Новости за 07.05.2018

It’s easy to identify unknown numbers as the spam they probably are, but receiving a text message from what appears to be an actual person—one who isn’t in your phone contacts—can turn your lunch break into an episode of Sherlock.

It’s the year 2018, but many women are still afraid to make lifting weights a part of their work out routine. Instead, we must circle the cardio drain forever to avoid “bulking.” But strength training is an important part of any fitness regimen, and Pro Bikini World Champion Cristina Silva wants you to know that…

Android: Google and Android are typically a package deal. Even if Samsung or Sony makes your phone, you’ll still find it loaded with Google Maps, Gmail, Chrome, YouTube, and all the other apps that makes up Google Play Services. But it’s possible to totally “de-Google” your Android device—strange as that sentence is…

Usually, when I think of blueberries, I think of muffins, pie, and Blueberry Morning—a cereal I was obsessed with from ages nine through 12. These are all good things, but I urge you to reconsider the blueberry, and smother steaks, chops, and wild game with this juicy, surprisingly balanced pan sauce.

I’m a fan of messy kid-art. My husband is not. However, what lessens his anxiety when he sees our daughter squeezing food coloring into play dough or marbleizing paper with shaving cream is the fact that her work is mostly contained on serving trays. Yep, the same type of serving trays that party hosts might use to…

You don’t have children of your own, but you’d like to help your friends’ kids pay for college. Here’s what you need to know about gifting a 529 account.

Nell Scovell is a comedy writer and the author of Just the Funny Parts: And a Few Hard Truths About Sneaking Into the Hollywood Boy’s Club. Nell’s written for The Simpsons, Newhart, The Late Show with David Letterman, and a ton of other shows. We talk to Nell about how she excels as a woman in a field that’s so…

Fitbit has just launched what they say is one of their most requested features: period tracking. The app and smartwatch can now show you where in your cycle you are, the better to correlate cycle data with your nutrition and sleep.

iOS: Apple’s iOS recently joined Android in offering a “Do Not Disturb While Driving” mode. Unlike the normal iOS “Do Not Disturb,” this mode also lets you auto-respond to anyone who texts. And you can activate it any time, not just when you’re driving. Tech investor Kevin Rose explains the steps. Here’s a summary.…

If you’re not a fan of using Google Play Music to manage and listen to podcasts—and we don’t blame you there—you can still get your podcasts in Android without having to install a third-party app. Just do a quick Google search for what you want to listen to, drop a shortcut to the show onto your home screen, and tap…

We’re so used to using computers and phones that they feel like an extension of our brains—it’s not just me, right? A Google query comes back as fast as a thought, and the information at my fingertips feels intangible like the information in my brain.

I always feel a little unsure as a guest in someone else’s home. I want to be as polite as possible, and that can lead to some anxiety. Can I go through that door? Are those snacks for everyone? Where’s the bathroom? Here’s a trick that can help worrying guests like me.

Android: Pretty much every new Android device comes with Google Assistant baked in as your default AI butler, but what if you prefer Amazon’s Alexa? It’s easy to change which robotic assistant will respond when you ask for help.

No matter what your local Grilling Enthusiast Bro says, marinade mixology ain’t rocket science. At a bare minimum, all you need is a good bit of salt, probably some fat, and a smidgen of acid for basic flavor enhancement and tenderizing action. Sweet, spicy, and/or funky elements are optional, but never unwelcome.

As you may recall, banking giant Wells Fargo was involved in a fraud scandal in 2016 that led to a class action settlement worth almost $150 million.

Gif. Jif. No matter your pronunciation preference, it’s easy to create that word using a variety of apps and services. Since I started working at Lifehacker, I’ve found that it’s sometimes easier to show, not tell, in the form of a little animated image that demonstrates some key feature or setting. Consequently, I’ve…

When selecting a retirement plan to invest in, you need to consider your objective, the risks associated with different funds and how those funds perform over the long term. But you also need to keep track of the fees charged by your mutual fund manager—even seemingly inconsequential percentages can have a huge impact…

This week on Hack Your City, we’re covering a single theme park. Four theme parks in one, for you Trinitarians. We’re talking about Walt Disney World, the Floridian compound encompassing Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and further assorted attractions.

Most travel pillows support your neck when you nod your head off to the side, but if you’re comfortable tilting your head forward, the BCOZZY travel pillow offers better chin support than any other product we’ve tried.

Longtime Apple devotees may remember the original ElevationDock from way back in 2011, which at the time set a crowdfunding record on Kickstarter. Now, the company is back with the fourth iteration of the ultra-popular iPhone dock, and we have the first ever discount on it today.

Google’s annual developer conference, Google I/O, officially kicks off Tuesday in Mountain View California. The festivities officially kick off with a keynote from Google CEO, Sundar Pichai Tuesday at 1pm ET/10am PT.