Every February, the city of Viareggio in Tuscany, Italy, hosts a huge and well-known festival called the Carnival of Viareggio. It’s one of the biggest and most celebrated events in Europe, and it’s easy to understand why people flock to it.
I’m so excited! McDonald’s is teaming up with Warner Bros. to bring a Friends-themed meal to the UK! It’s not just the food, though – they’re including awesome collectible figurines, special packaging, rewards on the McDonald’s app, and even a brand new dipping sauce inspired by Monica’s perfectionism. I can’t wait to try it all!
Feng shui is a traditional Chinese practice focused on arranging spaces – like rooms and furniture – to create harmony and a good flow of energy, often called ‘chi.’ The name itself means ‘wind and water’ in Chinese.
On February 3rd, the prediction market platform announced that it’s opening a brick-and-mortar store called “The Polymarket.” Unlike typical stores, visitors will be able to take groceries without needing to buy anything.
It’s common for video games based on existing properties – like movies or TV shows – to struggle when the source material doesn’t lend itself well to gameplay. Developers often have to invent strange storylines or completely ignore the original setting just to create something playable. While not every licensed game is bad, these adaptations often feel forced and leave you wondering how anyone thought they could make a good game out of such limited material.
Memory chip shortages are now a major issue in the tech industry. Demand from AI data centers, high-end smartphones, and business computers is soaking up the available supply of high-performance RAM. This leaves console makers struggling to get enough memory to keep costs down. If memory prices continue to rise, we might see delays in the release of new gaming consoles, and current consoles could become more expensive as companies try to maintain their profits.
The new film Iron Lung premiered on January 30th and was a huge hit with audiences. It made $21 million in its opening weekend, earning seven times its small production budget of under $3 million.
So, I just got back to the US, and things got pretty crazy at the Nashville airport. This YouTuber said he was actually detained when he landed. Apparently, his lawyers had already been told he could just turn himself in later, but the authorities went ahead and arrested him anyway. It was all covered in a long video he posted, and it’s pretty wild.
The gameplay trailer for MLB The Show 26 was released today, and it’s packed with details about new and improved features and game modes.
Jake Tivy, a former employee, announced his resignation on August 6, 2025. He had worked at the Vancouver company responsible for popular channels like Linus Tech Tips, Short Circuit, and Techquickie for nearly half of his life.