Here’s how the Google Assistant became more helpful in 2018
In 2018, the Google Assistant learned to speak new languages (Nǐ hǎo!), expanded to new regions (like the Netherlands, Indonesia and Turkey), and became smarter with...
How (and Why) to Use the Outliers Function in Excel
An outlier is a value that is significantly higher or lower than most of the values in your data. When using Excel to analyze data, outliers...
Write operators for databases in Kubernetes with KubeDB
You can count on KubeDB to solve your problems when running production quality databases in Kubernetes. KubeDB is a framework for writing operators for any database...
What Camera Settings Should I Use for Portrait Photos?
To take good portraits, you need to use the right camera settings. Let’s have a look at what combination of lens, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO give...
Most Anticipated Books of 2019
Start the year off right with Book Riot’s Most Anticipated Books of 2019, our round-up of the most exciting new releases of the year. Pre-order, add...
Could a Daily Poetry Podcast Save Your Mental Health?
“The Slowdown,” from U.S. poet laureate Tracy K. Smith, may be the first daily podcast that’s good for your feelings Photo by Ovinuchi Ejiohuo Why produce a daily...
Alice Stephens Is Blowing Up the Traditional Adoption Story
Her thriller “Famous Adopted People” opens the door for stories that challenge the “good adoptee” narrative Alice Stephens There are not enough novels by adoptees about...
Storystorm 2019 Day 7: Jen Betton Creates Characters with Inherent Conflict
by Jen Betton If you’ve been to any sort of children’s book writing event, you’ve heard how much editors and agents want character-driven stories. But what...
New Year, Comics Catch-Up: 5 Comics To Grab in January
The end of the year is a hectic time. First there’s Thanksgiving, then Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and any number of other holidays. Which means comics that...
5 Wintry Books To Read When It’s Too Cold To Go Outside
Though the holidays may have come and gone, winter is still far from over—which means it’s the perfect time to stay inside and hunker down with...
