It’s been two and a half years since Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service got a big boost in graphics, latency, and refresh rates. As The Verge reports, finally in September, Nvidia’s GFN will officially add its latest Blackwell GPUs. You’ll soon be able to rent what’s effectively an RTX 5080 in the cloud, one with a whopping 48GB […]
Hurricane Erin’s rapid build in intensity into a major hurricane made meteorologists more acutely aware of the growing risk of rapid intensification in the Atlantic this season. What is Rapid Intensification? As AccuWeather reports, Rapid Intensification refers to a process when tropical storms and hurricanes quickly become stronger. Specifically, it means a storm’s wind speed increases […]
Hurricane Erin is continuing to grow in size while maintaining intense winds, and the storm’s large size will generate dangerous high surf and rip currents along the entire Eastern Seaboard this week. Where Erin Is Now As The Weather Channel reports, Erin’s center is currently under 700 miles southwest of Bermuda, moving northwest. Erin remains […]
Vans has just named its first Artistic Director, and it’s non other than critically acclaimed, platinum-selling, Grammy-winning alternative R&B singer/songwriter SZA. Vans has nothing but praise for SZA for her “genre-transcending sound and radical authenticity”. “She challenges fashion codes and cultural expectations and encourages young people to write their own stories. This is precisely what […]
It’s time to buckle up for a ride through McDonald’s history, because nostalgic McDonaldland Meals are landing at the fast food chain. As McDonald’s revealed via email, this blast from the past references the company’s vintage McDonaldland marketing campaigns of the early ‘70s, which included a cast of characters frolicking in a colorful fantasy world. […]
Joanna Gaines made her grand return to TV earlier this year with Mini Reni, a series where she transformed her son’s old room into a jaw-dropping butler’s pantry. Now, she’s adding another title to her resumé and joining the ranks of Food Network heavyweights like Guy Fieri, Ina Garten, and Bobby Flay in the process. As Delish reports, the former Fixer […]
“Clear the Shelters” is an annual, month-long, nationwide campaign held annually in the month of August, and it’s focused on promoting pet adoption and fundraising for animal shelters and rescues. What it Is and How it Works “Clear the Shelters” is a campaign that encourages people to adopt pets from local shelters and rescue organizations […]
If you own a recent Apple Watch, you’ll soon regain access to blood oxygen monitoring. As PCMag reports, owners of the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 will be able to download an update that revives the feature. On your iPhone, open the Watch app, tap General > Software Update, and look for watchOS 11.6.1. Also, go to Settings > […]
Health officials in New York City say a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem has grown to 101 cases, including four deaths. What is Legionnaires Disease? Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. It is typically contracted by inhaling small water droplets containing the bacteria, which can be found in: Cooling […]
August is a good time for home maintenance, especially to prepare for the upcoming fall and winter. Key tasks include inspecting and cleaning gutters, checking the roof for damage, inspecting the exterior, and maintaining the HVAC system. Other important tasks include inspecting and cleaning windows and screens, checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and scheduling a chimney sweep […]