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.

With organization being their key function, think of each cube as a filing folder. Marie Kondo, known for her KonMari method, suggests starting by making a list of all the items you need. “Then, lay ...

Chances are very high that you have never looked at your freezer and wondered, “Am I using that right?” We use most everyday items the way we found them being used, no questions asked. Because of this ...

eSpeaks’ Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...

The rise of generative AI in recent years has completely changed the way we access information. What used to be a quick Google search away is now even snappier to access with AI tools like ChatGPT and ...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed the State Department to go back to using Times New Roman typeface as the standard for official papers, a spokesperson told CNN, in a reversal of the ...

Dr. Berg teaches philosophy at the University of California, Irvine. Last spring, it became clear to me that over half the students in my large general education lecture course had used artificial ...

Communication is one of the top soft skills needed to succeed in the workplace. It can improve team productivity, help you stand out and even build better connections at work. With the right prompting ...

If you’ve ever shuffled a deck of playing cards, you’ve most likely created a unique deck. That is, you’re probably the only person who has ever arranged the cards in precisely that order. Although ...

Jimena de Mello Heredia receives an RTP scholarship through Monash University. Imagine a student working on an assignment and they are stuck. Their lecturer or tutor is not available. Or maybe they ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Covering all things related to communication skills. Aug 25, 2025, 04:40pm EDT “Start with a joke,” is one of the most poorly ...

For many people, Apple CarPlay begins and ends with navigation and music, but that barely scratches the surface. With a few smart adjustments, you can make the interface more personal, more convenient ...