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Remember when the most confusing thing about an election was trying to figure out what a “caucus” was? Or listening to a politician give a 20-minute answer without actually answering the question? Ah, the good old days. Back then, political…

Have you ever had a conversation about, say, taking up competitive llama grooming, only to find your phone flooded with ads for tiny shears and alpaca-friendly shampoo? It feels like your phone is leaning in, cupping a hand to its…

Have you ever had the feeling your computer is reading your mind? You mention to your spouse that you might need a new pair of gardening gloves, and within minutes, every website you visit is plastered with ads for gloves.…

Have you ever gotten a financial tip that sounded so good, you could almost hear a choir of angels singing? Maybe it was a post from a distant cousin on Facebook, who suddenly looks 20 years younger and is standing…

Here’s the thing about scammers: they’re lazy. They’ve always been lazy. In the past, that meant laughably bad grammar in emails (“Dear Esteemed Sir, kindly send me your Social Securitys”). Now? They’ve outsourced the work to Artificial Intelligence. Which means…

The other day, I got a pop-up on a website. “Hello!” it said, chipper as a songbird. “My name is Brenda. How can I help you today?” I needed to know if they shipped to Antarctica, a pressing question for…

Have you ever had a private conversation with your spouse about, say, the urgent need for a flamingo-shaped pool float, only to find your Facebook feed suddenly plastered with ads for every inflatable tropical bird known to man? It’s enough…

Stop!! Before you hit “Buy Now” to pick up that knee cream that lets you dunk like LeBron James. Or miracle glasses that claim to see the future. Or a $12 pillow that promises “inner peace.” If a product sounds…

The other day, I was confiding in my golden retriever, Barnaby, about my creaky knee. Just a private, man-to-dog chat. Barnaby, by the way, is a top-notch listener but gives medical advice that mostly involves more treats and naps. That…

Have you ever received an email from your cousin Barb that made you spit out your coffee? The one claiming that scientists discovered a species of squirrel in Peru that can yodel the national anthem? And for a moment, just…