Tech

Many of us love listening to a good ol' Spotify playlist or shuffle, letting different songs and new artists come onto our radar or jamming out to our favorite music from a specific genre or time period. But then, something comes on that you just…

Last fall, as I walked down a crowded street in Brooklyn, a Link NYC console caught my eye. The art on display showed a woman in a downward dog yoga pose over the Brooklyn Bridge; underneath it was an Instagram handle, belonging to 27-year-old…

If you're over the age of 18, you'll want know to what TikTok is, because the new(ish) app is moving from the school yard to the water cooler as the twentysomethings start to catch on to the new phenomenon. If you're new (or just over the age of…

Every year for the past 20 years, the tech industry has descended on Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). It’s one of the industry’s top events, showcasing the latest and most innovative in technology, with floor spots coveted for…

There aren’t that many long-acting birth control options to choose from. You can get an intrauterine device (IUD) or a birth control implant; in either case, you have to make a trip to your doctor. But a research team at the Georgia Institute of…

Looks like all of us Netflix devotees are going to be shelling out a little more dough each month for our trusty subscription streaming service. According to Buzzfeed News, Netflix is raising its prices for all U.S. subscription plans, so you can…

The next time you get an iPhone, it could have even more cameras. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, one of the 2019 iPhones could have three rear-facing cameras. This is in addition to still having the front-facing selfie camera.…

My parents were Fitbit people as soon as the fitness tracking devices hit the market. I’ve wandered into my parents’ kitchen countless times to find my mom pacing laps around the table, trying to hit those 10,000 steps. I never really understood…

The New Year is often a time for re-evaluating and getting rid of things you don't need any more. For me, though, my re-evaluation was unintentional and unwanted. On Dec. 21, for the second time in a year, my phone was stolen — both times at a…

In response to a tweet from conservative pundit Piers Morgan, Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner tweeted a powerful thread about mental health, Mashable reports. First, some background: This started when English actor Beverley Callard tweeted that…

Social media use has its pros and cons. While Facebook and social media can make it easier to stay in touch with friends and family, using social media to compare your life with other people’s can be a major pitfall. Not only are you not getting an…

If one of your goals this year is to up your fitness game, these nonjudgmental fitness apps will support you (not shame you) to help you achieve your workout goals in 2019. If you haven't yet used apps to support your workout, fitness apps are…

In many ways, 2018 was a groundbreaking year. For women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and girls who hope one day to be changing the world through STEM, it's been a showcase of the power of female-led science and innovation.…

New Year's Eve is a great time for social media. We're all decked out in our sparkliest clothes, we're doing festive things, together with friends or loved ones — or enjoying a pajama party of one at home. But whatever we're doing, we're going to…

Many people are resistant to change, especially when they don't know it's coming. If you woke up this morning expecting to treat yourself to a few minutes of mindless Instagram scrolling before getting out of bed, you may have been met with a…

If you spend more of your nights tossing and turning than you do actually, well, sleeping, it might be time to consider a sleep aid. And if you love podcasts to help make your morning commute pass by faster, consider sleep podcasts, which are…

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... like, a lot a lot. In fact, Christmas is in just a few days, so it's safe to say many people are fully feeling the holiday spirit. One place that many will likely be spreading their Christmas cheer very…

Despite the fact that it has most certainly ~felt~ like winter for the last few months, it's actually only just starting now. December 21 is the first day of the official winter season, aka, it's the winter solstice. It's the coldest season of the…

If you’re reflecting on 2018 and setting goals for the new year, you might be musing over ways to prioritize some new self-care habits. While there’s no denying that social media can offer benefits like staying connected with friends and community,…

From bunny ears to the golden sunlight filter that makes everyone look glowy AF, is there anything a Snapchat filter can’t fix? Whilst it is doing the most for your selfies, it is also giving one of London’s most iconic tourist attractions a helping…