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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Craig Moody, founder and president of Shoot 360. It has been edited for length and clarity.About 15 years ago, my son was sitting in the house, playing basketball video games. I said to him, “Why don’t you go out and play?”…
I have two boys, 7 and 9, both of whom have birthdays in late spring and early summer. Each year we celebrate with their favorite meal and cake of their choice with family.Of course, they get presents, but otherwise, we keep it simple. We might go to the park or…
AI companions could be good for your mental health — but bad for your social life.That’s the potential trade-off Paul Bloom, the Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Yale University, sees as AI companions become increasingly sophisticated.”If some future version of Chat or Claude or Gemini could…
When a vehicle approaches 200,000 miles, many drivers start thinking about a replacement. Owners of these vehicles, however, are just getting started. For the past few decades, several vehicles have earned reputations among consumers for long-term reliability and durability. Reliability is measured by how consistently a vehicle performs over time…
When Bijo Thomas logged onto his computer for a job interview this spring, an AI chatbot named Sophie appeared on the screen.Thomas, a 45-year-old tech professional from Austin, said Sophie resembled a real businesswoman from the neck up, with brown hair pulled back and a white top. She smiled, gestured,…
The US can no longer win this year’s World Cup, but the country, and its brands, are still winning new fans.Millions of soccer fans have traveled to watch the biggest event in sports, taking over not just the 16 host cities but many other towns along the way.Locals in Lawrence,…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on MyPerfectResume.com. For years, career success was associated with promotions, bigger salaries, and climbing the corporate ladder. But a new national survey from MyPerfectResume reveals that today’s workers are redefining career success in far more practical and personal ways. According to the company’s latest…
A few years ago, I decided to take my three kids to Paris on a summer trip. When I started planning our itinerary, I reviewed a bunch of “best things to do in Paris with kids” lists and consulted with other parents who’d visited with their families.Since this was my…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jackie Aina, the 38-year-old founder and CEO of Forvr Mood, a fragrance brand known for its candles and perfumes. She’s also a content creator and is based in Los Angeles. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I’m a founder…
Angie Cardona-Nelson has been recycling tech waste and selling refurbished laptops, smartphones, and tech accessories for nearly two decades. When she lists laptops on eBay, they typically sit for a few weeks before someone buys. But in recent weeks, they’re selling in just hours at her full asking price, she…
