Avoiding life’s day to day pitfalls is challenging enough. So, what can be done when common technology gadgets harbor more germs than public toilets? That’s right: Recent studies show that a wo...
The tell-all celebrity profile will never lose its appeal, but with the ascent of the creative class, it’s no longer just the lifestyles of the rich-and-famous that people want to read about. Perhaps...
With smartphone cameras improving at a breakneck pace, point-and-shoot manufacturers are desperately working to stay afloat. As a result, some innovative firms are de-emphasizing traditional technolo...
In our contemporary foodie culture, many common snacks have received artisanal updating. Ice pops are infused with herbs, hard candy is making a retro-inspired reappearance, and beef jerky—once the b...
BBQ season officially kicks off this weekend and, in many households, the tomato slices topping the (grass-fed) burgers will have been grown in the very backyard in which they will be consumed. The u...
GPS has made maps virtually infallible, cementing their status as the intrepid traveler’s ally. But while we’re less likely than ever to get lost, there’s still much to map that even the experts are ...
The art of storytelling is undergoing a renaissance among Gen Ys. Though they are notoriously distracted from the written page by other modes of entertainment, Ys are transforming the way we approach...
Even with the advancing versatility of tablet computers, it still may feel counterintuitive to set a boiling pot or slice a juicy tomato atop one. However, technologically-inclined home chefs will be...
Gen Ys have embraced all things outdoorsy, acquiring wilderness skills, modernizing wilderness styles, and, sometimes, even venturing into the actual wilderness. For many of them, a high-tech sleepin...
The hottest act at last month’s Coachella wasn’t one of the young artists who found neon-painted festival fame through the blogosphere, but an iconic rap star resurrected from the grave. Debates abou...
In reaction to our increasingly techy cultural milieu, artisan craftsmanship and old-world pieces—like Kilim textiles, kiln-baked ceramics, and hand-crafted everything—are in high demand. Keeping wit...
The notion that the wristwatch has fallen out of favor among smartphone-reliant youth is apparently a fallacy, as a Kickstarter project to fund a modern timepiece accessory called the Pebble has rais...
Barely 18 months old, Instagram stole headlines with Facebook’s costly acquisition. Now, with over 50 million registered users and roughly five million more joining each week, the photo-sharing start...
At the same time that contemporary culture values calm, respite, and meditation, our media-driven world is overloaded with evermore sensory provocations, from noisy online ads to cellphone chatter to...
Platforms like Etsy and eBay offer community-oriented hubs through which people can open virtual storefronts, while services like Lyst and OpenSky allow members to shop in a manner that’s similar to ...
In this month’s edition of First Fridays, we introduce you to Kasey Fleisher Hickey, co-founder of Turntable Kitchen, a site devoted to the increasingly significant intersection of music and food. In...
Invented by photographer Jamie Beck and graphic artists Kevin Burg, the cinemagraph has become the darling of the online marketing world, as evidenced by recent promotions for everything from films t...
Even as Starbucks continues its globalization streak—while also expanding its business into everything from energy drinks to juice bars—people are finding new ways to make their own coffee. But havin...
In light of the ever-changing landscape of print publishing, fans of long-form writing have fair cause to fret. But just as innovative tablet platforms are modifying the parameters of recreational re...
The North Face has long been revered among devotees of hip-hop style, while Patagonia has, in the more recent past, expanded its audience to include urban hipsters. Now, with interest in outdoor spor...
Last year, tablet ownership was eight percent; by 2016, it’s expected to be 40%. With an adoption rate that swift, it’s hard to ignore the changing face of the publishing landscape. Even the most sta...
With the success of high performance headphones like Beats by Dre, consumers are gravitating towards premium headsets for richer audio experiences. It follows, then, that several innovative companies...
In its full-fledged form, the no-car city reduces pollution and enhances urban sustainability while making commuting safer for pedestrians and cyclists (not to mention the rising ranks of kick scoote...
Innovative gadgets and accessories designed to maximize people’s non-waking hours give those who burn the midnight oil new ways to feel rested despite limited slumber time. More recently, though, sle...
Earth Day enjoys a high profile among environmental happenings, garnering support from more than one billion green-minded individuals this year alone. But one smaller-scale initiative is gaining grou...
TV shows like Top Chef and magazines like Lucky Peach have brought the concept of eating out—or, at least, eating well—into people’s living rooms. Now, chefs have followed them, with a slew of in-hom...
A recent rise in appreciation of street art – as seen in film, in art books, and even on museum walls – has encouraged connoisseurs to seek worthwhile works outside of traditional galleries and exhib...
The Web has simplified the hunt for employment, much to the relief of job seekers everywhere. But the relative ease of applying for work has arguably made things more complex for employers, who can b...
Thanks to the ubiquity of free Wi-Fi service, the freelance set is already well-accustomed with the concept of the multipurpose coffee shop. Lately, however, cafés around the globe are introducing ot...
The Postal Service may be considering cutting Saturday delivery, but the thrill of receiving a package in the mail remains strong. While some prefer handwritten notes, others are signing up for membe...
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