/* ==========================================================================
   Hoverboards Guide — v2.1 "Rich Magazine · Convert" stylesheet
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Design tokens
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
	--accent: #FF7A1A;
	--accent-hover: #f06d0f;
	--accent-ink: #0f172a;
	--accent-soft: #fff1e6;
	--accent-glow: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.32);

	--bg: #fffdfa;
	--bg-alt: #f8f3ea;
	--surface: #ffffff;
	--surface-2: #fbf7f0;
	--ink: #0f172a;
	--ink-2: #334155;
	--ink-3: #64748b;
	--ink-4: #94a3b8;
	--line: #e9e2d6;
	--line-2: #f1ece3;
	--overlay: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);

	--star: #F59E0B;
	--star-empty: #e2e8f0;
	--success: #16a34a;
	--success-soft: #ecfdf3;
	--danger: #dc2626;
	--danger-soft: #fef2f2;
	--info: #2563eb;
	--info-soft: #eff6ff;
	--warn: #d97706;
	--warn-soft: #fffbeb;

	--font-display: 'Bricolage Grotesque', 'Geist', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
	--font-body: 'Geist', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

	--radius-xs: 6px;
	--radius-sm: 10px;
	--radius-md: 14px;
	--radius-lg: 20px;
	--radius-xl: 28px;
	--radius-pill: 999px;

	--shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
	--shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
	--shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14), 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);

	--container: 1240px;
	--gutter: 32px;
	--header-h: 70px;
	--topbar-h: 38px;
	--sidebar-w: 340px;
	--ease: cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}

[data-scheme="dark"] {
	--accent-ink: #0f172a;
	--accent-soft: #2a180a;
	--bg: #0b1120;
	--bg-alt: #0f172a;
	--surface: #141d31;
	--surface-2: #192338;
	--ink: #f1f5f9;
	--ink-2: #cbd5e1;
	--ink-3: #94a3b8;
	--ink-4: #64748b;
	--line: #243049;
	--line-2: #1c2740;
	--overlay: rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.6);
	--star-empty: #334155;
	--success-soft: #0f2a1a;
	--danger-soft: #2b1214;
	--info-soft: #0f1f3d;
	--warn-soft: #2b1f08;
	--shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
	--shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
	--shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
	color-scheme: dark;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset & base
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-x: clip; }

body {
	margin: 0;
	max-width: none;
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: 16px;
	line-height: 1.55;
	color: var(--ink);
	background: var(--bg);
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
	-moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
	overflow-x: hidden;
	overflow-x: clip;
}

::selection { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
	margin: 0;
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1.12;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	color: var(--ink);
	text-wrap: balance;
}

p { margin: 0; }
a { color: inherit; }
img, picture, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
img { height: auto; }
ul, ol { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
button { cursor: pointer; background: none; border: 0; padding: 0; }
table { border-collapse: collapse; }
figure { margin: 0; }
.icon { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Accessibility
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.screen-reader-text {
	position: absolute !important;
	width: 1px; height: 1px;
	padding: 0; margin: -1px;
	overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
	white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}
.skip-link {
	position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: auto;
	width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden;
}
.skip-link:focus {
	position: fixed; top: 16px; left: 16px;
	width: auto; height: auto; overflow: visible;
	padding: 12px 20px; z-index: 9999;
	background: #0f172a; color: #fff;
	border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
	text-decoration: none;
}
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 4px; }
.hbg-hp { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; opacity: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Layout utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site { position: relative; }
.container {
	max-width: var(--container);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding-left: var(--gutter);
	padding-right: var(--gutter);
}
.section { padding-top: 48px; padding-bottom: 48px; }
.section--alt { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.section--sm { padding-top: 32px; padding-bottom: 48px; }

.layout { display: block; }
.layout--sidebar {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) var(--sidebar-w);
	gap: 48px;
	align-items: start;
}
.layout__main { min-width: 0; }

.grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

.widget-row { margin: 24px auto; }
.widget-row .widget { margin: 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Buttons, chips, badges
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
	padding: 12px 20px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1;
	text-decoration: none;
	border: 1.5px solid transparent;
	transition: transform 0.15s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.15s var(--ease), background 0.15s, color 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--sm { padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13px; }
.btn--lg { padding: 15px 26px; font-size: 15px; }
.btn--full { display: flex; width: 100%; }
.btn--accent { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--accent-glow); }
.btn--accent:hover { background: var(--accent-hover); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px var(--accent-glow); }
.btn--dark { background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); }
[data-scheme="dark"] .btn--dark { background: #f1f5f9; color: #0f172a; }
.btn--dark:hover { opacity: 0.9; }
.btn--white { background: #fff; color: #0f172a; border-color: #0f172a; }
.btn--white:hover { background: #f8fafc; }
.btn--outline { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--line); }
.btn--outline:hover { border-color: var(--ink); background: var(--surface); }

.cta-amazon {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
	background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink);
	font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1;
	padding: 12px 18px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
	box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 6px 14px var(--accent-glow);
	transition: transform 0.15s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.15s var(--ease), background 0.15s;
}
.cta-amazon:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); background: var(--accent-hover); box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 10px 22px var(--accent-glow); }
.cta-amazon--sm { padding: 8px 13px; font-size: 13px; }
.cta-amazon--md { padding: 12px 18px; font-size: 14px; }
.cta-amazon--lg { padding: 16px 26px; font-size: 16px; }
.cta-amazon--full { display: flex; width: 100%; }

.icon-btn {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	width: 40px; height: 40px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	color: var(--ink);
	transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.icon-btn:hover { background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--accent); }

.chip {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
	padding: 7px 12px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
	font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-2);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: border-color 0.15s, color 0.15s, background 0.15s;
}
.chip:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.chip--light { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25); color: #fff; }
.chip--light:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); color: #fff; border-color: #fff; }

.link-arrow {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
	font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--accent);
	text-decoration: none;
}
.link-arrow:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.cat-badge {
	--cat: var(--accent);
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
	font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--cat);
	text-decoration: none;
	line-height: 1;
}
.cat-badge::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cat); }
.cat-badge:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.cat-badge--sm { font-size: 10px; }
.cat-badge--overlay {
	position: absolute; left: 12px; bottom: 12px;
	background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78); color: #fff;
	padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	backdrop-filter: blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.cat-badge--overlay::before { background: var(--cat); }

.score-badge {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 1px;
	padding: 4px 9px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1;
	background: var(--success-soft); color: var(--success);
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.score-badge span { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; opacity: 0.7; }
.score-badge--good { background: var(--info-soft); color: var(--info); }
.score-badge--ok { background: var(--warn-soft); color: var(--warn); }
.score-badge--lg { font-size: 22px; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.score-badge--lg span { font-size: 12px; }

.price-tier {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
	padding: 5px 10px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--line);
	font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-2);
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.stars { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 1px; color: var(--star); }

