A host of influencers are tucking potatoes into their own and their infants’ socks, partaking in an odd health trend that’s taken the internet by storm. While shoving a spud into your sock might seem a tad uncomfortable, the practice typically involves just a couple of small slices. These potato pieces are said to transform … Read more
A dermatologist has warned against a viral DIY beauty trend that can wreak havoc on hair, despite its initial allure. It’s no secret the internet is awash with countless health and beauty tips. But beauty enthusiasts are now being warned off a ‘glitter hair hack’ that causes more harm than it’s worth. At first glance, … Read more
Meta changed how two-factor authentication works for Facebook and Instagram last year. You might have received notifications about this, but it was easy to miss in the platform’s sea of red alerts. OK, so what’s different? “Any devices you’ve frequently used Facebook on in the past two years will be automatically trusted,” reads Meta’s updated … Read more
“An artist friend of mine got me an AI-generated painting as a gift. I can see she tried to personalize the concept, and it’s nicely framed, but part of me still feels a little cheated. Is that fair?” —No Returns Dear No Returns, There’s something implicitly paradoxical about feeling “cheated” by a present. A gift … Read more
The problem with testing AI chatbot subscriptions like Google’s Gemini Advanced and OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus is their generality. The same tool is used for disparate applications; the same software service that developers in San Francisco are using to build their latest app might also be used by parents in Kansas to plan a Paw Patrol … Read more
Your internet service provider could have a good idea of who you’re planning to vote for in the 2024 election as well as the gender of the last person you slept with—and it’s saving that information for later. Major internet providers, like Comcast’s Xfinity, stockpile more revealing data than users might initially realize. For example, … Read more
