Sega will release its Genesis Mini retro console on September 19th

At Sega Fes 2019, Sega announced that it will finally release a retro version of its Sega Genesis console later this year: the Sega Genesis Mini (in the US) and the Mega Drive Mini (in Japan). The device will come with 40 built-in games, and will hit stores on September 19th, 2019.

According to Kotaku, the Genesis Mini / Mega Drive will have slightly different game lineups when released. The Japanese version will include Castlevania Bloodlines, Comix Zone, Gunstar Heroes, Madou Monogatari Ichi, Powerball, Puyo Puyo 2, Rent-a-Hero, Shining Force, Sonic 2, and Space Harrier II, while the US version will include Altered Beast, Castlevania: Bloodlines, Comix Zone, Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine, Ecco the Dolphin, Gunstar Heroes, Shining…

March 30, 2019

Not My Job: We Quiz ‘Book Of Mormon’ Star Andrew Rannells On Ethel Merman

Andrew Rannells poses for a portrait during the 2019 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour, on Jan. 31, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif.

Rannells starred as Elder Price in The Book of Mormon … but how much does he know about Ethel Merman? We’ll give him three chances to prove himself in a game called The Book of … Merman.

(Image credit: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

March 30, 2019

Apple’s HomePod is $70 off, and the LG G8 ThinQ is cheaper at B&H Photo

This week brought a lot of good deals that have come and gone, but a few remain if you’re on the hunt for some savings.

The Apple HomePod smart speaker is down to $279.99 at Best Buy this weekend. It’s no stranger to this price point, but it has been about a month since we’ve seen it for this low. The speaker is usually $349.99, and the lowest price recorded for Apple’s HomePod is $249.99.

The LG G8 ThinQ will hit shelves on April 11th. Most places are taking preorders for the upcoming Android phone starting at $819.99, but B&H Photo has the best deal on the unlocked version — by far. For a limited time, it’s $699.99 for the phone in gray or black.

Apple cancelled its AirPower wireless charging mat on Friday, and fortunately, there are…

March 30, 2019

Valve Index virtual reality headset announced, to take on Oculus, Sony – CNET

As if there weren’t enough VR headsets out there, the game maker Valve is throwing a hat into the ring. More to come in May.

March 30, 2019

37 Quick-Fix Products With Small Price Tags And Major Results

These products really work — and fast!

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March 30, 2019

The Stories In ‘Guestbook’ Linger Like Ghosts

Leanne Shapton’s new short story collection feels like walking through an art gallery, each piece linked in ways that are ineffable but clear. And many sections use artwork, including Shapton’s own.

(Image credit: Riverhead Books)

March 30, 2019

Why Garfield phones keep washing up on this French beach

Since the 1980s, bright orange parts of a novelty Garfield phone have been steadily washing up on the Iroise coast of Brittany in France. Nobody knew where the Garfield phones were coming from, and locals had no choice but to continue collecting pieces of the famous fat cat for 35 years. According to the BBC, the mystery was finally solved this week, when a lost shipping container filled with Garfield phones “in a more complete condition than any found before them,” was discovered in a secluded sea cave accessible only during low tide.

Residents had long suspected the phones came from a shipping container, but had never been able to find it. Then recently, the anti-litter group Ar Vilantsou declared the phones a symbol of plastic…

March 30, 2019

Space Photos of the Week: Keep Space Weird

From pulsars to asteroids, the dark nothingness is full of surprises.

March 30, 2019

5 Tricks to Clean Suede Boots With Items in Your Kitchen

Suede boots move in and out of the trend spotlight from year to year, which means we’ll always have the style staple in our wardrobes, whether it be via itty bitty ankle boots to ultra-high over-the-knee pairs. When we spot them on our favorite street style stars, they make it look so easy to tromp around in the beautiful footwear, which is a feat in itself. But there’s a whole other aspect of wearing suede boots rarely spoken of: how to care for them.

We’ve already gone over how to clean white sneakers, but now it’s time to discuss suede boots. Cleaning suede can be quite the ordeal because if you do it wrong, you could ruin your beloved booties. But if you do it right, you ensure that your beautiful boots reach their maximum potential lifespan and remain in pristine condition through hundreds of wears. But fear not. With a few of the following tips and tricks in mind, you’ll set yourself up for a lifetime guarantee of spotless suede boots. Keep reading to find out how to clean suede boots with everyday household items. Because it’s so much easier than you think.