Apple has reportedly stopped work on its Vision Pro headset and shifted staff to other teams within the company, MacRumors reports. As PCMag reports, once touted as “the next big thing” in tech, Apple unveiled the Vision Pro in 2023 and launched in early 2024. The headset, powered by the M2 chip, had a slow start, with […]
For Your May Home Maintenance Checklist: Make Sure Your AC is Going to Keep You Cool this Summer
Now that the days are warming up, it’s time to have your air conditioning system inspected so it will keep you cool through the hot months ahead. First, the Shortcuts Hook up a garden hose and spray the outside of the condenser to remove any dust that’s settled on the unit and connections. (Yes, dust […]
World Cup Fever has just hit Levi’s
World Cup fever is the new epidemic running the fashion industry ragged, and Levi’s is the latest patient. As Hypebae reports, the brand is launching a full denim collection in collaboration with U.S. Soccer, the biggest tournament this world has seen is getting a special American touch. One of four federations to receive a collection from the heritage denim brand this summer […]
Chonkers the Massive Stellar Sea Lion Draws Similar-Sized Crowds in the Bay Area
An intrepid sea lion nicknamed Chonkers is waddling his way into the hearts of tourists and locals who have flocked to San Francisco’s Pier 39 for a glimpse of the massive pinniped. As The Associated Press (AP) reports, visitors have been snapping photos and taking selfies in front of the docks as the Steller sea […]
Why Barometric Pressure is so Important
Before we go into why it’s important, just what is “Barometric Pressure” anyway? Barometric pressure, also called atmospheric pressure, is the measure of the weight of Earth’s atmosphere. The atmosphere has five layers: exosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, and troposphere, which is the layer closest to the Earth’s surface. Barometric pressure increases as altitude decreases, with […]
Celebrate the Season With Delicious (and Nutritious) Spring Vegetables
Celebrate spring with farm-fresh foods that usher in the season. They’re low in calories, have fresh flavor and are the perfect way to energize for warmer weather. Enjoying vegetables and fruits during their peak season has many benefits. Seasonal produce: Has more nutrients because it often doesn’t have to be transported as far (produce begins […]
It’s National Pet Month (and Week)!
May is National Pet Month in America – and the first week in May is also National Pet Week! – which makes it the perfect time to take a pause in our hectic lives to celebrate the animals in our lives. Whether you live with a devoted dog, a clever cat, a terrific tortoise, a rambunctious rat, […]
Subway just Launched its First-Ever Value Menu
Forget footlongs—it’s all about the six-inchers now. As Delish reports, for the first time in its 60-year history, Subway is launching a nationwide value menu where every item costs less than $5. According to the chain, the menu emphasizes quality, with nearly every item offering more than 20 grams of protein and fewer than 500 calories. The main […]
Spotify Rolls Out Green ‘Verified’ Badges to Prove an Artist is Human
Major music-streaming platforms are being flooded with AI-generated tracks, so Spotify has decided to roll out a preemptive strike in the form of a new verification badge to prove to listeners that an artist is actually human. As PCMag reports, to earn a badge, which will appear as a light green checkmark, an artist needs to have consistent listener […]
Is Tornado Alley Shifting Eastward into Dixie Territory?
Spawned by the raging interactions of powerful thunderstorms, tornadoes are some of the most awe-inspiring and destructive natural forces seen in the United States each year.The most frequent and devastating tornado events tend to occur in the region of the U.S. colloquially referred to as Tornado Alley. Tornado Alley earned its moniker due to the […]