How did humans' "oldest rivals," the grey wolves (canis lupus), become our slobbering, shoe-chewing, bone-fetching, protective best friends? TED-Ed brings us this brief history that shows how wolves evolved into French Bulldogs, German Shepherds, Shiba Inus, Toy Poodles, and the rest of the canine lot.
A fun quickie on how wolves evolved into Chihuahuas (and other doggos)
Dog pursues toy lamb mounted on radio-controlled truck
A video of Dingo (instagram) in hot pursuit of his quarry. READ THE REST
My dogs like to play
Electra is growing insanely fast, and the playing never seems to stop. Pretzel likes to assert her tiny dog dominance. READ THE REST
Proposed German pets rights law would require two walks a day for dogs
As the animal rights movement continues to push for more legal protections for pets, Germany is leading the way on prohibitions for leaving dogs at home alone all day and getting enough daily walks. Via Treehugger: The country's agricultural minister Julia Klöckner is proposing legislation that would order dog owners to walk their dogs at least twice… READ THE REST
This leather-adorned 3-in-1 wireless charging station will keep your Apple products eternally juiced
With more and more of our everyday carry items needing a steady supply of power, it's worth considering some easy daily solutions for keeping all of those devices charged up at a moment's notice. If you're an Apple acolyte, that could mean you've got an iPhone, AirPods and an Apple Watch on you at virtually… READ THE REST
This 1080p pocket-sized projector may just be your new media hub at home or on the road
Pocket-sized projectors have really grown up in the last few years. Previously under-powered and under-resourced, manufacturers have upped the game on these handheld projectors, with many now offering brighter, clearer images, increased functionality and connectivity as well as the ability to effectively become a portable home media center. And with movie theaters still mired in… READ THE REST
These 20 apps are on sale at Cyber Monday prices right now for an extra 40% off
We know you've had plenty on your mind the last few months, but…have you thought about your holiday shopping yet? Yeah, probably not. With everything going on, it's probably easy to forget that even though the holidays are bound to look a lot different this year, the shopping will still need to happen regardless. With… READ THE REST
