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Samsung held its annual Unpacked event this morning, where it announced a boatload of new products including three versions of its new flagship device, the Galaxy S20, and yes, a new version of its foldable phone, this one called the Galaxy Z Flip.

The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (as we’re calling it now) is still mainly circulating in China, with only about 2 percent of its cases in other countries. Still, if you’re traveling you may be nervous about the possibility of coming in contact with the virus. Here are the World Health Organization’s…Read more...

When you suffer from social anxiety or just generally dislike being around people sometimes, going to the gym can feel pretty uncomfortable. You might make accidental eye contact with strangers in mirrors or exchange head nods of mutual acknowledgment with that one person who spotted you on the bench press several…Read more...

I’ve been single for the majority of my adult life, and it’s never stopped me from traveling. I backpacked across India alone; I’ve gone on cruises alone; I visited both Disneyland and Walt Disney World alone (and will be writing about how to do a solo Disney trip later this week).Read more...

Outbreaks are scary things, and fear can cause people to make bad decisions. Fear can make people buy a bunch of masks they don’t need, engage in casual racism, or avoid delicious Chinese food. These are all bad things, and that last one is causing a lot of problems in Chinatowns and Chinese restaurants across the…Read more...

Our smartphones can display tons of information and provide helpful shortcuts even when they’re locked, and Google Assistant’s Ambient Mode is worth trying out. It allows you to use several of your phone’s best features without having to unlock it, saving you precious time and the annoyance of fumbling around with…Read more...

Sometimes, occasionally, every once in a while, a kid just doesn’t feel like being compliant. They need to go get their shoes? Nah. It’s bath time? Thanks but no thanks. You want them to put their toys away? Not interested. That’s when you use the “when/then” trick.Read more...

When Google Chrome starts blocking your downloads in a few months, know that it’s nothing personal; the browser is just doing its best to keep you safe. You should also know that Chrome isn’t flawless, and you should still be running regular antivirus and antimalware scans—and avoiding shitty websites and their…Read more...

It’s tax season again—and for some people, it’s an unpleasant reminder that they still haven’t paid an outstanding balance from a previous tax year.

I do not love dating, but I love going on dates. The problem with dating is rarely the actual date, but all the stuff that happens before (like finding someone to date) and after (getting that person to date you again or leave you alone) can really suck. Common date activities rule, however, and there’s honestly no…Read more...

Need an excuse to travel this spring? JetBlue is celebrating its 20th birthday with fares as low as $20 on tickets for travel between Feb. 19 and June 17.

After weeks of mild confusion and unwieldy hashtag names (love to type #2019-nCoV), the disease caused by the coronavirus from Wuhan finally has a catchy, accurate, non-stigmatizing name: COVID-19.Read more...

What’s more stressful than the first conversation you ever have with your significant other about money? The moment when you realize it’s just not working out.

According to Grubhub’s annual “Year in Food” report, the food delivery platform averages more than 450,000 orders a day. Inexplicably, cauliflower pizza was also the single most ordered dish in 2019.Read more...

You know what would be great? If every day were “Safer Internet Day.” There is a lot for parents to be terrified of when it comes to the internet: online predators, cyberbullying, the prevalence of incredibly graphic and violent pornography, and so on. But complete avoidance isn’t an option if we want to teach our…Read more...

Living alone can be delightful, quiet, and great, but it can also give you a small sense of social dread as you get a little too used to your own company. Thankfully, the wonderful world of video games is here to help distract you from your troubles.Read more...

Over the past decade, chefs and food writers have been enthusiastic evangelists for the Church of Fancy Beans, a rapidly growing denomination whose Vatican City is a little place in California called Rancho Gordo. It was upon that rock that Pope Steve Sando the First built a company devoted to spreading the gospel of…Read more...

It’s that time of year where the holiday winter wonderland has been replaced by dreaded frozen mud, so here are some of our best tips for clearing out snow this winter.Read more...

January 14th, 2020, was supposed to mark the end of official Windows 7 support, but new bugs keep popping up and demand Microsoft’s attention. The latest one prevents users from shutting down or restarting their PCs, with the OS claiming that you don’t “have permission” to do so even if you’re using an admin account.Read more...

You may have watched the Oscars red carpet last night, but tonight it’s time for the green carpet at the 2020 Westminster Dog Show.

If you’ve noticed your Instagram stories feed looking a little more like personalized karaoke videos in the past six months or so, that’s because last year the ‘Gram added a feature that allows you to add lyrics to your stories. The addition makes it possible not only to add music to your story (you’ve been able…Read more...

At the end of last fall, my son participated in a two-day end-of-season soccer tournament. They were long, cold, busy days and a parent of one of his teammates promised them a special snack after their last game of the weekend. That snack, it turned out, was a giant bag of Skittles to be shared among the team. “Hmmm,”…Read more...

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One of the luxuries of living alone is that I am free to eat a pile of shredded cheese and pickles for supper, without my ears being burdened by the opinions of culinary cowards. It is, however, very easy to become lazy when the only person you’re feeding is yourself. To keep yourself interested in cooking for one,…Read more...

Android 10's system-level dark theme is pretty good, but the third-party DarQ app can unlock hidden settings that make it even better. DarQ lets you force apps to use a dark mode if they don’t have it, and you can use DarQ to specify which apps get it, set dark mode timers, and more. Google keeps the app off the Play…Read more...

