How to Get Kids Clothes Free

Posted on May 20, 2026 by faz_business

I never pay for my children’s clothes and I want to share with you how to get kids clothes free! It’s a cardinal sin in my home to pay for clothing. Kids clothes are SO expensive. A new shirt can run you $10. A new pair of jeans, $18. If I were to clothe my kids with brand new clothes, I’d be broke! Shoot, I’m be homeless again! Nope, that’s not for me.

Here’s why.

Kids grow so quickly. Infant clothes last only 3 months! As children get older, even then, we have to replace the clothes every year. If the child has a growth spurt, forget it! You’re looking at 6 months. That’s not even counting seasons. Winter clothes, the kids wear 3-6 months, summer 3-6 months, depending on where you live. So, for me to invest a ton of money into something like that, it’s just not in my vocabulary.

But, as you know, I’m a quality girl. I love kids clothing stores such as Children’s Place, Gymboree, GAP, Old Navy. I’m not talking Walmart brands here, no offense, okay a little. 😉 I want to make sure my kids clothes last them the 3-6 months they wear them, you know. So, they have to hold up to a rambunctious 5 year old boy and an equally rough girl.

There are three ways in knowing how to get kids clothes free…

How to Get Kids Clothes Free

1) Join free Facebook groups to get FREE STUFF!!!

You heard me right. There are free Facebook groups, most likely in your area, that give away TONS of free stuff (INCLUDING free kids and adult clothing). I actually do not EVER pay for my OWN clothing either. Why? Because I snag free clothing in my size ALL THE TIME and go through what fits me and what doesn’t fit me, I regift it back into the group to others. It’s a really cool system you HAVE to check out! 🎉

Here’s some tips of how to find these groups in your local area:

👉 Search these keywords to find them:

Buy Nothing
Gifting with Grace
Gifting
Neighbor to Neighbor
Your subdivision name (sometimes groups will be in just your subdivision)
Your city name (sometimes there will be free groups that are tagged with your city name. Some groups say “Free 208” for example that has your area code, some may say something like, “I love Boise” for your city, but do some searching with your city and surrounding cities
Next Door (check out apps like Next Door)

👉 If there’s NOT a group in your area, start one!!! You can start a group within just your church, or locally on Facebook. I have one on Facebook and here’s a post about how I run my Facebook group and all the details so you know exactly what to do! You will literally, never buy anything again, not just kids clothing, once you start one, because so many people are so generous and want to help and give!! 🥰 The more bigger items I’ve gotten are a free Google mesh system, DVD player, surround sound system, but tons of smaller things too like school supplies for my kids, toys, patio furniture, and so much more!

If you don’t have any groups in your area and don’t want to start one, here’s another solution for you…

2) I buy all the kids clothes at yard sales, garage sales, off Craigslist, Facebook groups, etc.

This means shoes too. The most I will pay for a pair of shoes, if they are super nice is $2. My max for each clothing item is $1, only if they are brand names and super fabulous. The reason is because I KNOW that after the kids are done wearing them, I can resell them in a large lot for the same price, thus getting them free! 🎁 You see people LOVE to buy at those prices and Craigslist is the perfect place. I take all their clothes of the whole year, 1 size, and sell all together and price them at the same price I purchased them. Many people use these for their own kids, but I’ve had several purchase to put in their yard sales to make money, or brand names they sell on eBay, etc.

Listen, I don’t have time to sell all these clothes on eBay. If I did, I’m sure I could make a small fortune. But, I’m just happy to buy them at the same price I sell them for, thus providing for my family and getting them FREE. 🙂 Occasionally, I’ll get an item that I have to throw out, it’ll get paint all over it or something. If the knees get blown out, I cut them off, roll up the bottoms, and the kids have shorts the following season!

