Kirk Miller
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Sadly, The Cure’s Attempt to Combat Ticket Scalpers Probably Won’t Work
The Cure is touring North America for the first time since 2016, and unlike other iconic rock artists, they’re going to forego dynamic pricing, VIP packages and egregious ticket reselling prices on their new Shows of a Lost World tour. But will it work? “We want the tour to be affordable for all fans, and […] → Read More
Meet John Glaser, Proud Heretic of Scotch
Read almost any story on John Glaser and you’ll start noticing a pattern in how others describe the Compass Box Whisky founder: Maverick. Disrupter. Enfent terrible. In reality, Glaser is polite and self-effacing while also possessing a dry wit. And a fantastic palate. In two-plus decades, Glaser’s turned Compass Box from a kitchen experiment into […] → Read More
Is Spotify’s Discovery Mode Screwing Over Artists?
What’s the real cost for a new artist who wants to get a little extra promotion for their music in this era of streaming? We’re about to find out, as the use of a tool by Spotify may algorithmically juice some tracks in exchange for a lowering of royalty rates — which aren’t that great […] → Read More
Is This App the Future of Password Management?
Uno is a password management app that emphasizes design and ease of use along with security. Will it lead to a safer online experience. → Read More
The Cleveland Browns Tried to Honor International Women’s Day. Wow, That Was a Bad Idea.
On International Women’s Day (March 8), the Cleveland Browns attempted to honor the women who work within their organization via Twitter. Unsurprisingly for a team that gave $230 million (guaranteed) to an alleged sexual offender, the effort met with significant backlash. Last year the Browns traded for the former Houston Texans quarterback, who was hit […] → Read More
An Ode to “Extraordinary,” the Funniest Show on TV
Hulu’s little-known but excellent comedy "Extraordinary" lands somewhere between "Community" and "Fleabag," but with superpowers. → Read More
The Cantarito Is the Most Fun Drink I’ve Ever Had
A cousin of the paloma, this regional Jalisco cocktail is refreshing and sweet. → Read More
Study: Most People Buying Apple Products Are Quite Young
A new study by CIRP suggests that over half of the people buying Apple iPhones, iPads and Macs are 35 and under. → Read More
Save Up to 30% on OtterBox Phone Accessories
Nota bene: If you buy through the links in this article, we may earn a small share of the profits. Phone cases, screen protectors, USB-C cables, charging stations … smartphone accessories aren’t the sexiest thing in the world, but they’re a necessity. And OtterBox has a good reputation for making these phone add-ons durable and […] → Read More
Review: Sommarøy and the Art of Lower-Proof Spirits
Can low-ABV gin and vodka replicate the experience of a full-proofed bottle? → Read More
AI Wants to Clean Up Your Email Inbox. Should You Let It?
Companies like Shortwave want to use artificial intelligence (AI) to summarize and organize your inbox. But ethical and tech issues remain. → Read More
Save Up to 40% Off on Anker's Travel-Friendly Portable Chargers
Nota bene: If you buy through the links in this article, we may earn a small share of the profits. Anker’s latest sale at Amazon isn’t just about portable chargers — though there are plenty of them — but more about convenience and travel. These power banks, USB-C hubs, cables and docking stations offer something […] → Read More
One Site Is Highlighting the Internet’s Dumbest Password Rules
If you’ve ever gone to, well, any website ever, you’ve probably been prompted to open an account and create a username and password. And every site/company has a different methodology for creating those log-ins, with varying rules about capital letters, special characters and password length that make the sign-in process burdensome (and often no safer). […] → Read More
How the Compact Disc Changed the Music Industry
The compact disc debuted in the United States 40 years ago this week. After changing he music industry, CDs are oddly making a comeback. → Read More
The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This March
In time for St. Patrick’s Day, a 30-year expression from Bushmills. → Read More
Is Apple Going to Screw iPhone 15 Users by Limiting Accessories?
Due to new European regulations, Apple pretty much has to make its next iPhone iteration with a USB-C port instead of the company’s Lightning connector. But a worrying rumor suggests Apple might not make it that easy for people to utilize their existing cables with the new phone; per TechRadar, USB accessories for the iPhone […] → Read More
Hungryroot Is Part Organic Grocer and Part Meal Delivery Service
It'll minimize your weekly food angst, but is it worth the price? → Read More
Review: Shibui Will Make You Rethink Japanese Whisky (In a Good Way)
Hey there… sorry for the interruption. Before you dive into this article, we just wanted to quickly let you know that we now have a new weekly newsletter devoted solely to drinks and drink culture called The Spill. If this seems like it might be up your alley, please go here and sign up. We think you’ll like […] → Read More
The Best Movies, TV and Music for March
Featuring the return of John Wick and Ted Lasso. Plus: Chris Rock, live. → Read More
Self-Driving Cars May Just Drive Away If You Skip Payments
Forget repo men — in the near future, your car may literally drive away if you’re delinquent with your payments. That’s according to The Drive, which highlighted a recently published patent document that outlines a way for disabling vehicles or moving self-driving cars remotely, either to be towed or to be driven to a junkyard. […] → Read More