Microtask platforms recruit humans to do the rating, tagging, review-writing, and poll-taking work that can’t quite be automated with an algorithm yet. In the US, the most common such platform is ...

Some micro jobs don’t pay much, but they also don’t typically take much time to complete. These jobs can be ideal for those looking to earn money with a side gig during short free periods within an ...

One afternoon in early 2026, our editorial team noticed something odd: A single article on our site had begun drawing an unusual flood of reader comments. The article about money market funds quickly ...

At first glance, Microsoft's proposal to fill employees' spare time with small tasks seems like a boon for workplace productivity. Don't be fooled, Brien warns. I recently read a fascinating article ...