Haidee Chu

Haidee Chu is an editorial fellow covering technology from New York. She likes to write about how tech intersects with art, design, culture, society, and the public interest.

By Haidee Chu

The best travel apps you don't already know about: Plan, eat, navigate, and find activities

There's an app for (almost) every travel need.

07/06/2022

By Haidee Chu and Rizwana Zafer

20 Snapchat tips and tricks for newbies and power users

Create your own Snapsterpieces.

07/16/2021

Best yoga apps and YouTube channels for practicing at home

Find the right yoga app or YouTube yogi for you.

06/30/2020

Best tech books of 2020 (so far)

So much has happened in Silicon Valley. And the year is only half over.

06/26/2020

This sloth robot could help (very slowly) save our planet

Being slow has its perks

06/26/2020

7 apps to keep your plants alive and well

Never kill a plant again (hopefully).

06/19/2020

Facebook drops, YouTube rises as a source of U.S. news

Instagram's catching up, too.

06/16/2020

Automated fact-checking won't stop the social media infodemic

Sorry, tech companies. AI isn't a panacea for misinformation.

06/12/2020

Can UV light wands actually disinfect your Airbnb? An expert explains.

Spoiler: It's complicated.

05/20/2020

How to download free ebooks and digital audiobooks from public libraries

Here are the five things you need to know.

05/15/2020

TikTok faces scrutiny over minors' user data ... again

A new complaint urges the FTC to investigate the app's policies as they relate to minors.

05/14/2020

The 44 best iPhone cases for you, no matter who you are

Whatever the case, we've got you.

05/09/2020

Can't escape home? Try this virtual escape room instead.

Can you beat a witch's curse on Zoom?

05/06/2020

What the heck is VoIP? An expert explains.

Hint: It can save you money.

04/27/2020

Google now lets you add TV and movie searches to a watchlist on mobile

Finally!

04/22/2020

If you want to start making your own sourdough, start with this DIY tracker

How a woman made a data tracker for her sourdough starter, Brad.

04/22/2020

10 games and activities to keep you and your friends entertained on Zoom

Netflix and Zoom is so last week.

04/19/2020

Amazon may postpone Prime Day because it’s not a good look right now

The company's getting more demands than it can fulfill amid the pandemic.

04/16/2020

How to fundraise for coronavirus relief on social media

Everything helps.

04/14/2020

How to clean your filthy video game controller

Just clean it already.

04/06/2020

How to clean your greasy remote control

Just think of all those popcorn fingers.

03/27/2020

DIY soap dispenser plays 20 seconds of Spotify so you can stop singing 'Happy Birthday'

Just in case you're tired of that damn song.

03/26/2020

Amazon will survive the coronavirus. But local bookstores are fighting for their lives.

People are isolating themselves. That's bad news for independent bookstores.

03/20/2020

Slack just launched a redesign, but don't freak out

Chill out, it's fine.

03/18/2020

Your smartphone is dirtier than a toilet seat. Here's how to disinfect it.

G-R-O-S-S!

03/06/2020

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