Cat Bearding: The Ultimate Feline-Human Bonding Experience

Let’s face it, with Beard Nation alive and growing, and cats being the indomitable rulers of the Internet, it was only a matter of time before the two found each other across the worldwide web. See Also: SkyMall’s Late Spring 2013 Catalog: The Good, The Bad, and The Bananas Human…

Phoenix Comicon 2013: Our Complete Coverage

ZOMG! Did you go to Phoenix Comicon’s “preview night” on Thursday evening and see that full-sized mockup of the Mos Eisley Cantina? What about that gruesome zombie created by the peeps from Making Monsters at the Chamber of Fear booth or the first night of the Phoenix Ultimate Geek Smackdown?…

The Five Best Gardening Apps

Gardening help can be one of the toughest things to come by. After spending hours on Google trying to figure out whether your plant needs more water, less fertilizer, more sunlight, or new potting soil, it’s easy to get discouraged and give up on the hobby altogether. Admittedly, there may…

Human Doll Cloning: 3D Printing a Mini You Costs $1,300

There’s plenty of reason to be wary of 3D printing technology — what with the arrival of 3D printed gummy avatars, fetuses, and most terrifyingly guns. But a Japanese start-up is giving the whole world an entirely new reason to shudder. Human. Doll. Cloning. See Also: We’re Doomed: Robot Therapists…

Beardvertising Brings Ads to Beards

In case you haven’t heard, the mustache look is out (thank God). In its wake, facial hair fanatics have turned to the more rugged (albeit less summer-practical) trend of Beard Nation. With untamed face foliage garnishing the landscapes of indie rock concerts, bike shops, and coffee bars nationwide, media masterminds…

Bella Argentina’s Anita Necklace

Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list. What: Inspired by 19th century Argentina, this tear-drop quartz stone dangles from a fine sterling silver chain. Where: Bella Argentina Cost: $166 See also: The Five Worst Summer Fashion…

We’re Doomed: Robot Therapists Are the Future

The world of The Jetsons or a Brave New World? Scientists have developed a new form of robo-therapist that may revolutionize the mental health field. Her name is Ellie and she is the brainchild of psychologist Al Rizzo and computer scientist Louis-Philippe Moerncy at the USC Institute for Creative Technologies…

The Five Worst Summer Fashion Trends of 2013

Sadder than a bangs-less Zooey Deschanel, here are the five worst fashion trends you’ll see this summer. Overalls & Shortalls Blossom Russo and Dorothy Jane Torkelson are allowed to be your fashion icons only if you are younger than 14 and the year is 1992. Got it? See also: Target…

The Shirt by Rochelle Behrens Is Here to Banish Sideboob

Mind the gap. It’s a mantra that many women of all shapes and sizes are accustomed to thinking. Whether it’s a meeting, interview, or any one of life’s most somber moments, the shirt’s gap never fails to make an untimely appearance. The pop of a button, the hint of a…

Pot Smokers Are Skinnier, and Here’s Why

If you’ve ever wondered how your Mary Jane-loving friends manage to avoid obesity despite certain obvious factors such as a lack of movement and impressive caloric intake, you’re not alone. A recent study compiled by researchers at the University of Nebraska, the Harvard School of Public Health, and Beth Israel…

No Guys, Diddy’s Not Going to be on Downton Abbey. Because, Duh.

If you follow Diddy on any of his many social networks/emotional outlets, you may have noticed some rather odd behavior yesterday. The hip-hop mogul, who has more than 8.5 million followers on Twitter, announced on Wednesday that he would be appearing as a regular character on the popular British period…

Cara Nicole (a.k.a. AZ Powergirl) and Her Superheroine Cosplay

If you’ve attended Phoenix Comicon at any point over the past couple years, it’s likely you’ve seen Cara Nicole dressed in costume in the Exhibitor Hall, probably as her best-known alter ego AZ Powergirl. Frankly, she’s pretty hard to miss, even among the crowds of countless cosplayers that regularly attend…

Ashley Cooper’s Modern Brush Strokes iPhone Case

Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list. What: If you’re of the opinion that your phone should be just as stylish as the rest of your outfit, Ashley Cooper has some celly cases you need to…

We’re Doomed: Pilotless Flights May Be the Future of Air Travel

Okay technology, we were alright when you replaced our plane tickets with mobile apps, our check-in desks with kiosks, and our in-person safety demonstrations with cartoon videos, but when you took the pilots out of the plane, we began to get concerned. An unmanned air vehicle (UAV) took its first…