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.

Can batteries really save us from climate disaster? Elon Musk thinks so—and Tesla is building the foundation now. From grid-scale MegaPacks to decentralized power systems, Tesla’s vision isn’t just ...

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LAYTON — Before most people know where they're headed for the day, Kris Cottrell is already on the road. Through his nonprofit, Stamp Out Suicide, Cottrell helps people experiencing homelessness ...

During his 40-year career, Scott Scovel saved $3 million for his retirement. But when he retired, he was so fixated on saving that he struggled to start spending. Spending tactics, like a $50,000 "war ...

Facepalm: Users have long criticized Windows 11 File Explorer as inferior to its Windows 10 predecessor. The essential tool suffers from slow launches, sluggish file searches, and delayed right-click ...

For two and a half decades, fashion e-commerce has barely changed. We still shop online through static product pages, while the way we advertise and discover brands has shifted from traditional media ...

The era of coupon-clipping is over. Smart shoppers everywhere are catching on to a smartphone app that offers cash back — even for grocery items already purchased, Food & Wine has reported. The Aisle ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Coca-Cola Company has joined the MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium to assist in solving global challenges, beginning with ...

Imagine this: all your family photos, critical work documents, and favorite media files stored securely in one place, accessible anytime, anywhere, without relying on third-party services. Sounds ...

As American democracy unravels at the hands of President Trump and his enabling congressional and Supreme Court majorities, millions of Americans are desperate to identify whatever possible ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...