispensing as it had in the pint version from the original Creami. My mix came out seriously seamless in just one minute too! Of course, the real test came at the dispensing time. The Ninja Swirl is known for one major thing and it's the handle dispenser. Surprisingly, despite my worries, setting up the soft serve function was easy as pie. All I had to do was take my blended pint, snap it into the port on the front of the machine, pull the lever to dispense — and enjoy! (No, seriously, it was that simple!). At first bite I definitely noticed there was a more 'melty' consistency, unlike the typical thicker blend of the Ninja Creami modes. I enjoyed the fact that the soft serve feature truly MADE soft serve right down to the texture — it made the legitimacy of the overall machine more solid for me. PROS Growing up in Vermont, my summer traditions consisted of visiting 'Cremee' stands (aka soft-serve but better!), and thanks to the Ninja Creami Swirl, I now have a way to bring home to me even in New York City. Users online said it was, 'a dessert game changer,' and now I seriously see why. The pros were clear to me from the first use: experience, flavor, and clean-up. As someone who deeply enjoys a sweet treat after dinner I found the Ninja Swirl exciting, fun, and downright delicious! The process is an activity in itself and the clean-up is near to none (at least for a single adult whom lives alone). CONS All in all I do not have any major complaints against the Ninja Swirl other than cost. There is no denying that at $350, this device is not cheap. The cons? Price and size. The Ninja Swirl is significantly larger than the Ninja Creami and heavier, making it a device that is much less moveable. If you struggle with counter space this device is NOT for you (let's just say I had to say goodbye to some beloved mugs to make this work!). Furthermore, the price as it stands now for some may not be that worth it. The only thing the original lacks is a soft serve dispenser and the modes that come with it otherwise the two are identical. IS IT WORTH IT? At first, I was intimidated by just how many modes there were on the Ninja Swirl, but after a few uses, it became second nature. By far, the stand-out feature of the Ninja Swirl is its interactive soft-serve dispenser. Powered by a handle on the right side of the machine, I was able to serve myself my ice cream directly onto a waffle cone!After trying out both the After testing the machine against its original iteration, I can confess the Swirl is worth the hype for one reason — nostalgia! I can picture my younger brothers having a blast with it all summer long and have a feeling even my partner and I will have fun using the playful dessert creator. However, if soft serve is not your jam the original Ninja Creami more than suffices. The key difference between the two models is the interactive soft serve dispenser which for me made the extra money worth it. But for those looking to just whip up delicious ice cream in any form efficiently the much cheaper Ninja Creami is our recommendation. This viral countertop 'dessert game-changer' is easily the best kitchen product we have tried in 2025 thus far. We can guarantee that you won't have mixed feelings about ordering the Ninja Swirl by Creami because well — we didn't! Shop it now ahead of summer on Ninja's website, Amazon, or Best Buy.
Miami Herald
21-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Huge appliance brand leaving China to avoid tariffs
It's the kind of product you didn't know you needed - until you used it. Across TikTok, creators are showing off how they're transforming protein shakes, canned fruit, or even leftover coffee into creamy, soft-serve-style desserts. One popular video calls it "like having a FroYo shop in your kitchen." Others post "dupe recipes" for Cold Stone or Jeni's, sparking thousands of views and comment threads. Related: Tariffs to hit a grocery item already battered by price hikes The obsession has only deepened on Reddit, where entire threads are dedicated to swapping flavor hacks and sharing tips with new users. That kind of cult following doesn't just happen. It's the result of a product that hit a sweet spot - literally and figuratively - for consumers who wanted a better way to make their favorite treats at home. And while the online buzz is focused on ice cream, the company behind the device is now making a massive, behind-the-scenes move that could reshape how it builds and delivers its viral products. That company is SharkNinja - the maker of the Ninja Creami. SharkNinja plans to manufacture nearly all of its household appliances outside of China by the end of 2025, according to CEO Mark Barrocas. During the company's Q1 earnings call, Barrocas said, "Our high-quality, fast-turn, low-cost, and highly diversified supply chain has taken an enormous effort to achieve and stands as a key competitive advantage for SharkNinja." He framed this infrastructure as a central piece of the company's long-term strategy, especially as it works to reduce exposure to Chinese manufacturing. SharkNinja began plotting its exit from China back in 2018, when the Trump administration slapped steep tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports, forcing companies to rethink their manufacturing footprints. Related: $500M supplement brand lands Target and Walmart in 2 years The company has since shifted production to a number of Southeast Asian countries, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. By the end of Q2 this year, the company expects to have 90% of its U.S. volume manufactured outside of China. Barrocas noted that this shift has already helped improve supply chain flexibility - and that the company's cost-saving moves, from feature tweaks to supplier negotiations, are boosting profitability. While the Ninja Creami may be dominating social media, SharkNinja is playing a long game to protect its margins and reduce volatility. CEO Mark Barrocas told investors that tariffs have already cost the company "hundreds of millions of dollars." Rather than pull back, the company doubled down - ditching low-margin products, upgrading packaging, and repositioning itself with premium-priced launches that customers are still snapping up. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Barrocas pointed to the Ninja Luxe Café espresso maker, which jumped from $499 to $549 without hurting demand, becoming the top-selling espresso SKU in the U.S. just six months after launch. It's the kind of aggressive, multi-pronged strategy that separates SharkNinja from competitors still heavily reliant on China. And in a high-pressure category filled with supply chain risk, it may be exactly what keeps the brand ahead of the pack. Related: Birkin bag maker faces major problem The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
