12 Intriguing Sundance Movies That Could Become 2021's Genre Sleeper Hits
Even though no one will actually be in Park City, Utah to see it, the 2021 Sundance Film Festival is still happening. It’s taking place mostly online from January 28-February 3 and anyone can go, if they buy tickets and passes. Those go on sale January 7 so, in the build-up to that, we went through the schedule and…Read more... Go to Source
The State Of The Sims 4 In 2020
We are six years into The Sims 4, and with 2021 around the corner, it will be exciting to see what’s next from this franchise. But before we enter a new year, I want to reflect on the best and worst aspects of Sims 4 content this year. The main game has improved in some subtle yet excellent ways, but the numerous…Read more... Go to Source
The Ubiquiti Amplifi Alien Is a Positively Luxurious Wi-Fi 6 Router
The Ubiquiti AmpliFi Alien is an expensive black Wi-Fi 6 Internet tube that promises super-fast wifi and a unique, pleasant user experience that is as intuitive as these things can probably be. The touch screen on the main unit is perhaps as close as it ever gets to intimidating, with a Matrix-green vertical readout…Read more... Go to Source
The Biggest Science News of 2020
[Yelling into a cavernous chamber as supernovae explode in the dark and a gust of hot wind comes whistling through] SCIENCE!!!!Read more... Go to Source
Apple Purges 39,000 Games From China's App Store
In its biggest single-day purge, Apple removed 39,000 games from its China store as part of a crackdown on games without a government license in the country.Read more... Go to Source
Thursday's Best Deals: LG 4K Monitor, Google Nest Audio 2-Pack, Crash Team Racing, Sunday Scaries CBD Gummies, Style & Co Dress Boots, Aukey Power Bank, and More
An LG 4K monitor and Google Nest Audio 2-pack lead Thursday’s best deals.Read more... Go to Source
Amazon Purchases Podcast Network Wondery
One of the last large independent podcast networks in the U.S. will soon become a subsidiary of Amazon.Read more... Go to Source
Sorry ESPN+ Users, Your Annual Subscription Just Got More Expensive
ESPN+ is the latest streaming service to get a price hike.Read more... Go to Source
Star Wars, The Simpsons, and More: The Best Funko Pop Deals to Compulsively Amass on Your Desk
Featured Deal: The Mandalorian on Bantha with Child (Pre-Order) | $25 | AmazonRead more... Go to Source
NPR Poll Finds That a Minority of Americans Fully Disbelieve QAnon Conspiracies
This sounds about right: As of Dec. 30, 2020, well over a third of Americans believe wild conspiracy theories designed to sow fear and societal collapse. A poll from NPR and the market research company Ipsos found that a solid 40% of Americans believe that covid-19 was created in a lab in China, 37% are “unsure” of…Read more... Go to Source
All the Creative and Inspiring People We Lost in 2020
Losing folks you don’t personally know, but who have influenced your life in a major way thanks to their creative contributions, can be pretty upsetting. While 2020 was terrible for a whole host of reasons, io9 wants to take another look back at the losses in our community to pay tribute to all the wonderful moments…Read more... Go to Source
New Research Shows How Covid-19 Can Trigger Brain Damage
New research out today looks to bring us closer to understanding how covid-19 can cause brain damage. The study suggests that while the viral infection may not directly reach the brain in most cases, it can spark the sort of destructive inflammation that’s seen with other neurological conditions, like stroke.Read more... Go to Source
The Most Disappointing Gadgets of 2020
Believe it or not, we actually like a lot of gadgets. This is why it’s always a bummer when one arrives on the scene with the panache of a deflating balloon. There were a few of those products in our list of disappointing gadgets this year. Yet while sometimes gadgets disappoint everyone, there are other times they…Read more... Go to Source
Leaker Claims AirPods Pro 2 Could Come in Multiple Sizes
Apple may have just released the AirPods Max, but it seems Apple is already working on the next addition to its headphone line with a new version of the AirPods Pro that for the first time might come in multiple sizes. Read more... Go to Source
Judge Tosses Apple Lawsuit Against iPhone Emulator in Big Victory for Security Research
Security researchers looking to get under the hood of technology in order to improve it received a pleasant victory on Tuesday when a federal judge in Florida decided to throw out Apple’s copyright violation claims against the maker of virtual iPhone software. Read more... Go to Source
The New Coronavirus Variant Is in the U.S.—Now What?
Over the past 24 hours, health officials in Colorado have reported finding two suspected cases of covid-19 caused by a worrying new variant of the coronavirus. The variant, first detected in the UK, is strongly believed to be more transmissible than previous strains, though recent data has also suggested that it’s not…Read more... Go to Source
Alaska Airlines to Ban 'Emotional Support' Animals Starting January 11
Alaska Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will no longer allow passengers to bring emotional support animals on its aircraft for any reservations made after January 11. The airline is the first to ban emotional support animals following new guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation about what kind of…Read more... Go to Source
The Lasso of Truth Is Wonder Woman 1984's Real Star
In Warner Bros.’ Wonder Woman 1984, princess Diana of Themyscira whips out a bevy of new, magical tricks to aid in her fight to save the world. She does battle with both Max Lord and Cheetah, two villains meant to embody all wanton greed and consumption that defined the decade. Though both her foes are armed in their…Read more... Go to Source
Cryptocurrency Exchange Coinbase Reportedly Paid Women and People of Color Like Shit
The cryptocurrency exchange startup Coinbase consistently paid women and people of color less than other employees performing similar jobs, new data from the New York Times has found, exposing a glaring pay gap that’s large even by the tech industry’s miserable standards.Read more... Go to Source
2,000-Year-Old Food Just Came Out of a Pompeii Snack Bar
Before its demise at the explosive hands of Mt. Vesuvius, Pompeii was a bustling town with a strong agricultural economy and an appetite to match. Painted scenes and archaeological remains have long hinted at the diets of its doomed residents. On Saturday, the Pompeii Archaeological Park announced the excavation of…Read more... Go to Source
The Coolest Star Wars Collectibles of 2020
Look, considering the “Skywalker Saga” (to be clear, you’re absolutely a narc if you call it that) came to a close last December, 2020 was still a banner year when it comes to Star Wars merchandise. Between The Mandalorian merch finally hitting in full force after a slight delay, a whole bunch of killer releases to…Read more... Go to Source
The Expanse's Steven Strait on Holden's Evolution as a Leader
The Expanse is a show with an ensemble cast, but if you had to pick a “main character,” it would probably be James Holden. Played by Steven Strait, who’s also a producer on the show, Holden captains the Rocinante and has a unique connection to the dangerously mysterious protomolecule. Read more... Go to Source
New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Ignore Scientists' Advice on Alcohol Limits
The newest dietary guidelines from the U.S. federal government are out, and there are some surprising omissions. While the guidelines continue to emphasize the value of a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, they don’t recommend that American men substantially cut down on alcohol—contrary to the advice…Read more... Go to Source
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