How to Tell If the Police Are Investigating You
Despite the fact that there are more than 15 million active criminal cases every year, most Americans are only familiar with criminal investigations by the police through television shows. Police dramas are fun, but they make the investigation process seem pretty straightforward and obvious—those under investigation know about it immediately, and the case is usually […]
Apple’s Latest iOS Beta Quietly Kills AI News Notifications
As someone who is inundated with emails and messages throughout the day, one of the Apple Intelligence features I was most cautiously optimistic about was Notification Summaries. The feature aims to make sorting through the pings on your Lock Screen a neater, faster experience, by grouping multiple notifications from the same app together and quickly […]
Four Ways to Turn a Hallway Into a Useful Room
On the day you moved into your home, you may have wondered how you’d ever fill all that space. Flash forward a few years and suddenly you’re wracking your brain trying to carve out an extra storage area, or contemplating a major remodel to add more square footage. If this sounds like you and you’re […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I love Kindle e-readers, and have been using them since the first Kindle Paperwhite came out in 2012. One thing I’ve been looking forward to since I first had one in my hands was […]
How to Do an Audit on Your Own Spending
I know what it’s like when the thought of looking at your personal finances makes your stomach churn. The first step to getting control of your spending is to take a hard look at where your money actually goes. Now, I’ve previously lamented how many sources like to overstate the impact of small purchases, like […]
20 Movies to Remind You the Government Can’t Be Trusted
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Governments lie. They cheat. They steal. Sometimes the blame comes from within: corrupt individuals who’d conned their ways into the halls of power with no moral compass beyond their own self-aggrandizement. Sometimes, the fault lies within ourselves: We’re drawn to populist politicians who tell us […]
How to Make Your Own Weird Emojis on iPhone
Of all the new and weird AI features in Apple Intelligence, perhaps Genmoji is the most exciting one. Though it’s in beta, and its output can range from weird to terrifying, it’s still fun to make and sure your own custom emojis. Genmoji, as the name sounds, is an amalgamation of generative AI and Emoji. […]
How to Create Your Own Custom AI Bots in Google Gemini
Google hasn’t been shy about pushing the Gemini AI bot into just about every app and device it can—from the Pixel 9 to your video calls—and most of the time you get the same experience when you call up the assistant. If you need a more bespoke AI bot, however, you can tailor Gemini by […]
What’s New on Hulu in February 2025
Hulu’s February slate includes the new historical drama series A Thousand Blows (Feb. 21) from the creator of Peaky Blinders. The story is set in 1880s Victorian London amid the world of illegal boxing. Malachi Kirby and Alec Monroe play best friends from Jamaica who get involved with the all-female crime syndicate the Forty Elephants […]
These Jabra Earbuds Are $50 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re looking for gym-friendly earbuds with solid noise cancellation, the Jabra Elite 4 Active is now $69.99, down from $119.99. Jabra Elite 4 Active in-Ear Bluetooth Earbuds $69.99 at Amazon $119.99 Save $50.00 […]
What’s New on Disney+ in February 2025
Pixar fans have an emotional February to look forward to on Disney+. The eight-episode miniseries Win or Lose, premiering Feb. 19, tells the stories of eight connected characters as they get ready for a championship softball game. The first two installments feature Laurie (voiced by Rosie Foss), a 12-year-old player struggling with insecurity, and Frank […]
How ‘Scary Hour’ Helps Me Stay on Top of My Finances
We may earn a commission from links on this page. We all have those money tasks that make our stomachs churn. You know the ones—checking your credit card balance after a spendy month, finally opening that medical bill, or diving into your retirement account settings. Enter “Scary Hour,” a trending productivity technique that’s helping me […]