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The golden age of reboots: Why 90s nostalgia TV is booming in the 2020s

Nostalgia for '90s TV is at an all-time high, with plenty of reboots, revivals, and sequel series to choose from. But why is that era of TV so popular?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsJul 9th, 2021

‘Music MiniPlayer’ for Mac offers iTunes 10 nostalgia with modern twists

A new app from from developer Mario Guzman, dubbed “Music MiniPlayer,” aims to bring one of the most useful features from iTunes 10 back to the Mac. The utility replicates the design of the classic iTunes 10 MiniPlayer for Mac, but with a few ad.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 28th, 2022

How Generation X ruined Star Wars

Gen X filmmakers like J.J. Abrams and Jon Favreau have betrayed the spirit of George Lucas' Star Wars by relying on nostalgia instead of inventiveness......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 28th, 2022

Global automakers losing ground on booming EV battlefield

U.S. electric pioneer Tesla is the only foerign automaker ranked among the top ten EV sellers in China this year, according to China Passenger Car Association data......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 26th, 2022

SEC Weighs Crackdown on Phony Environmental and Social-Justice Funds

Environmental and social justice-focused funds are booming -- so much so that the Securities and Exchange Commission is mulling new regulations to clamp down on funds that fail to back up certain altruistic claims. From a report: On Wednesday, the SE.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMay 26th, 2022

VW reboots to more flexible U.S. advertising strategy

VW of America's marketing vice president discusses the automaker's creative pivot and how it is taking an ‘ebb and flow’ media approach amid supply shortages......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 25th, 2022

iPod resale value has depreciated 89% on average, 3% boost since brand discontinued

Apple announced the end of the iPod earlier this month, ending an iconic 20 years. Consumers have been buying into nostalgia, either by purchasing iPods for collectibles or selling their old music players. SellCell has taken a look at how the iPod h.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsMay 24th, 2022

Linux malware is booming, so stay secure, Microsoft warns

An old malware is being distributed furiously, targeting Linux users......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 20th, 2022

Texas boy"s 31 cheeseburger order demonstrates why you should secure your iPhone

A Texas mother ended up with 31 McDonald's cheeseburgers after her two-year-old son got a hold of her iPhone and ordered the food via DoorDash.Credit: Marques ThomasKelsey Burkhalter Golden recounted the incident on Facebook Monday, posting an image.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 20th, 2022

Environment scientists close in on "golden spike" to define Anthropocene

Leicester researchers searching for a "golden spike" to formally define humanity's current geological period—and acknowledge human impact on our planet—have announced a major step in their analysis at an international conference on Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 19th, 2022

Sleep apps are booming but experts warn they are not perfect

Sleep apps are booming but some medical professionals expressed doubts about whether they help......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 17th, 2022

Q and A: She discovered the black hole at the center of our galaxy. This week, she finally saw it

This week, the world got its first-ever look at Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole in the center of our galaxy. The image of a hazy golden ring of superheated gas and bending light was captured by the Event Horizon Telescope, a network of ei.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2022

US networks axe 14 shows including three iconic reboots

TV bloodbath as Magnum P.I. and Charmed are among 14 shows given the axe........»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 13th, 2022

Lego’s latest millennial nostalgia-bait is a 1,508-piece transformable Optimus Prime

New set releases for $170 on June 1, comes with the accessories you'd expect. Lego Optimus Prime in both robot and truck form. [credit: T.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 12th, 2022

Sonic Frontiers is dodging the dreaded ‘Sonic Cycle’

Sega hasn't shown a trailer for Sonic Frontiers since December 2021, but its silence on the game may be golden given previous marketing mishaps......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 7th, 2022

Google"s Cloud Group Forms Web3 Team To Capitalize on Booming Popularity of Crypto

Google's cloud unit is forming a team to build services for developers running blockchain applications as the company tries to capitalize on the surging popularity of crypto and related projects. From a report: Amit Zavery, a vice president at Google.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMay 6th, 2022

How to Fix Bad iPhone XR Performance

How to Fix Bad iPhone XR Performance is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Apple’s fixed many issues, but iPhone XR users continue to run into performance issues including lag, freezes, lockups, and random reboots. The list of iPhone XR.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsMay 5th, 2022

New map may help conservation efforts for an endangered songbird

Researchers have developed and used a model to estimate the density of the golden-cheeked warbler, an endangered songbird that breeds in Ashe juniper and oak woodlands in central Texas. In a study published in the Journal of Wildlife Management, the.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 4th, 2022

Airbnb"s business is booming — and rates are rising

Airbnb reported more than 100 million bookings during the first quarter of this year, a record for the company that underscores the turnaround from when its business was decimated in the early months of the pandemic. The resurgence in demand has sent.....»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsMay 4th, 2022

Thingyfy Pinhole Pro Max Lens Review: Ancient Photography Goes Digital

The Thingyfy Pinhole Pro Max Lens adds a dose of nostalgia to your lens collection. Here's how it performs compared to what the brand promised. The Thingyfy Pinhole.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  slashgearRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2022

Marvel’s Fantastic Four director Jon Watts has left the project

“Jon Watts will direct the new feature film for Marvel’s First Family, Fantastic Four!” That’s what Marvel said in mid-December 2020 about one of the most anticipated reboots in the history of superhero movies. Now that Disney owns Fox, M.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2022