While Samsung had a few surprises at last year’s CES, it’s going all out for this year’s show with a fleet of new home entertainment devices. Among them are new gaming and productivity monitors like the Samsung Odyssey 3D, a glasses-free 4K monitor, and the AI-infused Smart Monitor M9. Below, PCMag breaks it all down for you. A Gaming Odyssey […]
Blair? When (and Why) Did We Start Naming Winter Storms?
Summer is often known for at least one strong storm that wreaks havoc on the coastal regions of the U.S., as seen with Hurricanes Milton and Helene in 2024. But with so much of the midwest and east coast under the effects of Winter Storm Blair, some may wonder how (or why) this storm got its name. Contrary to tropical storms […]
Italian Fashion Designer and Co-Founder of Iconic Knitwear Label Missoni, Rosita Missoni, dies at 93
Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the eponymous Italian knitwear label Missoni, has died aged 93. Alongside her husband Ottavio ‘Tai’ Missoni, who predeceased her in 2013, she made the family name synonymous with Italian fashion’s most joyous and instantly identifiable visual code: the Missoni zigzag knit. As BBC News reports, the news was confirmed by the […]
US Surgeon General Wants to Put a Cancer Warning Label on Alcohol Products
The U.S. surgeon general wants to make a major change to the way alcohol is sold across the nation. As Food & Wine reports, on January 3, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, released a new advisory on the link between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of cancer, recommending a change to the […]
AKC adds Danish-Swedish Farmdog to its List of Recognized Breeds
The pooch often described as “the little big dog” now has a shot at being crowned top dog. As The Washington Post reports, last week the American Kennel Club kicked off the new year by adding the Danish-Swedish farmdog to its list of recognized breeds, making it eligible for competition at club events, including its […]
CES 2025: What To Expect And How To Watch Online
It’s time for the biggest tech show of the year. CES 2025 officially kicks off next week, with most of the industry’s biggest names gathering in Las Vegas to announce new products and demonstrate some of the most exciting tech they have coming throughout the year. CES is traditionally a show about TVs, laptops, and […]
“Historic” Mega Winter Storm Hits Midwest, South, and East Coast Hard
More than 60 million Americans were under winter weather and storm advisories Sunday as a swath of the Midwest and East, already gripped by bitterly cold temperatures, braced for a historic storm after more than 2 feet of snow already fell in some areas since Friday. “Over a dozen states are forecast to be impacted by one […]
Stephen Curry’s Gentleman’s Cut is releasing a Kentucky Straight Bourbon celebrating his 16 Years in the Game
Stephen Curry is a two-time MVP and four-time NBA champion who holds the league record for most career 3-pointers to go along with the highest career free-throw percentage in professional basketball history. It’s quite the understatement to say his talent is preciously rare. Now he’s ready to introduce something preciously rare into the bottle. As […]
In a “Milestone Transaction,” Saks Buys Neiman Marcus for $2.7 Billion
In an Amazon-backed deal, Saks Global has officially completed the deal to acquire Neiman Marcus for $2.7 billion USD. As Hypebeast reports, the acquisition unites almost all the big name luxury retailers under one umbrella: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks OFF 5TH will all now operate under Saks Global. All are still expected to […]
LG gets a jump on CES and Unveils its New Collection of Gaming Monitors Now
LG isn’t waiting until CES begins to reveal its new collection of gaming monitors. As The Verge reports, the 2025 lineup is led by the UltraGear OLED Bendable Gaming Monitor, which LG claims is the “world’s first 5K2K-resolution bendable OLED display.” The 45-inch monitor has an expansive resolution of 5120×2160, so you’re getting the same vertical […]