When I was trying to learn Spanish, everybody told me to listen to Radio Ambulante. It’s a Spanish-language NPR show that aims to bring the depth of longform journalism to the world of podcasts. And it’s great—but I could never quite catch what ever…
Lees meerWhen it’s time to install a new version of macOS or download a new update, nearly everyone turns to the Mac App Store to start the process. While the App Store makes OS installations easy and relatively painless, it doesn’t always work—and it might…
Lees meerThere’s this incredibly stupid phenomenon in Hollywood studios. When a new studio exec replaces an old one, they throw out all the old film projects in development, and they start new ones. You’ve seen this happen in your own industry (and so have I…
Lees meerIf you’re flying on Alaska Airlines this week you may want to swing by a Starbucks on your way to the airport. Starbucks Red Cups launch tomorrow, November 7th, and to celebrate the coffee chain is partnering with another Seattle-based company, Alas…
Lees meerWith sound quality that can stand up to high-end offerings from Bose and Sony, excellent noise cancelation, and Apple’s customary ease of use, the brand new AirPods Pro are one of the best new tech products of the year.Read more...
Lees meerFire is fun. Pie is fun. Setting your pumpkin pie (lightly) on fire is just a great time all around. Actually, I think all custard pies beg to be brûléed, but pumpkin is the seasonal darling, so we’ll focus on that.Read more...
Lees meerMicrosoft’s new Office app for iOS and Android, currently in beta, is supposed to be a “one-stop shop” alternative the mobile Word suite. It combines Office’s three most popular programs—Word, Excel, and Powerpoint—and throws in a bevy of mobile-min…
Lees meerThe IRS released the federal tax rates and income brackets for 2020 today. The seven tax rates themselves remain the same as they were in 2019; however, the income limits for each have been adjusted to account for inflation over the course of the ye…
Lees meerNeed to share a file or folder to another device connected to your network? Transferring files between machines requires just a few changes to your computer’s settings. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll show you how to share a folder over your network…
Lees meerGoogle recently announced that it’s letting loose a brand-new domain name—.new—which comes with one clever hitch. Those purchasing one have to use it to create a shortcut to an activity, action, or app. Or, to put it in Google terms, “All .new domai…
Lees meerStarting on December 1, 2019, a bunch of older Samsung and Roku devices will no longer be able to access Netflix. Netflix is citing “technical limitations” as the reason for this sudden loss of support but it’s unclear what those technical limitatio…
Lees meerEver since police tracked down the alleged Golden State Killer with a public DNA database, those sites have been privacy minefields for people who just want to learn more about their genetics. Now, a Florida judge has signed a warrant that allows au…
Lees meerFinally ditching the booster seat is a milestone that many kids (and their parents) look forward to. But rushing the transition could put a child at greater risk for injury in a crash—and it could be illegal.Read more...
Lees meerIn case you need a break from your Twitter timeline or Facebook news feed—or constant updates on the state of our country’s changing political landscape—here’s something that might make you and your problems feel instantly insignificant: The Size of…
Lees meerThere are few components of the Thanksgiving meal that cannot be improved by a clove or five of roasted garlic. Though it’s not a part of the usual sage/rosemary/thyme flavor profile, there’s no way you can tell me it wouldn’t be welcome (unless you…
Lees meerIf your iPhone’s burst mode automatically selects a blurry or overexposed image, don’t assume the rest of the photos in the burst must be worse. Instead, check the burst to see if you can find something better.Read more...
Lees meerPoop is funny when you’re five. Okay, I know, people of all ages might enjoy a good fart joke. But occasionally, it is possible to grow tired of your kid’s potty jokes—particularly at the dinner table—and if you react strongly against it, you’re pro…
Lees meerWhat’s the longest amount of time you’ve gone recently without looking at a screen? I’d wager, for most people, the answer is just a few minutes or even seconds.Read more...
Lees meerWith student loan debt in the United States adding up to more than $1.5 trillion, it’s no wonder plenty of people want to make paying for college easier—and maybe a little cheaper, too. But as the tech scene has produced a few startups with big ambi…
Lees meerIf you’ve wanted to try out Beyond Meat’s sausage, now’s your chance to take it for a test-drive.Read more...
Lees meerYou wouldn’t think a guy who named his whole company after himself would be this nice. But when Brian Kelly started his travel and deals site The Points Guy, he didn’t know he’d be leading a large team writing a multi-section site for over 10 millio…
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