The latest hearing on Instagram and teen mental health was the depressing work of a legislature that can’t legislate.
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Celebrate Star Wars Reads This October!
This October, the greatest bounty in the galaxy will be books: Star Wars Reads, a month-long celebration of reading and Star Wars, is back! Celebrating its 10th year, Star Wars Reads blasts off on October 1 with special events and offers throughout the month. For everyone from the youngest Padawans to the wisest Jedi Masters, there will be […]
How My Job Search Forced Me to Catch Up With Technology
After being in one career for decades, I had to relearn how to apply for jobs—and how to stand out. Here are a few tips.
A New App Helps Iranians Hide Messages in Plain Sight
Nahoft uses encryption to turn chats into a random jumble of words, and it works even when the internet doesn’t.
How to Call Customer Service and Actually Get What You Want
These tips are your best shot when trying to resolve issues swiftly with minimal stress.
LA Police Are Collecting Detainees’ Social Media Information
According to new documents, officers ask people they stop for their Facebook and Twitter account details, and then feed the data into Palantir.
A Texas Abortion ‘Whistleblower’ Site Still Can’t Find a Host
Even the most extreme internet infrastructure providers have turned their backs on the website for violating their terms of service.
6 Things You Need to Do to Prevent Getting Hacked
You are your own biggest weakness, but changing just a few of your behaviors can reduce the chances that your online accounts get breached.
Social Media Algorithms Are Controlling How I Grieve
What happens to a loved one’s account after they pass—and how does their digital afterlife affect the ones who survive them?
Social Media Helped These Chefs Branch Out of the Kitchen
The restaurant industry was hit hard by the pandemic, but some pros went online to share skills, recipes, and just stay connected. Here’s how you can too.