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8 ways to zone out and relax that don’t involve being on your phone
I’m constantly on a quest to reset the demoralizing relationship I have with my phone. I generally try to swap scrolling with another leisurely activity — like reading, playing with my dog, or...
Spotify is selling books now
A collaboration between Spotify and Bookshop.org that allows readers to purchase physical books in the Spotify app is now live in the US and UK. Rather than positioning audiobooks as the hard...
Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren’t hurting (or helping) their mental health
Most teens in the United States say that Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat aren't harming their mental health, though a slightly higher proportion report negative effects on their sleep and...
The perfect successor to Lost has been hiding from me for years
Ever since Jack decided to stay behind in 2010, I've been searching for something to give me the same feeling that Lost did. I crave a big mystery with a huge cast and more secrets than I can...
Walmart is updating its 4K streaming box with Gemini and Matter support
The Onn 4K Pro’s remote looks identical to its predecessor but can now be located using your voice. | Image: Walmart It hasn't been officially announced, but Walmart's website now has a listing (you...
Adobe’s Firefly AI Assistant works across Photoshop, Premiere and other apps
Few creative software companies have embraced AI like Adobe, with the company embedding image, video, audio and vector generation tools into nearly all its apps. Now, Adobe is taking on AI apps like...
Adobe embraces conversational AI editing, marking a ‘fundamental shift’ in creative work
You don’t need to understand any fancy editing terms — just describe what changes you want to make. | Image: Adobe Adobe is fully embracing AI tools that enable creators to edit their work using...
More phone cameras should come with telephoto lenses
What is this, a telephoto lens for ants? Upgrading your phone with a camera grip attachment is one thing. But doll-sized telephoto lenses that you mount on top of the rear camera? C'mon. I wrote the...
Why Americans can’t escape credit card debt
Americans are carrying more than $1.2 trillion in credit card debt, and for a lot of people, it’s not from splurging. It’s everyday stuff: car repairs, medical bills, groceries. And if you only make...
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick HD is its ‘slimmest ever’
Amazon has taken the wraps off a new Fire TV Stick HD that it says is its slimmest yet. At $34.99, the device offers a design that Amazon says is 30 percent thinner than the previous generation,...