Is the return of wired headphones driven by a simple desire for better sound quality or is it part of a backlash against modern tech? Thomas Germain tries to find out.

How can we cope with 35,000 choices per day? Increased awareness through yoga can go a long way.

I think I’ve finally pinpointed why it is that I have an allergic reaction when I’m confronted with a text that has me as the intended recipient, but that has been run through an LLM to change or “clean up” the wording - especially if it’s internal communication…

The largest review of medicinal cannabis to date found it doesn’t effectively treat anxiety, depression, or PTSD—despite millions using it for those reasons. Researchers warn it could even make mental health worse, raising risks like psychosis and addiction…

I called a large company the other day. Did I know the information I wanted could be found on their website? And was I aware that I could manage my account online? And would I like to receive a link to chat with their AI assistant via WhatsApp? Naturally…

The Iran war is exposing how much the global economy still depends on fragile fossil fuel supplies. The conflict has virtually choked off the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas.

My thoughts on the friendship recession and what I'm doing to maintain friendships.

A jury found the companies harmed a young user with design features that were addictive and led to her mental health distress.

Did you used to watch Fawlty Towers? If so, you will surely remember the episode in which Basil Fawlty, played by the inimitable John Cleese, is anxious not to offend an incoming group of German guests who, he assumes, carry guilt about their nation's past.…

A warning about rising prices, vanishing consumer choice, and a future where
owning a computer may matter more than ever as hardware, power, and control
drift toward data centers and away from people.

The simplest organization system I've tried is a sheet of colored dot stickers. It's also the best.

Experiments show large majorities uncritically accepting "faulty" AI answers.

Are some people naturally better at guessing a stranger's IQ? A new study reveals that highly intelligent, emotionally perceptive, and happy individuals are significantly more accurate at judging the intelligence of others.

Your possessions came alive. Now they won't stop talking.

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