Google’s head of Android has said that the company plans to combine its mobile operating system with ChromeOS, the software that currently runs across Google’s Chromebook laptops. Sameer Samat, president of Google’s Android ecosystem, told TechRadar that “we’re going to be combining Chrome OS and Android into a single platform.” Samat, who’s responsible for Android’s implementation across […]
In 2009, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and ADT Security Services joined forces to designate July 15th as National Pet Fire Safety Day. Why? Well, to help reduce the estimated 500,000 pets affected by home fires each year. This nationwide awareness day educates pet owners about potential risks when pets are left home alone and […]
Gardeners, anglers and hikers all have at least one thing in common this time of year — concerns about ticks. These little arachnids can be a significant problem for people venturing outdoors. Ticks can be more than just a nuisance since they also can spread disease. In fact, tick-related trips to the ER, which are […]
Even though it was worn, scuffed, scratched and stained, the very first of the famed Hermès Birkin handbags, created and named for the late actor Jane Birkin, smashed auction records on July 10 as it sold for a staggering $10.1 million. As NBC News reports, following the sale, Sotheby’s described it on social media as the most […]
Artificial Intelligence has impacted all areas of our lives from how we work to how we shop, and home design and decor is no exception. According to Thumbtack’s “Top Interior Design Projects for 2025,” AI’s use in home design and improvement projects has grown exponentially over the past few years. And now pros expect that […]
Last week, shortly after the US stock market opened, Nvidia’s stock price surged to $164.42. This pushed it briefly to a valuation of $4 trillion, a market value greater than the GDP of France, the UK, or India. The chipmaker extended its winning streak to a seventh consecutive week — and the 11th in the last […]
Just over a week after deadly flash floods swept through Texas Hill Country, the region may once again face a life-threatening deluge as slow-moving thunderstorms bring heavy rain, flash flooding, and rapid river rises to parts of central Texas Sunday. As AccuWeather reports, a flash flood emergency was issued for southeastern San Saba County, including Colorado […]
According to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the average American eats roughly 20 pounds of ice cream each year, or about 4 gallons. The summer reaches peak temperatures in July, so it makes sense that Americans will reach for a bowl of ice cream as a way to cool off and enjoy the nation’s […]
In a Facebook post that went viral last year, Houston’s Northwest Volunteer Fire Department detailed the rescue of a tiny canine trapped in a hot car — including a shot of the dog looking up at rescuers inside the car through the passenger-side window. “Heroes in Action!” the post read. “Our incredible firefighters rescued a […]
All American Pet Photo Day is a day solely dedicated to animal lovers across the world. On this day, people appreciate the adorable bond that they share with their pets through pics on social media. For everyone who is wondering why their social media feed is full of animal pictures on July 11, here is […]