How digital marketplaces trick you into buying more

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Feel the pressure to buy something online? Here’s why that might not be all you, in one minute. 

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2023, when even the volcanoes livestream

YouTube has it all: A capybara eating an entire watermelon, Mr. Beast giving away puppies, my show and a massive volcano erupting in real time. 

Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is on the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s been erupting constantly since 1983. Sometimes things are low-key. Right now, not so much.

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Livestream: Kilauea volcano erupting

Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is on the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s been erupting constantly since 1983. Sometimes things are low-key. Right now, not so much. Watch it in action. Crazy stuff!

Attack ads go (deep)fake

Way back in 1934, writer Upton Sinclair swept the Democratic primary for California’s gubernatorial election. One of his opponents needed something big to beat him. What came out of that was one of the dirtiest campaigns in history — and the first on-screen attack ad.

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Watch a paralyzed man walk again

A man paralyzed in a cycling accident is walking again, thanks to a chip that reads his brain waves and stimulates his spine. After a decade, he can stand, climb stairs and walk with a little help. Amazing!

4 tools to easily create and share memes

Memes and emojis express our thoughts and emotions in a way words just can’t. The perfect meme can elevate your mood or put a laugh on someone’s face when needed.

Millions of memes circulate on the internet, and you can grab quite a few good ones from social media. But you can’t always find the perfect one, even with so many choices.

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5 best browsers not named Chrome to use with your Android phone

It’s hard to imagine a world without Google. But every time you use Google or Chrome, your information and habits are stored and used to serve targeted ads. Tap or click here for a big reason to stop using Google Chrome on your smartphone.

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Applying for jobs? Don't make these mistakes

The world (and I) can’t shut up about all the brand-new things artificial intelligence (AI) can do. But it’s not exactly new in the HR and hiring world. In fact, a 2019 study shows three of four resumes were never even seen by a person.

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Best tools to check the air quality where you live

Live in Quebec, the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic? I’m thinking of you right now! Smoke from more than 150 Canadian wildfires is causing a big plunge in air quality across the U.S.

It’s not just gross to breathe in — poor air quality can cause several health problems like asthma, allergies and heart disease. Anyone with health issues should limit their time outside. 

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Email tips: 4 pro tips to get more out of Outlook

Outlook’s undoubtedly changed a lot over the years. Some updates are fantastic. Others? Maybe not the best, but it’s still an incredibly robust way to correspond with others.

These Microsoft Outlook tips can streamline daily tasks no matter which version you’re using. We’ll show you things like how to sort through your messages and organize the most important ones.

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You can get the latest iPhone updates early if you take this simple step

Apple’s Craig Federighi recently rocked our worlds with one insight into automatic iPhone updates that we find fascinating. If you’ve ever wondered why it takes so long for your iPhone to update itself, you’ll want to check this out. Your iPhone’s security may be hanging in the balance.

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