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  1. how i get it done
    How Google’s Chief Sustainability Officer Gets It Done“I think about my daughter’s future … I’ve seen the climate models for 2100. They’re not good, and we need to take action now.”
    By Linda Childers
  2. love and war
    Ghosted by an AppDating apps gave us new paths toward love, but more and more banned users think they’ve also given us new channels for revenge.
    By Lauren Larson
  3. love and war
    Your Next Swipe Might Be on an AI ChatbotThe future of dating has virtual reality, AI, and the metaverse.
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
  4. love and war
    Can “Niche” Dating Apps Save Us?Services like Grindr, Feeld, and Muzz offer frustrated daters an alternative to Tinder and Bumble. But are they any better?
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz and Lakshmi Rengarajan
  5. love and war
    What ‘Feminist Tinder’ PromisedBumble set out to make dating better for women. Did it deliver?
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
  6. love and war
    Can You ‘Hack’ Your Dating App to Get Better Matches?In this episode of Land of the Giants: Dating Games, we’re looking at the algorithms that run your love life.
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz and Lakshmi Rengarajan
  7. love and war
    The Company That Controls DatingEpisode two of Land of the Giants: Dating Games looks at how Match Group made dating apps into a multibillion-dollar industry.
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
  8. love and war
    How Tinder Changed EverythingIn this episode of Land of the Giants: Dating Games, we’re looking at how an app built by a bunch of 20-somethings blew up our love lives.
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
  9. announcements
    How Our Love Lives Became Big BusinessThe new season of Vox Media Podcast Network’s tech podcast, Land of the Giants, documents the rise of the multibillion-dollar dating-app industry.
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
  10. culture
    Are You Obligated to Delete an Ex’s Nudes?As of yet, there’s no widely agreed-upon social contract when it comes to post-breakup nude ownership.
    By Juno Kelly
  11. romance
    30 Adorable ‘Good Morning’ Texts for HerStumped on a sweet text to send to your lady? We have you covered.
    By the Cut
  12. technology
    Imagine a World With Only One Phone ChargerThe European Union is calling for a common charger to unite all phones.
    By Olivia Truffaut-Wong
  13. beijing winter olympics
    Robots Are Taking Over the OlympicsIt’s time to welcome our robot overlords.
    By Olivia Truffaut-Wong
  14. extremely online
    The Rise of the Tabulated SelfI saw the best minds of my generation being uploaded onto “second-brain” apps.
    By Sophie Haigney
  15. trailblazers
    Leading the Robot Invasion of the Old Boys’ ClubManuela Veloso has spent her career turning sci-fi into reality.
    By Hope Reese
  16. disappointment
    Scientist Makes Phone for Her Dog, Dog Never AnswersAnd most of his calls were butt-dials.
    By Mia Mercado
  17. departures
    Does Anyone Want to Be an Editor-in-Chief Anymore?The hottest new trend in fashion is working in tech.
    By Emilia Petrarca
  18. How Reality TV Trailblazer Rachel Lindsay Lives Life on Her Own TermsBecoming a reality TV star was not in her five-year plan. But she saw an opportunity to represent herself, a Black woman, to a new audience.
  19. The Realist Parent’s Guide to Screen Time“Screen time” doesn’t have to be a dirty word; here’s how to navigate it with your kids.
  20. mental health
    The Therapy-App FantasyAn overwhelming demand for professional counseling has spawned slickly marketed companies promising a service they cannot possibly provide.
    By Molly Fischer
  21. 5 Ways Wellness Leaders Pandemic-Proofed Their BrandsWhen the world stalled, the need for mental health care grew overnight. Here’s how those working in wellness and mental health adapted to COVID-19.
  22. 5 ways retailers have navigated the ups, and many downs, of shutdownsWith some quick thinking and hardworking tools, these small business owners were able to shift quickly.
  23. New Year, New Necessities: 27 Buys to Support Your New Year’s ResolutionsWhether you want to sleep better, update your style, or exercise more.
  24. 13 Buys to Help You Get Your Best Sleep EverFrom game-changing sleepbuds to the plushest weighted blanket.
    By Leeann Duggan
  25. privacy
    Schools Might Start to Ban Zoom Over Privacy ConcernsAmid reports of virtual classrooms getting hijacked by racist trolls, schools in New York may look to host online lessons elsewhere.
