Now, the latter change for hotels is rolling out now but not quite fully fleshed out just yet. That’s down to Google working with the US Green Building Council and Global Sustainable Tourism Council to “begin importing” databases associated with eco-certified hotels. So the databases may not be fully available for any individual user. However, starting today, users who search Google’s page for travel will find an “Eco-certified” filter in the mix....

In case you don’t know about this feature, Memories are a way for you to rediscover some of your older photos uploaded to Google Photos. When you open the app, you’ll see some cards up top that show you some of the photos you’ve taken in the past. You’ll see cards with pictures you’ve taken on that day a certain number of years ago. You’ll also see highlights for the month and more....

NowSecure can assess Android apps for privacy and security measures NowSecure can assess Android apps for privacy and security measures Data Safety is a new section in Play Store app listings. Announced last year, Google mandated it for all apps this month. Developers need to provide information on what type of data their app collects, such as location, personal information, financial information, and more. They also need to specify whether certain data is optional or required for the app’s functioning....

Each day, most of us think nothing about the fact that we wake up and don’t make a move until the sunlight or a light turned on in our room is there to guide us. In the grand scheme of the planet, however, that’s an unusual orientation. Most species, including all manner of insects, plants, and animals, primarily navigate the world through pheromones. While we all know that dogs have a better sense of smell than we do, the same is true for most species on the planet, according to biologists such as E....

Now, two new research studies paint a different picture, suggesting that mindfulness may also help improve the well-being of others in our lives—in particular, our children—if we truly practice it. In one study, researchers at the University of Vermont surveyed over 600 parents of children ages 3-17 to see how mindfulness related to their children’s well-being. Parents reported on their trait mindfulness (how mindful they are in everyday interactions), mindfulness in parenting (how attentive, non-judging, and non-reacting they are in interactions with their children), and positive versus negative parenting practices (for example, expressing unconditional love and setting limits versus using harsh physical punishments)....