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MOBILE
OnePlus Pad 2 in for review
Say hello to the OnePlus Pad 2 – the global variant of what Chinese customers call the OnePlus Pad Pro. The back of the tablet comes with a matte finish that is very nice to look at and especially to touch. In Europe the slate ships with a USB-C to USB-A cable and nothing more. It supports 67W charging but…
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SCIENCE
Asteroid Apophis Is Target of Europe’s New Ramses Mission
Europe Announces New Mission to Infamous Asteroid Apophis ESA’s Ramses spacecraft will scout out Apophis before and after the asteroid’s super-close flyby of Earth in 2029 By Meghan Bartels Artist’s impression of ESA’s Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety. Asteroid Apophis is ready for its close-up—but are we? In 2029 the sizeable space rock will swing by our planet within…
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ARTS & THEATRE
Noble Nori LLC Launches The Best Premium Organic Sushi Cuisine in Catskill Mountains & Beyond
Noble Nori, Catskill’s premier destination for organic sushi cuisine, is excited to announce the launch of its premium delivery service, bringing the exquisite flavors of our kitchen directly to your doorstep. Renowned for our commitment to quality, sustainability, and culinary excellence, Noble Nori continues to elevate the dining experience by offering convenient, reliable delivery for our esteemed customers. At Noble…
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CELEBRITY
Let This Be Your Super Guide to Chris Pratt’s Family
Lyla Schwarzenegger Pratt A little more than a year after the couple tied the knot, they welcomed daughter Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt in August 2020, her midle name a nod to Katherine’s mother Maria Shriver. And while Chris keeps much of his family life private, he did share that Jack was already acing his duties as the older sibling. “He’s really…
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GAMING
The Palace on the Hill Blends India’s Culture, Storytelling, and Art
In The Palace on the Hill, out now on Xbox, you play as a teenager living in 90s rural India inspired village. The player character Vir, at the start of his summer vacation, finds himself farming and taking on odd jobs during his summer vacation to help support his father who has suffered farming losses. The game plays like adventure…
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GAMBLING
Accel Entertainment Buys Fairmont Holdings for $35M in Stock
Posted on: July 16, 2024, 03:49h. Last updated on: July 16, 2024, 03:49h. Accel Entertainment (NYSE: ACEL) announced the acquisition of Fairmont Holdings for $35 million in equity, adding a horse racetrack to the video gaming terminal (VGT) firm’s portfolio of assets. Horses break from the starting gate during a race at FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing in Collinsville, Ill.…
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MOVIE
Trailer for Ian McKellen and Gemma Arterton’s Thriller THE CRITIC — GeekTyrant
Here’s the trailer for an upcoming thriller titled The Critic, which stars Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, and Mark Strong. This looks like a good film that tells an interesting and clever story. The Critic was directed by Anand Tucker, and it’s described as a “deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller set in 1930s London.” In the story, “When the most feared…
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FASHION
Legendary fashion designer Michael Kors coming to St. Louis
Michael Kors receives applause at the conclusion of his Fall/Winter 2010 show at New York Fashion Week, February 2010. (Wikicommons Photos) Iconic fashion designer Michael Kors, who is Jewish, is coming to St. Louis this spring for St. Louis Fashion Fund’s “Speaking of Fashion” series in partnership with Washington University and Caleres. The speaker series is free and open…
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MUSIC
Caroline Shaw to Release Score Album for Ken Burns’ New Leonardo da Vinci Documentary
Caroline Shaw composed the original score for Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon’s forthcoming documentary Leonardo da Vinci. On October 25, she’ll release the music on a new album for Nonesuch. Below, check out the new song “Intentions of the Mind.” Shaw recorded her Leonardo da Vinci score with bassist John Patitucci and the three ensembles with which she…
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SHOWS
Blue Bloods TV Series in Development, Based on Melissa De La Cruz’s Vampire Novels
The upcoming TV series, based on Melissa De La Cruz’s best-selling Blue Bloods books, is in development by Awesomeness and revolves around a version of New York City ruled by an elite group of immortal vampires. The show will follow 17-year-old Sky, a human-vampire hybrid, who enrolls at the prestigious Duchesne Institute after being exiled from the high-ranking vampire group…
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