- Real or fake? Tools for spotting AI pics
Daily Edition • January 26, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Most of us pick up hobbies for the simplest of reasons: We find them fun. But some popular pastimes have also been proven to protect against age-related cognitive decline, including knitting and taking part in a book club. Read a list of other hobbies that fit the bill. Must Reads Rock out like it’s 1976: Can you guess which band has the bestselling U.S. album of all time? Thoughtful advice if you’re feeling excluded by a group of friends (we’ve…Read more
- The year’s predicted dining trends
Daily Edition • January 3, 2026 SUPPORTED BY You’ve likely never thought to ask the question: How big is a red blood cell in comparison to a lion’s mane jellyfish? But thanks to a nifty site called Size of Life, you can easily visualize the answer. The tool from programmer Neal Agarwal allows you to choose from a list of organisms, from a teeny-tiny DNA strand to a hulking blue whale, and compare their sizes. It’s a fun way to spend a few moments while enjoying your morning coffee — play...
- 2026 events to add to your calendar
. Daily Edition • January 2, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Later this month, the World Sports Photography Awards will announce its 2026 winners — stunning images across 24 categories that capture the grit, triumph, and thrill of athletic achievement. But for now, we can peruse this year’s finalists (you might just come out of it with a new appreciation for sport). Must Reads Go inside the oldest restaurant in the world, which recently turned 300 What a traditional Kashmiri coat can teach us about health...
- Try this practice before making resolutions
. Daily Edition • January 1, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Happy New Year! To ring in 2026, we’ve crafted a special newsletter that will hopefully get you prepared for and excited about the year ahead. And before you spend the morning drawing up a resolutions list, consider commencing a search for a renewed purpose in life instead — expert tips on that below. Must Reads Book Riot’s 2026 Read Harder Challenge is here — see this year’s tasks From black-eyed peas to lucky lentils, learn about different New...