2) Kids consignment stores

I want to add this to a whole new section because it’s that DARN good! There is a kid’s consignment shop in my area that sells only twice a year. I go to every one of the sales. I wait until the last day, a few hours before it’s closed, as they mark down a lot of the prices of good stuff to only $1, which is my price point. They have them all hung up, nice and neat, so I go through every single one of them, with my kids. They think it’s fun. My oldest daughter likes to pick out the clothes. I usually spend a good $100 for 100 pieces of clothes and shoes are usually $1 each pair as well. Most are brand names and this has become one of my favorite ways to shop for kids clothing.

THE SECRET TRICK:

You absolutely must save up for clothes a few years in advance! So, if your child is 8, you want to have up to size 10/12. If your child is 5, you want to have stored up until size 8. Just keep saving in advance each year, buy them when you come across them, and you’ll always have a nice stock of children’s clothes. We always have an abundance, and I keep a short list of what I’m looking for, so I don’t get TOO many duplicates for each season. I like to have at least 3 pairs of shoes for each size, each child, because they are in P.E. now and hard on shoes. I don’t want to be stuck paying $20 for a pair of shoes, when I can pay $1 if I plan ahead.

Jackets are the same, I like to have at least 2 of each size, for each child. I do NOT buy used unmentionables for my kids. I get those usually at Ross or on clearance. Socks I don’t usually buy used either, more because I can’t find them. They are fairly cheap at Old Navy, Children’s Place, and stores like Fred Meyer on sale. Even Amazon has them on sale. I don’t pay over $1 per pair of socks, so if it’s a package of 6 pairs of socks, my total should be $6. Since my son likes to tie his socks in knots and make ropes all the time (UGH!) I have to buy extras, in which case, when I come across the deals, I stock ahead as well.

These ideas may not work when the kids become teenagers, as I’m sure they will be more picky, but I will cross that bridge when I get there. I’ve got plenty of time. 🙂

My favorite score was a really nice brand name snow jacket (2 in 1) with cell phone holder, etc. like top of the line $120 jacket, at a yard sale for $2!!!!! For something like that, I would even pay up to $5-$10 depending on how good condition, brand, etc. It is my daughters’ favorite jacket and she’s worn it all year. It’s super cute. Wish it was my size. 😉

3) Children’s Place

Children’s Place has a wonderful, wonderful website to utilize for getting kids clothes online super cheap. They run a lot of kids clothing sales, where they offer huge discounts on already clearanced items, free shipping for any purchase amount, the whole 9 yards. I love to buy from them on such sales because I know that I can get that same amount for the items after the kids are done with them. Mostly for my daughter. I’ve scored mittens and headbands for $1, those were my favorite scores, but even pants and shoes for a couple bucks.

Tips:

Be responsible and generous with your finds. I usually like to help others if they need a certain item in a pinch from our church. It has become somewhat of a ‘store house’ for others and a blessing used by God in which I can give to others and bless their lives as God blesses ours.

Be a smart shopper. It’s amazing what you can do with ANY size budget. Our family lives WELL on $18k/year and you can too!

Update: Some people like to send me their physical mailing address, asking me to ship them free kids clothes. That’s not what this article is about. I do not ship clothing. It would be too expensive to do so.

Want to get everything else you buy free? Here’s how to do it!!!

The more you implement all these tricks and tips, the further your money will stretch and so much of what you already are buying, you CAN get absolutely FREE!! 🙂

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for May 20 #604

Posted on May 20, 2026 by faz_business

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.

Today’s Connections: Sports Edition has one of those crazy-fun purple categories, where you need to hunt inside words for other words. If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, but it does in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Three points.

Green group hint: Light the cauldron.

Blue group hint: Minor leagues.

Purple group hint: Find a player’s hidden name.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Actions on a field goal attempt.

Green group: U.S. Olympic host cities.

Blue group: Triple-A baseball teams.

Purple group: Ends in an NFL QB.

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 20, 2026.

NYT/Screenshot by CNET

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is actions on a field goal attempt. The four answers are block, hold, kick and snap.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is U.S. Olympic host cities. The four answers are Atlanta, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City and St. Louis.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is triple-A baseball teams. The four answers are Bats, Express, IronPigs and Jumbo Shrimp.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is ends in an NFL QB. The four answers are clove (Jordan Love), fallen (Josh Allen), Phoenix (Bo Nix) and Squidward (Cam Ward).

