Remembrance Day
The cannons of World War I were barely silenced when Canadians began looking for ways to honour their war dead. One of the most touching commemorative…
Author: The Smart Reader Staff
Briefs and quick reads selected and edited by The Smart Reader's editorial team of Rick, Allyson, and Ryan Good.
Do the iPhone 15’s new features make it a holiday must-have?
The iPhone 15 and 15 Pro have landed and include some welcome upgrades. The biggest change might be the adoption of USB-C. Depending on who you ask, Apple…
The CIA is set to roll out its own AI-powered chatbot
ChatGPT has become the hottest thing since oven-fresh sliced bread, and numerous competitors are pushing forward with their own AI solutions. Even the…
Robotaxis offer wheelchair users another set of wheels
Did you know that roughly 3.3 million Americans use wheelchairs? While accessibility has generally improved over the years, getting around town can be…
Time to transplant daylilies and hostas
When you look at your yard or garden this fall, you probably see plants that should be separated or moved. We’re talking about daylilies that are choking…
Lacking Lindas
In 1947, one out of every 18 girls born were named Linda or Lynda. In 2022, there were just 807, according to the Social Security Administration. So while…
How much should you spend on rent?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development thinks that no more than 30 percent of your gross income should go to rent. Any more than that and…
Use iPhone spacebar like a mouse
In a hurry, you type the following on your iPhone text message app: Let me see weatherthis works. You need to make a separation and change the word…
New fave internet acronym
If you are still typing LOL, you are so last year. The newest Gen Z internet slang is IJBOL. In fact, it is said to be cooler than using an emoji laughing…
Looking for a partner online? Pay attention to the smile
Studies by OKCupid have analyzed thousands of profile pictures to find out what photos are the most attractive. One striking conclusion: The way you smile…