Accept our king, our god, or else: The senseless "requirement" Spanish colonizers used
Across the United States, the second Monday of October is increasingly becoming known as Indigenous Peoples Day. In the push to rename Columbus Day, Christopher Columbus himself has become a metaphor for the evils of early colonial empires, and right.....»»
Research reconciles two dominant hypotheses of Indo-European language origin
The languages in the Indo-European family are spoken by almost half of the world's population. This group includes a huge number of languages, ranging from English and Spanish to Russian, Kurdish and Persian......»»
Every letter counts: New research on New Mexican Spanish pronunciation
Me-muh-ry or mem-ry (memory), fa-muh-ly or fam-ly (family), ce-luh-ry or cel-ry (celery), and so on—there are different ways to pronounce words. Across languages, linguists spend a lot of time figuring out what it is about the way that we use langu.....»»
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review: a new ANC and spatial audio king
It's been a long four years, but Bose has exceeded our expectations with the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones......»»
Tidal vs. Spotify: Which music streaming service has the features you need?
Spotify may be king of the streaming music world, but when it comes to audio quality, Tidal offers some big competition. Join us as we compare both platforms......»»
This 2019 Stephen King movie is underrated. Here’s why you should watch it
There have been many great movies made out of Stephen King's works, but this 2019 underrated gem is worth a second look......»»
A cheaper EV? The Nissan Leaf is now eligible for a $3,750 tax credit
Nissan has been able to satisfy the IRS's domestic battery component requirement. Enlarge / The Leaf was given a midlife facelift last year. (credit: Nissan) While it is true that the recent wave of new electric vehicles.....»»
Ferrari to accept crypto as payment for its cars in the U.S.
Ferrari said the decision came in response to requests from the market and dealers as many of its clients have invested in crypto......»»
Advertising rental housing in Spanish puts off many potential renters, study finds
Publishing an ad for an apartment or rental home in Spanish may seem like it would broaden the pool of potential renters, but new research shows it can harm rental-seekers' perception of the property and its neighborhood......»»
3 underrated shows on Max you need to watch in October
The three underrated shows on Max in October include a Stephen King series, a true crime miniseries, and an unsung superhero show that is coming to an end......»»
This lost Stephen King movie is woefully underrated. Here’s why you should watch it for free
There are plenty of bad Stephen King movies, but this underrated 1992 film with a Twin Peaks alum, a Beetlejuice star, and Ron Perlman is worth another look......»»
Spanish company’s success comes at a critical time for Europe’s launch industry
"This launch culminates over 12 years of relentless effort." Enlarge / The Miura 1 rocket takes flight from Southern Spain. (credit: PLD Space) A Spanish launch company claimed success on Saturday after its suborbital Mi.....»»
3 underrated shows on Hulu you need to watch in October
The three underrated shows on Hulu are going horror-themed for October with a Stephen King miniseries, a bloody vampire drama, and a supernatural comedy......»»
This fat bear won"t win Fat Bear Week. But the bears know he"s king.
Fat Bear Week at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska hosts a number of extremely large animals. But the most dominant fat bear isn't in the online contest this year. In the fat bear world, size matters. But so does attitude.A Katmai Nat.....»»
Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro Will Receive Android and Security Updates Until 2030
From time to time around these parts, we throw around a title that goes by King of Android Updates. Samsung has had the crown since early 2021, but with Google’s announcement that the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are set to receive 7 years of bo.....»»
Google Pixel Update Schedule: How Long Will My Phone Get Updates?
One of the reasons anyone owns a Google Pixel phone is because it receives what is arguably the best level of software support in Android. Samsung has certainly made its case as being the king of updates, but Google is still the quickest most months.....»»
3 underrated shows on Peacock you need to watch in October
The three underrated shows on Peacock for October include a spinoff from Suits, a Stephen King-inspired horror series, and a Peacock original comedy......»»
Spain"s first private rocket successfully lifts off
A Spanish company launched the country's first private rocket on Saturday in a step towards bringing Spain into the exclusive club of space-faring nations......»»
TikTok deepfakes: MrBeast, Tom Hanks, Gayle King; NYU professor calls for ban
A number of TikTok deepfakes have been called out by the celebrities whose likenesses have been stolen. These include MrBeast, Tom Hanks, and Gayle King. The fake video of MrBeast claimed that viewers had been selected to receive an iPhone 15 Pro.....»»
New research shows how companies could be gaming their reported greenhouse gas emissions
New research by academics at King's Business School has shown that companies are able to "game" their reported greenhouse gas emissions to an extent that is both financially and environmentally material because of the discretion they have around the.....»»
The best free movies on YouTube right now (October 2023)
You don't need a subscription to enjoy King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Crazy Stupid Love, and more of the best free movies on YouTube......»»