Toughest Connections: Sports Edition categories

The Connections: Sports Edition puzzle can be tough, but it really depends on which sports you know the most about. My husband aces anything having to do with Formula 1, my best friend is a hockey buff, and I can answer any question about Minnesota teams.

That said, it’s hard to pick the toughest Connections categories, but here are some I found exceptionally mind-blowing.

#1: Serie A Clubs. Answers: Atalanta, Juventus, Lazio, Roma.

#2: WNBA MVPs. Answers: Catchings, Delle Donne, Fowles and Stewart.

#3: Premier League team nicknames. Answers: Bees, Cherries, Foxes and Hammers.

#4: Homophones of NBA player names. Answers: Barns, Connect, Heart and Hero.

3D Rendering Techniques in Architecture: CGI Conundrum for Architectural Companies

Posted on May 20, 2026 by faz_business

3D rendering, as a breakthrough technological application in today’s architecture industry, empowers the development of photorealistic and visually appealing renderings of buildings, landscapes, and interior spaces – but it’s not just about the renders. Architects leverage 3D rendering techniques to embark on an interesting journey of exploring different scenarios of architectural visualization services so that they’re able to come up with a design that satisfies the expectations of many stakeholders. It also helps detect potential flaws in design before the design phase even begins.

3D rendering in architecture improves the effective communication and sharing of ideas to all stakeholders, clients, and the general public, most simply and easily. Using top-of-the-line CGI images allows architects to convince customers to buy their products and choose their services. Employing CGI in architecture is an enticing process that requires abundant creativity and technical expertise.

🚀 Table of contents

How does CGI work in the architecture industry?

Here are the steps involved in using 3D rendering in architecture:

3D CGI modeling

The first step of CGI rendering is to design the 3D model of the intended building or space. The use of specialized software for architectural rendering helps produce visually stunning design concepts. 3D rendering is critical for interior and exterior designers who want to test different design elements and correct flaws before construction starts. Such an approach saves time and improves cost-effectiveness while offering cheaper cost estimates by eliminating the need for physical prototypes.

Texture and mapping

The second step is to decide on the right materials and textures to apply to the surface of the model. Good examples of textures for CGI presentations include wood greens, brick patterns, frosted glass, rough concrete, and polished concrete, just to name a few. This process is important to create real-time, lifelike visualizations that will entice prospective clients to buy.

Scene setup

Using strategically placed virtual cameras and proper lighting to create top-of-the-line CGI interior and exterior designs would be a big help. Lighting design services are critical to generating visually enticing CGI.

It can create shadows, highlights, and reflections to enhance the dimension and visual depth of the architecture. Virtual cameras will offer a clearer view of the entire design from every angle.

Rendering

The rendering process starts after the successful setup of the scene with models, textures, lighting, and architectural animation. This rendering process involves the high-performance computations of the software that simulate the interaction between light rays, virtual objects, and materials to achieve the final visual result of the scene.

It is highly recommended that you work with the best 3D rendering studio with a team of excellent 3D rendering artists to identify the appropriate parameters and guarantee the best final design product. To speed up the CGI process in the architecture industry, projects are often divided into smaller projects and spread across numerous architectural design software programs before the final post-processing stage.

This last step includes making the necessary adjustments or changes if there are flaws and applying enhancements, color adjustments, and compositing. The final CGI imagery is presented to the client for prospective buyers to see. Depending on the client’s preference, the output can be in various forms, including images, video files, films, video games, or architectural visualization.

Popular CGI rendering applications in architecture

3D rendering design services are important in the modern era of architecture. It allows architects and designers alike to come up with visually stunning renderings before construction begins. The construction marked a significant growth in the 3D industry as it enhanced and streamlined the process of conveying intricate design concepts to stakeholders and clients.

The following are the most popular applications of 3D rendering techniques in architecture:

Historic restoration and preservation

Designers in the architecture industry use CGI to come up with lifelike 3D models of historical buildings and monuments required to direct efforts in restoration and preservation.

