Polar ID Is the Face ID Rival for Android Phones, and Could Even Beat Apple

A little more than six years ago, Apple unveiled Face ID. It was a new method to biometrically unlock iPhones and authenticate purchases by scanning your face. Yet after all this time, there still hasn’t been a meaningful competitor on Android—at least, not with the same level of security and capabilities. Google’s Pixel 8 has … Read more

Seaside Heights polar plunge brings biggest crowd ever, record cash for Special Olympics

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – They came from near and far. Storm Troopers. Vikings. There was a Creature from the Black Lagoon sighting. At the predetermined time, they ran head on, thousands of them, and plunged into the frigid Atlantic Ocean. Some shrieked and quickly turned back, but others frolicked longer or even returned for a second … Read more

BAFTAs Vs People’s Choice Awards Had Polar Opposite Winners

The People’s Choice Awards and the BAFTAs weren’t on the same page this year … with such different winners, it just goes to show — awards season is unpredictable as hell. Margot Robbie strutted away with Best Actress for “Barbie” at the PCAs in L.A while Emma Stone snagged the same honor for “Poor Things” … Read more

‘True Detective: Night Country’: What’s with the polar bears?

Lost called, it wants its polar bear back. One of the many mysteries of True Detective: Night Country is embodied by one of the cutest and deadliest animals on the planet: the majestic and terrifying polar bear. In the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska, 150 miles north of the Arctic Circle, during “the long night”, … Read more

Tom Hanks’ Polar Express 2 Return Can Be A Surprising First In His Acting Career Spanning Nearly 50 Years

Summary The Polar Express 2 is Tom Hanks’ first opportunity to return for a legacy sequel in his almost 50-year career. Tom Hanks has not previously participated in legacy sequels, despite his involvement in successful franchises like Toy Story. None of Tom Hanks’ other classic, standalone films have legacy sequels in the works. SCREENRANT VIDEO … Read more

Why the Polar Vortex Is Bad for Balloon Artists

It’s been crazy cold this week, even down where I live in Louisiana, thanks to an outbreak of a polar vortex. This frigid air is bad for all kinds of things, including football helmets, apparently. But it’s actually a great time to demonstrate one of the basic ideas in science: the ideal gas law. You … Read more

The Polar Express 2 Can Solve The Original Movie’s Biggest Problem 20 Years Later

Summary The original Polar Express movie suffered from poor reviews and box office performance due to its lack of substance and forgettable characters. The upcoming sequel, The Polar Express 2, needs to address these issues and deliver a better story with more depth to avoid a disappointing performance. Simply relying on technical innovations and visuals … Read more

Russia’s Navalny describes harsh reality at ‘Polar Wolf’ Arctic prison

By Andrew Osborn and Olzhas Auyezov MOSCOW (Reuters) – Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny on Tuesday confirmed his arrival at what he described as a snow-swept prison above the Arctic Circle and said he was in excellent spirits despite a tiring 20-day journey to get there. Navalny posted an update on X via his … Read more