Radio Recap: Bitcoin
As is stands now, two-thirds of all in-person transactions are made through credit cards, which reveals your name and address with every sale transacted. Credit cards are regularly hacked so much so that 1/3 of all online credit card transactions in London are fraudulent. Credit card companies also rack up over $50 billion dollars in [Read More]
Technology and Avoidance
Making Phone Calls When a Text is so Much Easier. By Dawn Rebel Bad news, anxiety, cranky family members — there are endless reasons to avoid making phone calls. The hand-held convenience of instant messaging, email, and text has given us another way to avoid the person-to-person contact that comes with picking up the phone [Read More]
6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Online Workout Classes
With so many virtual-training programs and workout videos available online (including ours soon!), you can pretty much skip the gym whenever you want—without slacking on your fitness. But online workouts can be easier said than done. Where do you put your laptop? The couch is right there. Here are the best ways to get motivated at home and get your [Read More]
Inside the Brains of Internet Jerks
A new study published by PLOS ONE might shine a light on who’s behind many of those mean tweets and comments that one in four women between 18-24 say they've been a victim of, and we’re guessing you won’t be surprised by the results. According to the study, men with low self-esteem may be more likely to attack women [Read More]
Airport Pod Simulates the Weather
For anyone who's ever stepped off a plane into sweltering heat and instantly regretted their decision to dress head-to-toe in mohair, there's now help at hand. Stockholm's Arlanda Airport has installed a new "climate portal" that allows travelers to sample the weather at their destination before they go there. Here’s how it works: Before you [Read More]
Why ANY Screen Time Is Too Much for My Kids
By Stephanie Bernaba I know writing this might not make me the coolest kid at the lunch table. I know many of you may not agree with me on this. But I want to discuss it anyway. I don't think young children should have access to smartphones or tablets. My kids do not have access, and [Read More]
Walmart Hosts a Massive Online Sale to Rival Amazon’s Big “Prime Day”
Have anything you've been itching to buy lately? Wait until Wednesday. That's when Amazon and Walmart are going head to head with sales that promise to beat Black Friday. Yes, you read that right. Last week, Amazon announced it was going to celebrate its 20th birthday with "Prime Day" on July 15, featuring new deals [Read More]
Can Choice Compass Help You Make Important Decisions?
If you've ever had the hunch that gut feelings lead to the best decision, well, you might not be too far off the mark. An app developed by Northwestern University neuroscientist Julia Mossbridge taps into the body's physiological response to intuition—specifically, variations in heart rate—to help you sort through decision-making quagmires and figure out what [Read More]