Interior design

Qualified 3D rendering services are needed to create eye-catching interior spaces. These services can equip buildings with the best décor, lighting, and furniture. This benefits designers working on different commercial projects, such as hotels and resorts, by creating efficient and inviting environments for customers.

Landscape design

3D rendering is important to ensure the success of a landscape design. The use of CGI technology is exceptionally critical in the planning and development of urban spaces. It also empowers designers to come up with inviting outdoor areas.

Urban planning and development

Architectural design experts also use 3D rendering techniques to design buildings. CGI simulation is valuable for successful large-scale projects to develop a sustainable urban environment and appealing 3D homes.

3D rendering and CGI by Cad Crowd design experts and freelancers

Benefits of CGI for architectural companies

Like other creative processes, the creator will always want to present their ideas and concepts in the best, most professional, and most appealing way possible. Unfortunately, architecture always comes with the challenge of explaining drawings to non-architectural construction teams or professionals.

The fastest way to address this problem is by using CGI to correctly convey the blueprint or sketch. The following are the top reasons why architectural companies should consider using CGI.

Visualize specific design ideas

Every time an architectural planning and design company presents a project, its designs may show the placement or how the space is arranged inside the house. However, these are illustrated using symbols that most people can’t understand.

Building concept models may also be great, but this may cost too much effort and time. Paradigms and drawings are also tricky to adjust or tweak to meet the client’s demands and make them look realistic.

Cost-effectiveness

Even though the CGI rendering process calls for an upfront investment in expertise and software, it is still more cost-effective down the line. It decreases the need for expensive prototyping and physical models and reduces the costs associated with numerous design revisions.

Efficient revisions of the design

Revisions are a critical aspect of the architectural process in terms of design. With the help of 3D rendering techniques, it becomes faster and easier to make the necessary revisions. Compared to traditional techniques, where even the slightest changes can consume too much time, CGI allows for faster modifications that help save resources and time.

Enhanced client communication

CGI rendering allows architectural design companies to convey complex concepts to their clients more efficiently. This transforms their ideas into visually appealing and understandable images that bridge the gap between clients’ perceptions and architects’ technical language. The clarity guarantees that all parties involved will be on the same page, making the design process more efficient than ever.

Contextual and environmental analysis

3D rendering can mimic various conditions and elements in the environment and place an architectural structure in its potential context in the future. Thanks to this feature, it becomes possible to analyze the interaction of the building with its surroundings, such as factors like neighboring structures, weather, and lighting.

Improved presentations and marketing efforts

CGI renders are extremely powerful marketing tools. Realistic, high-quality images are great for advertisements, presentations, and brochures, and they can attract more potential investors and buyers. The visual appeal of these renders can significantly improve architectural projects and their marketability as a whole.

Competition and innovation

CGI rendering can help foster innovation and help architectural companies stay competitive. Architects can stay on top of the game in the quickly changing industry if they use the most state-of-the-art technologies and constantly push the boundaries of architectural design and its possibilities.

BIM integration

CGI rendering experts can seamlessly integrate with BIM or building information modeling experts. Thanks to this integration, architects can create more detailed and accurate renders based on real data, improving the overall precision and quality of their visualizations.

Photorealistic visualizations

One of the biggest benefits of CGI rendering is that it allows architects to produce photorealistic images of the projects entrusted to them. The visualizations are so accurate and detailed that they usually look like actual photographs. This form of realism is important for stakeholders and clients to view the exact appearance of the finished space or building down to the tiniest detail.

Virtual representation of style and material

CGI rendering offers architects the much-needed flexibility to experiment with different finishes, styles, and materials. The material allows a more creative exploration of various design options, enabling architects to present their clients with different alternatives.

Augmented and virtual reality experiences

The progression of augmented and virtual reality technologies helped further expand the capabilities of 3D rendering. Thanks to these technologies, immersive 3D experiences can be produced that allow clients to walk through the project’s virtual model. This kind of interaction offers a deeper engagement and understanding of the design.