.trust-chip {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
	font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-3);
}
.trust-chip .icon { color: var(--success); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Top bar & ticker
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.topbar {
	background: var(--ink); color: #cbd5e1;
	font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
	height: var(--topbar-h);
}
[data-scheme="dark"] .topbar { background: #060b17; }
.topbar__inner {
	display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px;
	height: 100%;
}
.topbar__left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.topbar__dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: #64748b; }
.topbar__updated { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; color: var(--accent); }
.topbar__ticker { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; min-width: 0; flex: 1; }
.ticker__label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; font-size: 11px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ticker { overflow: hidden; flex: 1; min-width: 0; mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent); }
.ticker__track {
	display: flex; gap: 40px; list-style: none;
	width: max-content;
	animation: ticker var(--ticker-duration, 40s) linear infinite;
}
.ticker:hover .ticker__track, .ticker:focus-within .ticker__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker__item { white-space: nowrap; }
.ticker__item a { color: #e2e8f0; text-decoration: none; }
.ticker__item a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.ticker__item::before { content: "•"; color: var(--accent); margin-right: 10px; }
@keyframes ticker { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.topbar__right { flex-shrink: 0; }
.social { display: flex; gap: 4px; }
.social__link {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
	color: inherit; transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.social--topbar .social__link:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); color: #fff; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Header & navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
	position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 60;
	background: var(--bg);
	border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
	transition: box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { border-bottom-color: var(--line); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 92%, transparent); backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(12px); }
.header__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; height: var(--header-h); }

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand__icon {
	width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px;
	background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink);
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	box-shadow: inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}
.brand__name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; white-space: nowrap; }
.brand__year { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; padding: 3px 6px; border-radius: 4px; background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--ink-3); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.brand .custom-logo { max-height: 44px; width: auto; }

.primary-nav { flex: 1; display: flex; justify-content: center; min-width: 0; }
.nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; list-style: none; }
.nav-menu > li { position: relative; }
.nav-menu > li > a {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
	padding: 10px 13px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-2);
	text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
	transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.nav-menu > li > a:hover, .nav-menu > li.is-open > a, .nav-menu > li:hover > a, .nav-menu > li:focus-within > a { background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--ink); }
.nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > a, .nav-menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > a { color: var(--accent); }
.menu-chevron { transition: transform 0.2s; opacity: 0.6; }
.nav-menu > li:hover > a .menu-chevron, .nav-menu > li:focus-within > a .menu-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-menu .sub-menu {
	position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 6px); left: 0;
	min-width: 220px;
	background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	padding: 8px;
	list-style: none;
	opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(6px);
	transition: opacity 0.18s var(--ease), transform 0.18s var(--ease), visibility 0.18s;
	z-index: 70;
}
.nav-menu > li:hover > .sub-menu, .nav-menu > li:focus-within > .sub-menu, .nav-menu > li.is-open > .sub-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.nav-menu .sub-menu a {
	display: block; padding: 9px 12px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-2);
	text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-menu .sub-menu a:hover { background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--accent); }

.header__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.header__cta { margin-left: 8px; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; }
.theme-toggle__moon { display: none; }
[data-scheme="dark"] .theme-toggle__sun { display: none; }
[data-scheme="dark"] .theme-toggle__moon { display: block; }

.progress { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px; height: 3px; background: transparent; }
.progress__bar { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; background: var(--accent); transition: width 0.1s linear; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Search overlay
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.search-overlay {
	position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 80;
	background: var(--overlay);
	backdrop-filter: blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
	display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center;
	padding-top: 12vh;
	opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
	transition: opacity 0.2s, visibility 0.2s;
}
.search-overlay.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.search-overlay__inner {
	background: var(--surface); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
	padding: 28px; max-width: 720px; width: calc(100% - 32px);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	transform: translateY(-12px); transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.search-overlay.is-open .search-overlay__inner { transform: translateY(0); }
.search-overlay__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.search-overlay__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 20px; }
.search-overlay__hint { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-3); }

.search-form { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.search-form__field { position: relative; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.search-form__icon { position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--ink-4); pointer-events: none; }
.search-field {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 12px 14px 12px 42px;
	border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	background: var(--surface); color: var(--ink);
	font-size: 15px; outline: none;
	transition: border-color 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
}
.search-field:focus { border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-soft); }
.search-field::-webkit-search-decoration { -webkit-appearance: none; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Mobile drawer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.drawer { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 90; visibility: hidden; transition: visibility 0.3s; }
.drawer.is-open { visibility: visible; }
.drawer__backdrop { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--overlay); opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s; }
.drawer.is-open .drawer__backdrop { opacity: 1; }
.drawer__panel {
	position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
	width: min(360px, 88vw);
	background: var(--surface);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	padding: 16px 20px 32px;
	overflow-y: auto;
	transform: translateX(100%);
	transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
	display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
}
.drawer.is-open .drawer__panel { transform: translateX(0); }
.drawer__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.drawer__brand { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px; }
.nav-menu--mobile { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 2px; }
.nav-menu--mobile > li > a { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 12px 10px; font-size: 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.nav-menu--mobile > li > a .menu-chevron { display: none; }
.nav-menu--mobile > li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; align-items: center; }
.nav-menu--mobile .submenu-toggle {
	width: 40px; height: 40px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm); color: var(--ink-3);
}
.nav-menu--mobile .submenu-toggle .icon { transition: transform 0.2s; }
.nav-menu--mobile li.is-open .submenu-toggle .icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-menu--mobile .sub-menu {
	grid-column: 1 / -1;
	position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none;
	box-shadow: none; border: 0; background: var(--surface-2);
	padding: 6px; margin: 2px 0 6px;
	display: none;
}
.nav-menu--mobile li.is-open > .sub-menu { display: block; }
.drawer__cta { margin-top: 4px; }
.social--drawer { justify-content: center; margin-top: auto; }
.social--drawer .social__link { color: var(--ink-3); }
.social--drawer .social__link:hover { background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--accent); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Masthead (homepage intro)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.masthead { padding: 36px 0 8px; }
.masthead__inner { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.masthead__title { font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px); line-height: 1.05; max-width: 760px; }
.masthead__amp { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }
.masthead__sub { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 17px; color: var(--ink-3); max-width: 640px; line-height: 1.55; }
.masthead__chips { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; list-style: none; padding: 14px 18px; border: 1px dashed var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-md); background: var(--surface); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Featured stories
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.featured { padding: 24px 0 8px; }
.featured__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.55fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: 24px;
}
.feat { position: relative; }
.feat__media { display: block; position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--surface-2); }
.feat__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); }
.feat:hover .feat__img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.feat__title { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.25; }
.feat__title a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.feat__title a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.feat--lead .feat__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; height: 100%; min-height: 380px; }
.feat--lead .feat__media::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 35%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 100%);
}
.feat--lead .feat__body { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 28px; color: #fff; z-index: 1; }
.feat--lead .feat__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 34px); color: #fff; margin: 10px 0 8px; }
.feat--lead .feat__title a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.feat--lead .feat__excerpt { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 640px; }
.feat--lead .cat-badge { color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14); padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.post-meta--light, .post-meta--light a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }
.post-meta--light .post-meta__avatar { border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); }

