The cure for the Commuter’s Blues

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Another hour spent behind the wheel, inching your way through your city’s clogged streets—all while imagining being home already, getting a head start on cooking dinner, spending time with your family and friends, catching up on your favorite show. Or, running late to the most important meeting of the week, stuck behind a driver who apparently wants to see just how slowly he can drive without making his car come to a complete stop. Sound familiar?

Call it the commuter’s blues. Whether you’re on your way to the boardroom or the classroom—or anywhere between—a slow, painful commute can suck the energy out of your day. That’s where the GXL Commuter Scooter comes in, from GOTRAX. Designed to help you cut through your commute safely, stylishly, and quickly, the GXL can be a gamechanger for anyone looking to cure the commuter’s blues.  Read more…

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What type of tech gift-giver are you?

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In 2018, it’s a safe bet that several items on your loved ones’ holiday wish lists come in telltale rectangular boxes and include chargers. If you want to be remembered as a thoughtful gift-giver, you simply can’t go wrong with the digital device route. Thankfully, Best Buy is here to lend a hand when it comes to selecting the perfect tech accessory for that special someone.

This year, instead of fretting over the various “buckets” of recipients — “the golf aficionado” or “the frequent traveler” — take a moment to consider your own style of gift-giving. Selecting a present that’s uniquely “you” is a surefire way to stand out from the crowd this season. Read more…

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Helpful ways parents can use technology during their baby’s first year

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The first year of a baby’s life is filled with milestone moments: learning how to roll over, grasp objects, and of course, exciting forays into mobility like those first few wobbly steps.

But today, not only is “baby’s first [fill in the blank]” documented via home video — it’s also “liked” on social media, uploaded to the cloud, and sent to grandma instantly via shared photo albums. The fact that such technology is deeply ingrained into our modern lives brings up new considerations for parents: How can technology help parents during their baby’s first year?

Finding a way to integrate your parenting life with digital devices in a balanced way can set a foundation for healthy family interactions with technology for years to come. Here’s what the experts have to say.  Read more…

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What’s What in Doctor Who: How the Twelfth Doctor Leads to the Future

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The TARDIS returns!

We’re celebrating the return of Doctor Who (Sundays on BBC AMERICA) with a rundown of what makes Doctor Who the world’s longest-running sci-fi series and a unique, ever-evolving franchise with generations of fans. You can explore the universe with the Ninth and Tenth Doctors in our first article here and travel through space and time with the Eleventh Doctor here. Whether you’re a passionate fan or a total beginner, BBC’s new DVD collections, featuring some of the most popular Doctors, will inspire you to join this epic adventure through space and time.

One of the little bits of Doctor Who magic that has kept the show alive for more than half a century is regeneration: the Doctor’s transformation into a new look and personality while still retaining the same essential characteristics. Thanks to this Time Lord ability, audiences meet the Doctor anew every few years, bringing new actors into the role and fresh outlooks to the series. Read more…

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Why modern life needs modern banking

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From eschewing bar soap to saying no to mayo, Millennials just want to do things differently—and that’s true in many ways, including reimagining how our society views common life decisions.

Mostly, that means giving today’s rising generations more time before diving into major personal and financial changes. Compared to Boomers and Gen X, Millennials are marrying later, buying homes later, having children later—and that’s if they’re doing these things at all

Why the delay? For many Millennials, it comes down to their finances. They want to feel a stronger sense of personal financial stability before undertaking a transformative endeavor like marriage or starting a business. This makes sense for a generation raised in the shadow of the 2008 recession, who treat banks differently than previous generations. A recent Gallup report shows only 66% of Millennials have visited a physical bank in the past six months, compared to 81% of Boomers. Where, then, are they banking? Read more…

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Next-level tech gift ideas for the techie who has it all

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Is it holiday season already? Even with our phones, laptops, tablets, and smart watches keeping track of time, somehow the season still seems to sneak up on us every year. Speaking of which, with our gadget-filled lives, it can be harder than ever to find the perfect digital gift for the people on our holiday lists. What do you give the person who always tells you about the hot new tech?

That’s where we come in. We’ve rounded up this holiday season’s best tech gifts, with an eye on the most innovative personal tech around—all the best stuff to gift to the tech-obsessives in your life, along with anyone who could use some awesome gifts to push them into 2019 in fresh tech style. To showcase our recommendations, we’ll take you through the perfect day in the life of your gift-ees. Read more…

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Being the change

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Watch our video above to learn more about The Giving Keys and their mission to help people transition out of homelessness, and read our article below to go behind-the-scenes with the inspiring people who make The Giving Keys work.