How Cad Crowd can help

If you’re looking for the best 3D rendering services, don’t hesitate to contact us. We can connect you with the right professionals for the job! Request a quote today.

MacKenzie Brown is the founder and CEO of Cad Crowd. With over 18 years of experience in launching and scaling platforms specializing in CAD services, product design, manufacturing, hardware, and software development, MacKenzie is a recognized authority in the engineering industry. Under his leadership, Cad Crowd serves esteemed clients like NASA, JPL, the U.S. Navy, and Fortune 500 companies, empowering innovators with access to high-quality design and engineering talent.

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Fortnite Is Returning To The App Store Globally, A Year After Its US Comeback

Posted on May 20, 2026 by faz_business

Australia is the lone exception.

Epic Games

Fortnite is back on the App Store globally… except for Australia. (Sorry, mates.) The battle royale game has been back in the US App Store since last year, following a nearly five-year ban that stemmed from Epic’s seemingly never-ending legal battle with Apple.

Epic suggested it was confident enough in the direction of political headwinds to make the game installable again on (most of) the world’s iOS devices. The company is banking on US federal courts to force Apple to disclose the operational costs behind its App Store fees. Epic believes that “once Apple is forced to show its costs, governments around the world will not allow Apple junk fees to stand.”

However, Fortnite could also use the boost. In March, Epic announced that it would lay off around a quarter of its workforce. The company also killed off several game modes, including Fortnite Ballistic and Festival Battle Stage. Meanwhile, the game’s Rocket Racing mode will disappear in October.

Citing dwindling numbers for its flagship game, CEO Tim Sweeney alluded to its mobile player base. “We’re only in the early stages of returning to mobile and optimizing Fortnite for the world’s billions of smartphones; and in being the industry’s vanguard we have taken a lot of bullets in a battle which is only in the early days of paying off for ourselves and all developers.”

As for Australia, Epic says it’s holding out there because Apple is still enforcing terms that the Fortnite publisher believes are illegal. Epic said the Australian courts “found many of Apple’s developer terms are unlawful, and yet Apple continues to enforce those terms. Epic is now asking the Court to bring Apple’s unlawful conduct to an end and to make orders that will benefit all app developers and iOS users.”

Introducing Slack CRM for Growing Businesses

Posted on May 20, 2026 by faz_business

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Questions to Get to Know Someone

Posted on May 20, 2026 by faz_business

Whether you are meeting someone for the first time, building stronger friendships, networking professionally, starting a relationship, or simply trying to avoid awkward silence, asking the right questions can transform ordinary conversations into meaningful connections.

Good conversations go beyond small talk. Thoughtful questions help reveal personalities, values, experiences, dreams, and perspectives. They encourage openness and create opportunities for genuine interaction. The right question at the right moment can uncover shared interests and build trust naturally.

If you are looking for questions to get to know someone, this guide includes 100 conversation starters organized by category. From fun icebreakers and deep questions to dating prompts and workplace conversations, these ideas can help create stronger and more engaging interactions.

Why Are Questions Important for Building Connections?

Questions create opportunities for meaningful conversations.

Asking thoughtful questions shows curiosity and interest in another person. Good questions help move discussions beyond surface-level topics and encourage authentic interaction.

People often remember how conversations made them feel more than the specific topics discussed.

Key Takeaways

Strong questions create stronger conversations.
Open-ended questions usually lead to deeper answers.
Different settings require different conversation styles.
Fun questions reduce awkwardness.
Personal questions should be asked respectfully.
Listening matters as much as asking.
Genuine curiosity improves social connection.
Meaningful conversations help build trust.

What Makes a Good “Get to Know You” Question?

Not all questions create engaging conversations.

The best questions are:

Open-ended rather than yes-or-no
Easy to answer
Natural and conversational
Appropriate for the setting
Capable of creating follow-up discussion

Simple questions often create the most memorable conversations.

Icebreaker Questions

These questions work well when meeting someone for the first time.

