As we approach the 4th of July, I'd like to remind all Angeleños that fire season is upon us and perhaps now is not the time to demonstrate your great patriotism or the gender of your new baby!
Watch an RV full of fireworks go up in flames
Hear a pyrotechnician answer all your fireworks questions
Patrick Cyrana has a burning passion for fireworks, and is knowledgeable about everything from fireworks history to safety to the science behind how they work. One part of the video… READ THE REST
Discover the explosive overlooked art of fireworks packaging
Incendiary: Volume 1 is a zine by Jonah Bergman that features 20 pages of scans showcasing Jonah's personal collection of fireworks packaging. I spoke to Jonah about his zine, and… READ THE REST
Wedding fire that killed 114 people in Iraq started by indoor fireworks, as seen in new video
A wedding in northern Iraq ended in tragedy on Tuesday after a fire broke out, killing at least 114 people and injuring at least 150 others. The blaze was apparently… READ THE REST
This $30 Apple Watch band has a built-in charger, NBD
TL;DR: The PowerBand has a built-in charger for your Apple Watch, and it's on sale right now for just $29.97 (reg. $49). Picture this: you're running on the treadmill, prepping for the… READ THE REST
Rescue your vintage photos and give them a modern makeover
TL;DR: Digitize old film photos and slides with the Kodak Slide N Scan on sale for $164.97 (reg. $224). Got a stack of dusty photo albums or ancient slides that haven't seen… READ THE REST
Say goodbye to data snoopers with this keypad-secured USB
TL;DR: This encrypted USB flash drive uses a keypad lock to keep 64GB of data secure, combining portability, convenience, and top-notch privacy protection for $59.99. You wouldn't leave your journal open on a… READ THE REST
