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Get these 2 4K HD drones for $159.97 before summer starts

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › If you’re already gearing up for a summer of fun, don’t forget to grab something to do when it’s a little too hot to hit the trails. A drone could be a novel way to explore the world around you, and it doesn’t cost much to find quality...

Mon May 20, 2024 05:56
How ‘kitty cats’ are wrecking the home insurance industry

The so-called 'severe-convective storms' are large and powerful thunderstorms that form and disappear within a few hours or days, often spinning off hail storms and tornadoes as they shoot across the flat expanses of the central United States. DepositPhotos This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly...

Sun May 19, 2024 18:59
Why you should still buy physical copies of video games

Don't just download everything. DepositPhotos I have a shelf of Nintendo Switch games. I know I could buy the games online, and that it would probably be easier, but I think physical copies of video games are just better.  Now, I am in the minority here: Physical game sales are in a free fall. And in many cases this makes...

Sun May 19, 2024 15:02
This grade “A” refurbished MacBook Air with hot specs is under $300

Stack CommerceWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Refurbished laptops are the new, well, new. Even though they don’t come wrapped in plastic, they offer similar performance and aesthetics at a fraction of the usual price. And, when you catch a sale...

Sun May 19, 2024 13:59
To find out the age of dolphins, ask their poop

Scientists believe that epigenetic dating with feces could be used on a range of animals. DepositPhotos This article was originally featured on Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. Scat. Guano. Dung. Poop. Everybody makes...

Sat May 18, 2024 18:59
Used EVs are getting cheaper. Should you buy one?

When shopping for a used EV, you need to focus on the battery. DepositPhotos Electric vehicle prices have come down since 2008 when Tesla sold its first model, the Roadster, for $109,000. But they’re still too high for many Americans.  A recent poll from online auto marketplace Edmunds found that 47 percent of potential...

Sat May 18, 2024 17:03

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