Vipology Staff Writer

Now’s the Time to Service Your AC for the Scorching Summer Ahead!

Male technician servicing indoor AC unit

Ah, June. School’s out, the days are long, and the weather’s getting, well, the global forecast is out, and it’s going to be another record breaking scorcher of a summer. Yes, your vacation to sandy beaches and cool ocean air is beckoning, but before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, […]

The Represent x The Beach Boys collection celebrates 60th Anniversary of “Pet Sounds”

The Beach Boys live onstage

Represent has teamed up with legendary rock group The Beach Boys to launch a limited-edition streetwear capsule celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Pet Sounds album. As Hypebae reports, the collection, dropping right before the band’s headline show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, marks a new direction for the brand by trading its usual moody rock aesthetic for […]

Shake Shack Brings Back its Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake (But Only for a Limited Time)

Exterior of a Shake Shack restaurant

Last summer, Shake Shack’s Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake left a pretty lasting impression. As Delish reports (who reviewed it at the time), it was a surprisingly huge success. Now, to the joy of fans everywhere, the shake is coming back for another round. As of June 9, the Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake returns to Shake Shack locations […]

FDA Approves First New UV Filter for Sunscreen in 25 Years

woman wearing sun hat with sunscreen on nose and cheeks

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new sunscreen ingredient called bemotrizinol, marking the first time since 1999 that the agency has cleared a new UV filter—a compound added to sunscreen to protect against ultraviolet radiation. As Health reports, experts hailed the decision, saying it expands the range of available sunscreen options […]

It’s Animal Rights Awareness Week

Cockatoo, lizard, and mouse riding on a bulldog

Animal Rights Awareness Week champions animal welfare every third week of June, and is observed this year from Monday, June 15 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, to promote humane treatment of all animals and raise awareness about animal welfare issues worldwide. This vital observance raises public awareness about cruelty, puppy mills, and animal testing. Advocate […]

The Most Important Announcements at WWDC 2026

Apple CEO Tim Cook

Following Google I/O and Microsoft Build, last week it was Apple’s turn to show developers what’s coming up for its platforms. The company’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) kicked off on June 8, with CEO Tim Cook and other Apple execs taking the stage in Cupertino. As PCMag reports, the big question was whether Apple had made any significant […]

Why the Falafel is Celebrated the World Over

three falafel fried balls in a pita wrap

On June 12th, people around the world celebrate that fried chickpea (or sometimes fava bean) ball of goodness known as the falafel. A favorite among meat-eaters and vegetarians alike (the latter of whom will often find it presented as an alternative to meat), falafel is one food that certainly deserves its own day of recognition. […]

What is a Heat Index, and Why is it Important?

cartoon of women overheated and sweating in the sun

“It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity”.  That’s a partly valid phrase you may have heard in the summer, but it’s actually both.  What is a Heat Index? According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the heat index, also known as the “apparent temperature,” is what the temperature feels like to the human body when […]

Help Ease Your Allergies by Cleaning Paddle Ceiling Fans

Man wearing cap, glasses, and face maskcleaning ceiling paddle fan blades

Now that school is out, the days are long, the weather’s getting toasty, and you may have noticed something else that comes along with the spring/summer season – allergies. But things that induce your hay fever don’t just exist outside. There are many allergens (and the things that blow them around) that live within your […]