This $30 gadget helped me stream smarter

Summary $30 Roku stick offers great value, ideal for older TVs holding off on upgrading to 4K. Powered by TV’s USB port, offers versatility, convenience for travel. Ideal choice for turning non-smart TVs into smart TVs, sleek and efficient UI. While I’m drawn to the likes of the Roku Ultra…

Why cats prefer sleeping on their left side—and how it might help them survive

Cats prefer to sleep on their left side. This is the conclusion drawn by an international research team that analyzed several hundred YouTube videos of sleeping cats. The researchers see this bias as an evolutionary advantage because it favors hunting and escape behavior after waking up. The team from the…

Curious Story How Sæmundur The Wise Tricked The Devil Three Times

Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Magic is a popular subject in Icelandic folklore. Many stories exist about people who performed extraordinary magical feats and achieved amazing things. Many ancient books and manuscripts record the magical beliefs and practices of Icelanders, which have been preserved for future generations.   One curious…

Skin-Soothing Bath Filters : canopy bath tub filter

Canopy enhances skincare routines with faucet filters and showerheads, and now extends its product line with a Bath Tub Filter, a simple solution for supporting the skin barrier by reducing chlorine and contaminants. This easy-to-install filter is a subtle addition to the bathroom that helps to soothe red, sensitive, and…

Clean the Sky – Sustainable Marine-Derived Textiles

SINTEF, one of Europe’s leading research organizations, is playing a key role in the SeaWeave Project, which explores how seaweed can be used to create more sustainable textiles. The fashion industry currently “relies heavily on synthetic fibers and harmful dyes that contribute to ocean pollution, while most natural alternatives depend…

Clean the Sky – Plant-Based Nylon Yarns

Taekwang Industry, a major textile company under the Taekwang Group, has launched ‘ACECOOL-BIO,’ South Korea’s first plant-based nylon yarn made domestically. This new yarn is made from renewable plant materials and offers better performance than traditional nylon, with benefits like improved moisture absorption, breathability, and vivid color dyeing. ACECOOL-BIO is…

I Saw Pamela Anderson & Tommy Lee Sex Tape!

Reading Time: 4 minutes Lorde is getting heat for watching the infamous Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee sex tape. And to be honest? The criticism is not unreasonable. Amidst discussion of gender and her friendship with Chappell Roan, Lorde’s recent in-depth interview also touched upon the ’90s most infamous celebrity…

Legendary 37-Year Run Comes to an End as Fashion Mag Seeks New Leadership

Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s the end of an era at American Vogue. Legendary editor-in-chief Anna Wintour reportedly announced in a staff meeting on Wednseday that she’ll be ending her 37-year run at the magazine. While Wintour has not yet publicly announced that she’s stepping down, the news has been…

Up 25% in a single day, but I won’t touch this Nasdaq stock with a barge pole!

Image source: Getty Images One Nasdaq stock that rocketed yesterday (25 June) was Bumble (NASDAQ: BMBL). It jumped 25%, bringing the return since early April to 80%. However, over a longer timeframe, Bumble hasn’t exactly been a match made in heaven for Wall Street. Since going public in 2021, the…

I love the Surface Pro 12-inch, but Windows 11 is holding it back

Summary Microsoft’s latest 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC, the Surface Pro 12-inch, is now available for purchase. The Surface Pro 12-inch has a lot going for it, even when it’s untethered from its official keyboard cover accessory. I used the Surface Pro 12-inch strictly as a tablet for an entire week: here’s…