The assassination of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on July 8 has led to widespread assessments of his political career and his stances, with Abe widely considered the most influential politician in 21st century Japan even after his nine years in office. Despite stepping down from leadership of the ruling […]
By the early 2020s it was increasingly apparent that China and the Untied States had emerged in a league of their own in military competition, with the sizes of their defence sectors, military budgets, research and development and acquisitions all having no near competitors. This has been reflected in fields […]
Throughout the years, plans for livable habitats on the moon and Mars have come and gone. And while all those potential plans may be decades away, Japan has given us quite possibly the best proposal of them all. This massive 1,300 foot-tall rotating structure is called “The Glass.” The rendering […]
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft had a mission in 2020: fly to Bennu, an asteroid about 200 million miles from earth, land briefly, collect a small sample, and return home. But its mission was thwarted, not by any Space Force situation or black hole anomaly, but by Bennu’s surface, which is closer […]
Looking to upgrade your home? Step into the modern age with these early Prime Day smart home deals, which are available as of July 10: BEST SMART LIGHTING DEAL: TP-Link Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch (3-Pack) — $46.99 $74.99 (save $28) BEST SMART LOCK DEAL: ULTRALOQ Smart Lock U-Bolt Pro + Bridge […]
At one time or another everyone on set of The Office had to break. It was inevitable. Since Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey started the Office Ladies podcast in October 2019 they’ve shared that cast members broke while filming the “Branch Wars” episode, during “Women’s Appreciation,” during “Money,” and in […]
Amazon has become an increasingly ubiquitous part of our lives, as more and more people receive weekly — and even daily — packages from the company. But as these packages pile up on doorsteps all over the world, a glaring issue has emerged: How do you recycle all those damn […]
Don’t want to participate in Amazon Prime Day this year? We can’t say we blame you: There are plenty of reasons you might be ready to bid Bezos goodbye. If you’re already part of the Amazon ecosystem but looking to save on subscription fees or change your spending to align […]
TL;DR: As of July 10, you can get a 2-pack of Scout Hidden Camera Detectors for just $99.99 instead of $179 — that’s a discount of 44%. Reports of cameras hidden in Airbnb rentals have been coming in for years, so it’s valid to feel concerned about it on your […]
TL;DR: As of July 10, you can get a PlayStation Plus Essential: 12-Month Subscription for just $55 instead of $59.99 — that’s a discount of 8%. Whether you’re trying to get the most out of your PS4 or are reveling in being one of the few with a PS5, an […]