In a perfect world, every new computer with Windows 10 on it—or every new installation of Windows 10—would arrive free of annoying applications and other bloatware that few people need. (Sorry, Candy Crush Saga.) It would also be free of annoying advertising. While that’s not to say that Microsoft is dropping big…Read more...

Have you ever felt at a loss for words when staring at a Jackson Pollock? Or simply not known what what to say in reaction to a Rothko? New York Magazine’s Senior Art Critic, Jerry Saltz, joins us this week to help the less-cultured of us learn the art of discussing fine art, as well as impress upon us that there is…Read more...

A little over a year ago, I joined an 80-person choir. One of the reasons I auditioned was because I had enjoyed choral singing in both high school and college—but if you asked me to be honest about why I was really signing up for all those rehearsals and performances, I’d have to admit that it was because I wanted to…Read more...

When you’re in a rush and see a line of restless passengers standing at the check-in counter, having your airline’s app downloaded is key.

Get ready to count some birds, because Audubon’s Great Backyard Bird Count starts this Friday, February 14, and runs through Monday the 17th. This is a beginner-friendly event, even easier to join than the Christmas bird count.Read more...

We all want to be perfect at something: a sport, a skill, a trick. But when it comes to your credit, there’s only so much you can do to get to that top score of 850. There are factors that may work against you that you don’t have the ability to change—like how long you’ve had your accounts, for one.Read more...

Good friends lift you up, inspire, and push you to do your best, but best friends know your weaknesses, and are able to zero in on your insecurities with laser-like precision. This is not always a bad thing—as it’s important to remain humble—but if you are trying out a new “look,” such as a jaunty hat or brightly…Read more...

You’re at the airport and about to check in when you realize you can’t find your credit card—you mentally retrace your steps and hope that it’s at home underneath that pile of clothes you built while packing last-minute. Fortunately, you were at least prepared enough to bring your debit card to get you through the…Read more...

Our toddlers are cute! We love our toddlers! We might even like other people’s toddlers on occasion. But even so, they can be exhausting little creatures, with their need to literally hang off of you and ask detailed questions you couldn’t possibly know the answers to. Sometimes, you need a break. Sometimes, you just…Read more...

Ah, the single life. You get to do what you want, when you want to do it—and you don’t have to consult with anyone else when it’s time to make a big purchase.Read more...

I couldn’t be more excited to see that there’s a new version of Aerial out, because it really is the greatest screensaver for macOS that you can get—with ScreenMazer a close second. That’s because Aerial allows you to turn your Mac or MacBook into an Apple TV of sorts by displaying the gorgeous videos that Apple’s…Read more...

You know when Netflix refers to something as “a three-week event” it’s got to be big. How big? I’ll be tuning in to former Mr. Jessica Simpson Nick Lachey and his wife Vanessa’s “social experiment” Love Is Blind (Thursday, just in time for Valentine’s Day, lovers!!!) to find out. The premise of the show is engineered…Read more...

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Samsung is planning on making some pretty big announcements Tuesday. The company is holding its annual Unpacked event at 2pm ET/ 11am PT on February 11 in San Francisco, where it’s expected to announce a new flagship smartphone and a new foldable phone along with a number of other things.

When you’re cooking dinner, at least at my house, one question that always pops up is what we plan on drinking with it.

The Oscars are tonight! The event’s most-nominated film, Joker, is up for 11 awards. It will take on 1917, The Irishman, Little Women, Marriage Story, Parasite, and more for the coveted Best Picture title.Read more...

The Google Home in our living room is used for essentially three things: timers, asking what the weather is, and finding out when the next episode of a television show is supposed to air. this week I came across a mobile app that can also help with that question: Moviebase.

Maybe once a month when I’m scrolling through Instagram and come across a post from someone I didn’t realize I followed in the first place.

The 92nd annual Academy Awards are tomorrow. In honor of the awards show Google has rolled out a handful of Oscar-specific search features to help ensure you’re red carpet ready.

An L.L. Bean Clearance Sale, an Extra 20% Off Fleece and Insulated Jackets, and a Digital Magazines Gold Box lead off Saturday’s best deals from around the web.

Anyone with an older Android device running Android 8 or 9 needs to be wary of using Bluetooth. A bug was discovered by cyber-security firm ERNW that allows anyone within range of a Bluetooth-enabled Android device to gain access to the device’s storage.Read more...

When a disease outbreak is ongoing, there are important things that uninfected people need to know and do, like washing hands. There are also things not to do, because they are mostly useless and actually interfere with proper care for people who need them. For most of us, face masks fall into the second category.Read more...

Somehow, some way, it is still winter, and honestly? I’m not thrilled! Sure, there are signs that spring is coming—like crocuses peeking up through the ground—but crocuses can only do so much. To supplement the cheerful flowers, I have been drinking tropical things.Read more...

While the latest Android malware you should look out for hasn’t been as popular as the scammy apps that recently drove 382+ million downloads, it’s plenty serious.Read more...

Captain Underpants—and, of course, fourth graders George and Harold—first wormed their way into the hearts of elementary-aged kids with author Dav Pilkey’s illustrated book series. Next came the movie and then the Netflix series. All of which my own nine-year-old son has read or watched multiple times.Read more...