Purchase power can play an important role in national and local policymaking. RgStudio/Getty Images Purchasing power refers to how much you can buy with a unit of currency, such as a dollar.If your purchasing power drops, your money may become less valuable or useful over time.Inflation impacts purchasing power, but changing wages can also impact…
Monthly Archives: July 2022
Police body-cam footage showed David Blair confronting police in a skull-themed neck gator. US attorney’s office in Washington, DC A judge said David Blair came to the Capitol “primed for a fight” on January 6, 2021. Prosecutors accused Blair of shoving police with a lacrosse stick affixed with the Confederate flag. Blair pleaded guilty in…
Amazon’s Echo Buds are on sale for Prime Day 2022. Amazon Compared to its competitors, Amazon’s second-generation Echo Buds might not be nearly as flashy. But they’re less than half the price for excellent sound quality — and that matters. That quality, along with noise cancellation features and a comfortable fit, make the second-generation Echo…
Courtney and Riley Casey couldn’t find a camper that fit all their needs as an adventurous couple. Due to their experience in metal fabrication, they built their own using their 4×4 pickup truck. They told us all the steps it took to create the perfect fully-loaded DIY truck camper. Following is a transcript of the…
This barn-find Buick Reatta was covered in 22 years of mold, and the interior smelled terrible. Brent Dicesare from WD Detailing walks us through the process for removing thick mold. He uses a variety of tools, including a pressure washer, foam cannon, vacuum, brushes, and steamer. Following is a transcript of the video. Brent Dicesare:…
The New York Times has announced a handy feature for Wordle players who want to keep their streak going no matter the device they’re playing on. The publication, which bought the ultra-popular daily word game in January, said players will soon be able to sync their stats and streaks across devices. You’ll need a Times account…
Sega has announced it’s bringing the Genesis Mini 2 to North America on October 27th. The company previously said its latest retro console will go on sale in Japan on the same day (though it’s called the Mega Drive Mini 2 there). The system follows the Genesis Mini, which Sega released in 2019. The latest…
Nintendo Japan will provide employees in same-sex domestic partnerships with the same benefits it offers to those in heterosexual unions, even though Japanese law does not currently recognize gay marriages. The company announced the policy in a July 12th update to its corporate social responsibility guidelines that was spotted by Go Nintendo (via Variety). A…
Smartwatches and fitness trackers keep track of your activity throughout the day, but they’ve also become some of the most popular accessories over the past few years. There are more options to choose from now than ever before, and Amazon Prime Day deals have discounted many of our favorites. Our favorite picks for iOS and…
We must be getting real close to an official unveiling for the third iteration of the Motorola RAZR. Back in May, we began seeing photos and videos of the rumored device hit the web, with Motorola itself now releasing teaser trailers for the device. The hype is real, people. The trailer doesn’t show us more…