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Leon Bridges Hopes for a ‘Sweeter’ Future at 2020 Democratic National Convention
During the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Leon Bridges appeared to perform his single “Sweeter,” in honor of George Floyd and the countless other lives lost to racial profiling and police brutality. Perched on a rooftop overlooking a metropolitan area, Bridges and his band performed the mournful song, as the singer established his hope for a better feature thro...
Maggie Rogers Stuns with ‘Back in My Body’ Performance at 2020 Democratic National Convention
During the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Maggie Rogers appeared to perform a special acoustic rendition of her song “Back in My Body.” Introduced by Maine’s Democratic nominee for Senate Sara Gideon, Rogers stood on the rocky coast of Maine dressed all in white, armed only with her guitar and a microphone for her performance. The song’s themes of s...
Peacock’s new original show continues NBC’s obsession with disappearing planes
How many times will NBC create a TV show featuring an airplane that mysteriously disappears in an attempt to copy the success of Lost? If the trailer for the upcoming Peacock original series Departure is anything to go by, the answer is “at least three times in less than a decade.” Departure, a six-episode miniseries set to be released on September 17th, tells the story of passenger plane Flight 7...
Microsoft’s ‘can’t uninstall Microsoft Edge’ support page is hilariously telling
Look, I’m sure that the new Microsoft Edge is a fantastic web browser. I’m looking forward to trying it someday. But Microsoft, I have a piece of advice for you: if so very many Windows users are googling “Can’t uninstall Microsoft Edge” that you feel the need to utterly own that search result by making it the title of your FAQ… maybe just don’t force it on Windows users to begin with? Here’...
Google is trying to test a secret 6GHz network in 17 different states
Google is trying to secretly test a 6GHz network in 17 different states, according to a batch of FCC filings spotted by Business Insider. But exactly what Google is trying to test is unclear. Here’s a few things we do know. Google wants to experiment with 6GHz spectrum to “produce technical information relevant to the utility of these frequencies for providing reliable broadband connections.” The ...
Apple fires back at Epic: ‘We won’t make an exception’
Apple has responded to Epic Games’ latest salvo in the ongoing dispute between the two companies. Epic had said that Apple is threatening to revoke its access to iOS and Mac developer tools by removing it from the Apple Developer Program unless it cuts a rule-violating payment processing option that it snuck into Fortnite. “We very much want to keep the company as part of the Apple Developer Progr...
Scottish Government Bans Background Music at Venues, May Allow “Acceptable Decibel Levels”
Bars, live venues, and restaurants were included in a sweeping ban from the Scottish government that prohibits background music amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to a report by BBC News, Scotland venues are not permitted to play background music and televisions should be muted so that patrons do not have to lean in to be heard. The proposed music ban in hospitality venues ...
Italy Shuts Down Nightclubs as COVID-19 Cases Rise
The Italian government has reimposed nationwide shutdowns on nightclubs as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Despite recent reports of the country’s success in handling the second wave of the virus, Italy is now shuttering all nightclubs and making it mandatory to wear masks outdoors in some areas. According to a report by Reuter...
A Record Shop for Mice Has Opened in Sweden
The coronavirus pandemic may have thwarted house parties, but a collective of Swedish artists have created a record shop for mice—and it’s a mouse party. AnonyMouse is an anonymous arts collective known for building miniature mouse-themed structures and art installations in Sweden and other European countries. They recently debuted the tiny vinyl shop, which is located on the corner of Nygat...
The Horror Virgin Sinks Its Teeth Into Resident Evil
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS “You’re all going to die down here.” Join The Horror Virgin as the series ventures deep into The Hive to help Alice (Milla Jovovich) recover her memories, kill some zombies, and find the cure. Yes, on this week’s episode, they’re tackling the action-horror movie Resident Evil. What’s you...
Kanye West Wants to Create a Christian Version of TikTok
For reasons totally unrelated to the sabotaging of his campaign rally earlier this year, Donald Trump is threatening to ban TikTok in the US. He’s given the Chinese-owned company till September 15th to sell its US operations to an American company or else face a nationwide ban. However, his good buddy Kanye West is proposing an alternate path: turn TikTok into a Christian-friendly video service. T...
The Office’s Stanley Shares Racist Backlash He Got After Announcing Spin-Off Series
Last month, The Office actor Leslie David Baker launched a Kickstarter to produce Uncle Stan: Coming out of Retirement, a spin-off series about his character Stanley Hudson. The announcement was met with excitement and praise, but Baker has revealed that it’s not all sunshine and pretzels. In an Instagram post, he revealed some racist messages he’s received since announcing the planned show. “For ...
