Only a few days after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding, Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz was closed again. But it wasn’t American forces that drew the sharp response from Tehran. Instead, the Iranians said Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon meant America violated the deal. Neither Israel nor … Read more
If you want to use Amazon Prime Day pricing to get a colorful Kindle for cheaper, then look no further than the Kindle Colorsoft’s sale. This colorful e-reader has a fun, albeit muted, color screen that you won’t find on other Kindle devices besides the Kids version of this device (more on that below) and … Read more
Before Olivia Cooke starred in the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon,” she once auditioned for another major franchise: “Star Wars.” During an appearance on Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Cooke was asked if there was any truth to reports that she was up for a part in Rian Johnson’s 2017 “Star … Read more
Better looking than the AirPods they’re aping, Nothing’s transparent little buds are a great buy, even at twice the price. The 11 millimeter dynamic drivers boast an open, natural midrange that’s impossible not to enjoy, while ANC delivers quiet better than most budget options. Sound quality won’t worry Sony or Bowers & Wilkins, but they’re … Read more
Actors Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche and Jeffrey Wright, and cinematographer Robert Richardson will be honored at the 60th Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival. Hoffman will be presented with the Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema at the opening ceremony. Binoche will receive the Crystal Globe with the same title at the closing … Read more
For Amazon’s summer sale event, I’ve compiled a list of the best Prime Day fitness tech deals on our favorite gadgets. From smartwatches and fitness trackers to walking pads and recovery gear, we’ve tested and vetted it all. I will be updating this list daily with the freshest Prime Day fitness tech deals, so be … Read more
More than a week after the United States and Iran reached a preliminary agreement to end the war, senators on Capitol Hill are still waiting for answers about what it means — and where negotiations go from here. The White House has yet to offer lawmakers a classified briefing about the Memorandum Of Understanding, which was … Read more
As the owner of an above-ground pool, I can attest that cleaning leaves, bugs, and other detritus is an everyday chore if the cover is off. I put up with it since my pool is only in use seasonally, but WIRED reviewer Chris Null has an in-ground pool he uses year-round, so he does not … Read more
In March, President Donald Trump said “not one dime of government money” would be used for his East Wing ballroom. Now, Democrats are concerned Trump is going back on his word — and they want answers. Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, the top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, and Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, the … Read more
Now that it’s summer, you’re likely seeing plenty of birds around, raising their newly hatched young and enjoying the proliferation of flowers, bugs, and fruit. This is the perfect time to meet them via a bird feeder with a built-in camera, but which one should you choose? There are thousands of models on Amazon, many … Read more