What is your favorite way to spend a weekend?
What is one hobby you wish you had more time for?
What was your dream job as a child?
Coffee or tea?
What is your favorite movie of all time?
If you could instantly learn a new skill, what would it be?
What place do you want to visit someday?
What song do you never get tired of hearing?
What food could you eat every week?
What is your favorite season and why?

Fun Questions to Get to Know Someone

Humor often helps conversations flow naturally.

If animals could talk, which would be funniest?
What fictional world would you want to live in?
What strange talent do you have?
What superpower would you choose?
If you won a million dollars tomorrow, what would you buy first?
What would your reality TV show be called?
What is your guilty pleasure show?
What weird food combinations do you enjoy?
What celebrity would play you in a movie?
What would your dream vacation look like?

Deep Questions for Meaningful Conversations

These questions help move beyond surface-level discussions.

What life lesson took you the longest to learn?
What motivates you most?
What accomplishment are you proudest of?
What does success mean to you?
Who influenced your life most?
What would you tell your younger self?
What are you grateful for today?
What challenge changed your perspective?
What is something people misunderstand about you?
What personal value matters most to you?

Questions for New Friendships

Making friends often starts with shared interests.

What do you enjoy doing after work?
What type of music do you like?
What is your ideal day off?
Do you enjoy traveling?
What hobbies are you currently into?
What TV series are you watching?
Morning person or night owl?
What activity always improves your mood?
What would your perfect weekend include?
What do you enjoy learning about?

Questions for Dating and Relationships

Conversation can build emotional connection.

What qualities matter most in relationships?
What makes you feel appreciated?
What is your idea of a perfect date?
What personality trait attracts you?
What is your love language?
What makes someone trustworthy?
What relationship advice do you believe?
What romantic gesture means the most to you?
What are your long-term goals?
What does happiness look like to you?

Professional Networking Questions

These questions work well in business environments.

How did you get into your field?
What career advice changed your perspective?
What skill has helped you most professionally?
What project excited you recently?
What trends interest you in your industry?
What do you enjoy most about your work?
What professional challenge taught you something valuable?
Who inspired your career path?
What career goals are you pursuing?
What does success look like for you professionally?

Questions About Personal Interests

What book impacted you most?
What podcast do you recommend?
What app do you use most?
What hobby surprised you?
What topic could you talk about for hours?
What talent would you love to develop?
What is your favorite way to relax?
What motivates you creatively?
What new thing have you tried recently?
What inspires you?

Random Questions That Spark Great Conversations

If time travel existed, where would you go?
What would your dream house include?
What would you rename yourself?
What fictional character do you relate to?
What would your autobiography be called?
What would you do with unlimited free time?
What job would you try for one day?
What talent would you borrow from someone?
What invention would improve life?
What would your perfect day look like?

Thought-Provoking Questions

What matters more: happiness or success?
Do people change significantly?
What does friendship mean to you?
What is one thing society values too much?
What makes life meaningful?
Is failure necessary for growth?
What do you wish people understood better?
What motivates kindness?
What personal habit changed your life?
What advice do people ignore too often?

Bonus Conversation Starters

What food represents your personality?
What habit are you trying to build?
What app could you not live without?
What trend do you secretly enjoy?
What destination tops your travel list?
What would your dream business be?
What small thing makes your day better?
What makes you laugh immediately?
What would you master instantly?
What memory always makes you smile?

Expert Tip

Conversation experts often recommend focusing less on asking many questions and more on creating meaningful follow-up discussions.

People usually appreciate curiosity that feels genuine rather than scripted. Listening carefully often matters more than having perfect questions prepared.

Common Mistakes During Conversations

Avoid these habits:

Asking too many questions rapidly
Interrupting answers
Turning conversations into interviews
Asking overly personal questions too early
Not actively listening
Dominating discussions

Balance creates more natural interactions.

Conclusion

The right questions can turn ordinary conversations into memorable experiences. Whether you are meeting a friend, coworker, date, or business contact, asking the right questions to get to know someone helps reveal personalities and strengthen connections.

