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.

There’s a new “it” bag — but it doesn’t come with a popular label. Dubbed “analog bags,” Gen Z is buying canvas totes and filling them with items to help them reduce their screen time. The term was ...

According to a recent CNN article, searches for “analog hobbies” on the arts and crafts store Michael’s website have increased by 136% in the past six months, according to the company. Searches for ...

With our homes and lives swarming with AI-powered devices, assistants and chatbots, a backlash is brewing. Pitched as “analog lifestyles,” it’s different than a short-term digital detox. Instead, it’s ...

Total mastery over the pinout and functionality of the PCA9306 for conversion of logic levels from 5V to 3.3V. A step-by-step interfacing diagram for the PCA9306 to Arduino UNO. Working example with ...

As screen fatigue grows, a new trend is swapping smartphones for crosswords and sketchbooks – turning the humble bag into a tool for offline living There’s a new “it” bag – but this time it is not ...

If you're ready to spend less time on your phone in 2026, try picking up a screen-free hobby. We found beginner-friendly ways to introduce you to these analog activities, starting at $13. Puzzles are ...

Abstract: Matrix computation is ubiquitous in modern scientific and engineering fields. Due to the high computational complexity in conventional digital computers, matrix computation represents a ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. I spend a copious amount of time commuting to and from work via public transit. If it were up to me, ...