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Google added a new feature to Chrome for Android that will keep your open Incognito mode tabs hidden away unless they’re unlocked with your fingerprint data. This new feature is similar to the “Privacy Screen” option found in the iPhone versions of Google apps like Google Authenticator, Drive, Fi, and the iOS Google…

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Buying eyeglasses can feel weirdly similar to buying a new car: Prices are often hidden from you, they cost more than they have any right to—and there are a whole bunch of mysterious upgrades pushed at you. Coatings. I’m talking about coatings: the anti-scratch, anti-glare stuff you can add to your lenses to make your…

It’s frustrating to take your phone out of your pocket only to realize it’s been on the whole time, draining battery. Pixel owners, in particular, have been complaining about their phones unlocking in their pockets. And while it’s possible that Google will sweep in with a patch in the future, there are a few steps…

After some 30 films and 16 TV series (depending on how you count them), I am growing numb to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I’m no snob, and I still think the movies are fun and that the lore is interesting—I just have trouble caring enough to actually keep pace.

I think Disney knows this, which is why they keep…

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Last month, the White House announced a sweeping plan to forgive the student loan debt of millions of Americans, canceling up to $10,000 in debt for some borrowers and $20,000 for those who received Pell Grants. If you took out student loans, they have an effect on your credit score no matter what (they are loans,…

For a while there during the pandemic, TikTok hair gurus were recommending the “no ‘poo” movement, encouraging followers to go without washing for as long as possible to reset the natural balance of oils on their scalp or something like that. (That’s not how it works; hair oils are controlled by hormones, not outside…

With the Venice Film Festival behind us and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) just wrapping up, film fans are finally getting a clearer picture of the forthcoming movies that are likely be awards-season favorites. Are prestigious awards and film-festival buzz the be-all, end-all when it comes to quality…

TikTok’s latest ad campaign is all about how useful the video-sharing app is for learning new tricks, hacks, and skills—and it is, for the most part. When users aren’t opening TikTok to increase their knowledge, they’re usually looking for entertainment or ASMR. For some time now, one toilet-cleaning trend known as…

Apple’s iOS 16 brings a host of new features and changes to your iPhone, but it isn’t all for show. A core principle of the company’s mission is privacy, and as such, iOS 16 introduces four new features that should expand your iPhone’s ability to keep your personal information private.

There are 5.3 million podcasts on Spotify. By the time you finish this article, there will be even more. It’s impossible to listen to them all, or to even to know which ones are worth listening to. But I can help—I listen to hours and hours of podcasts everyday, and I have tested heaps of new shows with my own two…

Traveling for work is one of those things that is exciting in theory but not-so-great in practice, especially for the trips where you spend a bunch of time flying to an exciting destination, only to spend the entire time indoors, staring at pale, windowless walls, drinking bad coffee and eating stale pastries, while…

When it comes to interior design, you tend to get what you pay for: The expensive-looking rooms you see in magazines and design blogs are, in fact, incredibly expensive. But you don’t necessarily need “hire an interior designer” money to make your home look more expensive. Here are six ways to spruce up your living…

Cinnamon toast is one of those classics that’s hard to improve upon. It’s got bread, butter, sugar, and cinnamon—what more could you need? Well, according to Jennifer Garner, you need a little heat.

When you need caffeine, you don’t always have the time or energy to brew a pot of coffee. That’s part of what makes energy drinks so convenient and appealing. But it’s neither convenient nor appealing if they contain metal fragments, and unfortunately, that’s what might be in some ready-to-drink Starbucks beverages…

Good therapists are out there, and we have some advice on how to find one. You’ll also want to feel out whether the type of therapy your therapist offers is appropriate for the issues you’re going through. But once you’ve gotten through the stage of getting to know each other, you may find yourself wondering: How do I …

Unpredictability is one of the core challenges of shopping for cannabis. It’s incredibly rare to have a completely custom, controlled experience with weed, and even tougher to duplicate it. To people who don’t already enjoy the herb, these variables can seem too great to navigate, which is why marketing has tried to…

There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but there is such thing as a free smart thermostat. Energy companies all over the country are offering rebates to customers that can lower the price of a smart thermostat all the way down to zero, so before you buy an EccoBee on Amazon, check whether you qualify.

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