Science and Technology
What’s the Winter Solstice? Celebrations, Science, Livestream
In 2022, the winter solstice for the northern hemisphere happens on December 21. While not as dramatic as 2020’s conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, the longest night of the year is a...
I’m Spending the Holidays Watching Cabin Builders on TikTok—While I Still Can
A wooded area. A roaring fire. A bit of gently falling snow. This is my happy place. Except, it’s not out my window; it’s on TikTok.For months I have...
2025 Will Be Smart Glasses All the Way Down
2024 was a big year for spatial computing, bookended by the release of two major virtual reality headsets: the powerful but expensive Apple Vision Pro and the more affordable...
Use the ‘Anti-AI’ Camera Apps Zerocam and Hallide to Keep Your Photos Looking More Natural
Artificial intelligence is everywhere you look right now, making its way into music streaming, social media, video games, web search, and just about every other technological field. Every time...
Generative AI Still Needs to Prove Its Usefulness
Generative AI took the world by storm in November 2022, with the release of OpenAI’s service ChatGPT. One hundred million people started using it, practically overnight. Sam Altman, the...
9 Best Standing Desks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Other Standing Desks to ConsiderPhotograph: Henri RobbinsBeflo Tenon Premium for $3,636: While incredibly expensive (and heavy!), this hardwood smart desk is both sturdy and well designed. Assembly was straightforward,...
