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I kept my Gmail address but ditched cloud AI — local AI made me feel far more secure
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I swapped my cloud-based AI inbox for a zero-knowledge email client for a week — and what I discovered about how much my old inbox knew about me was genuinely unsettling.

Digital fatigue is showing up in our music consumption — and Gen Z is ditching streaming for vinyl crackle
By Ashley Thieme published
It's easy to feel burnt out from such a digital lifestyle, but I've been turning to vinyl and cassette to counteract this — and it seems like other people are too.

This senior workout builds strength, mobility, and balance faster than walking workouts, using 6 bodyweight exercises
By Jane McGuire published
Here are the six exercises to add to your routine, according to a physical therapist.

I asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude what Moms really want for Mother’s Day — here's the best advice they gave
By Elton Jones published
I asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude what moms really want from their loved ones on Mother’s Day and got some useful pieces of advice from all three chatbots.

Save yourself $100 a year: The 5 best subscription-free security cameras
By Mike Prospero published
Subscriptions for video doorbells and security cameras can cost upwards of $100 per year. These cameras are just as good — and don't require a subscription.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could finally address my biggest issue with book-style foldables — and it’s not the crease
By John Velasco published
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide represents a sudden shift from the norm for notebook-style foldable phones and seemingly addresses my biggest concern using them.

No burpees or sit-ups — this 10-minute standing Pilates workout strengthens your deep core muscles and is great for your balance
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Standing Pilates workouts are an effective way to strengthen your whole body and improve your balance and stability, and they’re accessible to all.

Six top VPNs fail simple password tests – and many more don't support 2FA
By George Phillips published
VPNs champion online safety, but how many actually enforce it? We analyzed 25 VPNs to see what passwords they do and don't accept.

I used NotebookLM to offload my mental clutter for a week — here’s what I stopped stressing about
By Amanda Caswell published
I used Google NotebookLM as an “external brain” for a week — and it helped reduce mental clutter, organize ideas and stop the constant stress of trying to remember everything.

How to pace your runs — the pros and cons of using pace, heart rate, power or just running by feel
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Getting your pacing right during your training runs and races is vital for both enjoying the sport and improving at it, and you have a variety of ways to do it effectively.
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