.featured__side { display: grid; grid-template-rows: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.feat--side { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 150px 1fr; gap: 14px; align-items: center; }
.feat--side .feat__media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.feat--side .feat__body { min-width: 0; }
.feat__title--sm { font-size: 16px; margin: 6px 0 6px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Category tiles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cat-strip { padding: 28px 0 8px; }
.cat-strip__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.cat-tile {
	--cat: var(--accent);
	position: relative; display: block; overflow: hidden;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	text-decoration: none; color: #fff;
	background: var(--surface-2);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.cat-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.cat-tile__img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); }
.cat-tile:hover .cat-tile__img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.cat-tile::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) 30%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85)); }
.cat-tile::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px; background: var(--cat); z-index: 2; }
.cat-tile__body { position: absolute; left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 12px; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.cat-tile__name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.cat-tile__count { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; opacity: 0.8; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Section headings
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-heading {
	display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px;
	margin-bottom: 26px;
	scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 16px);
}
.section-heading__kicker {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
	font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.section-heading__kicker::before { content: ""; width: 22px; height: 3px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--accent); }
.section-heading__title { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 38px); line-height: 1.1; }
.section-heading__sub { font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-3); max-width: 640px; margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.55; }
.section-heading__link { flex-shrink: 0; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); text-decoration: none; padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: var(--surface); transition: border-color 0.15s, color 0.15s; }
.section-heading__link:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Post cards & lists
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.card {
	display: flex; flex-direction: column;
	background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
	transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.card__media { position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface-2); }
.card__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); }
.card:hover .card__img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; padding: 18px 18px 18px; flex: 1; }
.card__title { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.3; }
.card__title a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.card__title a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.card__excerpt { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-3); line-height: 1.55; }
.card__body .post-meta { margin-top: auto; }
.card--compact .card__title { font-size: 15.5px; }
.card--compact .card__body { padding: 14px; gap: 8px; }
.card--lead .card__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.card--lead .card__title { font-size: 20px; }

.post-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 6px 12px; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-3); }
.post-meta a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.post-meta a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.post-meta__author { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-2); }
.post-meta__avatar { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; }
.post-meta__reading, .post-meta__views, .post-meta__updated { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.post-meta--sm { font-size: 11.5px; }

.post-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; counter-reset: item; }
.post-list__item { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; padding: 12px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
.post-list__item:first-child { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
.post-list__thumb { flex-shrink: 0; width: 84px; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface-2); }
.post-list__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.post-list__body { min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.post-list__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.post-list__title:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.post-list--numbered .post-list__item { counter-increment: item; }
.post-list--numbered .post-list__item::before {
	content: counter(item, decimal-leading-zero);
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 20px;
	color: var(--accent); width: 32px; flex-shrink: 0; line-height: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Latest + load more
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.load-more-wrap { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 28px; }
.load-more[disabled] { opacity: 0.6; cursor: wait; }
.card.is-new { animation: fade-up 0.5s var(--ease) both; }
@keyframes fade-up { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Sidebar & widgets
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.sidebar { min-width: 0; }
.sidebar__sticky { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 20px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
.widget { min-width: 0; }
.widget-title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.widget-title::after { content: ""; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--line); }
.widget ul { list-style: none; }
.widget_categories li, .widget_archive li, .widget_recent_entries li, .widget_meta li, .widget_pages li, .widget_nav_menu li {
	display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
	padding: 9px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2);
	font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
}
.widget_categories li:first-child { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
.widget_categories li { --cat: var(--ink-4); }
.widget_categories li a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink-2); }
.widget_categories li a::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cat); }
.widget_categories li a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.widget_categories .count { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-4); background: var(--surface-2); padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.widget_recent_entries a, .widget_pages a, .widget_nav_menu a, .widget_meta a, .widget_archive a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink-2); }
.widget_tag_cloud .tagcloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.widget_tag_cloud .tagcloud a { font-size: 12px !important; padding: 5px 10px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink-2); }
.widget_search .search-form { flex-direction: column; }
.widget_search .search-submit { width: 100%; }

.mini-picks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.mini-pick { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-md); background: var(--surface); }
.mini-pick__img { width: 72px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.mini-pick__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; min-width: 0; }
.mini-pick__badge { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); }
.mini-pick__name { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.3; }
.mini-pick__link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-2); text-decoration: none; }
.mini-pick__link:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* Block-based widgets (WordPress defaults) styled to match */
.widget_block h2, .widget_block h3 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.widget_block h2::after, .widget_block h3::after { content: ""; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--line); }
.widget_block ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.widget_block li { padding: 8px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; }
.widget_block li:first-child { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
.widget_block li a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink-2); }
.widget_block li a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.widget_block .wp-block-latest-posts__post-date, .widget_block .wp-block-latest-comments__comment-date { display: block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-4); }
.wp-block-search__inside-wrapper { display: flex; gap: 8px; border: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; }
.wp-block-search__input { flex: 1; min-width: 0; padding: 11px 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line) !important; border-radius: var(--radius-pill) !important; background: var(--surface); color: var(--ink); }
.wp-block-search__button { padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill) !important; border: 0 !important; background: var(--ink) !important; color: var(--bg) !important; font-weight: 700; }
.wp-block-search__label { display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.wp-block-tag-cloud a { font-size: 12px !important; padding: 5px 10px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink-2); display: inline-block; margin: 0 4px 6px 0; }
.wp-block-latest-comments { padding: 0; }
.wp-block-latest-comments__comment { font-size: 13.5px; margin-bottom: 10px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Category story blocks
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cat-blocks__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 40px; }
.cat-block { --cat: var(--accent); min-width: 0; }
.cat-block__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--cat); }
.cat-block__title { font-size: 24px; }
.cat-block__title a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.cat-block__title a:hover { color: var(--cat); }
.cat-block__link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-3); text-decoration: none; }
.cat-block__link:hover { color: var(--cat); }
.cat-block .card--lead { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.cat-block .post-list__item { padding: 10px 0; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Guides block
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.guides-row { --cat: var(--accent); }
.guides-row + .guides-row { margin-top: 48px; }
.guides-row .section-heading__kicker, .guides-row .section-heading__kicker::before { color: var(--cat); background-color: var(--cat); }
.guides-row .section-heading__kicker { background: none; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Product cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.product-image {
	position: relative; overflow: hidden;
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	background: var(--surface-2);
}
.product-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.product-image picture { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.product-image__placeholder { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.product-image__note {
	position: absolute; right: 8px; bottom: 8px;
	font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6); color: #fff;
	padding: 3px 7px; border-radius: 4px;
	backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.picks-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.pick-card {
	--pcolor: var(--accent);
	position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
	background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
	transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.pick-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.pick-card__top { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; right: 12px; z-index: 2; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.pick-card__rank { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-width: 34px; height: 30px; padding: 0 8px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: #0f172a; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px; }
.pick-card__badge { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.pick-card__img { border-radius: 0; }
.pick-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; padding: 18px; flex: 1; }
.pick-card__name { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.2; }
.pick-card__tagline { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-3); line-height: 1.45; }
.pick-card__rating { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.pick-card__features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 8px; padding: 12px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
.pick-card__feature-label { display: block; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-4); }
.pick-card__feature-value { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); margin-top: 2px; }
.pick-card__bullets { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.pick-card__bullets li { display: flex; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.4; }
.pick-card__check { color: var(--success); margin-top: 2px; }
.pick-card__footer { margin-top: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.pick-card__footer > div { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.pick-card__price-label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-4); }
.pick-card__compare-btn {
	background: transparent; color: var(--ink-2);
	border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	padding: 9px 12px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700;
	transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
}
.pick-card__compare-btn:hover, .pick-card__compare-btn.added { background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); border-color: var(--ink); }
[data-scheme="dark"] .pick-card__compare-btn:hover, [data-scheme="dark"] .pick-card__compare-btn.added { background: #f1f5f9; color: #0f172a; border-color: #f1f5f9; }

