The idea of a machine that talks to you intelligently might be a ways off still, but Instructables user MisterM wanted to make a radio that’d announce general details throughout the day. To do this, he wired up a Raspberry Pi Zero to a text-to-speech engine, then tossed in a dose of If This Then That.

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Apple cider vinegar is a popular ingredient with a ton of uses. It adds punch to pork, tang to slaws and sauces, and some people even drink it. To find a widely available ACV that worked in a variety of applications, Cook’s Illustrated tested six different vinegars in a pan sauce, BBQ sauce, and coleslaw.

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If you’re going to pay for a trip to the movie, you may as well get the best seat you can. So, where is that seat? According to the way most theaters are set up, it will be two-thirds of the way back, in the center of the row.

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When it comes to wine, most people have a favorite grape or bottle, and it can be intimidating to stray from what you know. If you want to branch out, but are afraid of wasting money on something you won’t enjoy, consider shopping by importer.

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Google’s new Pixel phones are here to replace the Nexus line. Normally, we wouldn’t pit new phones against old ones but if you’re shopping now, or looking to replace an explodey Galaxy Note 7, these are your two best options. Let’s look at how the old guard stacks up against Google’s new hardware play, and where the real value lies.

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