Cool Hunting: "During a visit to Las Vegas we had the opportunity to dig a little deeper with Bally Technologies' Director of Game Development, Brett Jackson. He offered some insight into the surprisingly complex innovation, psychology and design behind the slot machines that illuminate so many casino floors."
Short documentary about the psychology of slot machines
Inside the desperate world of high-pressure phone sales
"People don't buy out of need or desire; they buy because they've been sold," writes Franklin Schneider in a 2024 essay in Slate about his experience as "the No. 1… READ THE REST
"The decision-making business is really just the regret-minimization business," says expert
If you're wrestling with a tough decision, NPR's Life Kit piece offers a contrarian approach: spend less time thinking about it. The article profiles decision coach Nell Wulfhart, who has… READ THE REST
Study shows cheaters gonna cheat: Dishonesty is a personality trait after all
If you've ever caught someone in a lie and thought "Hmm, I bet they do this all the time," you might be onto something. A new study published in the… READ THE REST
Upgrade your listening experience with this $17 Lenovo Speaker
TL;DR: Upgrade your computer's sound without breaking the bank. This Lenovo M0520 Wired Desktop Speaker Set is on sale for $16.99 (reg. $25.99). Tired of the crackling sound of your computer's existing speakers?… READ THE REST
NASA uses Rosetta Stone for language learning — you should, too
TL;DR: Learn 25 languages for life with Rosetta Stone's $148.99 (MSRP $399) lifetime access deal—use code LANGO through November 2. If you've ever muttered, "I should really learn another language" while scrolling through… READ THE REST
Upgrade your on-the-go setup with this 11-inch Tablet Pro — now 52% off
TL;DR: Whether you're a gamer, reader, streamer, or just need something more convenient while you're on the go, this tablet can do it all. Get the onn. 11" Tablet Pro, now… READ THE REST
