Sofia Garcia
Staff Writer, Home & Kitchen
Sofia honed her sense of taste and style at Le Cordon Bleu before working as a professional recipe developer and food stylist. She transitioned to journalism to share her passion for well-designed, practical home goods with a wider audience. Prior to joining Best Stuff Magazine, she was a contributor to Apartment Therapy and The Kitchn, where she became known for her warm, relatable reviews. Sofia believes that the best products are a blend of form and function, and she loves discovering items that bring a small moment of joy or ease to a busy day. She currently lives in a meticulously curated (and constantly tested) Brooklyn apartment.
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Indie developers revive Star Fox-style rail shooters
Indie studios like Ex-Zodiac and Whisker Squadron: Survivor are bringing back the 'push-forward, fast, frenetic, and kinetic combat' of Star Fox, a genre largely abandoned by its original creator.
Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Kai Wright refuses to buy new phone, sparking tech fatigue debate
Journalist Kai Wright has not bought a new smartphone in many years, instead relying on his partner's hand-me-downs, according to The Verge .
Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Margaret Atwood warns AI's accuracy relies on 'garbage in, garbage out'
Margaret Atwood, the acclaimed author, once asked Anthropic's Claude AI for a 'Father Brown' spoiler and received a flat-out lie.
Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Teenage Engineering KO II sampler adds lo-fi mode via OS 2.5 update
Teenage Engineering's EP-133 KO II sampler, once noted for its quirky design, now boasts USB audio and an arpeggiator with its latest OS 2.
Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read
US Gov Grants Conditional Access for Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI Model
After a deal with the Trump administration, Anthropic received US government approval to redeploy its powerful Mythos 5 AI model, but only to a small, vetted group of cyber defenders and infrastructur
Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read
Microsoft quantum computing claims face scrutiny over past retractions
A Microsoft-backed lab retracted a major quantum computing paper in 2021, a significant event reported by the BBC .
Jun 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Microsoft offers 8GB RAM Surface models at higher prices
Microsoft's new 'cheaper' 12-inch Surface Pro, starting at $849 with 8GB of RAM, is actually $50 more expensive than its 16GB predecessor.
Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Charlie Kirk's zine distribution legacy shapes new grassroots media
In the early 2000s, before founding Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk personally distributed crudely stapled pamphlets, or 'zines,' at local conservative youth events.
Jun 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Nvidia designs AI data centers that use significantly less water
Nvidia's new GB200 NVL72 rack-scale system achieves a staggering 300x water efficiency.
Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read
SwitchBot Fan Review: Battery Life Falls Short of Claims
With all features maximized, the SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan’s battery dies in just 1 hour and 45 minutes, a stark contrast to its advertised 'up to 28 hours' of cordless operation, according to
Jun 20, 2026 · 2 min read
Top Prime Day Deals Under $100 for Home Cooks in 2026
A Ninja blender, a staple for many home cooks, is currently available for $90 off its regular price during Prime Day.
Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Top 6 Top-Rated Air Fryers for Healthier Home Cooking in 2026
After rigorously testing over 65 models, Business Insider Reviews crowned the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro as a top performer.
Jun 18, 2026 · 6 min read
UK Government Bans Social Media for Under-16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that children under 16 will be barred from major social media apps like TikTok, Instagram, and X, marking an unprecedented state intervention into onl
Jun 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Honor Magic V6 Foldable Phone Achieves Top-Tier Water Resistance
Get ready for a game-changer!
Jun 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Microsoft considers spinning off its Xbox gaming division
The Halo remake, a flagship Xbox franchise, is slated for release on PlayStation 5 this July, signaling a dramatic shift in Microsoft's gaming strategy.
Jun 14, 2026 · 3 min read
X-Men '97 vs. Masters of the Universe: Nostalgia Fuels Fan Loyalty
X-Men '97 burst onto Disney+ with 4 million viewers in its first week, a clear hit.
Jun 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Apple Overhauls Siri with AI, Partnership at WWDC 2026
At its WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple announced its 'overhauled AI-powered Siri' will run on Google's Gemini AI model.
Jun 13, 2026 · 2 min read
Apple exec says Siri isn't an AI girlfriend
If users 'try to engage Siri as a romantic partner, Siri's not up for that.
Jun 12, 2026 · 2 min read
UK watchdog probes Ryanair's child seat fee for families
Ryanair is currently the only large airline flying from the UK that charges parents a mandatory fee to sit with their children.
Jun 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Xbox explores new console business models to boost Game Pass
Xbox previously raised Game Pass prices by 50%, leading to a significant decline in subscribers before a swift price adjustment.
Jun 10, 2026 · 4 min read