Chris Kissell

Want a Longer Life? Perhaps You Should Join Facebook

Chris Kissell on November 1, 2016

Can Facebook help you live a longer, richer life? University of California San Diego researchers say the answer might be “yes.”

Music Can Take Your Workout to the Next Level, Study Finds

Chris Kissell on October 24, 2016

New research shows that music can help you stay engaged with a high-intensity fitness regimen that requires just 30 minutes a week.

Apple Says 90 Percent of These Amazon Products Are Fakes

Chris Kissell on October 24, 2016

A lawsuit alleges that some counterfeit Apple products sold on Amazon may not be safe.

Samsung to Kill Exploding Smartphone

Chris Kissell on October 11, 2016

It’s the end of the line for the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. Samsung has decided to permanently cease production and sales of the cellphone.

X Ways to Guard Your Wallet When Shopping Online

Chris Kissell on October 15, 2016

Computer Users Unhappy With Windows 10

Chris Kissell on September 26, 2016

The newest Microsoft operating system is drawing fire from computer users plagued by technical problems.

Quit Smoking Decades Ago? You’re Still at Risk

Chris Kissell on September 26, 2016

Some smoking-related damage can last 30 years and contribute to serious disease. But the news is not all bad.

American Airlines Now Offers Free In-Flight Entertainment

Chris Kissell on August 10, 2016

Planes enabled with Wi-Fi now offer entertainment on both seatback screens or streamed to passengers’ personal devices.

Is ‘Ominous’ Music Putting Shark Population at Risk?

Chris Kissell on August 9, 2016

Does the theme from “Jaws” play in your mind every time you see video of sharks? If so, you could unwittingly contribute to the species’ demise, a new study contends.

Comic Book, Hockey Card Fetch Huge Sums at Auction

Chris Kissell on August 8, 2016

A comic book sells for nearly $1 million, while a hockey card nets almost $500,000. Should you invest money in collectibles?

The Job Interview Question You Can’t Ask in Massachusetts

Chris Kissell on August 4, 2016

Workers in the Bay State may see their wages rise thanks to a law that goes into effect in 2018.

Moving to Canada After the Election? Forget This City

Chris Kissell on August 3, 2016

Does the thought of a Trump or Clinton presidency have you dreaming of life in the Great White North? Choose this city, and it might cost you.

62 Percent of Americans Back Free College for All

Chris Kissell on August 2, 2016

A new survey also finds that nearly everybody believes college is a wise investment.

Why You Are Waiting Longer at Starbucks

Chris Kissell on August 1, 2016

It’s a story where nobody is happy: Customer wait times at Starbucks are rising, and barista tips are falling. Find out what’s going on.

Exercise Might Reverse Damage of Too Much Sitting

Chris Kissell on July 29, 2016

A new study suggests that a little activity can mitigate — and even eliminate — the health threats of sitting for long periods.

Well-Paid CEOs Do a Lousy Job, Report Finds

Chris Kissell on July 28, 2016

The best-paid CEOs preside over companies with worse-performing stocks, according to a new report.

Want to Improve Your Credit Score? Do This

Chris Kissell on July 27, 2016

A simple routine appears to improve both people’s credit scores and their sense of self-worth, a new survey finds.

Time Running Out for Free Windows 10 Upgrade

Chris Kissell on July 26, 2016

Friday — or to be more precise, the wee hours of Saturday morning — is your final chance to upgrade to Windows 10 for free.

End of an Era: Last VCR to Roll Off Assembly Line

Chris Kissell on July 25, 2016

Ladies and gentleman, the 1980s are now officially over. Find out why a Reagan-era entertainment staple is heading for the technology boneyard.

Government Takes Aim at Short-Term Health Plans

Chris Kissell on June 9, 2016

The federal government plans to place limits on short-term health plans that have become increasingly popular in the era of health care reform.