Younger users are sidestepping Google in favor of the social app’s search engine, so I tried it too. You will absolutely believe what happened next.
Teens
6 Best Night-Lights (2023): For Babies, Kids, and Teens
Banish fears of the dark, establish a bedtime routine, and help your children (finally!) fall asleep with this bedside essential.
Andor Analyzed: 5 Highlights from Episode 1, “Kassa”

The rebellion has begun! Andor is now streaming on Disney+, following the fan-favorite rebel in a tale set five years before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and we’re watching. Join StarWars.com every week for Andor Analyzed, in which we list the best moments from each episode. Spoiler warning: This article contains […]
From Space Battles to StageCraft: The Legends of ILM Discuss Half a Century of Movie Magic

For nearly 50 years, Industrial Light & Magic has been a proving ground for imaginative storytelling, bringing together like-minded individuals from a variety of disciplines to innovate the art of visual effects in filmmaking. In its infancy, ILM was a place for creating the impossible, where ingenuity was rewarded with results, critical acclaim, and box-office […]
Kids Are Back in Classrooms and Laptops Are Still Spying on Them
As the post-Roe era underscores the risks of digital surveillance, a new survey shows that teens face increased monitoring from teachers—and police.
Fake Cops Scammed Apple and Meta to Get User Data

Plus: Lapsus$ teens hit with charges, Wyze’s security screwup, and Russia’s cyber rampage.
Kiersten White on Telling a Tale of Young Obi-Wan in Star Wars: Padawan

Teenage years can be tough for everyone. Even Obi-Wan Kenobi. Kiersten White’s upcoming Star Wars: Padawan follows the legendary hero when he was still very much a student, insecure about who he is and the Jedi he might become. Obi-Wan grows antsy under his master — Qui-Gon Jinn, who preaches patience and mediation — and […]
18 Analog Gifts For People Who Need a Digital Detox

Remember when your hobbies didn’t come with a screen and constant notifications? We rounded up all the best gifts to use IRL.
These Are the Gifts Teens Actually Want

Teenagers can be scary, but these adolescent-approved gifts are sweet.
A is for Amateurs, P is for Professionals, M is for Masters: Hogwash!

A long time ago, I heard someone utter this bit of nonsense. Depending upon the genre of photography you shoot, there are good arguments for using manual controls and settings. However, there are times when your camera’s automated technologies prove the Luddites wrong, then automation is king.