Monthly Archives: September 2022

From “stop the spread” to “you do you”: NY mask policy has experts facepalming

Enlarge / “You do you” when it comes to masks on NY transit. (credit: MTA) New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority faced immediate backlash Thursday after unveiling a new mask-optional policy featuring the tagline “You do you” below a silly cartoon of a person improperly wearing a mask over just the nose, not the mouth. Generally,…

Best snow boots of 2022

Katie McBroom via Unsplash Best insulated SOREL – Men’s Caribou Waterproof Boot Check Price A tried-and-true shoe to keep you out and about despite the cold. Best waterproof Muck Boot Women’s Arctic Sport Check Price These boots will keep your feet dry through ice, sleet, and snow. Best for kids BOGS Unisex-Child Neo-Classic Rain Boot…

Best snowshoes of 2022

Alec Moore via Unsplash Best for beginners Franklin Sports Arctic Trails Adult Snowshoes Check Price The perfect snowshoes for hikers of all abilities. Best for mountain terrain Yukon Charlie’s Advanced Snowshoe Kit Check Price Explore the backcountry with these mountain-approved snowshoes. Best budget Yaktrax Pro Traction Cleats for Walking Check Price These traction shoes provide…

Best budget headphones of 2022

Unsplash, Kreeson Naraidoo For Weekend Getaways Jabra Elite 45h Check Price A reliable pair of wireless headphones with an impressive battery life and in-app EQ. Home-Office Ready Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Check Price Active Noise Cancellation helps tune out the rest of the world and focus on what your listening experience. For Home Studios Sony…

Twitter bots appear to be be in line with the company’s estimate of below 5% — but you wouldn’t know it from how much they tweet, researchers say

Twitter and Meta found an influence network promoting US interests. Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Fewer than 5% of monetizable user accounts on Twitter are controlled by bots, according to digital intelligence provider Similarweb. But bots still account for around 21%-29% of US content on Twitter. Elon Musk has been hedging on his deal…