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Kat Merck

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Kat Merck

    Yes, There Are Actually Good National Coffee Day Deals on Coffee Gear (opens the original)

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    For some reason, September 29 is a popular date for holidays. Happy Goose Day, Poisoned Blackberries Day, and Attend Your Grandchild’s Birthday Day to those who celebrate. But I personally will be celebrating National Coffee Day. (Not to be confused with International Coffee Day, which is the day after tomorrow.) Created by the National Coffee Association around 2009, National Coffee Day used to be known for free and discounted coffee from places like Dunkin’ and Panera, but most big chains this

  2. Article · Sep 6, 2026 · Kat Merck

    I’ve Tested Many, Many Laptop Backpacks. These Are the Ones I’d Buy (opens the original)

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    Though I’ve been working from home for the past 15 years, both freelance and full-time, this often means needing to be available 24/7, so I typically carry my laptop everywhere I go—including sports practices, day trips, and vacations. I have used many laptop backpacks in this time, and the dividing line between a work backpack that’s comfortable and fits seamlessly into your daily routine and one that’s aggravating at every turn is a fine one. If you’ve got limited closet space, it also helps i

  3. Article · Aug 28, 2026 · Kat Merck

    Inside Meta’s Push to Put Robots to Work in Data Centers (opens the original)

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    Meta is testing robots that can plug in cables, reset servers, and handle other tasks inside its data centers, according to several current and former workers familiar with the projects. The ongoing effort, which has not been previously reported, may eventually allow Meta to operate its rapidly expanding data center footprint with fewer humans, keeping labor costs in check as its spending on AI infrastructure soars. Meta is using robots and related hardware from several different vendors, includ

  4. Article · Aug 27, 2026 · Kat Merck

    I Scoured Labor Day Sales to Build a Complete Starter Tool Kit for Less Than $375 (opens the original)

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    Most people know that Labor Day is one of the best times of the year to buy tools (get it? Labor?), but if you’re a newly minted homeowner or DIY-er, the landscape can be intimidating. When I bought my first home, I owned only two screwdrivers, a pair of pliers, and a hammer; I had no clue what I was in for. Now that I’ve been a homeowner for 17 years, I agree with WIRED reviewer Scott Gilbertson that unless you’re a professional tradesperson or really love large projects, you don’t need a garag

  5. Article · Aug 25, 2026 · Kat Merck

    The Best Labor Day Kitchen Deals for Busy Fall Days (opens the original)

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    Nights are feeling crisp, it's getting darker earlier, and kids are back at school—for most people, vacation meals and casual picnics are over, and it's time to get back to business with meal and menu prep. If you're dusting off your pots, pans, and air fryers and thinking you could use an upgrade, Labor Day is a great time to score deals on appliances and cookware. Though the deals aren't quite as good as Prime Day's or Black Friday's, they're still substantial. These are the best early discoun

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