Monthly Archives: January 2019
Hackers stole over 5 million unencrypted passport numbers from Marriott
There’s the slightly good news, and then there’s the really bad news. International hotel chain Marriott International, Inc. announced Jan. 4 that the massive hack of its Starwood customer database first reported in Nov. was both simultaneously less troublesome and a whole lot worse than initially thought. Let’s get that bad news out of the […]
Instant Pots are on sale at Amazon for 25% off — save $33 on the DUO Plus
Curious about the Instant Pot? Make 2019 the year you finally master this device — and the rest of your kitchen, for that matter. If you already have a basic understanding of how to cook and prepare meals, take it to the next level with an Instant Pot, one of the best-selling multi-cookers on Amazon. […]
Parise completes Wild comeback against Leafs
Zach Parise scored early in the third period and the visiting Minnesota Wild held on to earn a 4-3 comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs Thursday afternoon.
U.S. House elects Democrat Pelosi to be speaker for 2019-2020
Democrat Nancy Pelosi was elected on Thursday to be the new speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives as her party took majority control of the chamber following its election victory last Nov. 6.
Trump considering former Democratic Senator Webb for defense secretary: NYT
The Trump administration is considering Jim Webb, a former Democratic senator who also served as Navy secretary under Republican President Ronald Reagan, to be the next defense secretary, the New York Times reported on Thursday.
6 tools to help grow your website's traffic, all currently on sale
Not to be dramatic or anything, but with 57% of this year’s holiday spending expected to be done online, your business (literally) can’t afford to have a “meh” web presence right now. Take full advantage of this year’s holiday shopping season by growing your site’s traffic with the help of these online tools and services, […]
'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' releases astonishing behind-the-scenes clips
“There were points where in working stuff out, it got like trying to do a Rubik’s cube in your head, and I had to literally get up from my desk and kind of walk around the house holding my head.” According to Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker, Bandersnatch was as mind-boggling to make as it […]
Windows 10 becomes the most popular desktop OS
It may have taken over three years, but better late than never. Read more… More about Microsoft, Mashable Video, Bill Gates, Windows 10, and Big Tech Companies
The internet is arguing over the best way to pirate Netflix's 'Bandersnatch'
The internet will always find a way. Netflix’s new choose-your-own-adventure style episode of Black Mirror, “Bandersnatch,” has the online world abuzz with all the different storylines available for the viewer/player of the streaming digital experience. Overlooked in the discussion regarding which breakfast cereal best kicks off the main character’s day lies another probing question. How, […]
Roundup: Oklahoma WR Brown declares for NFL draft
Oklahoma receiver Marquise Brown announced Wednesday that he is skipping his senior season and entering the NFL draft.