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Experts say while Chick-fil-A may not have wanted to boost Popeyes’ sales, they might have benefited from it too.

Growing up back in the 1970s, I remember going to the furniture store with my parents, and being hypnotized by those dual-layered mirrors that had lights built into them, creating a sort of infinite light effect. While the look might be questionable in a modern home, it certainly was timely in the disco era.

Now, you can own a watch that produces a very similar effect, but using blue LEDs instead of tiny incandescent bulbs.

The effect on this wristwatch from discount watchmaker Skmei is decidedly more futuristic, especially against the black backdrop of its case. When the display is turned off, the dial’s background works as a mirror, so you can look at yourself and check for any food stuck in your teeth.

It’s made from ABS plastic and costs less than 20 bucks, so I’m guessing this watch isn’t going to give your Rolex a run for its money, but it does look cool, and if it ever dies, you can just use it to give yourself a long look in the mirror.

Microsoft is very, very fond of special edition Xbox One controllers, to the point where it encourages you to make your own. But did you ever wonder about the history behind a given controller, or how many models have never seen the light of day? If…

It’s easy to get confused by the badging on the 2020 Volvo XC60 Polestar Engineered. Once a separate tuning firm for Volvo, Polestar then got bought up and brought in-house, only to be subsequently spun off as a standalone maker of performance-electric cars. Among the details of that final deal are plenty of Volvo parts headed into the upcoming Polestar … Continue reading

Leonardo DiCaprio’s environmental organization Earth Alliance created a donation fund over the weekend to help address the crisis in the Amazon. The actor kicked in a $5 million donation, and the group is calling on the public to help as well.

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