A stylish chair you wouldn’t know is inflatable

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View in browser September 11, 2026 Today: Would you keep a pool float in your living room? Plus … Make your smartphone dumb. TVs that don’t look like an ugly black rectangles. Very cute, on-sale drinking glasses. The blow-up chair that nearly fooled our home decor expert IKEA Inflatable furniture might conjure thoughts of sticky, sweaty plastic that’s constantly deflating. But not so with IKEA’s new blow-up chair. After weeks of testing the kelly-green seat, home decor expert Ivy Elrod found that it has the novelty charm of old-school inflatable furniture, without many of the faults. It won’t replace your couch on movie nights, but “as a playful accent, a family- and pet-friendly seat, and a low-lift statement piece,” Ivy writes, “IKEA’s blow-up chair is a delight.” A handsome, comfortable, air-filled chair→ We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more › Today’s tech tip: How to set screen-time limits Dana Davis/NYT Wirecutter Setting screen-time limits is the simplest way to curb doomscrolling. Most smartphones have built-in screen-time settings, which allow you to set limits on how much time you spend on an app each day. You can also customize the days of the week that you want the restrictions to be in effect. And it’s easy to set up on both iPhones and Androids. More living-room upgrades 17 of our favorite trinket trays Including a sleek silver plate, a sculptural wooden bowl, and a one-of-a-kind shell-shaped dish→ TVs that look like artwork These TVs display artwork when they’re not turned on — and easily blend into the rest of your decor→ A rug pad isn’t optional Our home decor expert says that adding one was like bumping her feet from middle-seat economy to first class→ Cordless lamps we love They’re good-looking and cast warm light even in areas without outlets→ Your daily deal: A spooky, sturdy juice glass Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter We feel strongly that it’s never too early to start thinking about Halloween. These hand-blown drinking glasses are covered in playful but tasteful depictions of monsters, ghosts, and gummy worms. And they have a satisfying heft that feels great in your hand. Boo! They’re 50% off right now→ Plus: Is high-end canned tuna worth the splurge? NYT Wirecutter These days, in addition to the inexpensive water-packed varieties, you can find very fancy (and pricey) canned tuna at the grocery store. On the latest episode of Wirecutter Taste Test, we pitted the classic cans against premium tins. And after taste-testing 16 contenders, we found the ones worthy of your next tuna melt. May the best tinned fish win→ One last thing: About that chair? It really is light-as-air. NYT Wirecutter Were you forwarded this newsletter? Sign up here for The Recommendation. Independent reviews, expert advice, and intensively researched deals from Wirecutter experts. Get it in your inbox. Thanks for reading. You can reach the Wirecutter Newsletters team at newsletters@wirecutter.com. We can’t always respond, but we do love to hear from you. If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Recommendation from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Recommendation, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018