Reddit bans gore-, death-focused channels following NZ mosque attack

Following other social networks, Reddit has also faced people trying to reshare video of a terrorist attack on a mosque in New Zealand. Now two notorious subreddits, r/watchpeopledie and r/Gore have been banned for hosting links to it. Washington Pos…

Happy-Go-Lucky Rescue Dog Has The Best Time Failing An Agility Course

Kratu, a dog rescued from a dangerous situation, doesn’t let his past — or a competition — stop him from having fun.

Police Investigate Reported Child Abuse, Battery At Home Of Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill

The Kansas City wide receiver pleaded guilty in 2015 to choking and battering his then-pregnant girlfriend.

Sam Smith Opens Up About Gender Identity, Body Image In Candid Interview

The four-time Grammy winner told Jameela Jamil, “I’m not male or female. I think I float somewhere in between.”

Despite Crackdowns, White Supremacist And Neo-Nazi Videos Take Root On YouTube

The ideas in a treatise by the alleged gunman are also circulating on the world’s most popular social media sites.

Twitter subscriptions test hints at easier way to follow threads

Twitter has confirmed that it is working on a subscription feature that will enable users to subscribe to specific conversations, providing a cleaner, simpler alternative to liking or replying to a tweet. The feature was first revealed by software engineer Jane Manchun Wong, who has an excellent track record with uncovering unannounced features hidden in popular apps. In its present … Continue reading

Walmart tipped to take on iPad with its own Android tablet

Walmart plans to launch an Android tablet designed to compete with the cheapest iPad model, according to a new report. The sources claim Walmart’s tablet will be ‘kid-friendly’ and sold under the retailer’s ONN store brand. The company has confirmed plans to offer this tablet, but didn’t provide any official details about it, such as price and launch date. Walmart … Continue reading

Buy Committee: Should I Upgrade My Instant Read Thermometer?

Grilling season is a only few weeks away, but Emily McKinney just can’t seem to add the Lavaworks Javelin Pro Duo to her kitchen arsenal. It’s common knowledge that digital thermometers can make cooking infinitely easier, but for Emily the question isn’t whether to have one, but whether to upgrade.

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'The Sims 4' will stop supporting 32-bit PCs in June

We hope you weren’t determined to run The Sims 4 on the same PC you had when it came out in 2014. The developers have warned that the life simulator will end support for 32-bit operating systems and non-Metal Macs in June 2019. Simply put, it’s abo…

Study reveals green tea extract may reduce inflammation and obesity

Research out of Ohio State University has found a link between green tea and reduced obesity in mice, according to a newly published study. The work focused on lab mice fed a diet that included 2-percent green tea extract, which was linked to a reduction in inflammatory biomarkers associated with poor health, as well as a decrease in obesity levels. … Continue reading