内容摘要：With the popularity of online meeting software, it’s easy for others to overload your calendar with invitations. Accepting every one can leave little time for other work.

With the popularity of online meeting software, it’s easy for others to overload your calendar with invitations. Accepting every one can leave little time for other work.

The tech keeps evolving, says Bleyer. “I’ve seen and tested everything from filtering water bottles to the Air Up, which uses flavor pods to enhance the taste, as well as newer options that carbonate your water or track your sips.”Self-cleaning bottles could be helpful in countries or wilderness areas where water quality is questionable. Philips’ GoZero UV Self-Cleaning Smart Water Bottle got top ratings in Men’s Health magazine’s testing lab for self-cleaning bottles. Its month-long battery life might make it useful for off-grid camping or trekking. LED technology automatically sanitizes the bottle every two hours, or whenever you push the cap button.

The LARQ PureVis 2 is another self-cleaning water bottle. The company says the plant-based filter in the lid removes chlorine, forever chemicals (PFAS) and bacteria. The bottle also tracks your consumption. It’s made it into the Museum of Modern Art’s design store and is part of their spring new product collection.The HidrateSpark Pro comes with a Bluetooth tracker to keep you updated on consumption, based on your age, weight, activity level and other factors you code into the app.Low tech but reliable: Wirecutter has put the Hydro Flask on their “best” list since they started testing water bottles in 2014, citing simple yet dependable features like good insulation, sturdy steel construction, wide or narrow mouth options, and dishwasher-cleanability.

This combination of product images shows the Midnight Botanical Spring collection of insulated bottles and tumblers with a dramatic chrysanthemum pattern by S’well. (S’well via AP)This combination of product images shows the Midnight Botanical Spring collection of insulated bottles and tumblers with a dramatic chrysanthemum pattern by S’well. (S’well via AP)

New color and design drops generate the kind of buzz that fashion drops get. Owala’s FreeSip bottles usually go for about $25-$40, but limited-edition designs can sell in the $400 range. A Valentine’s Day pattern, and a St. Patrick’s Day pattern called “Clover the Rainbow” that was released on leap day 2024 (Feb. 29) are now on eBay for over $200.

S’well has collaborated with illustrator Steffi Lynn, known for her cheery, youthful prints and murals that feature upbeat messages like “What’s the Best That Could Happen?” and “Have a Nice Day,” and also with Crayola for a series of bottles that look like giant crayons. New patterns for the brand include a deep, moody floral called Midnight Botanical.Many were able to scale the peak, but officials were still working to verify how many reached the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit. Climbers must report to the department with proof they reached the summit and

before they are issued the official certificate.Famed Sherpa guide Kami Rita reached the Everest summit

Tuesday, breaking his own record for the most climbs to the top of the famed mountain.ISTANBUL (AP) — People in Istanbul’s Ortakoy district enjoy a popular dish, stuffed baked potato known as “kumpir,” ahead of the International Day of Potato on Friday.