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The Best Shows We Binge-Watched This Decade

At the beginning of the 2010s, we watched TV the same way we had been watching for decades, checking out whatever was live on our favorite channels. Granted, the amount of channels were […] The post The Best Shows We Binge-Watched This Decade appeared f

These Are the Top 20 Xbox Games of the Decade

Riding high off the success of the Xbox 360, Microsoft’s Xbox brand looked poised to conquer the current generation. As we all know, that isn’t what ended up happening. The Xbox One failed […] The post These Are the Top 20 Xbox Games of the Decade a

Toy Tuesday: The Best Snow Toys

Oh the weather outside is frightful, but there is a silver lining to the clouds: they can sometimes bring snow. Depending on what part of the country you’re located in, a solid snowstorm […] The post Toy Tuesday: The Best Snow Toys appeared first

Keep Tabs on Santa with NORAD, Google Trackers

(via Google) Santa Claus is coming to town—and you can follow his progress online. As per usual, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is keeping tabs on the man in red as he traverses […] The post Keep Tabs on Santa with N

Snopes Raises Money to Weather Upcoming Misinformation Storm

Snopes is crowdfunding money to help supercharge its fact-checking network (via Snopes) Still looking for a last-minute Christmas gift? Snopes has you covered. The fact-checking website launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money ahead of wha

People From 112 Countries Help Name Exoplanets, Stars

Artist's conception of HD 21749c, the first Earth-sized planet found by NASA's TESS—as well as its sibling, HD 21749b (via Robin Dienel/Carnegie Institution for Science) Exoplanets are like interstellar weeds—as soon as you identify one, anot

Watch: Netflix Celebrates 12 Days of ‘Stranger Things’

On the twelfth day of Strange-mas, my true love sent to me: 12 Hawkins heroes (via Netflix/YouTube) Happy Strange-mas! Netflix is celebrating the holidays Hawkins-style: With a Stranger Things-themed adaptation of the season’s most maddenin

These Are The ‘Coolest’ Lego In the Universe

Lancaster University's Josh Chawner and Dmitry Zmeev pose with the chilly Lego pieces (via Lancaster University) There is no disputing Lego’s cool factor. But researchers at Lancaster University in England have found out just how chill the

IS IT A CHRISTMAS MOVIE?: ‘Love Actually’

'Love Actually' (Photo Credit: Universal Studios) It was 2012 when I first glimpsed the void and since then, like a humanoid creature garbed in pale white stalking me due to a sex curse, it has followed. Every December it […] The post IS I

Cancer-Causing Green Slime Oozes Onto Highway in Michigan

Authorities said the bizarre green slime spotted on a Michigan highway contained the chemical Hexavelent Chromium. (Photo Credit: Detroit Free Press / Facebook) A mysterious green slime was recently spotted on a Michigan highway and authorities

Banksy Unveils ‘Scar of Bethlehem’ Nativity Scene Before Christmas

Street artist Banksy's artwork named «Scar of Bethlehem» is on display at the Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem. (Photo by Issam Rimawi / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) As people get ready for Christmas, Banksy is urging everyone to thi

Three Reasons Why Star Wars Fans Should Check Out Mobile Suit Gundam

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has finally hit theaters, and with it, the classic film series is holstering its blasters for the immediate future. We’ve previously written about Star Wars’ murky future […] The post Three Reasons Why Star Wars Fan

The Best Memes of 2019

Cats, Baby Yoda, and kombucha topped this year's memes. (Photo Credit: JassTheLass / Twitter) Movies, games, comics, TV shows: all well and good, but if you want to peer deep into the beating heart of human culture in the 21st century, the way t

These Are the Top 20 PlayStation Games of the Decade

The late 2000s saw turmoil for the PlayStation camp after the less-than-stellar launch of the PS3. PlayStation eventually rebounded, and by the end of the decade, became the most dominant brand in gaming. […] The post These Are the Top 20 PlayStation Ga

Six Reasons Why Watching ‘Cats’ Feels Like Being in Hell

'Cats' (Photo Credit: Universal Pictures) Because I’m so thoroughly irony-poisoned (and needed a distraction from the disaster that is Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) I went to see Cats in an actual movie theater this weekend. I […] Th

ESA Launches CHEOPS Mission to Study Exoplanets

Artist impression of CHEOPS (Characterising Exoplanet Satellite), with an exoplanet system in the background (via ESA/ATG medialab) The European Space Agency last week launched a new mission to identify planets orbiting stars other than the Sun.

American Airlines Introduces Non-Binary Gender Options

(via American Airlines) Starting next year, American Airlines customers can choose non-binary gender options when booking flights. There is (of course) a catch: You’ll have to make the reservation over the phone (or call the company […

‘Cats’ Gets Much-Needed CGI Update While Still In Theaters

The Jellicle cats' fates lie in Dame Judi Dench's paws (via Universal Pictures) Well, I sure am glad I didn’t rush to the cinema to see Cats*. On Friday (the film’s opening day), Universal reportedly advised thousands of theaters tha

Boeing Starliner Successfully Lands on Earth After Aborted Flight

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft after it landed in White Sands, New Mexico, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 (via Bill Ingalls/NASA) Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner completed the first land touchdown of a human-rated capsule in U.S. history. Sure,

This High-Tech Mirror Lets You Take Fitness Classes at Home

The Echelon Reflect 50” Touch lets you take live and on-demand fitness right in your living space. (Photo Credit: Echelon Fitness) Let’s be honest⁠—going to a gym can be tough sometimes. Working out may be the last thing you want to

