Android has announced a slew of new features for mobile and smartwatch devices, introducing new accessibility tools and quality-of-life updates for digital car keys, Google TV, and watchOS. One of the major announcements is the introduction of a reading mode for Android — a new feature that creates a more accessible screen reading experience without being tied […]
Just When We Thought it Was Over: Welcome to Tripledemic 2022
Public health officials’ warnings of a “tripledemic” are intensifying as Americans head into the holiday season. Across the country, hospitals, especially those specializing in children, are being overrun, namely due to cases of infectious respiratory illnesses, like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and COVID-19, which together make a nasty “tripledemic.” “This is a unique situation […]
Another Tropical Storm? In December? The Hurricane Weary Atlantic Coast Watches and Waits
The Atlantic hurricane season came to an official end on November 30, but less than a week later, AccuWeather meteorologists are suddenly monitoring the chances for an off-season storm to take shape. If the brewing system takes a name, it will be the first named storm to churn over the basin in December in 15 years. “An […]
Tis the Season for some Bling on HGTV
Fans who follow American Idol alum Todrick Hall on YouTube are familiar with his love for over-the-top design. Case in point: His devotion to Louis Vuitton recently reached a whole new level when he customized a 10-foot-wide Louis Vuitton trunk bed, complete with storage in the base for all of his LV bags. So it’s no surprise he and HGTV […]
Raise a Mug to National Egg Nog Month
December is National Eggnog Month (and Egg Nog Day is December 24th, so ’tis the season), and this is a favorite drink for many families during the holidays. Did you know eggnog dates back to the 13th century? Today variations of this timeless spiced egg and milk drink are enjoyed in countries around the world. […]
National Cat Lovers’ Month is the Purrfect Time to Adopt – But Are You Ready?
National Cat Lovers Month takes place during the month of December. This month-long celebration is the perfect time to slow down and appreciate your cat(s) — and to look for ways to help cats in need. If you don’t currently have a cat but you’ve been considering adoption, this would be the perfect time to look into […]
Gucci is now taking Applications for their 2023 Changemakers Initiative
On Giving Tuesday, Gucci announced applications are open for its fourth class of the North America Changemakers initiative. These funds are intended, according to the press release, to “support talented students and non-profit organizations that amplify stories and opportunities within diverse communities inspiring solutions for a better future.” As the Gucci Changemakers site states, “the Impact Fund will […]
Valve says it’s Giving Away a Free Steam Deck Every Single Minute during the 2022 Game Awards
Valve has announced it is giving away a free Steam Deck handheld gaming PC every single minute on December 8th. With a likely runtime of 2.5 hours (last year’s ran three) the company’s probably going to be giving away at least 150 Steam Decks. It’s the highest-end model with 512GB of solid state storage and the anti-glare screen, […]
New Research Shows Some Hair Regrowth Supplements Actually Work
If you, like millions of people around the globe, suffer from hair loss and are wondering if those natural nutritional supplements actually work, it’s your lucky day. A new research paper published in JAMA Dermatology says that nutritional-supplement brands such as Viviscal, Nourkrin, Nutrafol, Lamdapil and Pantogar, as well as natural supplements including zinc, capsaicin (an active […]
Mars is going to Shine Bright during its Opposition Dance with the Full “Cold” Moon
December features the longest nights of the year, and the final month of 2022 will be packed with astronomical happenings ranging from the most active annual meteor shower to the best views of Mars since 2020. The final full moon of the year will rise after sunset on Wednesday, December 7, and it will not […]