Vipology Staff Writer

The Starbucks Firework Frapp is Here – but Only for 8 Days!

Starbucks Fruit Frappuccino

Last month, Starbucks dropped the news that this summer they’d be launching not one, not two, but FOUR new Frappuccino flavors in July: Salted Caramel Mocha Strato Frappuccino (mocha frapp with salted caramel cream cold foam, finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce), Strawberry Matcha Strato (matcha cream frapp with strawberry cream cold foam), and […]

Here’s How You should REALLY Rehydrate for Your Workouts

Woman drinking water from sports bottle

It’s summer and the heat is on. That’s why it’s more important than ever to consume the right amount of fluids and know the risks of dehydration when you are considering what to drink during a workout. After all, more than 60% of your body is made up of water, and you can lose quite […]

Did you see that Fireball Falling From the Sky Last Week? How Often Does that Phenomenon Happen… and Should we be Worried?

Daylight Summer Meteor Shower

Were you one of the many across the southeastern U.S. last week who watched and wondered – and maybe even flipped out – about a fireball streaking through the sky in the broad daylight? Well, that “fireball” turned out to be a bright meteorite, a.k.a. space debris, careening out of the cosmos towards earth. As […]

Google gets hit with $314 million Verdict in California Cellular Data Class Action Lawsuit

Exterior of Google Headquarters

A jury in San Jose, California has decided that Google misused customers’ cell phone data and must pay more than $314.6 million to Android smartphone users in the state, according to an attorney for the plaintiffs. As Reuters reports, the jury agreed with the plaintiffs that Google was liable for sending and receiving information from […]

How to keep Bugs away from your Deck or Patio this Summer

Lit citronella candle

Love to eat outside on a summer night, but hate the feeling that you’re crawling with bugs? You may think there’s nothing you can do, but taking some proactive steps now can keep the outdoor pests in check all summer long. Follow these tips to eliminate bugs, like cockroaches and silverfish, from your deck or […]

Welcome to the Jungle: Roberto Cavalli partners with SKIMS for a Wild Swimwear Campaign

Kim Kardashian at Vanity Fair party

On June 27, Roberto Cavalli, the fashion house known the world over for its exotic prints and flamboyant, glamorous designs announced a swimwear collection collaboration with SKIMS, featuring an Italian lineup of standout swim styles and chiffon cover-ups, and it is nothing short of ferocious. “Designed to make a statement in and out of the […]

These are the Best Non-Toxic Sunscreens

Mom applying sunscreen to her toddler at the beach

July is UV Safety Month, and while sunscreen season is in full swing, the topic can get more than a little messy. As Yahoo Health reports, while sun protection is critical for preventing skin cancer, researchers have found that a few of the chemicals commonly found in sunscreens are also linked to some pretty serious health concerns. So, […]

Windows Gets Ride of their Blue Screen of Death and replaces it with… a Black Screen of Death

Windows Blue Screen of Death error message

The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has held strong in Windows for nearly 40 years, but that’s about to change. Microsoft revealed earlier this year that it was overhauling its BSOD error message in Windows 11, and the company has now confirmed that it will soon be known as… the Black Screen of Death. Whoop de do. […]

The Month of July is all about Grilling, Picnics, and Classic Summer Foods

Happy man in apron outside tending food on the grill with tongs

July is chock full of homages to Americana Food Classics.  It’s National Grilling Month, National Hot Dog Month, National Ice Cream Month, National Baked Beans Month, National Corn Month, National Watermelon Month, National Pickle Month, National Picnic Month, July 6th is National Fried Chicken Day, and of course, July 4th is National BBQ Day! National […]

July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month – Here’s How to make sure you Don’t Lose Yours

Jack Russell Terrier dog on a welcome "Home" mat

One of a dog parent’s biggest fears will always be losing their pet. Losing a pet is like losing any loved one, and it’s an experience no one should ever have to go through. July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month and ID Your Pet Day is on July 1st. This day serves as a […]