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EPA Bans Pesticide Linked To Health Problems In Children

Chlorpyrifos is a common pesticide used by farmers on food crops to keep away insect pests. Now, the agriculture industry will no longer be able to use it as the Biden administration announced a ban on Wednesday. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made the announcement as the pesticide has been linked to health problems in […]

6 Signs Clutter Has Taken Over Your Home (and How to Fix It)

It’s safe to say that a clean and organized home is fantastic. One of the biggest elements preventing a clean and organized home is clutter. Whether you have a hoarding problem or are just too lazy to dispose of your clutter, it’s critical to get on top of it. With that said, it’s easy to say […]

Apple announces new “Higher-End” Mac Mini is Coming Soon

Apple is planning a new model of the Mac Mini that will replace the pro-focused Intel-based model it still sells, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter. A “high-end, M1X Mac Mini” is expected “in the next several months,” and is said to have “an updated design and more ports than the current […]

Judge rules California Prop 22 gig workers law is Unconstitutional

The Verge reports that California’s gig workers law, which allows companies like Uber and Lyft to treat workers as independent contractors— not employees— has been ruled unconstitutional and unenforceable by a judge. Voters approved the law as ballot initiative Proposition 22 in November, with companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash spending more than $200 million […]

The Amiga is the latest Game System to get a Mini Retro Remake

Commodore Amiga 500 keyboard

Commodore’s Amiga 500, a home computer that became a popular game system, is receiving a remake. The A500 Mini is being developed by Retro Games Ltd, which previously released a mini version of the Commodore 64. The Amiga 500 was the most successful model in the Amiga family of PCs, which started to appear in the mid-’80s and drew […]

Adidas Sells Reebok to Authentic Brands

Adidas has announced plans to sell Reebok to Authentic Brands Group. Authentic Brands Group will pay around $2.5 billion — the majority in cash — for the brand, according to a press release. The German sportswear company first revealed its intentions to divest from Reebok, which it has owned since 2006, in February, following an internal business […]

Brussels Sprouts Are as Good for You as They Are Delicious

Sure, the cruciferous veggie might have grossed us out as kids—but people’s taste buds develop as they grow, and those tiny cabbages that once repulsed us are now the things we eagerly order at our favorite foodie restaurants. Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic, bacon and blue cheese crumbles, anyone? Or how about Brussels Sprouts […]

Reddit launches new Video Feed for iOS phones

Reddit logo and name on smart phone screen

TechCrunch reports that Reddit’s new video feed, which pulls content from subreddits you follow along with some you don’t, started rolling out to iOS users on Friday. If you load the feed on your Reddit iOS app, the experience is unavoidably TikTok-like. You can scroll through a vertical, perpetual list of videos featuring content from the […]

Yee Haw! Cowboy Boots are back for Fall 2021, Y’all!

Fashion is constantly changing; what is fresh one season is often stale the next. This year alone, we have all witnessed the rise of cottagecore, the fall of the once-beloved stilettos, and the wholehearted embracing of ugly, yet undeniably comfy shoes (are you team Crocs or Uggs?). But one constant thread throughout all our style […]

Apple shares details of its new Child Safety Features

MacRumors reports that Apple has shared a document which provides a more detailed overview of the child safety features  it first announced last week, including design principles, security and privacy requirements, and threat model considerations. Apple’s plan to detect known Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) images stored in iCloud Photos has been particularly controversial and has prompted concerns from […]