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Do you have ‘texting thumb’? Here’s how to soothe it

Do you have ‘texting thumb’? Here’s how to soothe it

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Do your hands hurt when you use your phone? All that texting and scrolling might be stressing out your fingers. The term texting thumb can describe a wide range of phone-related pains caused by tired-out tendons and achy joints — like general stiffness, throbbing near the knuckle and a clicking sensation when bending the thumb. If left untreated, repetitive typing and swiping can lead to more serious issues like carpal tunnel and arthritis. The term texting thumb can describe a wide range of phone-related pains caused by tired-out tendons and achy joints (Getty Images) People have pecked away at devices for decades with warnings about overuse injuries — think BlackBerry thumb. Today’s smartphones have gotten larger and heavier, and the way we use them has also shifted: Beyond talking and texting, it’s common to doomscroll for hours, pay medical bills and …

The best hookup apps of 2026: I swiped until my thumb hurt

The best hookup apps of 2026: I swiped until my thumb hurt

{ container.appendChild(contentItem); });”> Bumble is the best hookup app for women and non-binary people looking for a casual fling where they can set the pace. “Bumble is a helpful app for women who want to avoid being creeped on and only hear from men they’re interested in,” Weiss tells Mashable. It’s also great if you want to find someone who’s upfront about wanting “fun, casual dates” or “intimacy, without commitment.” Read our full review of Bumble Premium. { container.appendChild(contentItem); });”> If you’re tired of unsolicited messages, Bumble puts you in the driver’s seat, though how you start the chat is currently in flux. Historically, women had 24 hours to make the first move. Then the app introduced “Opening Moves,” which lets you set a text or photo prompt for matches to respond to, filtering out low-effort interactions. However, depending on where you travel or live, you might be back to making the first move manually: Bumble quietly removed the “Opening Moves” feature in markets like Mexico and Australia. Regardless of who sends the first text, …

11 Best USB Flash Drives (2026): Pen Drives, Thumb Drives, Memory Sticks

11 Best USB Flash Drives (2026): Pen Drives, Thumb Drives, Memory Sticks

Photograph: Simon Hill Other Flash Drives We Like We have tested many other USB flash drives that did not make the cut. Here are a few that might be worth considering for some folks. Photograph: Simon Hill Kingston Dual Portable SSD (1 TB) for $229: With a snazzy metallic red body, this SSD disguised as a flash drive is very speedy, matching the stated 1,050 MB/s read and 950 MB/s write in my tests. It is USB 3.2 Gen 2 with a C jack at one end and an A jack at the other, both with removable covers. As much as I like this drive, which comes in 512-GB, 1-TB, and 2-TB models, it is on the pricey side. Amazon Basics Flash Drive (128 GB) for $18: I like the grippy texture on the slider of this drive because it’s easy to open one-handed and locks in place securely. The loop at the top is perfect for a key ring, and it is lightweight. Performance was limited, as you might expect at this price, but …