Articles filed under Washington Post
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Why real hoverboards can't get off the groundSep 05, 2015 7:34 am - This is a story about hoverboards, but let's just get something straight. The name is a lie. Hoverboards, at least the ones you've been reading about since rapper Wiz Kh...
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Tired of Tinder? Here's Damn Love, an app that's all about breakupsSep 05, 2015 7:33 am - Tired of swiping left and right looking for that perfect match? I recently downloaded an anti-dating app, Damn Love, created by E. Jean Carroll, who's spent decades as a...
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Hollywood celebrities are helping fund Silicon Valley's next starsSep 05, 2015 7:32 am - Actor Ashton Kutcher was one of the first celebrities to embrace social media as a way to build his fan base. But outside the spotlight, he's also been a prolific invest...
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App reviews: Cortana, UrbanstemsSep 04, 2015 11:00 pm - Microsoft's personal-assistant app, Cortana, is a core new feature of its Windows 10 operating system. Like Siri or the Google Now assistant, Cortana is voice controlled...
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Are 'WiFi allergies' a real thing?Sep 04, 2015 11:00 pm - A quick guide to electromagnetic hypersensitivity
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Here's what we expect from Apple's next iPhoneSep 04, 2015 11:00 pm - With Apple's announced media event coming next Wednesday, speculation and fervor around the company's next products is kicking into high gear. And we're pretty sure we'r...
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3 new smartwatches head to wristsSep 04, 2015 11:00 pm - LG, Samsung and Sony all showed off new smartwatches, taking their own approaches to the nascent category. LG went for full luxury, announcing that its new $1,200 Urbane...
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Talk to your kids about alcohol before they turn 10, doctors saySep 04, 2015 6:00 am - Having the “booze talk” with kids before they take their first sip of alcohol is crucial, according to a report released recently by the American Academy of Pediatrics. ...
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College health pop quiz: Where's the clinic?Sep 01, 2015 5:45 am - Dear Incoming College Freshmen, As you begin the next step in life, you are probably both excited and nervous, thinking about your classes, dorm setup, meal plans and ma...
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Is charring meat on the grill a cancer danger?Sep 01, 2015 5:45 am - Firing up the backyard grill to cook some juicy meat over a hot flame: It's an American tradition, especially on the coming Labor Day weekend. Charring pork, beef, fish ...