Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

I recently wrote about my search for a task manager in “AppBITS: Sorted Seems Moribund” (25 June 2025), outlining my desire for a task manager that would help me plan my day by combining tasks with ...

Managing tasks across different projects has always been a bit of a juggling act for me. I use Notion to track everything, but figuring out what to work on first often comes down to gut feeling rather ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Matthew Guay It’s hard not ...

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

As someone who enjoys testing productivity tools, I've bounced between to-do apps like TickTick, Todoist, and Microsoft To Do. Each one worked for a while, until the inevitable happened: I'd stop ...

Am I weird? I immensely enjoy completing chores. They offer me a sense of accomplishment as I beam at the sight of a clean house, tidy fridge, or leaf-free balcony. The biggest issue, however, is ...

Even for vulnerable jobs like translation and research, that work is more than just the tasks AI may be able to assist with. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy ...

Chandraveer, a seasoned mechanical design engineer turned tech reporter and reviewer, brings more than three years of rich experience in consumer tech journalism to the table, having contributed to ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Arriana Vasquez Arriana Vasquez is an associate staff writer covering ...

The Apple Watch helps people track their health and fitness, but it can also be a great tool to help people stay productive and get work done. This is especially true for people who get easily ...