Products From Targeted Ads Might Be Worse Than You Think
Photo: BestForBest (Shutterstock) Almost everything you do on your phone is tracked. That data is collected and used to sell you targeted ads, which can be fine—but more often than…
25 Fake Fan-Made Trailers Better Than Real Movies
When it comes to marketing, the multi-bajillion dollar budgets of nearly every tentpole theatrical release of the past decade or so have left little room for experimentation, or often any…
Don’t Waste Money Buying Brand Names for These Products
Photo: Brett Hondow (Shutterstock) Shopping for stuff can be fun, but capitalism’s allowance for a proliferation of brands also makes it quite stressful. Our stores and online platforms are stuffed…
Consider Your Data Privacy When Making MyHeritage ‘Deepfakes’
Screenshot: David Murphy One should always get a little privacy-skeptical when there’s a new flavor-of-the-week meme making the rounds. This time, it’s MyHeritage’s “Deep Nostalgia” photo animation tool, which renders…
7 Careers For Writers That Aren’t Being a Novelist
Photo: GaudiLab (Shutterstock) If you’re scientifically-minded, becoming a medical writer is an especially good fit. As a medical writer, you’d be tasked with distilling medical research and the outcomes of…