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These books eerily predicted technological advancements of today, including ‘Snow Crash,’ ‘Player Piano,’ and more.

Design firms turn acres of grain corn into pop culture art you can get lost in.

One chirping sensor near your stove isn’t going to cut it.

No more guessing games: These new avocado scanners can spot ripeness—no poking and prodding required.

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Before we used the internet, these words meant something else entirely. Read on to learn the original meaning of 10 everyday internet terms.

What you call a carbonated beverage might say more about your zip code than your taste buds.

Where the word “woke” came from and how it’s used today.

Winter is here—and if the bad weather catches up with you, you might find these words indispensable.

We’re giving you permission to disobey your stodgy old high school English teacher.

New data shows the most difficult Wordle games to figure out this year.

If you work in a corporate setting, it’s likely you’ve heard these terms tossed around this year.

Chances are you’ve heard some of these terms over the past year—whether you understood what they meant or not.

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Discover the truth behind some of the biggest smartphone battery myths, like whether charging your phone fully—or overnight—is actually as bad as some tech experts suggest.

Researchers are studying whether technology use is connected to depression, anxiety, and other issues.

Wind Phones originated in Japan in the 2010, and have since spread around the world.

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Ever wonder where slang terms like snafu, valley girl, and dumpster fire came from?

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