Monthly Archives: June 2024
NASA reveals why it's so hard to spot alien life — even with Webb
NASA suspects our galaxy may teem with trillions of planets. Yet even with the powerful James Webb Space Telescope, it’s profoundly hard to find a handful of worlds that may harbor even hints of life. The prospect of using Webb, which can peer into the atmospheres of planets beyond our solar system (exoplanets) to make […]
'Fantasmas' review: Surreal Julio Torres comedy is like nothing else on TV
There’s nothing quite like seeing the world through Julio Torres’ eyes. The writer and director has a knack for crafting strange stories based on the world’s most mundane details. In his beloved SNL sketch “Papyrus,” the font of the Avatar logo becomes the bane of Ryan Gosling’s existence. In his comedy special My Favorite Shapes, […]
The best AirPods to buy in 2024 (and the ones to avoid)
The best AirPods Best AirPods for most people Apple AirPods Pro (Second Generation) $189.99 at Amazon (save $59.01) Shop now Best without noise cancellation Apple AirPods (Second Generation) $89 at Amazon (Save $40) Shop now Best over-ear option Apple AirPods Max $499.99 at Amazon (Save $49.01) Shop now Best AirPods alternative Beats Studio Buds + […]
Take away some of your dad's subscription woes with a lifetime of Microsoft Office
TL;DR: Though June 10, score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for only $59.99, no coupon needed. When it comes to Father’s Day gifts, productivity software might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But if your dad has ever asked for help installing apps on his computer, or […]
'House of the Dragon' stars interviewing each other is a fun time
“House of the Dragon” stars Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke interviewed each other.
Creepy 'Starve Acre' trailer teases Matt Smith in dark folk horror
The trailer for “Starve Acre”, a folk horror starring Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark and based on the novel by Andrew Michael Hurley, has dropped.
Transform your webcam footage with FineCam's AI capabilities, on sale for $34 off
TL;DR: As of June 3, enhance your webcam videos with a lifetime subscription to FineCam Pro, on sale for only $49.99 for a limited time. Perhaps the best thing about the ubiquity of the remote working setup is that you can roll out of bed one minute and then hop onto a meeting the next […]
Skullcandy's $40 eco-friendly wireless earbuds sound surprisingly good
Solid low-stakes earbuds are an underrated item to have at the ready. Even if you have your nice noise-cancelling ones to rely on for the gym, long flights, or other chaotic environments, there are plenty of situations where an expensive or bulky pair like that are overkill. Between Amazon and the checkout line at Target, […]
Freaky 'ODDITY' trailer teases a woman using haunted artefacts for revenge
Shudder has released its trailer for Damian McCarthy’s “ODDITY”, a story about a woman avenging her twin sister using haunted artefacts.
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for June 5
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who […]