Borderline Personality Disorder: What It Is and How to Get Help

It affectsapproximately 14 million Americans. To be clear, it’s different from normal fluctuations of emotions and diagnosed variations like bipolar disorder. you might think of BPD as theextremes of everything– either really good or really bad. The opinions and perceptions ofthings change extremely fast, leading to impulsiveness in relationships and actions. Here’s what to know about borderline personality disorder and seeking help. What causes borderline personality disorder? Experts don’t fully understand what causes BPD, though current research suggests thatgenetic, social and environmentalfactors contribute....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Lance Sanchez

Bored Ape Yacht Club's New Metaverse Shows NFTs Are Evolving

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin andDogecoinhit all-time highs last year, but 2021 was the year of the nonfungible-token. Despite – or because of – that impressive figure, a stigma surrounds NFTs. Critics regard NFT buyers as suckers who spend money on JPEGs they could simply “right-click-save” for free. That refrain won’t be too accurate for long. In 2022, for good or for ill, NFTs are evolving. A year ago, that sentence would be incoherent....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Aaron Gray

Bose Unveils Its New Smart Soundbar 900

The soundbar connects to different apps and devices, thanks to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. Bose has combined Dolby Atmos surround sound with its PhaseGuide technology for precise sound placement and better immersion. Boses TrueSpace tech is also included to provide a vertical sound experience. Bose The Smart Soundbar 900 will be available starting September 23 for $899.95. Itscurrently available for pre-order. Maskot/Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Madeline Pruitt

Bose’s New Open Earbuds Are Perfect for AR

Listen to music and podcasts without feeling cut off Bose Bose’s Ultra Open Earbudsdont go inside your ears. But sometimes, you want to hear what’s going on in the background. “The concept of headphones that dont block your ears, acting as wearable jewelry, is highly appealing. Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.Bose Wearable Hearables Noise-canceling is amazing. But you don’t always want this isolation. The alternative is something like Bose’s $300Ultra Open Earbudsor a cheaper option like thesetethered Oladance neckbud thingies....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Jennifer Ward

BoxLunch BOGO: Buy one, get one 50% off all things fandom for Cyber Week

Cyber Monday has come to a close, butthere are still some great online deals available for Cyber Weekfrom various retailers. Right now BoxLunch, a store famous for specializing in all things fandom,is having a buy one, get one 50% off sale on select styles sitewide. If you have a superfan in your life, now is a great time to find deals onDisney,Marvel,Star Wars,Harry Potterand more. The wide range of merchandise available for men, women and children from dozens of movies, shows and games make...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Dr. Leslie Cruz

Brace for a Credit Score Drop if You Haven't Kept Up on Your Student Loan Payments

If your credit has dropped recently, it could be because of your student loans. Missed payments can remain on a borrower’s credit report for up to seven years. Why did my student loans cause my credit score to drop? Delinquent vs. default When you miss a payment or pay late, your loan becomes delinquent. If you don’t make any payments for 270 days, you’ll default on the loan. When are payments expected to start?...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Wanda Griffin

Brad Puet

Writer Education Washington State University. He is the co-founder of Grryo, an international social photography collective. Puet teaches social photography at Seattle Central College and conducts workshops for several art-based youth organizations. Puet earned a B.S. in Psychology at Washington State University. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 47 words · Tracy Johnson

Bradley Mitchell

He wrote about technology for more than 16 years. He has published several research papers and co-authored two patents. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 24 words · Chris Taylor

Brain Research Could Help Scientists Create New Kinds of AI—Here's How

“Natural intelligence can then be used to develop artificial intelligence.” “CfC models are causal, compact, explainable, and efficient to train and predict. They pop crack open the way to trustworthy machine learning for safety-critical applications.” Yuichiro Chino / Getty Images Natural intelligence can then be used to develop artificial intelligence. Some brain-inspired computer advances are already available. “The nervous system that controls peculiar behavior in animals is important for AI,” he added....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Barbara Smith

Brain-Computer Interfaces Could Put Your Thoughts at Risk

“These devices will need to communicate with other devices for data gathering and critical updates. “There are several potential abuses of privacy rights inherent with BCI technology. To overcome these issues, he suggested some questions that BCI researchers must address. John M Lund Photography Inc / Getty Images “Is there clear and conspicuous disclosure of what data is collected and how is it used? Who is it shared with? How can the consumer restrict or prohibit collection, use, or sharing?...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Michael Baird

Branch Furniture's Black Friday Sale Brings Best Pricing of the Year for Chairs, Desks and More

While you’re busy shopping the manyBlack Friday dealsto be had, take a minute to assess your workspace. Maybe you’ve got agreat little office chairbut your desk is looking sad. Or maybe like many of us, your home office does double duty and you need an upgrade. Use the codeBFCMat checkout to activate the savings. Right now, Branch’s bestsellingErgonomic Chair– normally $329 – is just $279. The stylishDaily Chairdropped down from $249 to $211....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Zachary Hansen

Branch's Early Black Friday Sale Brings the Best Prices of the Year on Our Favorite Desks, Office Chairs and More

you’re free to also save 20% on bundles and get free shipping. You’ll want toenter the offer code BFCMat checkout before the sale ends on Dec. 2. That desk is currentlypriced at $594, a $105 savings with offer code BFCM. Hey, did you know?CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Bricknell recommends pairing the Branch desk with the Verve chair, which made our list ofbest overall office chairs....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Brian Baker

Brave is the default browser on obscure HTC crypto-phone

Brave declined to detail the business or technical aspects of the partnership. That idea has been appealing to so-called crypto-anarchists who are skeptical of banks and governments. And for a time it appealed to a broader population excited by bitcoin’s surging value. That mainstream excitement has evaporated along with the value of bitcoin. Today a bitcoin is worth $3,477, down $15,060 a year ago. Brave uses the cryptocurrency foundations itself to handle payment accounting for an online advertising system it’s building....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Shawn Ward