I’m not ashamed to admit that T.J. Maxx is one of my favorite stores and that I shop there far too much. Odds are you’ve shopped there before as well, but what would you say if I told you that you were probably making some mistakes? Seems silly that... Read more

Yesterday, hundreds in Eckersley’s community of friends and colleagues packed the pews for an unusual sort of memorial service at the church-like sanctuary of the Internet Archive in San Francisco—a symposium with a series of talks devoted not just to remembrances of Eckersley as a person but a tour... Read more

First there was Matt Damon’s ill-timed ad, then the crypto winter, then the crash of FTX. Last year was not a good one for the crypto market. But the promise of blockchain technology was never about get-rich-quick schemes, and defrauding investors was never a result of blockchain technology. If... Read more

There’s a lot of variety out there when it comes to controllers for your next-gen Xbox console, whether you’ve got the full-size Series X or the more affordable Series S console. When choosing the best Xbox controller, start by considering size, features, design and the kind of games you... Read more

A cordless vacuum might not change your life, but it can make the housework easier. Not being tethered to the wall is freedom you didn’t know you needed, letting you move from room to room without having to unplug and find a closer outlet. They’re also generally lighter and... Read more

AI has entered a new phase. The last few months have seen an explosion in generative AI. The ability to use text to automatically write narratives and create art is maturing very fast. Early applications of these new capabilities in co-authoring software, writing news articles and business reports, and... Read more

The two most successful clubs in English football history renew their rivalry at Anfield on Sunday, for the 180th league meeting between the two giants. It’s been a season to forget so far for the hosts, but Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool side nevertheless come into this clash unbeaten in their... Read more

In their paper, posted online in late November 2022, a key part of the proof involves showing that, for the most part, it doesn’t make sense to talk about whether a single die is strong or weak. Buffett’s dice, none of which is the strongest of the pack, are... Read more

Consumers today live in a mobile-first world. According to research from App Annie, “consumers logged a record 3.8 trillion hours on their mobiles in 2021 and downloaded some 230 billion apps.” Further putting a stamp on mobile dominance is that Americans, on average, are now spending less time watching... Read more

Of all my favorite hobbies, drawing digitally certainly tops the charts. Stretching my skillset with digital art on my iPad gives me the chance to explore different artistic figures, forms and styles, and create art without having to haul out all the supplies for a more traditional medium. So... Read more