Monthly Archives: June 2021
Let's talk about that mid-credits scene in 'Loki' episode 4
When Loki died at the end of Thor, it seemed like a plausible end to his character. It was not. His second sacrifice in Thor: The Dark World was a more obvious fake-out. The third time, when Thanos choked him out in Avengers: Infinity War, seemed to stick, but it only took until Avengers: Endgame […]
Twitter's giving away NFTs for free (it's hard to put a price on worthless)
Twitter’s making it rain NFTs. On Wednesday, the social media giant announced its intention to give away 140 non-fungible tokens hosted on the Rarible marketplace. Unlike Reddit, which just last week listed its own NFTs for sale, Twitter decided not to charge for these digital trading cards — perhaps in an unspoken acknowledgment that the […]
Volvo concept car previews its all-electric future
Where Volvo’s going, it’s all electric. The Swedish car company showed off its electric concept car at a live tech event streamed from Gothenburg, Sweden on Wednesday. The Recharge concept will be the design foundation for future Volvo EVs. Volvo has already pledged to only produce electric vehicles by 2030. Until then, Volvo has five […]
The 'Willy Wonka' cast on the magic of Gene Wilder 50 years later
To commemorate the film’s 50th anniversary, the cast of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory revealed some lesser-known stories about the beloved Gene Wilder.
Startup wants to give you crypto—just let this orb scan your eyes first
If Sam Altman has his way, your eyes won’t just be the window to your soul. The 36-year-old former president of startup incubator Y Combinator quietly cofounded a company by the name of Worldcoin. It seeks to scan people’s eyeballs in exchange for, you guessed it, a custom cryptocurrency. So reports Bloomberg, which notes this […]
How to change your name on Zoom
Your Zoom name is boring. Sorry, someone had to break it to you. Might as well be us. No, not your actual name. We’re talking about your display name. Which may just be your actual name. But why make your actual name your display name when you can make it anything? Or add 42069 at […]
If you like Pornhub, these raunchy dating sites are worthy alternatives
Since the pandemic started, we’ve largely taken to apps and websites to uh, satisfy our needs. And while porn has seen an uptick during the pandemic in areas that have strict stay-at-home orders, studies also show that coping, boredom, and psychological distress all go hand-in-hand with greater levels of porn consumption. If you like porn […]
Netflix's first 'Fear Street' movie gets a totally '90s trailer
America Online chat window? Check. Murders at the mall? A check there, too. Blacklights and White Zombie? Yup, checks all around. Fear Street Part 1: 1994, the first part of a Netflix-exclusive trilogy based on teen horror author R.L. Stine’s classic series, is out on July 2. Here’s a trailer to get you in the […]
5 tips to keep your data safe on your road trips this summer
It’s summer, your office is still doing the remote thing, and you’re ready to hit the road. You’ll soon be firing off emails at your campsite and setting up a makeshift office in your van by the beach, but there’s a downside to this fancy-free mobile lifestyle. As you likely know, your personal information is […]
How to change your WhatsApp background
Looking to add a little personal touch to your WhatsApp? Guess what: You can change your chat background to anything you want. Here’s how: 1. In WhatsApp, navigate to your settings (the gear icon on the bottom right). 2. Tap “Chats.” 3. On the next page, tap “Chat Wallpaper” at the top. 4. Tap “Choose […]