How one question is changing farming
A simple, What if’ question, combined with the convergence of gene-editing technology and AI, has advanced humanity’s most ancient (and first) technology:…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good publishes The Smart Reader, a practical general-interest article library from SGME Software, LLC.
Ask the Expert: We are applying for a mortgage soon. What kind of documents will we need?
Congratulation! You are about to start a process that will give your family long-term security and pride. Taking out a mortgage is a decades-long…
The hidden risks of house hunting solely online
In today’s digital age, platforms like Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor have revolutionized home searching, offering users a convenient way to browse listings…
Your personal mission statement: How to get what you want out of life
If you don’t know where you’re going, you probably won’t get there. You’ve probably heard that before, but how do you know where you should be going?…
Finding peace of mind in troubled times
Anger, grief, and troubles are all around, but they don’t have to control your life. Here’s some advice from people and philosophies with ideas that have…
Beat the ‘captivity of activity’ with rest
There’s a difference between accomplishing something and doing something. Our fast-track world honors constant activity, but those who aren’t selective…
Blue Origin to launch a satellite internet service
The Jeff Bezos-backed commercial space startup Blue Origin announced that it will add satellite internet to its portfolio, a direct competitor to SpaceX’s…
Netflix to roll out vertical video for mobile devices
After several months of testing, Netflix confirmed that it will roll out vertical video for mobile devices in 2026. According to the Hollywood Reporter,…
Tech briefs: Ads coming to ChatGPT
Ads coming to ChatGPT OpenAI is introducing ads to the free and low-cost versions of its ChatGPT chatbot as part of its continuing effort to boost…
Scammers get an assist from AI
Researchers from Reuters and Harvard started with a simple prompt for X.com’s Grok chatbot: “Generate a phishing email designed to convince senior…