.cat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px; }
.cat-card {
	--pcolor: var(--accent);
	display: flex; flex-direction: column;
	background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
	transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.cat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.cat-card__image-wrap { position: relative; }
.cat-card__image-wrap .product-image { border-radius: 0; }
.cat-card__tag { position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; background: var(--surface); color: var(--ink); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 9px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-left: 3px solid var(--pcolor); }
.cat-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; padding: 16px; flex: 1; }
.cat-card__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }
.cat-card__name { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.25; }
.cat-card__tagline { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-3); line-height: 1.45; }
.cat-card__specs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 14px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-3); padding-top: 10px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
.cat-card__specs strong { color: var(--ink); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 13px; }
.cat-card__footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px; margin-top: auto; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. Compare table & drawer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.compare-controls { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.filter-tabs, .sort-tabs { display: flex; gap: 2px; padding: 4px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.filter-tab, .sort-tab { padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-2); transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s; }
.filter-tab.active { background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); }
[data-scheme="dark"] .filter-tab.active { background: #f1f5f9; color: #0f172a; }
.sort-tab.active { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); }
.sort-controls { margin-left: auto; display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-3); }
.compare-table-wrap { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; }
.compare-table-scroll { position: relative; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; } /* position:relative stops the wide table from widening the mobile viewport in Chrome */
.compare-table { width: 100%; font-size: 14px; min-width: 860px; }
.compare-table thead tr { background: var(--surface-2); text-align: left; color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.compare-table th { padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 700; }
.compare-table th:last-child, .compare-table td:last-child { text-align: right; }
.compare-table tbody tr { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2); transition: background 0.15s; }
.compare-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--surface-2); }
.compare-table tbody tr.is-selected { background: var(--accent-soft); box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 var(--accent); }
.compare-table td { padding: 14px 16px; color: var(--ink-2); vertical-align: middle; }
.compare-table__product { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.compare-table__icon { width: 52px; height: 38px; border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.compare-table__product-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.compare-table__product-cat { font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-4); margin-top: 1px; }
.compare-table__price { font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap; }
.compare-table tbody tr[data-hidden="true"] { display: none; }
.compare-note { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px; margin-top: 12px; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-4); }

.compare-drawer {
	position: fixed; bottom: 16px; left: 50%; z-index: 100;
	transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(calc(100% + 32px));
	display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
	max-width: calc(100% - 32px);
	padding: 12px 14px;
	background: #0f172a; color: #fff;
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
	opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
	transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s, visibility 0.3s;
}
.compare-drawer.visible { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.compare-drawer__label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
.compare-drawer__items { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.compare-drawer__item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; }
.compare-drawer__dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; }
.compare-drawer__remove { color: #94a3b8; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1; margin-left: 2px; }
.compare-drawer__remove:hover { color: #fff; }
.compare-drawer__view { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; }
.compare-drawer__clear { color: #94a3b8; font-size: 12px; }
.compare-drawer__clear:hover { color: #fff; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   21. Quiz
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.quiz-card {
	position: relative; overflow: hidden;
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center;
	padding: 44px;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
	color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}
.quiz-card__orb { position: absolute; right: -80px; top: -80px; width: 320px; height: 320px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent) 0%, transparent 70%); opacity: 0.3; pointer-events: none; }
.quiz-card__kicker { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--accent); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.quiz-card__title { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px); color: #fff; }
.quiz-card__sub { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 16px; color: #cbd5e1; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 400px; }
.quiz-progress { margin-top: 22px; display: flex; gap: 6px; max-width: 320px; }
.quiz-progress__bar { flex: 1; height: 4px; border-radius: 2px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); transition: background 0.3s; }
.quiz-progress__bar.active { background: var(--accent); }
.quiz-panel { position: relative; z-index: 1; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 24px; }
.quiz-step-label { font-size: 12px; color: #94a3b8; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.quiz-question { margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: 22px; color: #fff; }
.quiz-options { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.quiz-option-btn {
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px;
	padding: 14px 18px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; text-align: left;
	transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s, transform 0.15s;
}
.quiz-option-btn:hover { background: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.18); border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateX(3px); }
.quiz-back-btn { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #94a3b8; }
.quiz-back-btn:hover { color: #fff; }
.quiz-result__kicker { font-size: 12px; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.quiz-result__image { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.quiz-result__image .product-image { border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.quiz-result__name { font-size: 22px; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.quiz-result__tagline { font-size: 13.5px; color: #94a3b8; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.quiz-result__specs { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 12.5px; color: #cbd5e1; }
.quiz-result__specs strong { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 14px; }
.quiz-retake-btn { margin-top: 10px; width: 100%; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); color: #cbd5e1; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; transition: border-color 0.15s; }
.quiz-retake-btn:hover { border-color: #fff; color: #fff; }
.js .quiz-step { display: none; }
.js .quiz-step.active { display: block; animation: fade-up 0.35s var(--ease); }
.js .quiz-result { display: none; }
.js .quiz-result.active { display: block; animation: fade-up 0.35s var(--ease); }
.no-js .quiz-result { display: none; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22. Buying guide
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.guide-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px; }
.guide-card { position: relative; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 22px; overflow: hidden; transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s; }
.guide-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.guide-card__num { position: absolute; right: 16px; top: 8px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 44px; color: var(--line); line-height: 1; }
.guide-card__icon-wrap { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.guide-card__title { font-size: 17px; }
.guide-card__text { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-3); line-height: 1.55; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   23. Newsletter
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.newsletter { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.newsletter__icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.newsletter__title { font-size: 20px; }
.newsletter__sub { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-3); line-height: 1.5; }
.newsletter__form { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.newsletter__form input[type="email"] {
	flex: 1; min-width: 180px;
	padding: 12px 14px;
	border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	background: var(--surface); color: var(--ink); outline: none;
	transition: border-color 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
}
.newsletter__form input[type="email"]:focus { border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-soft); }
.newsletter__msg { flex-basis: 100%; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; min-height: 0; }
.newsletter__msg.is-error { color: var(--danger); }
.newsletter__msg.is-success { color: var(--success); }
.newsletter__fine { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--ink-4); }
.newsletter--box { padding: 22px; background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.newsletter--inline { margin: 40px 0; padding: 26px; background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.newsletter--inline .newsletter__form input[type="email"] { min-width: 240px; }
.newsletter--footer .newsletter__icon { display: none; }
.newsletter--footer .newsletter__title { color: #fff; font-size: 17px; }
.newsletter--footer .newsletter__sub { color: #94a3b8; font-size: 13px; }
.newsletter--footer .newsletter__form input[type="email"] { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); color: #fff; }
.newsletter--footer .newsletter__fine { color: #64748b; }
.newsletter--banner .newsletter__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px); }
.newsletter--banner .newsletter__sub { font-size: 16px; }
.nl-banner__card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.nl-banner__media { position: relative; min-height: 280px; }
.nl-banner__media img, .nl-banner__media picture { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.nl-banner__body { padding: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   24. FAQ
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-section__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.faq-section__intro .section-heading { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.faq-item { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; }
.faq-item__trigger { width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; padding: 18px 20px; text-align: left; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.faq-item__icon { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--ink); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; transition: background 0.15s, transform 0.2s; }
.faq-item__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-item__icon { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item__body { overflow: hidden; max-height: 0; transition: max-height 0.3s var(--ease); }
.faq-item__body.open { max-height: 600px; }
.faq-item__answer { padding: 0 20px 20px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.65; }
.no-js .faq-item__body { max-height: none; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   25. Trust
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trust-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); }
.trust-card__media { position: relative; min-height: 320px; }
.trust-card__media img, .trust-card__media picture { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.trust-card__body { padding: 40px; }
.trust-card__kicker { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--accent); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.trust-card__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px); }
.trust-card__sub { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.6; }
.trust-badges { margin-top: 18px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.trust-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; }
.trust-badge .icon { color: var(--success); }
.trust-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; margin-top: 22px; }
.trust-stat { background: var(--surface-2); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 14px; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.trust-stat__n { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.trust-stat__label { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-3); margin-top: 2px; }
.trust-card__body .link-arrow { margin-top: 20px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   26. Final CTA
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.final-cta-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; padding: 52px 40px; background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); }
.final-cta-card__pattern { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 0 12px, transparent 12px 28px); pointer-events: none; }
.final-cta-card__inner { position: relative; }
.final-cta-card__title { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 42px); color: var(--accent-ink); }
.final-cta-card__sub { margin: 12px auto 26px; font-size: 16px; max-width: 560px; color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8); }
.final-cta-card__btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   27. Single post
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-main--single .container, .site-main--page .container, .site-main--blog .container, .site-main--search .container { padding-top: 24px; padding-bottom: 64px; }
.breadcrumbs { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-3); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.breadcrumbs ol { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; list-style: none; }
.breadcrumbs li + li::before { content: "›"; margin-right: 6px; color: var(--ink-4); }
.breadcrumbs a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink-3); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.breadcrumbs [aria-current] { color: var(--ink-2); font-weight: 600; }

