One year after Get Out, another social thriller deserves Oscar love for its script
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E-Cigs Like Juul Face 'Existential Threat' Over Teen Smoking, FDA Says
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is continuing to increase pressure on tobacco and e-cigarette makers to take significant measures to keep their products out of the hands of teens, with the agency indicating that Juul in particular needs to make good on its commitments to doing so. Now, FDA Commissioner Scott…
The People From The LEGO Movie 2 Really, Desperately Want You To Like Their New Song
The LEGO Movie, among many of its winning qualities, did the rare feat of producing a movie-specific pop song that was, well, pretty good. “Everything is Awesome” was a bonafied hit, getting legitimately high on the Billboard charts and netting an Oscar nomination. Now, The LEGO Movie 2 has a new song, and, man, are…
Make Your KitchenAid a Lot More Useful For $75
KitchenAids are good for a lot more than mixing dough; you just need the right attachments. For just $75 on Amazon today (down from the typical $90+), you can get two essential accessories in one package: a shredder/slicer and a food grinder. The former can make quick work of splicing vegetables or grating cheese,…
Report: The FTC May Slam Facebook With 'Record-Setting' Fine Over User Privacy
Federal Trade Commission staff assessing whether social media giant Facebook violated a legally binding user privacy agreement with the agency are considering slapping the company with a “record-setting fine,” the Washington Post reported Friday, citing “three people familiar with the deliberations but not authorized…
White Students in MAGA Hats Taunt, Harass Native American Elder and Vietnam Vet
The smirk on the face of this white kid with a red MAGA hat, as he taunts a Native American elder singing an intertribal song, is simply unbearable.
Samsung's Excellent Qi Stand Charges Your iPhone Too, and It's Never Been Cheaper
Even at today’s all-time low $24, Samsung’s fast-charging Qi stand isn’t the cheapest Qi charger we’ve seen, but it earns its keep with the ability to prop up your phone, a cooling fan, multiple coils for flexible device placement, and an included wall adapter. Obviously, it’ll work great with Samsung phones, but…
Massive Ice Disk in Maine Stops Spinning, Is Somehow Rescued by Paddleboarder
You may have recently read about that colossal spinning ice disk that recently turned up in Maine—the one that appeared larger than a neighboring multi-level parking structure? It stopped spinning.
At Least 66 Dead in Mexican Gasoline Pipeline Explosion, Dozens More Injured
At least 66 people are dead and over 70 more are injured following a massive gasoline pipeline explosion Friday night in the town of Tlahuelilpan, north of Mexico City in the state of Hidalgo, with authorities putting the blame on fuel thieves.
Nancy Drew is Here to Solve All Your Mysteries in the Trailer For Her New Movie
Nancy Drew is cool. The heroine is at the core of a legacy of girl-centered detective stories, whether in novels, games, or other media, and they’re incredibly fun. Who doesn’t like to solve mysteries?
Amazon's Terrific Super Bowl Audio Deals Include Sonos and Dolby Atmos
It’s not surprising that Amazon would run a home theater audio sale with the Super Bowl now just two weeks away. But holy crap, we weren’t expecting so many great options.
Please Let Me Explain My BlackBerry
A week before CES, I finally pulled the trigger and swapped my SIM card from my sputtering iPhone 6S to a new BlackBerry Key2. The decision to switch to the BlackBerry, like many the best decisions I’ve made in my life, was driven by a combination of whim, nostalgia, and spite. Given that we’re upon the 20th…
We Work for the Federal Government and It's Time to Strike
The following is an open letter from two employees of the federal government. Due to a fear of losing their jobs, they have chosen to remain anonymous.
The Keys To A Good Mortal Kombat Fatality: Rhythm And Humor
Mortal Kombat 11's art director Steve Beran has seen a lot of fatalities, given that he’s worked on the series since the ‘90s. His favorite in the new game involves “bloodsicles,” where the character Skarlet stabs an opponent over and over with spikes made from their own frozen blood. Then she pops an eyeball out the…
Saturday's Best Deals: Nintendo Classics, Sonos and Atmos Speakers, Nike Flash Sale, and More
Discounted home theater speakers for the Super Bowl, refurbished SNES and NES classics, and a Nike weekend flash sale lead off Saturday’s best deals from around the web.
Gotham's Other Harley Quinn Finally Got Her Due Courtesy of Catwoman
Gotham’s dysfunctional villains have been so interesting to watch develop because the show introduces each of them at various stages in their journeys to becoming part of the classic Batman rogues’ gallery we’re all familiar with. Some characters’ paths have been in line with the traditional comics lore, while others…
North America’s Glaciers Are Melting Four Times Faster Than They Were a Decade Ago
Across the world’s icy landscapes, climate change is spurring a major meltdown. That includes the western U.S. and Canada where not only is ice vanishing, but it’s doing so at a more rapid pace than it was just a decade ago, according to a new study released this week in Geophysical Research Letters.
The World's Greatest Board Game Weighs 20 Pounds, and Is Back On Sale
I realize that you’re not used to paying $115 for a board game, but you should make an exception for Gloomhaven. It’s Board Game Geek’s #1 board game ever, and is “astoundingly good” according to Ars Technica. Hell, it weighs 20 pounds! It was also a finalist in our recent board game Co-Op on The Inventory. If you…
Honey Bees' Oddly Hypnotizing 'Shimmering' Is Actually a Clever Defense
Have you ever seen bees shimmering?
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