Sharon Salzberg: Do you think it’s harder for kids these days? That’s sort of the common understanding or feeling. Mark Bertin: I would say it’s a mixed bag. I think some of what we’re living with as a culture makes it feel like it’s harder for kids. It makes it really frightening to be a parent in some ways and frightening to be a kid in some ways that aren’t necessarily real....

The fact that the Pixel 6 outsold these phones is surprising and unsurprising The fact that the Pixel 6 outsold these phones is surprising and unsurprising It’s great to hear that the Pixel 6 continues to make sales. All over social media, people are still posting about buying their new Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro months after the launch. It’s been able to hold its own through the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, which was insanely popular....

There are several sources close to the matter that came out and confirmed this with 9To5Google. Not only was Google going to make the feature available, but it was only going to be for the Pro model. A few months back, face unlock was referenced in the code for a Pixel 6 Pro that wasn’t present in a Pixel 6. Also, a Reddit user bought a Pixel 6 Pro and, while setting it up, saw face unlock as one of the unlock options....

The Pixel 6a is the latest phone from Google. It’s the mid-range version of the popular Pixel 6. It brings the same Tensor chip that you find in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Along with that, the phone has a screen that’s slightly smaller than the Pixel 6 and it runs at 60Hz. This phone is shaping up to be one of the best phones of the year, but if you don’t plan on getting one of these phones, don’t worry....

If you live or work with kids, you’re aware that fidget spinners occupy a fleeting moment in a decade-long trend of toys geared toward burning off distraction—for kids and adults alike. These toys make claims about soothing anxiety, restoring focus, etc. With controversy mounting about the benefit of fidget toys, we took a look into the research. Our brains are all wired to work differently. Some of us need the stony silence of a library to get our work done, others need the hum of a coffee shop to stay productive....