The September 2025 issue featured “A guide to beginner’s guides,” a reminiscence and description of some the books for astronomy beginners that Contributing Editor Raymond Shubinski recommends or ...

Choosing the right camera to hone your beginner photography skills is a vital first step for any aspiring photographer. Although skill and talent will eventually trump camera gear when taking great ...

Fortunately, there are many series that make good starting points, whether it’s because of their straightforward approach to complex world-building or emphasis on relatable and recognizable themes.

Looking for a new fitness routine this January? Start here. Credit...Janelle Jones for The New York Times Supported by By Erik Vance Each week this January, the Well team will suggest a program of ...

We lead busy lives, and between school, work or spending time with family, it can be tricky to make time for working out, especially when first establishing a regular exercise routine. But keep this ...

For the last two years, the fundamental unit of generative AI development has been the "completion." You send a text prompt to a model, it sends text back, and the transaction ends. If you want to ...

OpenAI has sent out emails notifying API customers that its chatgpt-4o-latest model will be retired from the developer platform in mid-February 2026. Access to the model is scheduled to end on ...

The Chat feature of Google AI Studio allows users to interact with Gemini models in a conversational format. This feature can make everyday tasks easier, such as planning a trip itinerary, drafting an ...

If there's one thing the best running shoes for beginners shouldn't be, it's intimidating. That's because when you start running (or start to think about starting running), it can feel like stepping ...

These days, there are more tabletop games to choose from than ever. Even so, Dungeons & Dragons remains arguably the most well-known TTRPG of them all, and for good reason. D&D is a classic, a fantasy ...