Start 2026 Strong: Health, Finance & Streaming Trends to Explore

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 In each edition of The Local Gig, we round up some great tools and tips to help you make the most of your time online and offline. This month, we’re diving into 2026 with health-boosting apps, simple ways to save and invest, and the latest shifts in streaming from lossless audio to new options from YouTubeTV.

Enjoy More Health…

Exercise, Nutrition, and Tools That Make it Easier

Year after year, people set health, fitness, and weight loss goals in the early months before dropping off wagon. If you’re ready to stick to a plan and develop healthier habits, you may need to turn to an app to help. Whether you’re setting better nutrition and meal plans, fitness regimens, or weight loss goals, there are dozens of apps on the market to help you stick to a routine, stay accountable, and see results. 📱

 LED Masks and red-light therapy were all the rage last year. Is 2026 your year to get an LED Therapy mask, or is it a pass? Check out this discussion from a dermatologist that breaks down how LED light therapy is supposed to work and whether the masks are worth the investment. 💡

LED Face Masks: Game-Changer or Gimmick? A Dermatologist Explains

The chaos of the holidays is past us, and we’re diving headfirst into the new year. Check out these tips for coping with post-holiday stress to get in the right frame of mind for 2026. 💆🏻

Enjoy More Finance

Budgeting, Retirement Planning, and Working from Home

Looking for ways to save and earn more? You can earn cash back just for your normal grocery shopping! Check out this roundup of the best apps that help you make money for spending money. 🛒

 Ready to dip your toes into investing? It doesn’t have to be complicated! In fact, investing can be as easy as a few taps on your phone. Change Invest shares the top apps for beginners to investing, taking the complication out of the process. 📈

 We’re heading into the sixth year since COVID moved a large portion of the workforce to remote offices. The impact of remote work is still consistently showing benefits to both personal finances and productivity. 👩🏻‍💻

Enjoy More Streaming…

Music, Movies, and Television

Earlier this year, Spotify announced “Lossless Listening” to their Premium services. But what is lossless listening, and what does that mean for you? Learn more about how to stream lossless audio at home from Sonos. 🎧

Is cloud gaming the future of gaming? What even is cloud gaming? This video breaks down what the term means, how it will change the way we live-game in 2026, and why reliable, consistent internet with low latency is critical to a good cloud gaming experience. ☁️

Is Cloud Gaming Taking Over the World in 2026?

YouTubeTV is bringing new options to their streaming packages in 2026 geared towards “genre-specific” packaging ¾ including sports packages bundled with ESPN. 🏈

Thank you for trusting BeresfordTel to keep you and your home connected. We’re honored to be your local internet service provider, and we’ll be back with more tips and tricks next month!