Collections for Your Pocket

Curated guides to the best of the web

How to Transform Packaged Food Into Your New Favorite Meal

Low-effort ways to upgrade your go-to staples, from brownie mix that tastes homemade to grown-up mac and cheese you can have ready in just a few.

Traveling Is More Expensive Than Ever. Here’s How to Do It Anyway.

Prices for hotels, flights, and Airbnbs are sky-high. But have you considered *albergo diffuso*—or a luxury bus?

Surveillance Technology: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence are supposedly meant to improve governance and security, but so far the true impact has been increasing the risk of bias, misidentification, and privacy violations.

From Blockbuster to RadioShack: Revisiting the Stores That Shaped Us

Retail therapy meets nostalgia with these love letters to sorely missed retailers.

How Math Predicts Everything

From your favorite song to how we’ll save the planet.

The Unseen Forces Influencing Our World Today

From rhythm to imaginary friends.

Unexpected Flavor Combos Too Delicious Not to Try

From the gooey delight of cheesy hot chocolate to a good old-fashioned PB and mayo sandwich.

The Best Writing About Punctuation. Full Stop.

If you have strong opinions about em dashes—or the Oxford comma—this reading list is for you.

How You Should Be Using ChatGPT Right Now

A practical guide to how you can and can’t use AI in your everyday life—even if it feels terrifying right now.

Everything You Need To Know About Donald Trump’s Arraignment

What to read to understand the unprecedented case against the former president.

What Writers and Editors Are Reading: March 2023

How to forgive a difficult colleague, the struggle to treat chronic pain, and a small business trying to stay afloat amidst the homelessness crisis: Catch up on the best recommendations from our favorite writers and editors.

Celebrate Trans Joy With Jazz Jennings, Munroe Bergdorf, and More

Discover all matters of wonder, delight, and comfort—from a wig-reviewing baby to the OpenAI sandbox to rollercoaster YouTube.

What’s at Stake for U.S. Trans Rights in 2023

Making sense of the rising legislative attacks on the trans community.

Where to Donate to Support the U.S. Trans Community

Discover 15 non-profit organizations built to support the trans community through public policy and education, financial help, and healthcare resources.

My Joy List: Jazz Jennings

The activist, author, reality TV star, and Harvard student finds joy in roller coaster videos, chiropractic ASMR, and more.

How to Make Budgeting Feel Less Like a Chore

From the best apps to track your spending to how you can combat inflation at the grocery store.

What We Know and Don’t Know About Long Covid

Three years on, we are still only beginning to understand one of the most mysterious and enduring challenges of the pandemic.

‘It’s Not Just Burnout:’ How Grind Culture Fails Women

With the pandemic serving as a reckoning point for women in the home and workforce, emerging trends make it clear it’s not just burnout; everything is broken.

Inspiring Stories of Women Changing the Workplace (and the World)

Seeking motivation? Turn your attention to these amazing women. They’ve managed to upend entire industries and cultural norms—and then inspire the women of Mozilla, who curated this list.

Pocket’s Top Stories of March 2023

How ChatGPT might reshape the economy, what spices should be in your pantry, and the home remedies worth your time.