Technology

The year 2020 has been pretty much a sh*tshow so far, but at least one marvelous thing has happened: Netflix will finally stop autoplaying every single preview that you scroll past. For what feels like ages, Netflix’s autoplay feature has been non-optional. Every single Netflix user has had to deal with the jarring clips that immediately...

Nine out of ten marriages end because SOMEONE feels the need to unload and reload the dishwasher after I’ve loaded it. I exaggerate only because I’m defensive. The fact is, fights between couples over loading the dishwasher the correct way are fairly common. As someone who is unfairly accused of being a dishwasher loading dud,...

It seems like thieves and n’er-do-wells are always out there looking for the next best way to swindle you out of your hard earned cash…and that’s because they kind of are. With all of the technology we use, their attempts are getting more diverse, more widespread, and harder to spot – even for the savvy...

Despite the fact that there are no flying cars or time travel, we are solidly living in the future. The internet, virtual reality, air travel, space exploration – it’s all happening. And do you know what else is happening? Contact lenses that give you superpowers. Okay, okay, maybe happening is too strong of a word,...

Generally speaking, parents everywhere should be careful about letting their kids join social media platforms. You should talk to them ahead of time about the potential dangers, and also let them know that you’ll have access to their passwords and accounts and will be free to check their activity at any time. Savvy parents are...

You’ve probably heard that trash dumped into waterways around the world makes its way to the ocean, where it’s endangering the lives of all manner of marine life. It can be a difficult problem to look directly at because no one wants to see animals hurting because of human behavior, but until we recognize the...

If you travel a lot for work or pleasure, you know the routine. You board your flight, put away your bags, and then you have your face glued to your cell phone (or tablet or laptop) until the plane doors are closed and the friendly flight attendant tells you it’s time to power down your...

Whether it is a picture with your friends on a Friday night at the bar or a selfie at the gym, chances are you have probably uploaded a photo or two to Facebook (or Instagram, which Facebook owns). While it surely feels good to get likes and comments from friends, the flip side is that...