Vipology Staff Writer

“World’s Oldest Dog” May Not Be After All

Bobi the Portuguese mastiff, who had comfortably clinched the title of the oldest dog ever by the time he died last October at the apparent age of 31, has been temporarily stripped of the recognition after doubts about his lifespan gave officials at Guinness World Records paws for thought. The canine’s demise made headlines around the globe and […]

Revamping Your Kitchen This Year?  Here are the Biggest Trends to Know and Love

If you’re thinking of redesigning your kitchen space this year, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and several Interior Designers want to help you out. They have narrowed down the trends that will dominate not only 2024 but the next three years. Warm Wood Tones in the Kitchen The NKBA and House Beautiful’s Carisha Swanson are […]

Are Your Ears Getting Sore from Shoving Earbuds in all the time? Introducing Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

A few years ago, Bose released its Sport Open Earbuds, which were among the first ear-hook style true wireless buds to feature an open design with micro speakers that fired sound into your ears. Those buds were discontinued last year, but now Bose is back with a completely new set of open earbuds. They’re called the Kith for Bose […]

Starbucks customers can now drive up to the window with their reusable cups

This month, Starbucks announced that customers will now be able to bring in their reusable cups whether they’re walking into a store or driving up in the US and Canada. The company claims it’s the first national coffee retailer to give customers this option for drive-thru and mobile orders. As Food & Wine reports, for […]

Birkenstock’s Boston Clogs have become the New UGG Slippers

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The unlikely Birkenstock Boston Clog has become the seasonless slip-on shoe for street chic fashionistas. As Vogue reports, the backless loafers, boasting supple moulded footbeds in line with the German footwear giant’s ergonomic design approach, have appeared in Lyst’s hottest product list for the fifth quarter in a row. Balenciaga bags have come and gone, but the […]

HGTV Adds Four New Series to 2024 Programming Lineup

HGTV has given the green light to four new series slated for its 2024 programming lineup. The network states that it aims to introduce fresh content with popular, proven formats similar to Celebrity IOU, Good Bones, and Rico to the Rescue. The upcoming additions include a competition set at an altitude of 13,000 feet, a celebrity-led spin-off showcasing […]

Surprise iOS 17.3 Update with Stolen Device Protection is Here

Man holding Apple iPhone

Apple is good at announcing its big, headline-grabbing software features ahead of time. But a few weeks ago it became apparent that there is an important feature on its way which had never been mentioned by Apple: Stolen Device Protection, and it’s now just a matter of hours away. As Forbes reports, this feature popped […]

Japan’s Moon Sniper Probe is on the Moon and working… for Now

partially illuminated Moon

Japan is on the moon — for a few hours, at least. The nation’s robotic SLIM spacecraft touched down on the lunar surface on January 19, notching a huge success for Japan: It’s just the fifth nation to land softly on Earth‘s nearest neighbor. “First and foremost, landing was successful,” Yamakawa Hiroshi, president of the Japan Aerospace Exploration […]

How to Disable Facebook’s Latest Way to Track You

Facebook / Meta has found an interesting new way to track you: by keeping a list of the links you click and sharing this information with advertisers. The new feature is called “link history,” and the good news is that you can turn it off. Here’s the history, from Rich on Tech’s Rich DeMuro: A […]