Great conversations rarely happen because of perfect words. They happen because of curiosity, listening, and genuine interest.

FAQs

What are good questions to get to know someone?

Good questions explore interests, experiences, goals, values, and personality. Open-ended questions often create better conversations.

What questions should I ask on a first meeting?

Start with light topics such as hobbies, favorite activities, travel, or entertainment interests.

How do I avoid awkward conversations?

Ask open-ended questions, listen carefully, and use follow-up questions naturally.

Are deep questions good early in conversations?

Deep questions can work, but timing matters. Start with lighter topics before discussing more personal subjects.

Why do conversation questions matter?

Questions help build trust, reveal shared interests, and create stronger personal or professional relationships.

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Android XR Is Finally Starting To Feel Real

Posted on May 20, 2026 by faz_business

Last year at Google I/O, we got a promising, if frustratingly limited, look at Android XR. At this year’s event, the company confirmed that the first glasses from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster are finally coming later this year.

Those frames are still under wraps, though we got a bit of a preview during the I/O keynote. But Google’s developer conference did, at least, give us a much clearer picture of how its smart glasses will work. Given that Meta has a years-long headstart, Google will have a lot to prove. But despite being almost embarrassingly late to the smart glasses game, Google has a few significant advantages. And, after trying out the latest Android XR glasses, I suspect at least some people will prefer these over Meta’s Ray-Ban shades.

The glasses I demoed were not the branded frames briefly shown off during the keynote. They were “reference hardware” that Google uses for its own internal development. These glasses also had a built-in display, unlike the Warby Parker and Gentle Monster specs, which will be audio-only. But they didn’t really look or feel like a prototype either. While not quite as polished as my Ray-Ban Meta frames, they weren’t overly thick or nerdy looking. And they felt much lighter than the extra chunky Meta Ray-Ban Display frames.

The reference hardware was less chunky than Meta's display glasses.

Igor Bonifacic for Engadget

The display setup is similar to the prototype I saw last year, with a single window over the right lens. On the reference hardware, it had a 20-degree field of view, though Google was quick to point out that specific specs could change.

While the display was impressive — it was every bit as crisp and bright as the Meta equivalent — it was obvious that even the audio-only Android XR glasses could have a big advantage over Meta and other would-be rivals. Namely, that Google has been able to integrate its own apps and, yes, Gemini into the frames in a way that seems incredibly useful.

For example, using Google Translate was much more seamless than my experience with Meta’s glasses. I was able to move between a Google rep speaking Spanish and my colleague Igor Bonifacic speaking Serbian and the glasses kept the translation going without interruption. It also adeptly ignored the people around me speaking English, and only showed a real-time translation of what was being said in a foreign language. There probably aren’t that many real-life situations when you would need to move between multiple languages inside of the same conversation, but the fact that it was possible underscores Google’s advantage.

While I’ve generally been impressed with Meta’s AI glasses’ translation abilities, you can only do one language at a time. You also need to download the language to your phone ahead of time, which can make spur of the moment translations tricky.

Igor Bonifacic for Engadget

The non-display glasses will also still benefit from multimodal capabilities, which rely on the onboard cameras and Gemini to surface information based on your surroundings. I was able to look at a recipe and ask Gemini to add the ingredients to my shopping list on Google Keep. Gemini actually briefly struggled with the command, but I didn’t have to stop and start over. I kept speaking and it was able to adjust on the fly.

I’ve often complained that one of the biggest drawbacks of Meta’s glasses is that they work with relatively few third-party apps. While Meta’s working on fixing that, for now they’re great if you want to read WhatsApp messages or Instagram DMs, but there aren’t as many options outside of the company’s ecosystem. Android XR may also be heavily reliant on Google’s own ecosystem, at least for now, but being able to access Maps, Gmail and Keep feels much more practical to my everyday life.