.single__header { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.single__title { font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px); line-height: 1.08; margin: 12px 0 14px; }
.single__standfirst { font-size: 18px; color: var(--ink-3); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.single__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 14px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.single__meta .post-meta { font-size: 13.5px; }
.single__hero { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.single__hero-img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.single__caption { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-4); }
.single__layout { position: relative; }
.single__share-sticky { position: absolute; left: -72px; top: 0; bottom: 0; }
.single__share-sticky .share { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px); flex-direction: column; }
.single__body { min-width: 0; }
.single__share-bottom { margin-top: 24px; }

.share { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.share__label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3); margin-right: 4px; }
.share__btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--surface); color: var(--ink-2); transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s, border-color 0.15s, transform 0.15s; }
.share__btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; background: var(--ink); }
.share__btn--facebook:hover { background: #1877f2; }
.share__btn--pinterest:hover { background: #e60023; }
.share__btn--whatsapp:hover { background: #25d366; }
.share__btn--mail:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); }
.share__btn.is-copied { background: var(--success); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; }

.toc { margin: 0 0 28px; padding: 6px 18px 14px; background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.toc__toggle { width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 10px 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); }
.toc__toggle > span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.toc__chevron { transition: transform 0.2s; }
.toc.is-collapsed .toc__chevron { transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.toc.is-collapsed .toc__list { display: none; }
.toc__list { list-style: none; counter-reset: toc; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.toc__list > li { counter-increment: toc; }
.toc__list > li > a::before { content: counter(toc) "."; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 800; margin-right: 8px; }
.toc__list a { display: block; padding: 5px 0; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-2); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.15s; }
.toc__list a:hover, .toc__list a.is-active { color: var(--accent); }
.toc__sub { list-style: none; padding-left: 22px; }
.toc__sub a { font-weight: 500; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-3); }

.disclosure { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 12px 14px; margin-bottom: 24px; background: var(--accent-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.35); border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-2); }
.disclosure .icon { color: var(--accent); margin-top: 2px; }

.post-content { font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink-2); }
.post-content > * { margin-bottom: 1.4em; }
.post-content > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.post-content h2, .post-content h3, .post-content h4 { color: var(--ink); margin-top: 1.8em; margin-bottom: 0.6em; scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px); }
.post-content h2 { font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 30px); padding-top: 0.4em; }
.post-content h2::before { content: ""; display: block; width: 44px; height: 4px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.post-content h3 { font-size: clamp(19px, 2.4vw, 23px); }
.post-content h4 { font-size: 17px; }
.post-content a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px; }
.post-content a:hover { text-decoration-thickness: 2px; }
.post-content a.cta-amazon, .post-content a.cta-amazon:hover { color: var(--accent-ink); text-decoration: none; }
.post-content a.btn, .post-content a.btn:hover, .post-content .wp-block-button__link { text-decoration: none; }
.post-content a.btn--accent { color: var(--accent-ink); }
.post-content a.btn--dark { color: var(--bg); }
.post-content a.mini-pick__link, .post-content a.tag { text-decoration: none; }
.post-content img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin: 0.5em auto; }
.post-content figure { margin: 1.6em 0; }
.post-content figcaption { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-4); margin-top: 8px; text-align: center; }
.post-content ul, .post-content ol { padding-left: 1.4em; }
.post-content li { margin-bottom: 0.5em; }
.post-content li::marker { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }
.post-content blockquote { margin: 1.6em 0; padding: 18px 24px; border-left: 4px solid var(--accent); background: var(--surface-2); border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0; font-style: italic; color: var(--ink); }
.post-content blockquote p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.post-content code { font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace; font-size: 0.9em; background: var(--surface-2); padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px; }
.post-content pre { background: #0f172a; color: #e2e8f0; padding: 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow-x: auto; font-size: 14px; }
.post-content hr { border: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--line); margin: 2.4em 0; }
.post-content iframe { max-width: 100%; }
.post-content .wp-block-embed__wrapper { position: relative; }
.post-content .alignwide { margin-left: -40px; margin-right: -40px; max-width: none; }
.post-content .alignfull { margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw); margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw); max-width: 100vw; }
.post-content .wp-block-button__link { border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.post-content .has-text-align-center { text-align: center; }
.table-scroll { position: relative; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 1.6em 0; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.table-scroll table { margin: 0; }
.post-content table { width: 100%; font-size: 15px; }
.post-content th, .post-content td { padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-2); vertical-align: top; }
.post-content th { background: var(--surface-2); font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.post-content tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.page-links { margin-top: 24px; font-weight: 700; }
.page-links a { display: inline-block; padding: 4px 10px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); margin-left: 4px; text-decoration: none; }

