Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Apple adds new features to iOS all the time, but it’s not as common that we get brand new system apps. In iOS 26 though, there are two: Preview and Apple Games. The Preview app is inspired by Preview ...

The Gmail mobile apps lack a handful of features found on the website, but Google is now adding the ability to create new labels on Android. Once available, open the navigation drawer for “Create ...

KALAMAZOO, MI –– From the minds that brought Kalamazoo The Beer Exchange, comes an entirely new concept rooted in bringing back a lost vibe. The Old Skool Bar is set for a grand opening on Friday, Feb ...

Apple acquired Canadian graph database company Kuzu last year, it has emerged. The acquisition, spotted by AppleInsider, was completed in October 2025 for an undisclosed sum. The company's website was ...

Apple is improving music discovery with a new feature in the iOS 26.4 beta: Playlist Playground. For those curious about this update, it's an AI-driven addition to Apple Music where users can now ...

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...

Extra credit: Laura Hancock writes about how a little-known tax credit provides an extra layer of state support for private schools in addition to vouchers. Ohioans can donate up to $1,500 to a ...

When it comes to saving for retirement, a 401(k) plan is one of the smartest financial products you can utilize. Contributions to these employer-sponsored plans are tax-deferred, so they lower your ...