Monthly Archives: October 2022

Saudi Arabia just won a bid for the 2029 Asian Winter Games. The $500 billion city they’re set to be hosted in doesn’t exist yet.

Neom in Saudi Arabia, on January 12, 2021. Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images Saudi Arabia is set to become the first country in West Asia to host the Winter Asian Games. The desert kingdom plans to host the event in Neom, a megacity that’s yet to be built.  Planners said Neom’s features include flying taxis, robot maids,…

The 7 best video streaming services in the US: Your complete guide

Overwhelmed by the sheer amount of video streaming services?  There are so many options available in the US, with different pricing plans and offerings, it can become confusing trying to decide which is right for you. Pocket-lint has made the process easier, by breaking down how each service compares in terms of price, device/platform availability,…

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X review: Powerful, portable and pretty

We’ve been longtime fans of Lenovo’s laptops and, in particular, the Yoga Slim models. They tend to offer an enticing blend of portability, performance and affordability. Lenovo’s range is expansive and includes configurable options at just about every price, but with so many models to choose from, it can make things a little confusing. We’re…

John Fetterman slams Dr. Oz over report on dogs that died in experiments supervised by the TV personality: ‘I could use your help to keep the #PuppyKiller out of the US Senate’

Rival Pennsylvania Senate candidates John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz have been trading barbs for months. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images; Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images John Fetterman labeled Mehmet Oz a “puppy killer” following a bombshell news article by Jezebel.The outlet reported on Oz-supervised experiments that resulted in the death of 329 dogs.Fetterman dragged Oz…

Officials in the Philippines are calling for an inquiry into a ‘strange’ lottery jackpot that saw 433 winners splitting the $4 million pot

Laura Spears narrowly missed being notified of her $3 million lottery win. Peter Dazeley via Getty Images In the Philippines, 433 people won a $4 million lottery jackpot. Officials are calling for a probe into the draw, as all the winning numbers are multiples of nine. Lottery officials told Bloomberg nothing about the results is…