Monthly Archives: January 2021
The MyPillow guy is hilariously incoherent on 'SNL' Weekend Update
Of the many Donald Trump adherents who debased themselves on the national stage, few did it with as much aplomb and enthusiasm than the martial law-espousing MyPillow CEO, Mike Lindell. No one does Lindell’s special breed of absurdity better than Saturday Night Live‘s Beck Bennett. In this appears on Weekend Update, Bennett-as-Lindell professes his undying […]
Keep your fitness resolutions going strong with 28% off this Fitbit
TL;DR: Make your fitness goals a reality with the Fitbit Ionic GPS Fitness Smartwatch. As of Jan. 31 get it for $179.99, a 28% discount. Already struggling to keep up with your New Year’s fitness goals? The Fitbit Ionic GPS Fitness Smartwatch can deliver the proper insight and encouragement you’ve been missing on your journey […]
The internet tricked me into believing I can multitask
When we spend so much of our time online, we’re bound to learn something while clicking and scrolling. Discover something new with Mashable’s series I learned it on the internet. I’ve never felt more like a hungry squirrel than when I spoke to a neuroscientist who’s spent decades studying, and trying to expand, human attention […]
'Wandavision' episode 4 teases the biggest problem facing the MCU
It’s official as of Wandavision episode 4 on Disney+: Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) has created a pocket reality to live out her stolen life with Vision (Paul Bettany). This episode didn’t do more than confirm what we’ve suspected since Scarlet Witch showed up in a ’50s sitcom with her dead robot boyfriend, but it scratch […]
Make your digital art more precise with this cool controller
TL;DR: Make digital drawing, photo editing, and more a little easier with the TourBox Neo controller. It’s on sale for 21% off as of Jan. 30 with code CREATE10, bringing the price down to $139.99. If you’ve ever clumsily attempted to inch a mouse just the right amount while editing a photo or video, then […]
Upgrade your WFH setup with one of these Acer Chromebooks on sale
If you need to make some updates to your work from home setup as we enter our second year of remote work, these refurbished Acer Chromebooks are all on sale at some steep discounts. Check out the options below, which are all on sale as of Jan. 30, and stop crying over deleted work. Refurbished […]
Netflix's 'Spycraft' takes an uncomplicated look at complex issues
When you watch a James Bond movie, is it mostly for the Q moments? Did you devour every story you could find on the mysterious “Havana syndrome” in Cuba? If you’re nodding vigorously in agreement, Spycraft is for you. The new Netflix docuseries takes viewers on a guided tour through the work and tech of […]
Robinhood to reopen GameStop buying after $1 billion raise
It’s been a wild week at Robinhood. On Thursday, the company announced it will start allowing customers to buy GameStop shares on Friday. Robinhood halted buying for several stocks — including GameStop, AMC, BlackBerry, and Nokia — on Wednesday, citing high volatility. Notably, these are the stocks that have gotten in the crosshairs of Reddit […]
Elon Musk changes Twitter bio to #bitcoin, chaos ensues
As the man himself said, it was inevitable. On Friday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk changed his Twitter bio to “#bitcoin.” This alone perhaps wouldn’t be that interesting — after all, Musk expressed his interest in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies before — but Musk followed up with a cryptic tweet that might indicate he’s actually bought some […]
Meet the McElroys: How podcasting's 'first family' can help you find your voice
There are a lot of entry points to the McElroy brothers universe; almost as many as there are to the Marvel equivalent. Maybe you’ve heard the chart-topping podcast these three lovable goofballs started in 2010, My Brother, My Brother and Me. (The formula: Justin, Travis, and Griffin try to answer offbeat requests from Yahoo Answers, […]