‘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......»»
Small, cheap, and weird: A history of the microcar
Tiny EVs come of age again in the third microcar renaissance. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) European car manufacturers are currently tripping over themselves to figure out how personal transport and "last mile" solutio.....»»
Apple finally explained the controversial iPhone bug that made deleted photos reappear
Some iPhone owners discovered a very weird and disturbing bug a few days ago. Somehow, old, long-deleted iPhone photos that should have been permanently purged … The post Apple finally explained the controversial iPhone bug that made deleted ph.....»»
Finding the age of a contact binary "moon"
There are millions of asteroids floating around the solar system. With so many of them, it should be no surprise that some are weirdly configured. A recent example of one of these weird configurations was discovered when Lucy, NASA's mission to the T.....»»
3 dramas on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in May 2024
From a legal thriller to a biopic about a famous writer, these are the three dramas on Amazon Prime Video that you need to watch in May......»»
"Back to Black" review: Amy Winehouse remembered in insulting biopic
The baby subplot is a special brand of misogynistic nonsense in Sam Taylor-Johnson's Amy Winehouse biopic "Back to Black." Review. Amy Winehouse burned bright and fast in the cruel firmament of fame. Her voice, slick with whiskey and pain, sang.....»»
High status leads to increased happiness—sometimes
Is it worth the effort to seek high status in a group or setting for which a person has no real passion? New Cornell research suggests the answer is "no.".....»»
5 Weird Things That Surprise Tourist About Technology in Ireland
Irish innovation is thriving, especially across industries that prioritize using digital technologies. More and more exciting and cutting-edge start-ups are discovering their place in international markets, particularly in the MENA region, with... Th.....»»
Finding Fun and Friendship: Building Connections in Online Gaming Communities
In the vast and ever-expanding landscape of the internet, online gaming communities stand out as vibrant hubs where individuals from all walks of life come together to share their passion for games. Beyond the pixels and polygons, these virtual realm.....»»
Don’t ask questions! Just play this wild and weird nun game
Come to Indika for its wildly weird style, but stay for its thoughtful theological debates......»»
2024 Fiat 500e review: quirky and inexpensive
The 2024 Fiat 500e may not be the longest-range EV, but it is relatively fun -- despite its slightly weird driving quirks......»»
2024 Fiat 500e review: quirky and cheap
The 2024 Fiat 500e may not be the longest-range EV, but it is relatively fun -- despite its slightly weird driving quirks......»»
UHF in UHD: Weird Al’s cult classic movie will get its first 4K release
For those of you just joining us, today we're teaching poodles how to fly. Weird Al's Rambo parody was a drop in the bucket amidst all the other jokes in the film, but it's amo.....»»
Microsoft open-sources infamously weird, RAM-hungry MS-DOS 4.00 release
DOS 4.00 was supposed to add multitasking to the OS, but it was not to be. Enlarge / A DOS prompt. Microsoft has open-sourced another bit of computing history this week: The company teamed up with IBM to release the sou.....»»
Stop! And watch these 3 great movies leaving Netflix by May 1
Watch these three films leaving Netflix by May 1. Our picks include a biopic about the King of Rock and Roll and a sci-fi blockbuster from Steven Spielberg......»»
A harmonious solution to career success for overqualified employees
Overqualified employees can fulfill their career potential if they have the right passion for their work, according to new research by The University of Western Australia......»»
I think I took a photo of a ghost with my smartphone
I managed to take three photos with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra of something so unearthly, so weird that it sent shivers down my spine. But what actually was it?.....»»
Can You View a Round Solar Eclipse Through a Square Hole?
Here’s a cool way to watch the eclipse on Monday—and learn about the weird physics of light while you’re at it......»»
7 best Star Wars parodies, ranked
These Star Wars parodies pay tribute to the franchise while also making a little bit of fun of it......»»
Cicadas are nature"s weirdos. They pee stronger than us and an STD can turn them into zombies
The periodical cicadas that are about to infest two parts of the United States aren't just plentiful, they're downright weird......»»
Google Podcasts shuts down tomorrow, April 2
Building a podcast player into Google Search was always a weird plan. Enlarge / A spooky Halloween display from Google's Seattle campus. (credit: Dana Fried) RIP Google Podcasts. Google's self-branded podcasting service.....»»