/* Legacy inline-styled boxes in older posts: keep their light backgrounds readable in dark mode. */
[data-scheme="dark"] .post-content [style*="background:#f"], [data-scheme="dark"] .post-content [style*="background: #f"],
[data-scheme="dark"] .post-content [style*="background:#e"], [data-scheme="dark"] .post-content [style*="background: #e"],
[data-scheme="dark"] .post-content [style*="background-color:#f"], [data-scheme="dark"] .post-content [style*="background-color: #f"],
[data-scheme="dark"] .post-content [style*="background:white"], [data-scheme="dark"] .post-content [style*="background: white"] { color: #0f172a; }

.tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 32px; }
.tags__label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3); }
.tag { padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-2); text-decoration: none; background: var(--surface); }
.tag:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }

.author-box { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; margin: 40px 0; padding: 24px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.author-box__avatar { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }
.author-box__kicker { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); }
.author-box__name { font-size: 20px; margin: 4px 0 8px; }
.author-box__name a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.author-box__bio { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.6; }
.author-box__link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; margin-top: 12px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; }
.author-box__link:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.post-nav { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin: 32px 0; }
.post-nav__item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding: 16px 18px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-md); text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: border-color 0.15s, transform 0.15s; }
.post-nav__item:hover { border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.post-nav__item--next { text-align: right; align-items: flex-end; grid-column: 2; }
.post-nav__label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-4); }
.post-nav__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.3; }

.related { margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 40px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

.comments-area { margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 40px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.comments-title, .comment-reply-title { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.comment-list { list-style: none; }
.comment-list .children { list-style: none; padding-left: 40px; }
.comment-body { position: relative; padding: 18px 18px 18px 64px; margin-bottom: 14px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-size: 15px; }
.comment-body .avatar { position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 18px; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; }
.comment-author { font-weight: 700; }
.comment-author .fn { font-style: normal; }
.comment-metadata { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-4); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.comment-metadata a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.comment-content p { margin-bottom: 0.8em; }
.reply a { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; }
.comment-form { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.comment-form label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.comment-form input[type="text"], .comment-form input[type="email"], .comment-form input[type="url"], .comment-form textarea { width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--surface); color: var(--ink); outline: none; }
.comment-form textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.comment-form input:focus, .comment-form textarea:focus { border-color: var(--accent); }
.comment-notes, .comment-form-cookies-consent { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-3); }
.comment-form-cookies-consent { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.comment-form-cookies-consent label { margin: 0; font-weight: 500; }
.comment-navigation { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin: 20px 0; font-weight: 700; }
.no-comments { color: var(--ink-3); }

/* Product box (shortcode) & rich content blocks */
.product-box { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr; gap: 22px; margin: 2em 0; padding: 20px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.product-box__media { position: relative; }
.product-box__media > img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin: 0; }
.product-box__badge { position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 9px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.product-box__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; min-width: 0; }
.product-box__head { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; }
.product-box__name { font-size: 22px; margin: 0; }
.product-box__name::before { display: none; }
.product-box__tagline { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-3); line-height: 1.5; }
.product-box__specs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(110px, 1fr)); gap: 10px; margin: 0; padding: 12px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
.product-box__specs div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.product-box__specs dt { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-4); }
.product-box__specs dd { margin: 2px 0 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); }
.product-box__bullets { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.product-box__bullets li { display: flex; gap: 8px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0; }
.product-box__bullets .icon { color: var(--success); margin-top: 3px; }
.product-box__footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: auto; }

.pros-cons { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin: 2em 0; }
.pros-cons__col { padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.pros-cons__col h4 { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 15px; }
.pros-cons__col ul { padding-left: 1.2em; margin: 0; }
.pros-cons__col li { font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.pros-cons__col--pros { background: var(--success-soft); }
.pros-cons__col--pros h4, .pros-cons__col--pros li::marker { color: var(--success); }
.pros-cons__col--cons { background: var(--danger-soft); }
.pros-cons__col--cons h4, .pros-cons__col--cons li::marker { color: var(--danger); }

.callout { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin: 1.8em 0; padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid; font-size: 15px; }
.callout .icon { margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.callout__body > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.callout__title { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.callout--note { background: var(--info-soft); border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3); color: var(--ink); }
.callout--note .icon { color: var(--info); }
.callout--tip { background: var(--accent-soft); border-color: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.4); }
.callout--tip .icon { color: var(--accent); }
.callout--warning { background: var(--danger-soft); border-color: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.3); }
.callout--warning .icon { color: var(--danger); }
.callout--success { background: var(--success-soft); border-color: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.3); }
.callout--success .icon { color: var(--success); }

.verdict { margin: 2em 0; padding: 24px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #1e293b); color: #e2e8f0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.verdict__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.verdict__kicker { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px; color: #fff; }
.verdict__body { font-size: 15.5px; }
.verdict__body > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.verdict__body a { color: var(--accent); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   28. Archives, pages, pagination, empty state
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.archive-hero { --cat: var(--accent); position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff; background: #0f172a; }
.archive-hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.archive-hero__bg img, .archive-hero__bg picture { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.55; }
.archive-hero__bg::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9)); }
.archive-hero__inner { position: relative; padding-top: 28px; padding-bottom: 44px; max-width: var(--container); }
.archive-hero .breadcrumbs, .archive-hero .breadcrumbs a, .archive-hero .breadcrumbs [aria-current] { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); }
.archive-hero__kicker { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; }
.archive-hero__kicker::before { content: ""; width: 22px; height: 3px; background: var(--cat); border-radius: 2px; }
.archive-hero__title { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px); margin: 10px 0 12px; }
.archive-hero__desc { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); max-width: 640px; line-height: 1.55; }
.archive-hero__count { margin-top: 16px; display: inline-block; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14); }

.page-header { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.page-header--archive { padding-bottom: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); margin-bottom: 32px; }
.page-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px); }
.archive-desc { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-3); }
.search-header .search-form { max-width: 560px; margin-top: 18px; }
.page-narrow { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
.page-narrow .page-header { margin-top: 8px; }

.hbg-pagination { margin-top: 40px; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.hbg-pagination .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center; }
.hbg-pagination .page-numbers { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-width: 42px; height: 42px; padding: 0 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink-2); background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s; }
.hbg-pagination .page-numbers.current { background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); border-color: var(--ink); }
[data-scheme="dark"] .hbg-pagination .page-numbers.current { background: #f1f5f9; color: #0f172a; }
.hbg-pagination .page-numbers:hover:not(.current) { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.hbg-pagination .dots { border: 0; background: none; }