Maps in particular could be especially useful. In my latest demo, I was once again able to get walking directions in the display, alongside a little map view when looking down towards the ground. The audio-only XR glasses won’t have the benefit of a visual guide, but Google will still be able to provide walking directions via audio cues. You can also look at restaurants and businesses around you and ask Gemini for reviews and information. I’ve long thought that travel is one of the best use cases for smartglasses. The addition of Google Maps data is a real advantage, especially when you think about combining that with other features like real-time translations and navigation.

I still have some unanswered questions about how all this will work when it’s in a pair of glasses people can actually buy. And Google still hasn’t revealed specs or pricing for the consumer version of these glasses. But there’s already a lot to look forward to.

Dwarf Eats Mountain Free Download (v1.0.0.2)

Posted on May 19, 2026 by faz_business

Dwarf Eats Mountain Preinstalled Worldofpcgames

Dwarf Eats Mountain Direct Download:

Dwarves hunger for gold, and no mountain shall stand in their way! Mine riches, unearth artifacts, and upgrade your dwarves to devour ever-bigger peaks in this whimsical incremental game.

Dwarf Eats Mountain is a strategic incremental game about devouring mountains for gold. Hire dwarves, deploy war machines, and collect powerful artifacts to build absurd synergies and grow faster each run.

Hurting the mountain physically (and emotionally) is only half the battle—you still have to safely haul the gold home. That perilous job falls to the Runners, who weave through falling rocks, risking their beards to feed the Great Maw! But beware—the Great Mother won’t give up her treasure easily. The more damage your greedy dwarves deal to the mountain, the more calamities it unleashes upon the wobbling beards below! Pandoras Toybox

Balance mining with hauling your gold home—before the sky falls on your head.

Master the dwarven ways of treasure extraction!
This game is about making numbers go up, but the way you do that is open to your interpretation and ingenuity. At your fingertips:

Many buildings and dwarves, each with various strengths and weaknesses, such as dynamite throwers, ballistas, flamers, laser cannons, spelunkers, runesmiths, brewmasters, bulldozers, gyrocopters and more!
Acquire countless upgrades and cast active rituals to buff your dwarves and their machines
Collect 120+ ancient artifacts and display them in your gallery, each with build-shaping effects
Unlock 96+ prestige upgrades to replay, accelerate progress, and discover new synergies
Spend rare resources like mithril and mountain souls on tough choices

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A Mythic Diablo 4 Discovery Just Upended Every Top Build

Posted on May 19, 2026 by faz_business

There is now proof that Diablo 4’s most powerful and rare items, Mythic Uniques, can appear in Charm form, and it’s sending the game’s community into a theory-crafting frenzy.

Diablo 4’s Lord of Hatred expansion released last month and completely retooled how building a character works in Blizzard’s ARPG with the introduction of the Talisman and Charms. Charms are essentially passive bonuses players can equip separate from armor and weapons, allowing for even more build customization through additional effects and even set bonuses.

It was known that every Unique item in the game could be found as a Charm (or even created using the Horadric Cube), granting access to the often build-defining affixes Uniques possess without having to sacrifice a gear slot. What wasn’t known was that there are actually Charm versions of the best items in all of Diablo 4–Mythic Uniques like Heir of Perdition.

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Google I/O 2026 live updates: Biggest news on Android, Gemini AI, XR, and more we’re seeing

Posted on May 19, 2026 by faz_business

By Kerry Wan, Editor in Chief / May 18

Ahead of Google I/O, the company held its annual “The Android Show” last week, announcing a slew of Android and Chrome features set to roll out later this year.

The news included Gemini Intelligence, which refers to more advanced AI capabilities such as background task automation and enhanced context tools, more accessible voice inputs, AI-generated widgets, and general video improvements in Android 17.

Also: First look at Googlebook: A premium Chromebook alternative for Android users

Google also announced a new series of laptops called Googlebook, which is separate from Chromebook and Google Books.

Googlebook is described as more premium, with a more natural integration with Android phones than competing systems. That includes better app mirroring, faster file transferring across different services, and intuitive Gemini tools.

That all said, if Google does announce more Android news at I/O, expect it to be less than usual.