As a woman today, doing things alone in public—whether grabbing coffee, going to the movies, or enjoying a solo dinner—often comes with a cultural stigma. It can feel like you either have to fear solitude or turn it into a bold statement of independence. There’s vulnerability and judgment at both ends of that spectrum. A few years ago, when I found myself living alone for the first time, these societal narratives left me feeling not only alone but also isolated in my experience. What I didn’t realize at the time was how transformative this chapter would become. Living alone for…
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We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. After 15 years of living in our home, I have a long mental list of updates I’d love to make. But with our Malibu renovation in full swing, I’m trying to keep my focus (and my budget) on small, strategic changes—I’m approaching them as “micro” updates rather than a full overhaul. Our living room had been living with the same furniture, same rug, and same shelf styling since our last update in 2021. It was starting to feel… a little stale. I…
I will never forget the year my husband and I lived in a home with minimal natural light. We were in a temporary living situation and the home was situated amidst trees that blocked the sun. The main living areas were almost always cast in shadows, and we always had to be careful of ice as we left the house in the winter. No sun on the front door meant the ice took longer to melt—so we gingerly walked around frozen patches of concrete well into March. As the year progressed, I questioned why my mood was down more than…
By now, it’s a truth many women know well: Sex has not only the potential to be wildly pleasurable, but supportive of our well-being, too. But what about the effects of not having sex? We know less about that—which is why we’re diving deep into that question today. For all of the fantastic stories about how regularly engaging in sex can cut cortisol levels, improve sleep, decrease pain, and improve immunity, I’m occasionally left wondering about the effects of a break in regularity—aka a dreaded “dry spell.” I recently came across an article detailing what happens to your body when…
I’ve always loved a weekend with minimal plans—when the days feel open, almost expansive, as if anything could happen. (And if what needs to happen is a nap, I’m willing to embrace that journey.) While my early twenties were spent chasing one plan after the next (fueled, if I’m honest, by FOMO and too much coffee), I’ve come to learn that joy doesn’t always live in the hustle. Sometimes, it’s in the quietest moments: sipping my morning beverage in bed, a walk with no destination, or a Sunday afternoon spent baking the hours away. Now, my healthy weekend habits prioritize…
Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and Daniela Amodei. Image: Anthropic The startup Anthropic is one of the most talked about AI companies in the world; its recent valuation was $61.5 billion. In an essay by its CEO Dario Amodei, he wrote, “People outside the field are often surprised and alarmed to learn that we do not understand how our own AI creations work. They are right to be concerned: this lack of understanding is essentially unprecedented in the history of technology.” He noted this is increasing the risk of unintended and potentially harmful outcomes. And, he argued the industry should turn its…
Machine learning periodic table. Image: Shaden Alshammari (MIT graduate student)/YouTube A new “periodic table for machine learning,” is reshaping how researchers explore AI, unlocking fresh pathways for discovery. The framework, Information-Contrastive Learning (I-Con), connects diverse machine learning (ML) methods, offering researchers a structured system for innovation. Developed by researchers from MIT, Microsoft, and Google, I-Con not only provides a new lens for understanding ML but also encourages creative thinking by merging traditional techniques. This groundbreaking approach is poised to propel the field forward, opening up new research possibilities and establishing clearer directions for future advancements. How the I-Con framework unlocks…
Image credit: Motorola YouTube Motorola launched its latest lineup of Razr foldable phones this week in New York, unveiling smarter, sleeker devices infused with artificial intelligence, led by a new partnership with AI startup Perplexity. In particular, Motorola introduced its flagship Razr Ultra, which features an “AI key” and Moto AI powered by Perplexity’s answer engine, alongside integrations with Google Gemini, Microsoft’s Copilot, and Meta’s Llama models. Perplexity’s smartphone debut Perplexity, an AI search startup valued at around $9 billion, is making its smartphone debut through this Motorola deal. The integration means Perplexity will be pre-installed on Razr devices, allowing…
Image: Sundry Photography/Adobe Stock Google has opened applications for its second Google for Startups AI Academy: American Infrastructure cohort. This six-month program is designed to support Seed to Series A startups leveraging AI to address critical infrastructure challenges across the United States. With this program, startup founders can access support, mentorship, and workshops to help them scale solutions in critical sectors including cybersecurity, healthcare, education, and agriculture. What Google’s program offers Participating startups will be equipped with tools and strategies to optimize operations, enhance productivity, and accelerate solution delivery using AI. For instance, a sales team could recover hours each…
Image: Amazon Amazon and NVIDIA have no plans to slow down the construction of data centres to support artificial intelligence workloads, executives from the two companies have declared. This comes as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs spark concerns that rising tech prices will reduce demand for AI. Kevin Miller, Amazon’s vice president of global data centres, said “there’s been really no significant change” to the company’s plans at an energy conference by the Hamm Institute for American Energy, according to CNBC. “We continue to see very strong demand, and we’re looking both in the next couple years as well as…