Researchers Accidentally Got High on Laughing Gas From Penguin Poop

When studying penguins, there’s a surprise you’ve gotta watch out for: the laughing gas produced by their poop.

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Atlantic Hurricane Season Is About to Start Two Weeks Early

The last thing anyone wants to deal with right now is severe weather, but here we are. The first tropical storm of the year is likely to form this weekend, two weeks ahead of Atlantic hurricane season’s official start date.

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This Animal Crossing: New Horizons theme version is a lot more fun

The COVID-19 pandemic has many of us working from home and doing a lot of things we normally do remotely. We’ve seen quite a few remote collaboration videos born from the pandemic and the need to stay home, and now it seems that even the musicians behind Animal Crossing: New Horizons are hopping aboard that particular train. Earlier today, Nintendo … Continue reading

Pokemon GO Shedinja released again for limited time: Here’s how to get it!

Once before in the game Pokemon GO we’ve had access to the elusive bug Pokemon by the name of Shedinja. Now, that time has come again. In past Pokemon games, a user would need to follow some rather specific steps to gain access to this peaceful looking battle bug. Here in Pokemon GO, thus far, it’s only been available in … Continue reading

Microsoft stops offering 32-bit Windows 10 to computer manufacturers

Windows 10 comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit varieties. While they look and feel nearly identical, the latter takes advantage of faster and better hardware specs. With the era of 32-bit processors winding down, Microsoft is putting the lesser version o…

How Instagram’s anti-vaxxers fuel coronavirus conspiracy theories

Instagram’s efforts to curb health misinformation have done little to stem the flow of conspiracy theories and misinformation about vaccines. The app continues to be a hotbed of anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, which often spread without the promise…

August's WiFi Smart Lock made my old lock new again

I can’t start this review without admitting that it’s a peculiar period in time to review a smart lock. I haven’t left the house in nearly two months except for my daily walk around the neighborhood. But if quarantine has afforded me anything, it’s t…

'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater' remasters include original soundtrack songs

When Vicarious Visions unveiled its Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 remaster, you probably wondered about how faithful it would be to the originals. Thankfully, it’s close — though not quite comprehensive. The full list (you can listen on Spotify belo…

Samsung Galaxy A51 review: Wait for a price drop

Samsung got me. On paper, the company’s Galaxy A51 appears to have everything you could want out of a $400 smartphone. A big, pretty screen. A multitude of cameras. A 4,000mAh battery. A flagship-inspired design, and a headphone jack. As an avid — s…

Whoopi Goldberg Asks Chris Christie Who He’s Willing To Sacrifice To Reopen Economy

The ex-governor told “The View” Friday that “lives are going to be lost inevitably in this, no matter what we do.”