My Blissful Week as a ‘Do Not Disturb’ Maximalist

I turned off my phone notifications for an entire week. It made me a less disturbed person, but the people closest to me got annoyed.

How American Camouflage Conquered the World

The world-famous MultiCam pattern was designed for the military by two Brooklyn hipsters. Now everyone—from babies to ICE agents—is suited up for battle.

Can Modular Phone Accessories Finally Evolve Beyond MagSafe?

True modular smartphone hardware never went mainstream. That could change as phone makers look beyond magnets.

I Learned More Than I Thought I Would From Using Food-Tracking Apps

These apps, some of which use AI and computer vision, were helpful for meeting my caloric and nutrition intake goals. But they also gave me some anxiety.

These 2 Apps Help Me Make Sense of My 100K Screenshots

The shameful pile of screenshots on my phone was as useless as it was disorganized. Rodeo and Swipewipe are helping to change that.

What to Know About At-Home STI Tests: Pros, Cons, and Recommendations (2026)

It’s easier than ever to test for sexually transmitted infections at home. We break down whether or not you should.

Are Mushroom Supplements Worth Taking? (2026)

We spoke with registered dietitians and tested popular formulas to break down the research behind functional fungi.

Makers Are Building Back Against ICE

In hacker spaces and at their homes, creative protesters are laser-cutting and 3D-printing tools to resist an occupation.

Many Adjustable Bed Frames Have a “Zero Gravity” Feature. I Tried It for a Week

I decided to try my adjustable bed frame’s “zero gravity” feature for a week. I wouldn’t do it again.

I Didn’t Care for Dildos Until I Tried This One From Lelo

Even if you typically don’t like dildos, the Lelo Gigi 3 could be your ticket to sexual pleasure.