Omara never envisioned her life path would lead to entrepreneurship. She’d struggled with addiction, experienced homelessness, lost custody of her kids, and spent time in prison. She rarely received positive affirmation from those around her — she’d never been called beautiful.

But two weeks into a new job, Omara’s life took a decidedly different turn. She’d secured employment in a role as a production associate at The Giving Keys, a social enterprise based in Los Angeles, and found herself being showered with empowering, affirming messages from her colleagues. She was called beautiful for the first time in her life — and she started to believe that the praise she was hearing was true. Read more…

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New payment app helps you earn cash rewards just for paying your bills

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Do you have that one friend who always forgets their wallet? As annoying as it might seem when it comes time to pay the bill, they might be onto something. They just haven’t figured out what it is yet. It’s time to introduce them to Paytm: the new way to pay your bills and repay your friends using your smartphone.  

Paytm Canada recently launched a free mobile application that gives you a secure way to pay your bills through your smartphone and earn rewards points. We aren’t just talking about your phone bill or your cable bill. We are talking about bigger budget items like your property taxes, utility bills, and credit cards. I can just see the points adding up right now! Read more…

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What’s What in Doctor Who: Exploring the Universe with the Ninth and Tenth Doctors

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The TARDIS returns!

We’re celebrating the return of Doctor Who (Sundays on BBC AMERICA) with a rundown of what makes Doctor Who the world’s longest-running sci-fi series and a unique, ever-evolving franchise with generations of fans. Whether you’re a passionate fan or a total beginner, BBC’s new DVD collections, featuring some of the most popular Doctors, will inspire you to join this epic adventure through time and space.

Doctor Who first hit television screens in 1963,  captivating audiences with its sci-fi story of a powerful “Time Lord”—that’s the Doctor, to us humans—who travels space and time, fighting the forces of evil. The original series ran for a whopping 27 seasons, ending in 1989. In 2005, the modern series picked up where the original had left off, exciting long-term fans and a new generation alike. This month, Jodie Whittaker appeared as the Thirteenth Doctor in the show’s newest season. Passionate, hopeful, and full of energy, the Thirteenth Doctor has just started exploring galaxies and sorting out fair play throughout the universe. Read more…

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The low-carbon economy: Driving a cleaner future

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Signs of America’s transition to a low-carbon economy are everywhere. In urban areas, electric buses are joining city fleets. In the suburbs, charging stations for electric vehicles sit prominently next to gas pumps. And in rural parts of the country, wind turbines gently dot the expansive countryside.

A new era of sustainability is on the way. This emerging era is about more than simply moving away from fossil fuels — it’s a sweeping change that touches upon every industry, the way that people manufacture and consume goods, and how working-class citizens make a living.

Companies like AT&T are helping support American’s transition to a low-carbon economy, not only through large-scale purchase agreements for renewable energy, but also by supporting students and preparing the next generation for jobs in the green economy Read more…

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The rise of renewable energy will change everything

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An electric vehicle cruising down the highway, a solar panel installed on a neighbor’s rooftop, a wind turbine turning in the breeze: These are just a few of the powerful symbols that represent the blossoming renewable energy economy

There’s little doubt that the world is on the cusp of a new era of energy generation and consumption. From the rise of renewable fuel sources to the increasing number of companies like AT&T that are investing in clean energy, renewables are swiftly becoming a booming industry

As a result, we’re in the midst of an explosion of opportunity — both economic and environmental. In America, the seismic shift toward renewables is evident in both classrooms and boardrooms, particularly as major international corporations invest heavily in clean energy. Earlier in 2018, for instance, AT&T announced the expansion of its renewable energy program in collaboration with NextEra Energy Resources. Read more…

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The ultimate pup party video

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What do you get when you combine pancake frisbees, pups, and plenty of photo opportunities? The biggest pup party of the year, brought to you by Canon and Mashable. We threw a photo party bash for any and every dog in Brooklyn, inviting them—and their owners, of course—to our Williamsburg space for a day full of playing, portraits, and pancakes. While their pups caught pancake frisbees, played with free toys, and had their glamour shots taken, our human guests checked out the Canon EOS Rebel T7i—the camera that made our party possible. Watch the video to get in on the fun, and then check out the Canon EOS Rebel T7i to capture perfect moments. Read more…

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