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With Boris Johnson winning the election in Britain, you’ve probably seen a bunch of headlines about how Brexit is sure to happen. But it’s not that simple. Let’s break down the event and what it means for the U.K.—and what it might (eventually) mean…
Lees meerTonight’s nearly full moon is still a visual treat in the night sky, but there’s another light show going on at the same time: the Geminid meteor shower. It’s the second-to-last meteor shower of the year. Read more...
Lees meerDo you love birds? Do you also not hate being outside in the cold? There’s an annual census of birds that occurs each year around this time, and in many locations there’s still time to sign up to help. Read more...
Lees meerWhen we got all excited about Apple’s new Communication Limits that allow you to restrict who your kid can talk to (and when), we didn’t realize Apple left a big loophole that makes it very easy for your crafty child to bypass these restrictions.Rea…
Lees meerWhen Jenna Gensic’s son was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, she began to do her research. She gathered advice from the usual experts—doctors and therapists. But she felt she was still missing an important perspective.Read more...
Lees meerGoogle Photos has a few AI-driven features that enhance your photos and build “automated creations” on your behalf—such as slideshow videos, collages, and animations of your shots. For example, the Google Photos AI might create a slideshow based on …
Lees meerWith all the hacks we test every day, it’s hard to differentiate which ones are trendy, and which are real game changers.Read more...
Lees meerIf you’re flying home for the holidays, get ready for lines of all kinds—according to a forecast by advocacy group Airlines for America, more than 47 million Americans will fly in the days leading up to Christmas and through January 5, 2020, repre…
Lees meerWe get it, it’s fun to choose the perfect emoji when sending or requesting money from friends on Venmo. It shouldn’t be so much fun, but somehow, it is. But everyone needs to find a new way to get three seconds of joy, because you’re putting yoursel…
Lees meerAs of today, all Alexa users can finally use their Alexa to play podcasts through Spotify, simply by saying “Alexa, play The Upgrade on Spotify.” If you’re partway through an episode on the Spotify app, Alexa will pick up where you left off, and vic…
Lees meeriOS: Here’s a silly thing to do on a Friday. Download Rewound, and listen to your Apple Music library (streaming or owned) through an old click-wheel iPod interface.Read more...
Lees meerIt’s been another year of big 5G promises, and while we’ve seen the first 5G devices hit the market and an ever-increasing number of ads touting the glory of 5G speeds over the past 12 months, the tech still isn’t worth the money for the average sma…
Lees meerNext time you want to have a conversation with someone who speaks a different language, you might be able to do it using just your phone.Read more...
Lees meerPeople search websites are convenient for finding nearly anyone’s personal information—but not so much if you don’t want your own information, including addresses, family members, and known associates, available for all to see. Many of these service…
Lees meerMicrosoft accidentally pushed yet another unnecessary Windows 10 update. This week’s “KB4532441" update went out to regular users of Windows 10, even though the update was meant for those using Windows Autopilot—a way for IT departments to set up an…
Lees meerChuck E. Cheese is a cacophony for the senses—buzzes and bells and screeches, crowds and music and overstimulated kids (and parents), colors and lights every which way. It’s a lot for those who don’t have sensory-processing challenges. But for peop…
Lees meerIf you’re flying around Christmas this year, schedule some delay time into your schedule. And if you want to optimize, check out the delay rates and average delay time at different airports. The artificial Christmas tree site Treetopia, in a useful …
Lees meerIn a story for the New York Times, one traveler with a severe apple allergy shared her recent experience being denied boarding to her Emirates Airlines flight. According to her account, she had filled out a medical request form acknowledging her all…
Lees meerI’ve had my share of roommates, including more than one stint in one of those group houses where it seems like there’s a new roommate every other month, and have experienced nearly everything that can go wrong financially.Read more...
Lees meerMaybe you’ve already started to reflect on where 2019 has taken you, and what you want to focus on in 2020. You’re planning a trip, or figuring out how to get back to the gym regularly, or thinking of starting a hobby. But have you thought about you…
Lees meerAn Amazon Warehouse sale, Civilization VI, discounted string lights, and an Anker projector exclusive lead off Thursday’s best deals from around the web.Read more...
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