This week we continued the pursuit of pokémon with some more advanced tactics for catching your favorite monsters. Meanwhile in non-augmented reality, we learned about the current political conventions, how to jailbreak a Kindle, which foods are dangerous for cats, and more. Here’s a look back.
The Pokémon Go Trainer’s Advanced Tactics Handbook
You’ve tossed a few PokéBalls, caught a few Caterpies, and spun your way to a few items at the PokéStop, but it’s time to take things to the next level. These tips and tricks will help you go from novice trainer to unbeatable gym leader faster than you can spit out the PokéRap.
What You Should Know If You Want to Work Remotely and Travel the World
If you’re lucky enough to work from anywhere, you can take advantage of your freedom and work while you travel. Our own Stephanie Lee just spent the last nine months as one of these “digital nomads,” with just a couple of suitcases and her laptop. Here are some practical things to consider if you want to be one, too.
Poke Radar Shows You Where to Find and Catch ‘Em All In Pokémon Go
If you’ve been playing a lot of Pokémon Go, you’re probably tired of catching the same ol’ pokémon in your neighborhood. The Poke Radar map and iPhone app help you find the rest of them so you can complete your collection.
How Do Political Conventions Work?
This week, the Republicans hold their national convention, followed by the Democratic National Convention next week. After months of debates and grandstanding, both parties’ presidential candidates will be set in stone. That’s just the beginning of the fun, though. Here’s what goes down at these conventions.
Hatch Eggs In Pokémon Go With a Turntable
Certain aspects of Pokémon Go, like hatching eggs, require a great deal of walking, running, or biking. If moving is more difficult for you, however, a basic turntable can help even the playing field.
How to Jailbreak Your Kindle
Last week we learned you can jailbreak every current model of Kindle. Even better, while the process is a bit time-consuming, it’s also pretty easy to do. The end result is a Kindle that’s a little more pleasurable to use. Here’s how to do it.
I’m Justin Rosenstein, Co-Founder of Asana, and This Is How I Work
It should come as little surprise that the creator of Asana, a popular project management tool, dutifully tracks his own work with eager intent. Every little detail matters to Justin Rosenstein, from the minutiae of how his product works to the five glasses of water carefully lined in a row on his desk in preparation for the day.
The Things That Are Most Dangerous for Cats to Eat, and Why
Cats may not chow down on garbage like dogs do, but they get into their share of people food, houseplants, and other weird things. Here’s why certain ordinary-seeming items are dangerous to cats, and what you can do about them.
Top 10 Ways to Get out of the House and Make New Friends
You can probably predict one of the items on this list, but this week’s we’re looking at apps, games, and other tools that can shake up your routine, get you out of the house, and help you explore your community—or beyond.
Augmented Reality Showdown: Pokémon Go vs. Ingress
Four years ago, a little-known developer named Niantic created Ingress. It was a location-based mobile game that set the stage for their next big game,Pokémon Go. Both are extremely fun and get you out of the house, but with very different flavors. Here’s how Niantic’s two hits compare.
The Best Cans, Flasks, and Canteens for Enjoying Your Booze Outdoors
Enjoying food and beverage out in the sun and warmth is one of the summer’s many gifts, but it’s not always as simple as throwing a bunch of stuff in a cooler and schlepping it to the beach, park, or grassy knoll. Alcoholic beverages, with their glass containers and nonsense, present a particular challenge, but we are going to show you the best ways to get your booze into the great wide open.
How Much Apartment You Get for $1,500 a Month in 30 Major U.S. Cities
In many major cities, $1,500 is a fraction of the average cost of rent. If you’re planning a move, it’s useful to know what you’ll get for your money. Rent Cafe researched prices to visualize what a $1,500/month apartment looks like across the U.S.
What I’d Do Differently in My Career If I Graduated From College Today
This past May, a person that I have a lot of respect for graduated from college. A few days after he graduated, he asked me a very simple question: If you were in my shoes and graduating from college all over again, what would you do differently?