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Where Parents Can Get Help with Climate Anxiety
If you're looking to the future and wondering exactly how to prepare your children for a changing world, these resources can help.
How to Delete Your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok
Breaking up is hard to do, especially when it's with one of those oh-so-clingy social networks. Harder yet when there's a deactivation period.
The Physics of Wile E. Coyote’s 10 Billion-Volt Electromagnet
The famous cartoon schemer has an ingenious plan to lure Bugs Bunny out of his hole—and it involves a giant magnet and an iron carrot.
Is 5G Available for You? Here's How to Find Out
Before you jump on that new iPhone or Google Pixel, maybe make sure 5G is worthwhile or even offered where you live.
Save Money on Subscriptions Thanks to This iOS Loophole
This is one weird trick, but when it works, it works well and can save you cash on apps.
The 18 TV Shows We’re Most Looking Forward to in 2022
From tabloid stars to Targaryen dragons, here are some of the upcoming shows on our watchlist—and where to stream them.
Covid Will Become Endemic. The World Must Decide What That Means
The task of 2022 will be figuring out how much action we’re willing to take and how much disease and death we’ll tolerate.
Advice to Startup Founders: Prepare to Fail
Three new books explore why fledgling companies flounder—and what to do about it.
20 Movies We Can’t Wait to See in 2022
From Keanu Reeves to Batman, here's who you should line up to see at the multiplex—hopefully.
A Year In, Biden’s China Policy Looks a Lot Like Trump’s
The administration has toned down the anti-China rhetoric, but it has maintained and expanded economic sanctions—and plans a “diplomatic boycott” of the Olympics.
The Excruciating Evolution of Luxury Watches
Always looking to the next technical challenge, many high-end timepieces are perpetually undergoing R&D.
The Pandemic Might Have Redesigned Cities Forever
Changes small and large—parklets, outdoor restaurants, bike lanes—could remake our relationship to cities (and help fix climate change).
The Shady Business of Selling Futures
Futurists want to sell you your own uncertainty—and the more uncertain you are, the more lucrative a crystal ball gets.
In Celebration of the Internet’s True Angels
They don't have VC funds. They just thanklessly post all the helpful content people really need.
The 9 Games We Loved in 2021
In a year of continued stasis, these games brought us a lot of joy.
This Was the Year When Finance Jumped the Doge
From GameStop to bored apes, weirdness abounded among meme-loving amateur investors.
What Happens When an AI Knows How You Feel?
Technology used to only deliver our messages. Now it wants to write them for us by understanding our emotions.
African Voices Must Lead the Global Climate Conversation
The world is finally waking up to the impact the climate crisis is having on the continent.
2021 Was the Year Space Tourism Opened Up. But for Whom?
SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic finally made commercial spaceflight possible. Now there are questions about the purpose of these exclusive trips.
4 Online Resources to Help LGBTQ Youth Find Support
The pandemic has drastically changed how LGBTQ organizations work to meet the needs of socially connected youth.
How to Rescue Your Photos From an Old Computer
Whether it’s from a laptop gathering dust or the desktop you’re upgrading, these tips will keep your precious memories nearby and easy to share.
Surprise! The Pandemic Has Made People More Science Literate
Despite rampant misinformation, Covid-19 has pushed science into the zeitgeist, as people have absorbed new words and how scientific discovery actually works.
Why 2021 Was the Biggest Year for the Labor Movement in Games
Working conditions at top studios have been criticized before, but this year saw a significant increase in protests and organizing by employees.
The Year in Overflow Culture
Thanks to the constant content machine, there’s more culture online than anyone knows what to do with. Here’s the most baffling of the internet’s 2021 leftovers.
Predicting Death Could Change the Value of a Life
New technology promises to forecast the length of your life. But for disabled people, measuring mortality can prove fatal.
4 Dive Watches We Loved to Wear This Year
They are the most popular type of timepiece by far, and this year many new models were launched. We’ve picked four favorites.
The Quest to Trap Carbon in Stone—and Beat Climate Change
On a barren lava plateau in Iceland, a new facility is sucking in air and stashing the carbon dioxide in rock. The next step: Build 10,000 more.
The Best After-Christmas Sales to Burn That Holiday Cash
Make the most of those gift cards with these great discounts.
What Are Aspect Ratios and Why Do They Matter?
It's easier than ever to see movies in different sizes and shapes, but how much does that affect the art of film?
In 2021, Gaming Was Crucial and Also a Privilege
With pressures bearing down and social gatherings still fraught, gaming has become important for many people's mental health, but it's also quite expensive.
If AI Is Predicting Your Future, Are You Still Free?
Part of being human is being able to defy the odds. Algorithmic prophecies undermine that.
2021 Was a Huge Missed Opportunity on Climate Action
The pandemic should have been a wake-up call—instead, emissions have climbed once more. Here's how the US could have seized the opportunity.
The History of Predicting the Future
Humans have long tried to determine the shape of what’s to come. But even the most advanced technology can’t solve the fundamental issues with predictions.
A Clean Industrial Revolution Is the Only Way to Hit Net Zero
Governments and companies around the world are finally acting to create a green economy and avoid climate catastrophe.
The Year Everyone Remembered That Chips Matter
Shortages of semiconductors messed up production of everything from cars to toys. Plans are in the works for more factories, but they'll take years.
5 Space Watches That Are Out of This World
Watches made it into space well before Jeff Bezos. Here are our top picks for timepieces connected with the final frontier.
How to Use Tech to Say Thank You
From recordings to custom visuals, here are some future-forward ways to show you appreciate someone.
The Algorithm That Lets Particle Physicists Count Higher Than 2
Through his encyclopedic study of the electron, an obscure figure named Stefano Laporta found a handle on the subatomic world’s fearsome complexity.
How to Stop Those Annoying Siri Notifications on AirPods
Tired of Apple's voice assistant interrupting your jam sessions? Turn off the feature in a few simple steps.
The Metaverse Land Rush Is an Illusion
The “real estate of the future” is plagued by buggy software, empty servers, and huge opportunities for abuse.
The Morbid War Over Online Obituaries
“Obituary pirates” scrape websites and publish their own versions of death notices, reaping commissions on flowers and gifts.
The Best Indie Games You May Have Missed in 2021
It's been a great year for developers and gamers alike.
How to Return and Exchange Your Unwanted Gifts or Purchases
You can’t always get what you want. But there are smarter, more sustainable ways to get cash (or store credit) instead.
Jackbox's 8th Party Pack Is Worth It For Drawful: Animate Alone
Which is good, because the rest of the pack is uneven and, at times, downright confusing.
Snagged a PS5? Here Are Tips for Setting It Up
Here’s how to transfer your data from a PS4, log into a PSN account, set up multiple accounts, and make the most of your new console.
19 Surprising Things Your Nintendo Switch Can Do
Did you just get one of Nintendo's three Switch consoles? Here are some of their best (and most secret) abilities!
Gear to Help Make Your Livestreams Look and Sound Good
Whether you stream on Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or anywhere else, these tools and tips can turn you into a pro.
How to Set Up Your New Xbox Series X/S
There are a few things you'll need to do before you can jump right into Halo: Infinite
Can You Solve Climate Change Better Than World Leaders?
What even happened at the UN climate summit—and could you do a better job? These online and in-person simulators let you take a swing at saving the world.
How to Take a Slick, Professional Headshot With Your Phone
Snapping that perfect self-portrait on your phone is a skill. Here’s how to do it, according to the experts.
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