Category: Entertainment
24 songs you won’t believe were banned from the radio
Written by: io Hickman
Musician Frank Zappa once asked, “If lyrics make people do things, how come we don’t love each other?” He and other musicians spoke out against censorship …
Do you remember these 15 famous TV & movie cats?
Written by: Constance Brinkley-Badgett
In case you were wondering, cats didn’t just become popular as soon as the Internet was created. Sure the web is infinitely more interesting because of …
11 people who made Woodstock happen
Written by: Constance Brinkley-Badgett
Ideas come and go, and more frequently than not, they die as they began – just ideas. Too few of us put our ideas into action, …
50 things you probably never knew about Woodstock
August 15 marks the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. Held on a dairy farm in the town of Bethel, New York, it was …
Every single act that played at Woodstock
Written by: Michael Schreiber
For many baby boomers, the Woodstock music festival represents a seminal moment, defining the music and culture of the generation. For music lovers, it was a …
How to stream thousands of movies for free
Written by: John Matarese
Streaming TV is getting more expensive in 2019. Both Hulu and Netflix are raising prices for many users, and on-demand movie prices are up too, with …
13 beautiful reasons why I still love 35mm film
Written by: John DeFeo
I took some of the best photos of my life on 35mm film. It will always have a special place in my heart, even though I …
10 cars that look straight out of ‘Star Wars’
Written by: Carter Nacke
May 4 is a big day for Star Wars fans worldwide (May the Fourth be with you!) and we couldn’t resist getting in on the fun. After all, …
7 famous people who filed for bankruptcy (and what you can learn from them)
Written by: Jennifer Thomas
Tax man troubles. Bad investments. Shady financial advisors. Lavish spending. These are some of the pitfalls that lead the rich and famous to file for bankruptcy. Most …
Comedian Kevin Hart drops $500K on classic cars for his team
Written by: Carter Nacke
Comedian Kevin Hart reportedly spent about $500,000 on classic cars to thank his crew after he wrapped up his latest international tour. “Just treated my guys to Old …
7 things you didn’t know about George Washington (and the plot to kill him)
Written by: Brad MeltzerJosh Mensch
For Americans, the year 1776 is known for the Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence. Yet the year contained something else just as dramatic: a secret conspiracy against George Washington, which might have …
How Google Maps fooled me into thinking I had Springsteen tickets
Google and Facebook often do spooky things, without our informed consent. Recently, Google seemed to possibly ruin a holiday surprise for me … but ended up …
How to tap Apple Music through your Amazon Echo products
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Apple Music is coming to Amazon devices for the first time. Announced on November 30, Apple’s move is surprising considering its walled-garden approach to tech. Beginning …
Holiday gift guide: Premium smart speakers for the audiophile in your life
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Budget smart speakers like the $50 Amazon Echo Dot and Google Home Mini are great gifts for anyone who is new to smart home tech – …
The best virtual reality headsets under $100
Written by: Maria Korolov
If the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Sony PlayStation VR headsets give you sticker shock, there are cheaper devices that still deliver a solid virtual reality …
Is an 8K TV worth buying right now?
Written by: Alistair Charlton
“Just wait until you see the beetroot being pulled up, that’s my favorite part.” As introductions to new televisions go, this is a strange one. Samsung’s …
Dinner is coming: 16 foods to satisfy your Game of Thrones jones
Winter may be coming, but to people addicted to Game of Thrones, the Autumn leading up to it is a long and painful one. The show last …
Everything you need to know about Google Smart Displays
Written by: Alistair Charlton
The battle between Amazon and Google for control of your smart home is about to kick up a notch — Google is preparing to sell Smart Displays. These …
Review: Free app turns your phone into a telescope
Written by: Amber Wang
Ever wonder what constellations the stars form at night? Curious how the ancient Greeks decided that there was a person beaming back from a couple of …
5 summer apps to keep you safe outdoors
Written by: GearBrain Editorial Team
Summertime is the perfect time to head outdoors. The extra long days provide ample opportunity to explore the woods, head to the beach or even train …
How to play music in several rooms at once with Amazon Alexa
Written by: Alistair Charlton
As we explained in our recent Alexa guide, there are several reasons why two Amazon Echo smart speakers are better than one. For this feature, we …
Alexa Drop In: How to turn your Amazon Echo speakers into a home intercom system
Written by: Alistair Charlton
You probably know how Amazon Echo’s microphone and speakers communicate with Alexa, the virtual assistant. But that same hardware — and the Echo’s always-on internet connection …
Amazon Echo Spot, Dot & Show: Here’s how they stack up
Written by: Alistair Charlton
On Dec. 19, the latest member of the Amazon Echo smart speaker range goes on sale. Called the Echo Spot, the device has a circular 2.5-inch …
How to use Google Assistant to turn your TV on and off
Written by: Alistair Charlton
As you will surely know by now, the Google Home and Home Mini smart speakers can do much more than play music, look up things on …
Amazon Echo 2 vs. Echo Plus: What’s the difference?
Written by: Alistair Charlton
The Echo Plus is now the flagship of Amazon’s smart speaker range. The new device boasts a shiny silver finish, a larger design than the Echo …
How to upgrade your car stereo to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: 5 of our favorites
Written by: Alistair Charlton
CarPlay is Apple’s answer to the car infotainment system. Run by your iPhone, CarPlay replaces the navigation, media, phone, and messaging controls of your car with …
The Amazon Echo starter kit: 6 Alexa devices to kickstart your smart home
Written by: Alistair Charlton
The Amazon Echo and Echo Dot smart speakers are fun, useful and entertaining devices in their own right. They play music, answer questions, read the news, …
Best road-trip gadgets: Don’t leave home without this car-friendly tech
Written by: Alistair Charlton
With summer here, it’s time to start planning your next road trip. And, whether it’s to see family in the next state, explore somewhere new with …
Is it time to de-dox your timeline?
Written by: Adam Levin
If you know anyone who maintains social media accounts and works in law enforcement, and they don’t use an alias, send them this article. Scratch that. …
7 of the best Android AR apps to download today
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Augmented reality, as tech giants like Apple boss Tim Cook keeps saying, is the next big thing in consumer technology. Just as virtual reality (VR) feels …
