Vipology Staff Writer

Starlink Cuts Dish Price in Half, Slashes Monthly Fee to Attract New US Customers

Starlink app on smart phone

SpaceX is taking the rare step of slashing Starlink’s monthly fee in its latest effort to attract new customers in the US.  As PCMag reports, in certain locations, new customers can now sign up for the Residential plan for $99 per month, down from $120. New customers can also get a discount on the Residential Lite plan, which drops […]

Cat 3 Hurricane Erin Pummels Puerto Rico and Caribbean, and it’s Not Done Yet

Puerto Rico flag smashed up against tree after hurricane

More than 100,000 utility customers were without power in Puerto Rico as Category 3 Hurricane Erin batters the Caribbean, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. As NBC News reports, Luma Energy, Puerto Rico’s private power grid operator, said late Sunday afternoon that most of its customers on the island have working electricity. […]

If you love Peaches, this is the Month, and Week, for you!

Fresh Peach, peach slices and slice of peach pie on wood table

Have you been noticing an abundance of big ripe peaches at your local grocery store or Farmer’s market lately? That’s because August is National Peach month! There are so many ways to enjoy peaches—whether you just bite right in or bake them into a pie, you really can’t go wrong, including eating a few on […]

National “Check The Chip” Day: Keep Your Pet’s Microchip Info Updated

Black and white cat held by a vet tech getting checked for microchip

August 15th is National Check The Chip Day — a day to check on your pets’ microchips and make sure they’re not only working, but that all your contact information is up-to-date. Microchips are extremely important for keeping your pets safe. Many lost dogs and cats reunite with their pet parents thanks solely to their […]

Happy Birthday, Julia Child!

US Postage Stamp of Julia Child

Julia Child needs no introduction. The legendary cookbook author and TV personality, who would have turned 113-years-old today, introduced America to French culinary techniques with her acclaimed cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Child also became one of the first-ever chefs to host a televised cooking show, The French Chef on PBS, making her […]

Jean Paul Gaultier has Teased a Crocs Collab – and Not All Fashion Fans are Thrilled About It

Jean Paul Gaultier label

Crocs is going high fashion for its latest collaboration with French fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier. ⁠ As Hypebae reports, off the back of super successful collaborations with designer Simone Rocha and Swarovski, Crocs has turned its attention to another luxury fashion label: Jean Paul Gaultier. Paying tribute to the brand’s distinctive design language and legendary innovations, the duo just teased […]

Nintendo’s Next App Is a Throwback to Super Mario 64 for Your Kids

Nintendo Switch with Mario action figure in front

Rather than launching more mobile games, Nintendo has recently focused its smartphone efforts on services like Nintendo Today or its Music app. Now Nintendo’s next release is a step toward something more game-like, but it’s not a traditional Mario title. As PCMag reports, the new release will be called “Hello, Mario!,” and it’s designed to […]

Scientists Have Mapped the Extreme Weather Impact if a Crucial System of Ocean Currents Collapses

Thermometer sitting in snow and ice

The collapse of a crucial network of Atlantic Ocean currents could push parts of the world into a deep freeze, with winter temperatures plunging to around minus 55 degrees Fahrenheit in some cities, bringing “profound climate and societal impacts,” according to a new study. The Future of the AMOC is Uncertain As AccuWeather reports, there is increasing […]

Pottery Barn has Teamed Up with a Celebrity Interior Designer to Bring Coastal Chic into Your Home

View of Hawaii Coast at sunset

Looking for an effortless way to infuse coastal breeziness into your home this season — making it equal parts “Cali cool,” sophisticated, and cottagecore-inspired? All it takes is a few “add to cart” clicks on Pottery Barn’s first-ever collaboration with celebrated interior designer Mark D. Sikes. As Yahoo Life reports, in this fit-for-spring collection, Sikes pours his […]

August is Summer Sun Safety Month

Mom applying sunscreen to her toddler at the beach

August is “Summer Sun Safety Month,” which was established to bring awareness of best practices to protect your skin from too much sun exposure while enjoying the great outdoors. Summer safety is more than just putting on sunscreen; many other factors to consider when keeping yourself, your aging parents, and your children safe from damage […]