Fortnite can now run at 120fps on 2018 iPad Pro

Typically, high framerates in video games are the domain of PCs, as consoles and mobile devices tend to max out at 60 frames per seconds but are often limited to a mere 30. That changes today, at least in regards to Fortnite. Epic has shipped a new update for the iOS version of Fortnite that bumps the supported framerate to … Continue reading

Honda HRR Gas Lawn Mower Review: Winter wishes for summer reliability

I began writing this review when I started to use a Honda HRR push mower a couple of seasons ago. When this review process began, I assumed it’d be like any other. I was used to reviewing things like smartphones and computers – devices that aren’t expected to last more than a few years for the average person. But this … Continue reading

Tesla denies “unintended acceleration” flaw: Blames an old enemy

Tesla has issued a statement denying recent claims that some of its electric vehicles have accelerated unexpectedly. The issue, the company says, is a familiar one: accidentally pressing the accelerator. The company says that its explanation is backed up by data from cars, explaining how the sensors in its vehicles help work to prevent these types of accidents; in some … Continue reading

17 Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Easter Eggs and Tips for Riding

Did you see Finn? How about the TIE Fighter that messes everything up? Which path did you take?

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Trump Turns MLK Day Tweet Into Tribute To His 2017 Inauguration

The president cared more that Jan. 20 marked the third anniversary of his inauguration than commemorating MLK.

Garmin Tactix Delta smartwatch has a kill switch and stealth mode

A rugged privacy-centric smartwatch was revealed today: the Garmin Tactix Delta. This Garmin Tactix Delta smartphone was built to military standards MIL-STD-810 and rolls with a domed sapphire lens – and a “diamond-like carbon coated bezel.” The key selling point here isn’t the materials, but the abilities – stealth mode and a kill switch. This is not the first smartwatch … Continue reading

Study warns drinking 2% milk may significantly speed up aging

Another study investigating the effects of dairy on human health and aging has found that swapping typical 2-percent milk for the lower-fat 1-percent milk has a noticeable positive impact on one’s rate of aging. The study joins an existing body of research on dairy and its potential impact on everything from acne to aging and the development of cancer. It’s … Continue reading

What we're listening to: Big|Brave and Beloved

In this installment of our audio IRL, managing editor Terrence O’Brien sings… er, types the praises of a band and a genre that isn’t for everyone. Senior news editor Billy Steele gets nostalgic for his glory days as one of his favorite bands is bac…

Blame Your Old Air Conditioner for Melting the Arctic

The ozone hole was caused by chemicals formerly used in air conditioners and refrigerators. But new research shows that the same stuff is also behind half of the warming the Arctic experienced between 1955 and 2005.

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Lexus Designers Draw Up Some Sweet Moon Whips

Even if NASA does somehow end up making its 2024 Moon landing deadline, it still has another big problem to reckon with: How to get its astronauts around in style. Because let’s face it, Boeing’s bare-bones moon buggy of yesteryear is so mid-century gouache.

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