By Haidee Chu
The best travel apps you don't already know about: Plan, eat, navigate, and find activities
There's an app for (almost) every travel need.
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20 Snapchat tips and tricks for newbies and power users
Create your own Snapsterpieces.
By Haidee Chu
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Best yoga apps and YouTube channels for practicing at home
Find the right yoga app or YouTube yogi for you.
By Haidee Chu
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Best tech books of 2020 (so far)
So much has happened in Silicon Valley. And the year is only half over.
By Haidee Chu
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Automated fact-checking won't stop the social media infodemic
Sorry, tech companies. AI isn't a panacea for misinformation.
By Haidee Chu
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Can UV light wands actually disinfect your Airbnb? An expert explains.
Spoiler: It's complicated.
By Haidee Chu
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How to download free ebooks and digital audiobooks from public libraries
Here are the five things you need to know.
By Haidee Chu
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TikTok faces scrutiny over minors' user data ... again
A new complaint urges the FTC to investigate the app's policies as they relate to minors.
By Haidee Chu
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The 44 best iPhone cases for you, no matter who you are
Whatever the case, we've got you.
By Haidee Chu
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Can't escape home? Try this virtual escape room instead.
Can you beat a witch's curse on Zoom?
By Haidee Chu
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If you want to start making your own sourdough, start with this DIY tracker
How a woman made a data tracker for her sourdough starter, Brad.
By Haidee Chu
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10 games and activities to keep you and your friends entertained on Zoom
Netflix and Zoom is so last week.
By Haidee Chu
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Amazon may postpone Prime Day because it’s not a good look right now
The company's getting more demands than it can fulfill amid the pandemic.
By Haidee Chu
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DIY soap dispenser plays 20 seconds of Spotify so you can stop singing 'Happy Birthday'
Just in case you're tired of that damn song.
By Haidee Chu
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Amazon will survive the coronavirus. But local bookstores are fighting for their lives.
People are isolating themselves. That's bad news for independent bookstores.
By Haidee Chu
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