In June 2013, the lens through which US citizens looked at their government was dramatically changed; it was now a PRISM. PRISM was the program that enabled the National Security Agency (NSA), with some help from the FBI, to obtain unthinkable quantities of data from tech giants like Google, Facebook and Microsoft, among others. Despite … Read more
We saw a ton of cool new products at CES 2026, but not all of them made the cut when it came to deciding what was best of show. One of those products that we nevertheless think holds promise is Anker’s AeroFit Pro 2, which are wireless earbuds that can double as open-ear headphones. You … Read more
Paramount/18Hz’s Primate rang up $1.4M from both Thursday night showtimes and previous previews. Meanwhile, Lionsgate/STX’s Greenland: Migration did $900K. Triple note on that Gerard Butler movie, Canada isn’t going this weekend. Despite the entry of two older male skewing titles, Avatar: Fire and Ash is expected to hold onto No. 1 in its fourth weekend … Read more
So long, blonde. Gigi Hadid has officially entered her brunette era. Working with stylist Dimitris Giannetos, Hadid proved she’s still the blueprint for beauty trends with a brand new matte black bob, which we’re already predicting will be a major trend in the new year. The style, which Giannetos created for Maybelline, is a refreshing … Read more
International launches… China, which attempted 92 orbital launches in 2025, is second, followed by Russia, with 17 launches last year, and Europe with eight. Rounding out the 2025 orbital launch manifest were five orbital launch attempts from India, four from Japan, two from South Korea, and one each from Israel, Iran, and Australia, the analysis … Read more
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have suffered three consecutive sessions of heavy redemptions of more than $1 billion. The velocity of this U-turn is surprising, considering this year began with a bang. On the first two trading days of this year, the 12 Bitcoin ETF products combined to haul in nearly $1.2 billion. However, that inflow … Read more
You’ve already read your annual horoscope for 2026 and found out what the stars have in store for you in the new year. But what about the numerology 2026 predictions? Just like a horoscope, numerology can provide useful insights into what the future holds. But unlike your destiny number or life number, the year 2026 … Read more
Accessory maker Nimble announced a new power bank at CES 2026 that will appeal to anyone who’s had to reluctantly share or loan their portable charger to someone else. The Champ Stack 10K looks like a typical 10,000mAh power bank that’s jumped on the built-in charging cable bandwagon, but it has one interesting difference: you … Read more
The Broadway production of Tracy Letts‘ Bug starring Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood – which opened last night right on schedule after the previous day’s missed performances due to an illness in the company – has been extended for an additional two weeks, the Manhattan Theatre Club announced today. Originally scheduled to play through Sunday, … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) hovered at $90,000 around Friday’s Wall Street open as markets braced for US trade tariff news. Key points: RIsk-asset traders await news over US trade tariffs, as bets see the Supreme Court striking down the measures. US unemployment data misses expectations, with the Federal Reserve seen holding rates this month. Bitcoin traders demand … Read more