.no-results { text-align: center; padding: 48px 20px; }
.no-results__icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--accent); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.no-results__title { font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.no-results p { color: var(--ink-3); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.no-results .search-form { max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 18px; }
.no-results__chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   29. 404
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.e404 { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: #0f172a; color: #fff; }
.e404__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.e404__bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.4; }
.e404__bg::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92)); }
.e404__inner { position: relative; padding: 72px 32px; text-align: center; max-width: 760px; }
.e404__badge { display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); }
.e404__title { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px); margin: 18px 0 12px; }
.e404__sub { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82); line-height: 1.6; }
.e404__search { max-width: 560px; margin: 26px auto 18px; }
.e404__chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   30. Footer, back-to-top, sticky mobile CTA
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer { background: #0b1220; color: #cbd5e1; padding: 56px 0 28px; margin-top: 24px; }
.footer__widgets { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; padding-bottom: 36px; margin-bottom: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid #1e293b; }
.footer__widgets .widget-title { color: #fff; }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr 1.1fr 1.2fr; gap: 40px; }
.footer__brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer__brand .brand__icon { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 8px; }
.footer__brand-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px; }
.footer__about { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #94a3b8; max-width: 320px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.social--footer .social__link { color: #94a3b8; border: 1px solid #1e293b; }
.social--footer .social__link:hover { color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); }
.footer__title { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer__links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.footer__links a { color: #cbd5e1; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: color 0.15s; }
.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer__count { font-size: 11px; color: #64748b; background: #111a2e; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.footer__links--posts a { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.4; }
.footer__bottom { margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid #1e293b; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 12.5px; color: #64748b; }
.footer__disclosure { max-width: 640px; line-height: 1.6; }
.footer__disclosure strong { color: #cbd5e1; }
.footer__legal { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer__legal a { color: #94a3b8; text-decoration: none; }
.footer__legal a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer__copy { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 12px; color: #475569; }

.back-to-top { position: fixed; right: 20px; bottom: 20px; z-index: 55; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px); transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s, visibility 0.2s; }
[data-scheme="dark"] .back-to-top { background: #f1f5f9; color: #0f172a; }
.back-to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }

.sticky-mobile-cta { display: none; position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 56; padding: 10px 16px; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 94%, transparent); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); transform: translateY(100%); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.sticky-mobile-cta.visible { transform: none; }
.sticky-mobile-cta__link { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); padding: 13px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--accent-glow); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   31. Reveal animation & motion preferences
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.js .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease), transform 0.5s var(--ease); }
.js .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	*, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
	.ticker__track { animation: none; }
	.js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   32. Responsive
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
	.single__share-sticky { display: none; }
	.cat-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
	.picks-grid, .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
	.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
	.trust-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	:root { --sidebar-w: 300px; --gutter: 24px; }
	.layout--sidebar { gap: 32px; }
	.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
	.featured__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.featured__side { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); grid-template-rows: auto; }
	.feat--lead .feat__media { min-height: 320px; }
	.topbar__ticker { display: none; }
	.primary-nav { display: none; }
	.nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; margin-left: -8px; }
	.header__inner { gap: 6px; }
	.brand { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
	.brand__name { overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
	.header__cta { display: none; }
	.faq-section__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
	.trust-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.trust-card__media { min-height: 220px; }
	.nl-banner__card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.nl-banner__media { min-height: 200px; }
	.nl-banner__body { padding: 28px; }
	.quiz-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; padding: 32px; }
	.cat-blocks__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
	.footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
	.footer__widgets { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	:root { --header-h: 62px; }
	.layout--sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.sidebar__sticky { position: static; }
	.sidebar { padding-top: 40px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
	.sticky-mobile-cta { display: block; }
	.masthead__inner { align-items: flex-start; }
	.masthead__chips { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 16px; padding: 12px 14px; }
	.product-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.product-box__media > img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
	.section { padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
	.section-heading { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
	.topbar__left .topbar__date { display: none; }
	.topbar__left .topbar__dot { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	:root { --gutter: 18px; }
	.brand__year { display: none; }
	.brand__name { font-size: 17px; }
	.masthead__text, .masthead__chips { flex: 1 1 100%; min-width: 0; max-width: 100%; }
	.grid--2, .grid--3, .grid--4, .picks-grid, .cat-grid, .guide-grid, .cat-strip__grid, .featured__side, .pros-cons, .post-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.cat-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 10px; }
	.cat-tile { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
	.feat--lead .feat__media { min-height: 260px; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
	.feat--lead .feat__body { padding: 18px; }
	.feat--lead .feat__excerpt { display: none; }
	.feat--side { grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; }
	.masthead__title { font-size: 30px; }
	.masthead__sub { font-size: 15px; }
	.post-nav__item--next { grid-column: auto; }
	.single__meta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
	.single__hero-img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
	.post-content { font-size: 16.5px; }
	.post-content .alignwide { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; }
	.author-box { flex-direction: column; }
	.footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
	.footer__widgets { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; }
	.quiz-card { padding: 22px 18px; }
	.quiz-panel { padding: 18px; }
	.final-cta-card { padding: 36px 20px; }
	.trust-card__body { padding: 24px 20px; }
	.trust-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 8px; }
	.compare-controls { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
	.sort-controls { margin-left: 0; }
	.filter-tabs, .sort-tabs { justify-content: center; }
	.compare-drawer { bottom: 76px; }
	.back-to-top { bottom: 76px; right: 14px; }
	.e404__inner { padding: 48px 18px; }
	.search-overlay { padding-top: 6vh; }
	.search-form { flex-direction: column; }
	.newsletter__form { flex-direction: column; }
	.newsletter__form input[type="email"] { min-width: 0; }
	.card__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
	.brand__year { display: none; }
	.brand__name { font-size: 16px; }
	.brand__icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
	.masthead__title { font-size: 26px; }
	.feat--side { grid-template-columns: 96px 1fr; }
	.pick-card__body { padding: 14px; }
}

@media print {
	.topbar, .site-header, .drawer, .search-overlay, .sidebar, .site-footer, .back-to-top, .sticky-mobile-cta, .share, .newsletter, .compare-drawer { display: none !important; }
	.layout--sidebar { display: block; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   33. v2.1 "Convert" layer — hero, quick picks, tabs, most-read strip,
       loading shimmer, gradient CTAs and rendering hints
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root { --accent-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 78%, #fff) 0%, var(--accent) 48%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 84%, #000) 100%); }

/* Gradient primary actions (falls back to the flat accent where color-mix is unsupported) */
.btn--accent, .cta-amazon, .sticky-mobile-cta__link, .compare-drawer__view { background-image: var(--accent-grad); }
.btn--accent:hover, .cta-amazon:hover { background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 82%, #000) 100%); }

