‘Weird Al’ Yankovic biopic revels in his passion for parodies
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is a biopic about the world's most popular parody artist. Yankovic explains what it's like to have his life portrayed in the film......»»
Gene variants that promote having more sex and kids diminish your life span
A literal life-or-death balance, playing out at the level of individual genes. Enlarge / A large family can come with some unfortunate downsides (in addition to that weird cousin). (credit: Oliver Rossi) Analysis of geno.....»»
Samsung’s next foldable phone will stop looking so weird
A new rumor from Korea claims that for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Samsung might change the display aspect ratio. The post Samsung’s next foldable phone will stop looking so weird appeared first on Phandroid. One of the things we don’.....»»
Oppo’s next flagship phone has a very questionable camera design
A leaked photo has shown off what is allegedly the Oppo Find X7 Pro where it seems to be sporting a rather weird design for its cameras. The post Oppo’s next flagship phone has a very questionable camera design appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Hyundai and Kia completely rethink the EV drive unit with Uni Wheel idea
It moves the reduction gear and CV joint to the wheel hub. Enlarge / This image shows the Uni Wheel concept in three different stages of articulation. (credit: Hyundai) We like weird new engineering ideas here at Ars, a.....»»
2023’s weirdest movie was actually made over 50 years ago. Here’s why it’s still worth watching today
2023 has had its fair share of weird movies, but none top this horror movie, which was made over 50 years ago. Find out what it is and why you should watch it......»»
The echoes from inflation could still be shaking the cosmos today
In the very early universe, physics were weird. A process known as inflation, during which the universe went from a single infinitesimal point to everything we see today, was one such instance of those weird physics. Now, scientists from the Chinese.....»»
Review: Switch’s Super Mario RPG remake updates one of the SNES’s weird gems
Beginner-friendly RPG is true to the original, but with new graphics and sound. Enlarge / Super Mario RPG is back (credit: Nintendo) Even among the many standout titles in the Super Nintendo's game library, the RPGs deve.....»»
"Weird puking bird" tops New Zealand"s avian beauty contest
A "weird puking bird" with a bizarre mating dance has won New Zealand's annual avian beauty contest, triumphing after British comedian John Oliver launched an unlikely global campaign......»»
KeeperFX keeps Dungeon Keeper alive by making it actually playable
I remember not liking this game, until I played this passion project version. Enlarge / If it were me, I would simply not burrow my way directly to where all the creatures are gaining levels as fast as my gold allows them. But I'.....»»
Why we had to wait nearly two years for an OLED Steam Deck
"We would have had to delay the original Steam Deck by 12 to 18 months..." Enlarge / Mood lighting orb not included. (credit: Valve) Given the 2021 launch of Nintendo's Switch OLED, it might seem a little weird that we'v.....»»
7 best movie parodies ever, ranked
From the zany antics of Airplane! to those funny men in tights, these movies are the best parodies ever and still hold up today......»»
I did something ridiculous to my Oura Ring
There's a case for the Oura Ring, and as weird as it may first sound, it actually makes a lot of sense. I've tried one out......»»
Google Pixel 8 Pro users are finding weird ways to use the phone
The Pixel 8 Pro's temperature sensor might sound like a solution searching for a problem, but users are finding practical scenarios where it's useful......»»
Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones are discounted today
While the Dysone Zone might look a bit weird, its an interesting combination headphones and air purifier, and you can get it for $70 less with this deal......»»
Why is your Duolingo app melting? Here’s why it looks weird
Does your Duolingo app look weird this morning? More specifically, does it look like Duo is melting? You're not alone! Here's what's going on......»»
Emotional expression is about fostering connections, not asserting individuality
When someone expresses their emotions, they show their passion and authentic individuality. As self-evident as it might seem, this may reflect a cultural bias, says a University of Michigan researcher......»»
Researchers use measurements to generate quantum entanglement and teleportation
Quantum mechanics is full of weird phenomena, but perhaps none as weird as the role measurement plays in the theory. Since a measurement tends to destroy the "quantumness" of a system, it seems to be the mysterious link between the quantum and classi.....»»
The USB-C Apple Pencil fixes an iPad problem I’ve had for years
The Apple Pencil (USB-C) is a weird mix of omissions and conveniences. But beyond the value factor, it fixes an embarrassingly inconvenient design flaw......»»
Personalized Nutrition Programs Are Making People Feel Weird About Food
Some doctors warn that personalized nutrition apps like Zoe can cause otherwise well patients an unhealthy amount of worry......»»
SBF’s dream of being US president and other weird anecdotes from FTX trial
Highlights from Caroline Ellison testimony in Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial. Enlarge / Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrives for a bail hearing at US District Court on August 11, 2023, in New York City. (credit: Getty Ima.....»»