    By Hannah Gold
  26. coronavirus
    Getting By With a Little Help From My Friends“Social distancing” is turning to “remote leaning” on my social circle. It’s been vital.
    By Lindsay Zoladz
  27. profile
    Seduced by Start-up LandIn Uncanny Valley, Anna Wiener tries to find career fulfillment in start-up dystopia.
    By Anna Silman
  28. power
    War and TweetsIn the maw of the posting machine, nothing feels real.
    By Bridget Read
  29. crime
    Terrifying Videos Show Men Hacking Into Home Security CamerasRing cameras are meant to help families monitor their homes. But hackers are now using them to spy on and harass people as they sleep.
    By Bridget Read
  30. the future issue
    In 2029, I’ll Regret All My Hand-wringing Over Social MediaI now find myself questioning the moral imperative for women to avoid vanity and sidestep aesthetic fantasies.
    By Heather Havrilesky
  31. technology
    I Can’t Wait to Lose the New AirPods ProAnd all my money. (They cost $250.)
    By Emilia Petrarca
  32. wellness
    Watch AOC Grill Mark Zuckerberg to Feel Hydrated and HealthyEnjoy AOC grilling Mark Zuckerberg and have a blessed, peaceful day.
    By Bridget Read
  33. self
    Peloton Is Spinning Faster Than EverThe company may have unwittingly created a fitness cult, but their business model is a little more complicated.
    By Amy Larocca
  34. sheeple
    We Can Stop Worrying About Horns Growing Out of Our SkullsOne of the co-authors reportedly left some important details out of the research paper.
    By Hannah Gold and Amanda Arnold
  35. fake news
    Sorry But Your Favorite Viral Story is Probably FakeA guide to keep you from getting duped.
    By Madison Malone Kircher
  36. swellness
    Me, Myself, and My NumbersDoes health tracking suggest a way out of loneliness — while also perpetuating it?
    By Edith Zimmerman
  37. hate speech
    Facebook Announced Ban on Far-Right Extremists Before Actually Banning ThemFacebook and Instagram banned Alex Jones and Milo Yiannopoulos, among a list of other extremists.
    By Madison Malone Kircher
  38. operation varsity blues
    More Parents Are Afraid They’ll Be Caught in College Admissions ScandalAccording to a new report, some parents in Southern California are freaking out about the possibility that they’ll be charged too.
    By Madison Malone Kircher
  39. power
    Did Trump Call a Meeting With Twitter to Complain About Losing Followers?During the president’s closed door meeting with Jack Dorsey, he reportedly spent a lot of time talking about losing followers.
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  40. the tweet beat
    It Must Be Nice to Be a Tech DudeJack Dorsey says he only eats one meal, five days a week.
    By Madison Malone Kircher
  41. get that money
    Why Is Stalking People on Venmo So Addictive?I can’t look away from my friends’ (and ex’s) Venmo feeds.
    By Madison Malone Kircher
  42. good question
    Wait, Are People Really Tracking My Emails?Constantly, as it turns out.
    By Claire Lampen
  43. science of us
    Most Days I Don’t Speak at AllIs that weird?
    By Edith Zimmerman
  44. select all
    Momo Isn’t What Parents Need to Worry About on YouTubeUnderstanding this week’s overhyped internet panic.
    By Madison Malone Kircher
  45. the cut opinion pages
    Break Your PhoneIt’s the only way to be acceptably disconnected.
    By Edith Zimmerman
  46. how to
    Here’s How to Turn Off Gmail’s Terrible ‘Nudge’ FeatureWe already have enough email anxiety, thank you.
    By Kelly Conaboy
  47. hairy situations
    Amazon-Enabled Hair Salons Are ComingAlexa, give me bangs.
    By Erica Smith
  48. oops
    Kellyanne Conway Might Want to Learn How to Hide Her Shady TextsA former Trump aide’s new book reveals that Conway used to make a ridiculously careless blunder.
    By Amanda Arnold
  49. good ideas
    Why Not Communicate With Your Friends Solely Through Celebrities?Cameo is a service for hiring celebrities to tell your friends things like “happy birthday.” But what if you used it to tell them “I’m running late”?
    By Kelly Conaboy
  50. science of us
    If You’re Feeling Bad, Email Someone a ComplimentIt’s an S.O.S. reconnection to the world.
    By Edith Zimmerman
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