Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

From the laptops on your desk to satellites in space and AI that seems to be everywhere, I cover many topics at PCMag. I've covered PCs and technology products for over 15 years at PCMag and other ...

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Tucson Tejano singer, Adalberto Gallegos and his son Adalberto Gallegos Jr. are recovering from Monday's kidney transplant surgery. Gallegos Jr. donated one his kidneys to his father who was in renal ...