With the transition from summer to the beginning of a new school year (and maybe some back-to-work blues), August can feel like a sudden downshift. Stretch out these last days of summer by squeezing in a few more home projects, savoring simple pleasures and, when the time comes, preparing the house for fall. These six […]
Samsung’s latest earnings call was a rollercoaster ride, revealing stellar results fueled by its memory business, alongside the first-ever loss for its mobile division due to rising costs. As PCMag reports, during the call, Samsung made it clear that the company doesn’t expect the RAM crisis to improve anytime soon, given the long production times […]
It’s the first week of August, and legions of people aren’t reflexively refreshing their screens to check the progress of a hurricane or tropical storm or studying the latest model predictions. But if that seems odd, you’re right. As USA Today reports, no other hurricane season has seen a slower start since 2009, according to Michael […]
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 […]
Ooh, la, la, oyster fans, your day is here, because August 5th is National Oyster Day! In honor of the aphrodisiac mollusk (and there have been studies, so yeah, the rumor’s true!), here are fun facts, history, and serving/eating tips to honor the special foodie delight. (And by the way, it’s also National IPA Day, […]
When social media influencer Adelaide Saywell posted on TikTok that SSRIs, a commonly prescribed antidepressant medication, could make people more vulnerable to heat, it went viral and sparked a deluge of comments. “Wait seriously??? I just started taking it a month ago and am so hot all the time,” said one commenter. “I have been on sertraline for […]
When it comes to fleece, Nike believes it has built a better mousetrap. As WWD reports, although the fabric in its countless iterations saturates the market, the Oregon-based sports brand is introducing Studio Fleece, a line it is billing as: “The Ultimate Uniform for the Everyday Athlete.” “Anyone can make fleece,” said Jill Gonzalez, senior manager of […]
The US ban on foreign-made advanced robotic devices targets more than just futuristic humanoid machines. It also reaches into people’s homes by covering robot vacuums, too. As PCMag reports, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has confirmed that the newly announced ban, which stems from a White House order, covers both robot vacuums and robot lawn mowers. In announcing the […]
Wildfire smoke is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths each year, and according to scientists, will do more harm to U.S. residents by midcentury than any other threat driven by climate change, including extreme heat. The Growing Health Toll of Wildfire Smoke on Public Health in the U.S. As NBC News reports, that’s the […]
The dog days of summer are barking and Labor Day is just around the bend, signaling the end of yet another epic season in the sun. But before you give your flamingo pool float one last hurrah, take a break with some home maintenance prep for the changing season ahead. Why worry now about what you can […]