Virgin Galactic Raises Space Tourism Ticket Prices Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity spaceplane isn’t the only thing that rockets skyward as part of the company’s space tourism experience. The cost of a seat on the aircraft has gone the same way, too. During its latest quarterly financial report announced on Thursday, August 5, the company said the cost of a seat...
Despite initial reservations about crossovers, I found the Nissan Murano to be surprisingly impressive. While it’s not without its flaws—lacking some desirable features like heated seats and having a CVT that doesn’t thrill in performance—the Murano shines in its interior comfort and style. It offers one of the most attractive and comfortable non-luxury car interiors, with a well-designed, spacious cabin....
Smart lighting is revolutionizing the way we control our home’s lighting, offering the convenience of voice activation through platforms like Google Assistant, Apple’s Siri, and Amazon Alexa. By using voice commands, you can easily manage your smart lights, such as the Philips Hue system, with simple phrases like "turn off all the lights." While privacy concerns around voice data exist,...
2016 Kia Sorento: A Comprehensive Review Family cars have undergone a great deal of change over the past decades, from massive wagons, to minivans, to gas guzzling SUVs, and now to crossovers. Each generation of vehicle has had its strong points and weak points, but cars like 2016 Kia Sorrento are benefiting from that evolution to include some of the...
Sigma Announces 70mm Macro & 105mm f/1.4 for Sony E-Mount Sigma’s high-end Art lens line is gaining two new members and an entirely new mount. During the CP+ Show in Japan on Tuesday, February 27, Sigma announced two new art lenses along with nine of the lenses in the lineup coming to the Sony E mount system. The company adds...
"Slow Horses" navigates the middle ground between sharp-witted spies and bumbling agents, focusing on flawed yet relatable characters exiled to MI5’s Slough House. Led by the irritable Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), this team of misfits stumbles through espionage and dark comedy, revealing a refreshing, gray area in spy tales. The series masterfully blends drama and humor, with standout performances, particularly...
ESPN SportsCenter on Snapchat Although Snap has turned in rather lackluster performance as of late, what with a plummeting stock price and sluggish growth, there are still those who believe in the power of Snapchat. Chief among those appears to be ESPN, which recently launched a Snapchat-specific version of its flagship show, SportsCenter . In doing so, ESPN joins NBC News’...
Airbnb Bans Party Houses After Fatal Halloween Shooting Airbnb has banned “party houses” following a deadly shooting at a property in Orinda, California, that was rented through the service. Five people died and several were injured in the shooting, which happened on October 31, 2019. Reports suggest the home was originally booked for a small number of people but was...
2020 Ford Explorer Hidden Engineering Features The P20-ford-explorer-review-2026509"> 2020 Ford Explorer marks the first redesign for Ford’s midsize SUV in eight years. Ford has pulled out all the stops, switching the Explorer to a new rear-wheel drive platform, and adding P20-ford-explorer-and-2020-ford-explorer-hybrid-2019-detroit-auto-show-9717072"> hybrid and sporty ST models. Those are the big changes, but engineers also sweated the small stuff, as the...
The 1990s marked a golden era for comedy films, where filmmakers boldly explored new ideas and blended genres to deliver unforgettable laughs. While comedy has evolved since then, the charm of 90s films continues to draw audiences back. This post highlights ten standout comedies from that decade, showcasing unique stories and memorable performances that captured the spirit of the time....