Google's most ambitious new product isn't its fancy new phone (GOOGL, GOOG)
It's a big week for Google.The search giant unveiled a slew of new products: a phone, a virtual reality headset, updates to its Chromecast line of products, a new type of wireless router. There was...
View ArticleThe 25 cheapest cities in Europe to rent an Airbnb
While Europe can be expensive, it is full of affordable holiday destinations, and Airbnb is a popular way for travellers to get cheap accommodation deals.Since millions of Europeans have opened their...
View ArticleA short quiz can reveal if you're secretly a Canadian citizen
Most people aren't Canadian.But if you want to become Canadian — perhaps to escape the results of a certain presidential election — you'll need to go through a pretty complex and time-consuming process...
View ArticleWhat happens to your body and brain when you sleep — and when you don't
Most Americans aren't getting enough sleep.That can be a problem, since sleep has a big impact on your health. While you may not feel it after one night of poor sleep, sleep deprivation can contribute...
View ArticleThese are the 5 most addictive substances on the planet
Ranking drugs based on how addictive they are is tough work, since we all react differently to distinct substances. Nevertheless, a group of addiction experts including specialists from the Royal...
View ArticleThese 15 dog breeds are the most likely to run away from home
Dogs are a mischievous bunch.Leave the backyard gate open, miss that hole they've been digging, or don't hold a leash tightly enough, and you could have a furry escaped convict.But some canines are...
View ArticleAn up-and-coming restaurant chain is offering a glimpse into a future where...
Bruno is a tall, gangly robot that works in the kitchen at Zume Pizza, a Silicon Valley-based pizza startup that delivers to Mountain View, California (home of the Googleplex).From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.,...
View Article49 incredible public-space transformations captured by Google Street View
Cities are built for humans.But if you look at the layout of most of them, it looks like they're made for cars.Seeing that, a Brazilian urban planning collective called Urb-i (shorthand for Urban...
View ArticleThe 10 best cities for people who work from home
These days, the workplace is wherever you find an internet connection and a wall plug.More than a third of American workers say they've tried telecommuting, according to a 2015 poll from Gallup, and...
View ArticleThe internet can’t decide whether this purse is white or blue
A new online color controversy has Twitter users in a heated debate, but this time it involves a purse instead of a dress. A woman named Taylor Corso uploaded a picture of her new Kate Spade bag and it...
View Article17 things that people driven to do risky things have in common
Many people are driven to do things that excite them, no matter how risky or terrifying those activities might seem to others.If you heard about a chance to ski down a steep backcountry slope, would...
View Article10 of the best American cities to live comfortably on $40,000 a year
Much of America's charm is predicated on small-town life. It's community oriented, nostalgic, and generally more affordable than living in a big city.In its October/November print issue, AARP The...
View Article50 meals everyone should eat in their lifetime
Sometimes one meal is all it takes to make your vacation one to remember forever. From incredibly fresh ceviche in Peru to the modern Spanish cuisine at Girona's award-winning El Celler de Can Roca,...
View ArticleRamen master Ivan Orkin shares his secrets to the perfect bowl of ramen
Chef Ivan Orkin is the king of ramen. After opening a restaurant in Japan, he returned to the US and opened the popular Ivan Ramen and Slurp Shop in Manhattan. He tells us what it takes to make the...
View ArticleA 4-year-old who overdosed on vitamins reveals why we should never have told...
A 4-year-old boy in England was recently taken to the emergency room after he'd spent weeks vomiting and losing weight.After tests revealed the boy had extraordinarily high calcium and vitamin D...
View Article8 ways dating and relationships may look different by 2040
Dates in the future may not happen in coffee shops — instead, you might just sit in your living room with a virtual reality headset, according to a recent report from Imperial College London and...
View ArticleThis haunted house takes photos of people's reactions to getting scared — and...
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View ArticleA posture expert reveals the best way to sleep on a flight
Dr. Alan Hedge, a professor of ergonomics at Cornell University, describes the best and worst ways you can sleep on a plane.Follow TI: On FacebookJoin the conversation about this story »
View Article12 cooking tools everyone should have in their kitchen by age 30
Turning 30 means you've survived the beginning of adulthood. You might even want a kitchen that matches your level of maturity.To figure out what every adult kitchen needs (besides the basics, like...
View ArticleHere's how much you should tip a barista, according to the founder of San...
Most mornings, the only person standing between you and happiness might be your coffee barista. According to one coffee expert, you're probably tipping her way too little.James Freeman is the founder...
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