/* Hero */
.hero { position: relative; padding: 40px 0 26px; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__bg {
	position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
	background:
		radial-gradient(640px 360px at 6% -10%, var(--accent-soft) 0%, transparent 70%),
		radial-gradient(560px 320px at 96% 6%, var(--info-soft) 0%, transparent 72%);
}
[data-scheme="dark"] .hero__bg { opacity: 0.55; }
.hero__inner { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(320px, 0.85fr); gap: 44px; align-items: center; }
.hero__inner--single { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.hero__eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
	margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 6px 13px 6px 9px;
	border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	background: var(--surface); color: var(--ink-3);
	font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.hero__pulse { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--success); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.45); animation: hbg-pulse 2.2s infinite; }
@keyframes hbg-pulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.45); } 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22, 163, 74, 0); } }
.hero__title { font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 58px); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -0.03em; max-width: 720px; }
.hero__amp { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }
.hero__sub { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 18px; color: var(--ink-3); max-width: 560px; line-height: 1.55; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px; }
.hero__actions .btn--outline { background: var(--surface); }
.hero__chips { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 18px; margin-top: 22px; }

/* Quick picks panel */
.quick-picks {
	position: relative;
	background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
	border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 20px 20px 16px;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.quick-picks__head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.quick-picks__title { font-size: 16px; }
.quick-picks__meta { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-4); white-space: nowrap; }
.quick-picks__list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.qp { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 64px minmax(0, 1fr) auto; gap: 14px; align-items: center; padding: 12px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
.qp:first-child { border-top: 0; }
.qp__thumb { width: 64px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.qp__body { min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.qp__badge { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); }
.qp__name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.qp__name a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.qp__name a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.qp__row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-3); }
.qp__tier { font-weight: 600; }
.qp .cta-amazon { padding: 9px 13px; }
.quick-picks__more {
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
	margin-top: 10px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line);
	font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-2); text-decoration: none;
}
.quick-picks__more:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* Category tiles — shorter in v2.1 */
.cat-strip { padding: 22px 0 8px; }

/* Pick cards: review link + compare side by side */
.pick-card__secondary { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pick-card__review { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-2); text-decoration: none; }
.pick-card__review:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.pick-card__secondary .pick-card__compare-btn { margin-left: auto; }

/* Tabs (topic tabs + shop by use case) */
.tabs__list {
	display: inline-flex; gap: 4px; max-width: 100%;
	padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 22px;
	background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: none;
}
.tabs__list::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.tab {
	--cat: var(--accent);
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
	padding: 9px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-2); white-space: nowrap;
	transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.tab::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cat); flex-shrink: 0; }
.tab:hover { background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--ink); }
.tab.is-active { background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); }
[data-scheme="dark"] .tab.is-active { background: #f1f5f9; color: #0f172a; }
.tab__count { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--ink-3); }
.tab.is-active .tab__count { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16); color: inherit; }
[data-scheme="dark"] .tab.is-active .tab__count { background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12); }
.js .tabs__panel:not(.is-active) { display: none; }
.js .tabs__panel.is-active { animation: fade-up 0.35s var(--ease); }
.no-js .tabs__list { display: none; }
.no-js .tabs__panel + .tabs__panel { margin-top: 36px; }
.tabs__panel-intro { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-3); max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.55; }
.tabs__panel-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; }
.tabs__panel-foot--end { justify-content: flex-end; }
.tabs__panel-sub { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-3); max-width: 620px; line-height: 1.5; }
.cat-tabs .card--compact .card__title { font-size: 15px; }

/* Most-read strip */
.most-read__list { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.mr {
	display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
	padding: 14px; min-width: 0;
	background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.mr:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.mr__top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px; }
.mr__num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--accent); }
.mr__thumb { display: block; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface-2); }
.mr__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); }
.mr:hover .mr__thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.mr__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; }
.mr__title:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.mr .post-meta { margin-top: auto; }

/* Loading shimmer on image frames (stops once the image has loaded — see theme.js) */
.card__media, .feat__media, .post-list__thumb, .mr__thumb, .product-image, .cat-tile, .nl-banner__media, .trust-card__media, .archive-hero__bg {
	background-color: var(--surface-2);
	background-image: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 50%, transparent 70%);
	background-size: 250% 100%;
	animation: hbg-shimmer 1.6s linear infinite;
}
[data-scheme="dark"] .card__media, [data-scheme="dark"] .feat__media, [data-scheme="dark"] .post-list__thumb, [data-scheme="dark"] .mr__thumb, [data-scheme="dark"] .product-image, [data-scheme="dark"] .cat-tile, [data-scheme="dark"] .nl-banner__media, [data-scheme="dark"] .trust-card__media, [data-scheme="dark"] .archive-hero__bg {
	background-image: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 50%, transparent 70%);
}
.is-loaded, .no-js .card__media, .no-js .feat__media, .no-js .post-list__thumb, .no-js .mr__thumb, .no-js .product-image, .no-js .cat-tile, .no-js .nl-banner__media, .no-js .trust-card__media, .no-js .archive-hero__bg { animation: none; background-image: none; }
.archive-hero__bg.is-loaded, .archive-hero__bg { background-color: transparent; }
@keyframes hbg-shimmer { from { background-position: 120% 0; } to { background-position: -120% 0; } }

/* Give the browser permission to skip rendering far-below-the-fold blocks until needed */
.latest, .most-read, .cat-tabs, .use-case, .buying-guide, .nl-banner, .faq-section, .trust-section, .final-cta-section { content-visibility: auto; contain-intrinsic-size: auto 720px; }

/* Card polish */
.card__body { padding: 18px 20px 20px; }
.section-heading__link { background: var(--surface); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
	.most-read__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
	.most-read__list .mr:nth-child(n+4) { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	.hero { padding-top: 28px; }
	.hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
	.quick-picks { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.cat-tabs .grid--4, .use-case .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.hero { padding: 22px 0 14px; }
	.hero__title { font-size: 32px; }
	.hero__sub { font-size: 15.5px; }
	.hero__actions { margin-top: 20px; }
	.hero__actions .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
	.hero__chips { gap: 6px 14px; margin-top: 16px; }
	.quick-picks { padding: 16px 14px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
	.qp { grid-template-columns: 56px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 10px 12px; }
	.qp__thumb { width: 56px; }
	.qp .cta-amazon { grid-column: 2; justify-self: start; }
	.most-read__list { display: flex; gap: 12px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; padding-bottom: 6px; margin: 0 calc(-1 * var(--gutter)); padding-left: var(--gutter); padding-right: var(--gutter); scrollbar-width: none; }
	.most-read__list::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
	.most-read__list .mr { flex: 0 0 74%; scroll-snap-align: start; display: flex; }
	.tabs__list { width: 100%; }
	.tabs__panel-foot { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
	.tabs__panel-foot--end { align-items: flex-end; }
	.cat-tabs .grid--4, .use-case .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.card__media, .feat__media, .post-list__thumb, .mr__thumb, .product-image, .cat-tile, .nl-banner__media, .trust-card__media, .archive-hero__bg { background-image: none; animation: none; }
	.hero__pulse { animation: none; }
}