GoRuck has launched its Black Friday Sale with plenty of great deals for anyone who, like me, wants to work out without the need for a gym. I’ve never liked going to the gym. I work from home, and I work out at home, mostly bodyweight exercises and calisthenics, with…

There’s nothing more special for a movie buff than rediscovering a film that you hadn’t watched in years, only to find out that it’s just as thrilling and entertaining as you remember. Movies offer a window into the past, not only for visions of Hollywood’s antiquity, but also reflections of…

My husband and I are caregivers for our middle son, who has multiple disabilities and requires full-time support. We do our best to keep one another up to date on the activities that fill his daily life while also managing his numerous medical specialists, procedures, and therapies. We have to…

A memo circulated earlier this year claimed that technology executive Alice Huang was recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security to spy on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, according to multiple media reports. The New York Times, which had previously said Nvidia’s chief executive had been the target of Chinese intelligence,…

Democrats’ historic victory in this week’s midterm elections could also have a dramatic effect on the tech industry. In dozens of local ballot measures, voters rejected data centers. And even when they weren’t voting on the issue directly, they were electing politicians — like Texas’ new governor-elect Gina Hinojosa —…

As much as people complain about how quickly tech devices can become obsolete, smart TVs tend to be reasonably long-lived if you shop intelligently. The first one I ever bought, back in 2011, lasted for about a decade. Sure, its proprietary apps quickly became obsolete — but its picture remained…

Welcome back to Power Play! Senior writer Molly Taft has been tackling topics around this midterm season’s biggest issue: data centers. With the elections over, Power Play will be going on hiatus. But if you’ve got a question or thought for a story, feel free to shoot Molly an email…

Physical media is making quite the comeback in recent years. Various factors are driving this trend. To some extent, it may be a side effect of nostalgia. Similarly, young people may be embracing physical media formats merely because they’re “retro.” In other words, it’s possible the physical media resurgence is…

As parents become increasingly concerned about the potential dangers of unrestricted smartphone access for children, a growing number of companies are developing devices specifically designed for kids.  Today’s kid-friendly phones typically feature touchscreens, cameras, and communication capabilities similar to regular smartphones. However, the software on these devices is heavily modified…

Binance’s chief financial officer Kaiser Ng is leaving the cryptocurrency exchange. According to Bloomberg, co-CEO Yi He said in a statement that Ng’s departure will allow him to “pursue a new venture after more than five years at Binance,” and that a transition plan has been “implemented over the last…