Nadia Haddad

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Nadia writes Contoh's opinion pieces on culture, media and the way we live online.

Every Article Should Show When It Was Written, and When It Was Really Updated

A date near the headline is a basic courtesy to readers. Here is why sites should show one, and how to do it without faking freshness.

Stop Paying for Every Streaming Service at Once. Rotate Them Instead

Ad-free plans from three big services add up to about $700 a year. Treat streaming like a library and subscribe to one at a time.

If I “Buy” a Movie, I Should Get to Keep It

Digital stores sell licenses behind a “Buy” button. Stores should offer a copy you can keep or a refund if it disappears, or stop using the word.

Phones Should Deliver Notifications in Batches by Default

A field experiment found people who got notifications three times a day felt happier and less stressed. The setting already exists. It just needs to be the default.

Your Library Card Is the Best Subscription You’re Not Using

Free ebooks, audiobooks and magazines, no late fees and no monthly bill. Before your next subscription purge, try the library first.

Let People Leave the Group Chat in Peace

Muting is not a solution. Messaging apps should let event chats end on their own, and leaving a group should not feel like storming out of a party.

Streaming Services, Stop Splitting Seasons in Half

Two-part seasons give viewers neither the freedom of a binge nor the rhythm of weekly TV. Pick one and stick with it.

Yes, Listening to an Audiobook Counts as Reading

A quarter of U.S. adults now listen to audiobooks, and research finds listening and reading lead to similar understanding. It’s time to drop the snobbery.

Rewatching Your Comfort Show Is Not a Character Flaw

In an age of endless new releases, people who rewatch the same show for the fifth time often feel a little guilty about it. They shouldn’t.

Stop Letting the Feed Pick Your News

More Americans now get news from social and video platforms than from TV. Taking back control of where your news comes from is easier than it sounds.

Show Me the Real Price. Every Time, Everywhere

Federal rules now force ticket sellers and hotels to show the full price up front. Every other purchase deserves the same honesty.

Autoplay Should Be Opt-In, for Everyone

YouTube already turns autoplay off by default for teens. Adults deserve the same starting point.
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