Month December 2016

How We Got Closer to Our Cyberhuman Future in 2016

Humans’ relationship with technology is growing ever-more intimate. In a sense, we have already become cyborgs, tethered to our external electronic devices, outsourcing to them our memories, our sense of direction, our socializing, our lives. But, if the past year’s…

Why Being Warm Is Better Than Just Being Polite

Part of making real, meaningful connections with others is making them feel welcome, which includes being polite. But, the real key is being warm, which goes beyond just giving people what they need, or treating them with basic respect. Here’s…

Year In Review: Our Top Stories From 2016

2016 was a year for breaking records, breaking new ground, and (in some cases) breaking gear. More than 1,000 stories hit our homepage this year. These 12 were the most popular we published. Artificial ‘Gills’ Scam Comes Clean A week…

It’s been a good year for the Amazon Echo (AMZN)

Amazon remains an e-commerce company at its core, but like any tech giant, it’s put its fingers in many other pies over the years. Some of its attempts have been disasters. Others are bona fide smash hits. The biggest surprise,…