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.

Agents use facial recognition, social media monitoring and other tech tools not only to identify undocumented immigrants but also to track protesters, current and former officials said. By Sheera ...

Passkeys provide stronger security than traditional passwords and could eventually replace them entirely as adoption grows. We explain everything you need to know and show you how to get started. I ...

On college campuses across the United States, the introduction of generative artificial intelligence has sparked a sort of arms race. Rapid adoption of AI by young people set off waves of anxiety that ...

A pair of black gloves recovered near Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson-area home is being tested for DNA, marking the latest development in the investigation into her disappearance. Authorities said the gloves ...

Frustration is mounting in the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as cops admit they have found no suspects over six days into the search. In the days since the 84-year-old vanished from ...

The FBI released details on a suspect in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, describing a male, approximately 5’9” - 5’10” tall, with an average build wearing a black, 25-liter ‘Ozark Trail Hiker Pack’ ...

Rachel is a freelancer based in Echo Park, Los Angeles and has been writing and producing content for nearly two decades on subjects ranging from tech to fashion, health and lifestyle to entertainment ...

Different AI models win at images, coding, and research. App integrations often add costly AI subscription layers. Obsessing over model version matters less than workflow. The pace of change in the ...