By Kirk Miller There’s a growing consensus that Apple is going to ditch its proprietary Lightning port for a much more common USB-C port in iPhones starting next year. While this is good news for consumers who are tired of utilizing multiple different …
Drew Brees Considering NFL Comeback With NBC Exit Looming?
By Evan Bleier With one star quarterback set to make a jump into the broadcast booth whenever he decides to retire, another star QB sounds as if he may be considering a return to the field following an uninspiring season working for NBC. Former New Orl…
Review: The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Slices EV Charging Times, Peels Back Eyeballs
By Benjamin Hunting By show of hands: who expected Hyundai to lead the way when it came to affordable, next-generation electric vehicles in America? Although General Motors (the Bolt) and Ford (the Mustang Mach-E) have each made important, pioneering e…
In Mexico City, An Unexpected Discovery of an Aztec Building
By Tobias Carroll Most of the time, when workers are called in to modernize a building, it’s a relatively self-contained job. Sometimes, though, it turns out to involve a trip back into history. The latter was the case recently in Mexico City, where a …
On “SNL,” Selena Gomez and Steve Martin Spotlighted Great Inventions
By Tobias Carroll Call it serendipity or synergy; regardless, it seems like this season of SNL has abounded with guests in addition to the guest host. These tend to be co-stars of the host for whatever their latest project is — Daniel Craig appeared in…
California Might Follow New York’s Lead in Measuring Noisy Exhaust Systems
By Tobias Carroll What happens when automotive technology takes a turn for the intrusive? There’s a fine line between hearing the archetypal sound of a car’s engine rumbling and being deafened by a car’s exhaust system that’s been modified beyond the p…
An Election in the Philippines Clarified the Location of a Picasso Painting
By Tobias Carroll This month has seen a consequential election in the Philippines — one which saw the son of a former head of state elected to the nation’s highest office. There’s been a lot of analysis written about the election and what it says about…
You Might Not Enjoy Dentistry Now — But Its History is So Much More Unnerving
By Tobias Carroll When you think about going to the dentist’s office, do you find yourself feeling a rush of fear, seemingly from nowhere? The good news — or the bad news — is that you’re far from alone in this. A recent WebMD article cites the statist…
Four Years After Sports Gambling Went Legal Nationwide, Americans Have Wagered $125 Billion
By Tobias Carroll In 2018, a Supreme Court ruling paved the way for sports betting across the United States. The ruling left several elements open for further discussion, including whether or not specific sports would regulate betting themselves and ho…
Rod Stewart Reminisced About His Musical Career on “Real Time”
By Tobias Carroll Call it apocalyptic; at the start of the latest Real Time With Bill Maher, Maher noted the start of fire season and the fact that it was Friday the 13th. Plus, there’s a baby formula shortage on, “just when the Supreme Court comes up …