Who doesn’t love new emojis? Sure, we all use the classics, but can you imagine digital life without Melting Face or Salute Face? (I certainly can’t.) So, when you hear about new emojis in the works, it’s always good news. Before we get too carried away, these emojis aren’t ready for primetime just yet. Instead, […]

Earlier this month the Federal Reserve hit the pause button on interest rate hikes, providing a window of opportunity for savers to take advantage of elevated returns on deposit accounts. At its meeting on May 1, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to keep the federal funds rate unchanged at a range of 5.25% […]

Getting your garage workshop in shape or setting up a good place to service and maintain your vehicle is a popular summer project. And while adding storage, organization, work surfaces, and all the other details that make your garage a great place to work on your passion projects—instead of just a place to park your […]

For as easily and quickly (and often) as we communicate digitally now, there’s still a surprising amount of paper-based correspondence we have to deal with every day. Every time I remember to open my apartment’s mailbox, I’m shocked to discover how many people and entities are trying to reach me in what I consider an […]

Netflix has an extensive documentary lineup in June, highlights of which include Black Barbie (June 19), a Shondaland film that tells the story of Beulah Mae Mitchell, Kitty Black Perkins, and Stacey McBride Irby—the three Black women at Mattel responsible for the debut of the first Black Barbie in the 1980s. Viewers who liked the […]

Last week, Google dropped the second beta for Android 15, giving us our first public look at new features like App Pairs and Private Space. But the tech giant also snuck in another update for Pixel phones, bringing back a useful volume feature that has been missing since 2021. The feature in question allows you […]

Editorial music curation is one of Apple Music’s strong suits, as evidenced by the service’s excellent playlists. Apple is taking that to the next level now, with the release of a list of it 100 best albums of all time. You can find a link to the list in the Apple Music app, but rather […]

Despite the best intentions of the manufacturers, and the best efforts of consumers, tech still goes wrong on a fairly regular basis—and the PlayStation 5 is no exception to that. Sony has actually included a helpful troubleshooting tool built into its console: Safe Mode. Safe Mode runs the PS5 with the bare minimum of functionality. […]

There are many ways to find interesting books to read, maybe on your Kindle or Kobo. Thanks to the advent of BookTok and BookTube, suggestions for books can come even when you aren’t looking for them. But just because book influencers are talking about a book doesn’t mean you’ll like it, or even want to […]