Tight jar lids are such an inconvenience in the kitchen, especially if you’re trying to get dinner on the table ASAP. You aren’t totally out of luck if this happens, though, since there’s no shortage ...

I've gotten a lot of use out of open source projects over the years. Eventually, I decided I wanted to give back. What can you do though when you've never coded an app or have money to contribute? It ...

There’s a good chance you have a pile of rubber bands sitting in a drawer at home right now. Those stretchy circles are more versatile than you might realize, so let’s put them to good use. We know ...

Discover three ingenious ways to open stubborn bottles and cans using ordinary items you have at home. Learn how to open a soda can with a broken tab using folded paper, easily uncork a wine bottle ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Cory Benfield discusses the evolution of ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

The last remaining treaty between the United States and Russia limiting nuclear weapons expired on February 5, 2026. It marks the end of an era of arms control and limits on both the size and status ...

As this week’s WM Phoenix Open began play, defending champion Thomas Detry was in the familiar spot of sitting atop a leaderboard. It just didn’t happen to be at TPC Scottsdale. As two-time champion ...

The Justice Department on Friday released many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, resuming disclosures under a law intended to reveal what the government knew about the ...

Open alcohol containers are now banned in Fort Lauderdale's special entertainment districts as the city moves to tighten rules aimed at improving safety. The new restrictions, which took effect last ...

Jamie Raskin, House judiciary ranking member, says ‘mysterious redactions’ obscure abusers’ names. Plus, RFK Jr accused of misleading Senate Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here ...