Here’s What You Should Know About Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’

A character breakdown of Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's 'The Witcher.' (Photo Credit: James Minchin / Netflix) The day has finally arrived: Netflix’s original series The Witcher is available for you to binge in its entirety just in time for

Best Gifts for All the Space Fans on Your List

These space-themed gifts will take them to the moon and beyond. (Photo Credit: Amazon) Have a family member or friend who is obsessed with NASA and Elon Musk? There is still time to buy them a cool holiday gift, even if you can’t send the

Adidas and Ninja Announce Their First Sneaker Collaboration

The «Time In» Nite Jogger arrives on Dec. 31. (Photo Credit: Ninja / Instagram) One of the more unexpected sneaker deal signings of 2019 came in the form of streaming juggernaut (seriously, the single most popular streamer in the worl

‘Lego Builder’s Journey’ Is a Blocky Apple Arcade Tearjerker

There have been a ton of Lego video games all capturing different aspects of the ubiquitous building block toys. Lego versions of Star Wars and Harry Potter and Jurassic World show how we love […] The post ‘Lego Builder’s Journey’ Is a Blocky App

11 European Fantasy Novels To Read If You Love ‘The Witcher’

The success of Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher novels is a pretty unlikely story. First appearing in short story form in the mid-1980s, they inspired a series of increasingly popular video games from CD Projekt […] The post 11 European Fantasy Novels

Top Movie and TV Trailers of the Week: ‘Tenet,’ ‘You,’ and More

'Tenet' (Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures) TGIF. While you’re planning for the long weekend ahead, we’ve rounded up the top movie and TV trailers that you may have missed during the week. Christopher Nolan’s Tenet teases a mind-ben

‘Doomsday Clock’ Shows That DC Will Never Understand ‘Watchmen’

It was a big week for Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, in a weird sort of way. Two different projects based on arguably their most famous work wrapped up just days apart – […] The post ‘Doomsday Clock’ Shows That DC Will Never Understand &

11 Ideas For The Star Wars Universe After ‘Rise of Skywalker’

A Sith story, musicals, and more ideas for the Star Wars universe after 'Rise of Skywalker.' (Photo Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.) We’re not going to use this space to talk about the merits of Rise of Skywalker or lack thereof. The original Luca

Watch These Movies Before ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’

'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' co-writer Chris Terrio hinted that Kylo Ren and Rey will have intense interactions in the movie. (Photo Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.) At last, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, presumably the last film in the legendar

‘My Hero Academia’ Creator’s Amazing Star Wars Art

image credit: Kohei Horikoshi Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker officially hit theaters today, but while it’s taking up most of the blockbuster space in the United States, it’s sharing the day with an unlikely contender in […] The post &

Scientists Duped by Fake Giant Spider Fossil

A 'jackalope' of an ancient spider fossil deemed a hoax, unmasked as a crayfish (via Seldon, et al/University of Kansas) When a huge ancient spider was unearthed by fossil hunters in China earlier this year, scientists were excited. When the Dal

Congress Passes Law Raising U.S. Smoking Age to 21

(via realworkhard/Pixabay) Starting on Jan. 1, 2020, the legal age to smoke or vape in the US will increase. Congress has passed a new law banning the sale and use of tobacco and vape products […] The post Congress Passes Law Raising U.S. S

World’s Smallest Gingerbread House Is Made of Silicone

World's tiniest gingerbread house created in Canada (via McMaster University) When it comes to the holidays, I say go big or go home. Travis Casagrande, on the other hand, takes the opposite approach. The McMaster University research associate cr

Scientists Create Color-Changing Chocolates With No Artificial Dye

(via ETH Zurich/Giulia Marthaler) Move over, Willy Wonka: Researchers at Swiss university ETH Zurich are making chocolate shimmer. A group of scientists found a way to render incandescent confections without artificial colorants. The stunning eff

Anti-Robocall Bill Fines Criminals $10,000 Per Call

FCC rules would benefit «consumers who are sick and tired of robocalls,» Chairman Ajit Pai said (via Icons8/Unsplash) Congress on Thursday approved a major anti-robocall law aimed at curbing unwanted interruptions—and thwarting the

Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix in January 2020

'BoJack Horseman' (Photo Credit: Netflix) A new year (and decade) are upon us and it’s the perfect time to get cozy and revamp your binge-watching lineup with Netflix. TV series returning this month include BoJack Horseman, Chilling Advent

‘Ad Astra’, Spaceport America, and the Future of Space Travel

An inside look at 'Ad Astra' and space travel innovations in the coming years. (Photo Credit: Ad Astra / Twitter) New Mexico is big. When you’ve spent most of your life in cities and suburbs, you don’t realize the extent to which those enviro

Porsche and Star Wars Collab Gives Us New Starship, Formula E Car

Porsche and Star Wars teamed up to debut a new starship and Formula E car. (Photo Credit: Porsche / Twitter) While the latest entry in the spacefaring Star Wars series may have just had its Hollywood premiere Monday, filled with celebrities hopi

Time’s Running Out in Christopher Nolan’s First ‘Tenet’ Trailer

'Tenet,' which stars John David Washington and Robert Pattinson, hits theaters in summer 2020. (Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures) “Welcome to the afterlife” is a chilling greeting, but it sets the stage for one man’s destiny

5 Essential Things to Know Before Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ Premieres

'The Witcher' premieres on Netflix Dec. 20. (Photo Credit: Katalin Vermes / Netflix) Netflix is looking to fill that Game of Thrones-sized hole in your fantasy-loving heart later this week with The Witcher, a new original series starring Henry C
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