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.

The OnePlus Pad Go 2 understands a lot of what makes the vanilla iPad so popular, and it follows in its well-trodden footsteps to deliver a competent Android alternative. It lacks a little on raw ...

Extremely versatile and customizable. Performance is better than previous-generation handhelds. Detachable controllers are comfortable and improve usability. Excellent OLED screen with high refresh ...

Imagine this: you’re in the middle of an important project, juggling deadlines, and collaborating with a team scattered across time zones. Suddenly, your computer crashes, and hours of work vanish in ...

In Los Angeles, few bands stay active long enough to celebrate a 25th anniversary. For the women in Go Betty Go, this milestone came as hard, fast and furious as one of their songs. Imagine a Latina ...

Looking for a soft and subtle eye makeup look that’s easy to recreate and perfect for everyday wear? In this video, I’ll walk you through a beginner-friendly, step-by-step tutorial that results in ...

Discover how to crochet the beautiful Merry-Go-Round Granny Square with this easy, step-by-step tutorial! Starting with a circular center that smoothly transforms into a square, this pattern adds a ...

One of my fondest memories in gaming history was the first two weeks after the launch of Pokémon GO, where you could literally walk down the street and find dozens of players all catching wild Pokémon ...

The sounds of Chuck Brown and others who’ve played D.C.’s official music were blasting in Anacostia on Wednesday as The Go-Go Museum and Café officially opened. The 8,000-foot museum celebrates the ...

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