Photography Gear
January 12, 2026

Smart Hummingbird Feeder Captures Slow-Motion Videos in 4K

Hummingbirds are known for being elusive creatures; so much so that catching a glimpse at them is considered a sign of good luck in many cultures. To make these encounters less of a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it experience, Birdfy has announced a new smart bird feeder designed with these speedy creatures in mind. The Birdfy Hum Bloom made its debut at CES 2026, and even earned a nod at the CES Innovation Awards.

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Style
January 12, 2026

Vogue Magazine Names Pope Leo XIV as One of the Best Dressed People of 2025

Since being elected in May 2025, Pope Leo XIV has made headlines for raising the alarm on climate change, appearing on priest-led DJ sets, and being a proud White Sox fan. Now, he’s gaining recognition for something even more unexpected: his personal style. The pope was named one of the 55 Best Dressed People of 2025 by Vogue magazine, a unique recognition for the leader of the Catholic church.

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Painting
January 10, 2026

Exhibition Meditates Upon How Women and Nature Converge Through Painting and Sculpture

If nothing else, literature, myths, folklore, and art history have taught us that the female body and the Earth itself are often thematically compatible. In her latest solo exhibition, De Tierra y Susurros, Hilda Palafox continues this line of inquiry, but through a distinctly Latin American lens. Now open at Sean Kelly Gallery in New York, the show gathers several paintings and sculptural reliefs that consider femininity and its relationship to nature.

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Movies
January 9, 2026

Heartfelt Tribute Video Imagines Rob Reiner Walking Through His Cinematic Legacy

Embed from Getty Images When Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle, were tragically killed in their home on December 14, 2025, the world lost a remarkable filmmaker. Reiner was a visionary, and created some of the most well-loved films from the last four decades. In a tribute to his incredible career, a digital creator known as The Matrix created an AI-generated video, imagining Reiner walking through his movie sets.

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