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These books eerily predicted technological advancements of today, including ‘Snow Crash,’ ‘Player Piano,’ and more.

From not charging your phone all night to exposing your data, here are 11 mistakes you might be making on your smartphone.

The "GPT" in ChatGPT stands for "generative pre-trained transformer"—three words that contain the keys to understanding how generative AI works.

Design firms turn acres of grain corn into pop culture art you can get lost in.

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From "bogie" to "fugie," there are a lot of words that end in "IE" you may never have heard of—and this could come in handy for your Wordle skills.

Boost your Wordle game with these 5-letter words ending in “er.” Perfect for tricky guesses and strategy.

There's a colorful Southern saying for pretty much every scenario life might throw at you.

From "NPC" to "SOB," these insults should be used with care.

Shakespeare was not above a dirty joke. Here are eight of his filthiest puns and witticisms.

The term "Wuthering" comes from Old Norse, and explains a lot about Emily Brontë's classic, 'Wuthering Heights.'

"Spinster" wasn't always a criticism. Here's the story of how this term evolved from a label for a person who spun wool and thread for a living to an unfortunate, single, older woman.

From 'ghosting' to 'sneaky link,' these modern dating-related slang words might give you some clarity into your own relationships.

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Discover the truth behind some of the biggest smartphone battery myths, like whether charging your phone fully—or overnight—is actually as bad as some tech experts suggest.

Researchers are studying whether technology use is connected to depression, anxiety, and other issues.

Wind Phones originated in Japan in the 2010, and have since spread around the world.

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From 'forced proximity' to 'MMC,' these slang terms will help you become fluent in the language of modern romance fiction.

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