Sister Wives: Did Kody Taunt Meri, Janelle & Christine With His New Ring?

Summary The wedding rings ofSister WivesstarKody Brown, and his four wives represented the closeness of the family’s bond. However, as the show progressed and the marriages deteriorated, rings also symbolized the breakdown of the Brown family. The opening sequence ofSister Wivesinitially ended with an image of five intertwined rings, but the graphic was updated in later seasons to show the rings falling to the ground as Kody’s marriages began to fall apart....

August 23, 2025 · 5 min · 963 words · Tracy Dawson

Sleep-tracking wristbands are so 2013. Smart pajamas are the way of the future

From sleep-tracking wristbands to sleep-tracking mats, there’sno shortage of smart deviceswhich claim to be able to quantify the quality and quantity of your shut-eye. Researchers from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, have a new one to add to the collection, however:Sleep-tracking pajamas. By tracking various biometrics, the comfy wearables can reportedly monitor wearers’ sleep quality, including duration of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and any breathing difficulties they might be having at night....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Kelly Kelley

Spy x Family Shed a Joyful Light on Dark Times in My Life

Quick Links Summary Spy x Familyis a unique series to me, a blend of multiple genres I enjoy as a reader, but also with a special connection to a career I once pursued during, of all things, an M.A. History program. Fresh off graduating from my B.A. degree in the same field, I pursued an advanced degree and endorsement for work in the intelligence sector. Naturally, the flair of popular spy fiction appealed to me like it does to anybody....

August 23, 2025 · 10 min · 1954 words · Judith Werner

Start your engines: ‘CTR: Crash Team Racing’ remaster is probably coming

CTR: Crash Team Racing, Sony’s original answer to Mario Kart, looks to be getting the remaster treatment. PlayStation Access channel manager Hollie Bennett posted a teaser image that tipped off the existence of aCTRrevival. The remaster is poised to be announced at The Game Awards. So….uh….these just arrived at my house.Any ideas? 😂🤔pic.twitter.com/x0MRYihWvg — Hollie Bennett (@HollieB)July 13, 2025 If you’re unconvinced that the dangling dice belong inside Crash’s cart, the officialCrash Bandicoot Facebook pagealso posted the dice and changed its cover photo to a checkered racing flag....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Michael Preston

Superman Stories Have a Major Kryptonite Problem & Even DC Is Ready to Call It Out

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Suicide Squad: Dream Team #4! Summary There’s a majorKryptoniteproblem inSuperman’s stories, and even DC is ready to call it out. Since it was first introduced in 1943, Kryptonite has been Superman’s definitive weakness. It was an effective narrative tool to keep the Man of Steel in check and keep his stories grounded, given how powerful he is. However, now even DC is calling out how there’s a bit of an over-reliance on it....

August 23, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Hannah Brown

Texas airport to get a 420-pound security robot

San Antonio International Airport in Texas is deploying a 420-pound autonomous robot to bolster its security operations. The 5-foot-4-inch K5 robot, built by California-based Knightscope, will be rolled out in the next couple of months. K5 is equipped with a 360-degree camera and multiple microphones to monitor its surroundings. Still, its top speed of just 3 mph and its inability to handle stairs means that it will be used mainly for monitoring rather than chasing down suspected criminals....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Joy Cole

The best wine coolers for 2019

The wine fridge, or wine chiller, is one of thoseneat gadgetsaimed at very precise kinds of atmospheric preservation. Unlike a regularmini fridge, these plug-in models deliver consistent ambient temperatures for keeping red and white wines in just the right conditions for pouring or preserving. Finding the right wine fridge, however, can be tough. There are a whole lot of designs for wine fridges available on the market. First, buyers have to think about the quantity of bottles being stored....

August 23, 2025 · 4 min · 718 words · Marilyn Wade

The biggest issues with Verizon FiOS, and how to fix them

If you’re looking for sheer speed, fiber optic internet is the way to go, and that’s a big part of the appeal of Verizon FiOS. The company goes further, of course, providing not only internet, but also TV and (for those still interested) home phone service as well. Verizon isn’t the only option for fiber internet, but it is among the most prominent choices. For a long time, cable and internet companies have been at a near tie when it comes to customer dissatisfaction, for a number of different reasons....

August 23, 2025 · 4 min · 848 words · Derrick Lewis

The Game Awards delivered dazzling trailers, but winners played second-fiddle

If the goal of the modern awards show is to make “moments,” thenThe Game Awards 2022certainly rose to the occasion — and then some. The Geoff Keighley-produced ceremony was among the show’s best overall efforts yet, packing in anexcellent slate of reveals, some genuine surprises, and enough “WTF” moments to make headlines even at mainstream publications that don’t normally pay attention to the world of gaming. While it may have been a particularly exciting show for fans and casual viewers, it was an uneven ceremonywhen it came to the actual awards....

August 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1058 words · Daisy Barron

The pros and cons of electric vehicles

Largely fueled by government regulations, the electric vehicle (EV) segment is growing on a regular basis in many markets around the world. Most carmakers are developing at least a couple of battery-powered models, and many already have at least one in their portfolio. If you’ve never driven an electric car, let alone owned one, there are a few things to keep in mind before giving up gasoline for good. Here are the pros and cons of living with an EV....

August 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1056 words · Paige Mejia

The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro offers premium features without the need for cumbersome wires

Ring first started rolling out its Pro lineup in 2021, offering premium features with products such as the Stick Up Cam Pro,Floodlight Cam Pro, Spotlight Cam Pro, and Wired Doorbell Pro. Three years later, the team is still adding new products to the family, with Ring officially launching the Battery Doorbell Pro on March 6. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro features many of the same specs as its wired sibling. Capable of recording in 1536p HD+ and with support for Audio+ (allowing crisp two-way communication), it’s one of the most premium video doorbells in the Ring catalog....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Toni Jones

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack review: Is it worth it?

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack review: Is it worth it? The Sims 4’s Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack was revealed to a bit of a collective ‘ho-hum’ from the Simming community, with online rumblings (myself included) expressing resignations over its content and even being dubbed underits gameplay traileras something that should have been a ‘Get To Work refresh’. But with the promise of both ‘businesses’and‘hobbies’ in the DLC’s title and hot off the heels of the well-received Life & Death Expansion, just how well does the game’s 18thExpansion Packlive up to its name – and does it escape feeling overpriced?...

August 23, 2025 · 11 min · 2290 words · Kim Jackson

The Sims competitor Life by You canceled before entering early access

Paradox Interactive has canceledLife by You, a life simulator game in the style of The Sims. The project was supposed to launch a couple of weeks ago, but got delayed at the last minute. Life by Youwas in development at Paradox Tectonic under the supervision ofThe Sims 3andSecond Lifealumnus Rob Humble. It was a life simulation sandbox where players could build a town, customize the people within it, and control them as they went about their daily lives....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Kari Ramos