Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

If you’ve ever dealt with a stuffy nose that just won’t quit – whether from allergies, a lingering cold or dry winter air – you’ve probably been tempted to try anything for relief. Enter the neti pot: ...

With organization being their key function, think of each cube as a filing folder. Marie Kondo, known for her KonMari method, suggests starting by making a list of all the items you need. “Then, lay ...

Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode What can you control in this chaotic world? What do you want out of life? Instead of ignoring daunting questions like this, designer Bill Burnett says we should ...

Professional engineers are likely using enterprise versions of vibe-coding tools, such as Microsoft Copilot. Their companies have vetted them for official use, and the AIs are baked into their ...

Love it or hate it, AI is increasingly becoming integral to the way we work. So, like a lot of employees, you’ve started using it for your assignments. That’s great – unless you’re not clear on what ...

Apple's iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max have been available to buy since September, and a fair few will have been gifted over the holidays. If you're the proud owner of ...

Most people use red light therapy 2-5 times a week for 10-20 minutes. You can use red light therapy to increase melatonin and improve your sleep. Do not use red light therapy for longer than 30 ...

LED face masks offer a host of transformative skin benefits—they can reduce redness, treat acne, and minimize the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. Even better, they don’t require a lot ...

Zero Trust helps organizations shrink their attack surface and respond to threats faster, but many still struggle to implement it because their security tools don’t share signals reliably. 88% of ...

To make the iPhone as capable as it is, Apple equipped it with several sensors. One of these is the LiDAR scanner. LiDAR — short for Light Detection and Ranging — is a sensor that essentially measures ...

We all know that chatbots can be a crutch. But when used wisely, they’ll help you improve how you absorb, practice, and retain knowledge. Here's how I do it. From the laptops on your desk to ...