Jon R is back to tackle more questions and queries from Buffalo readers, viewers and fans! On this episode of Ask the Buffalo, Jon tackles the most burning questions in the world of tech including why he is planning on using the iPhone 6 Plus instead of the smaller iPhone 6, why you shouldn't buy the iPhone 5s now that the iPhone 6 is available, and which smartwatch is currently his favorite. Jon also tell us what the best part about being a tech reviewer is.
Thursday, 31 December 2015
Hot tub soup and frozen jeans
This cheapskate uses his hot tub for laundry, bathing and heating up food and freezes his clothes.
If ISPs Ran The World
If the world were run in the same way ISPs run their customer service, we would be living in dark, miserable times.
Drain FX Claim Check: Will it Unclog Your Drain?
Drain-FX uses water pressure, not chemicals, to unclog a drain. We tested it on some really tough clogs and were impressed with most of the results.
Why Kissing Is Disgusting
Kissing might be fun, but when you do it, you exchange a ton of bacteria with the other person! Could this be a good thing? Tara explains more.
Hot flashes
Take a very wet, incredibly sweaty look back at the trials and tribulations of menopause.
Wednesday, 30 December 2015
New Apple Products Make Privacy a Thing of the Past
The holes in Apple's security are bigger than bigger, they're biggerrest.
A Kinder, Gentler Assault Rifle?
This product attaches to a rifle or shotgun and allows law enforcement to aim and fire pepper spray instead of a bullet. Doc North visits the design team looking to save lives, but wonders if using a lethal weapon to aim a non-lethal one will do what it's supposed to, or something else.
The Porsche 959s - the ultimate 80's supercar
Wayne Carini and David Gooding marvel over a fire engine red 1988 Porsche listed for $900k - $1.1M.
Wanted car flip mini myth
Could you really drive a Mustang up a Corvette's hood and use it like a ramp?
Wolf Pack Meets a Coyote!
On this week's episode Coyote Peterson meets a Wolf Pack! It goes without saying that Coyote and the crew are extremely thankful to visit some pretty cool locations when making Breaking Trail and as often as they can they try to team up with wildlife preserves or sanctuaries to help support the animals featured on the show. In this particular episode they are taking up residence at Howlers Inn, an Alaskan Tundra Wolf Preserve in Bozeman, Montana.
Jessa and Ben: A scavenger hunt proposal
The Duggars celebrate the engagement of Ben Guinn and Jessa Duggar in this TLC.com exclusive.
Has Monty the cat stopped eating everything in sight?
After some scary close calls, has Monty learned to stop eating everything his owners have left out?
Tuesday, 29 December 2015
The Incredible Benefits Of Having Plants In Your Office!
Are you unhappy at your job? Well, you don't have to quit just yet! Join Tara as she discusses some of the incredible benefits of having plants in your office!
Oiled up and ready to go
A backstage quickie at a bodybuilding competition lands a couple in the last place they want to be.
Merry Christmas from Pudge the Cat
Pudge wishes you happy holidays by playing with some Christmas toys, wearing a reindeer costume, and chewing on a Christmas tree.
Realities of Bastogne
Under-armed and under-prepared US infantry divisions find themselves fighting off the German army.
Why Does Everyone Love Pope Francis?
Pope Francis has captivated the world with his kindness and progressive ideals. What specific actions has he taken that make him so popular?
Monday, 28 December 2015
How Lasers Make Metal Waterproof!
What could we gain from making metal completely water resistant? Is it even possible?
People Who Came Back From the Dead
Can you imagine waking up in a coffin or a morgue? Watch this video for people who actually did!
Prepping an El Camino for street racing
It's time for the El Camino to be on the list again and Big Chief wants to get it ready for battle.
After the Nightmare: Report suspicious activity
Detective Steven Wyda explains the importance of reporting suspicious activity.
The Unbelievable Way Plants Can Grow Without Rain!
If you could add something to your food crops to make it live healthier and longer, would you do it? Trace is here to explain how adding a fungus to a plant can help it live through a drought!
Sunday, 27 December 2015
When it comes to super-snakes, no one is safe
A snake expert gets attacked by a python, showing that no one is safe from these deadly creatures.
We Just Landed On A Comet!
Earlier this morning, the Rosetta satellite successfully landed a probe on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko! Trace is here to explain how the European Space Agency managed to do this.
Android Wear 5.0 Lollipop Hands-On
Last week, Google began rolling out a major update to Android Wear, with particular emphasis on watch faces. We finally got the update on our Moto 360, making an already terrific wearable even better. Among several neat enhancements, the addition of several new watch faces-and the Watch Face API-is allowing developers to create more powerful smartwatch experiences. Admit it: you always wanted Minions as your smartwatch background.
Sewage on Kody
Tensions fly when the Browns hit the road for their Spring Break trip along historic Route 66.
Antiperspirant Makes You Smell Worse!
Many people use antiperspirant deodorant in order to prevent body odor. Is it actually making you smell worse? Tara is here to discuss new research that may make you want to stop using antiperspirant!
Saturday, 26 December 2015
Evolve's Pre Order/DLC Scheme is NONSENSE
Don't know which edition of the Evolve game to get? Neither does anyone!
The key to Richard's happiness
KC was blown away when Richard ok'ed his "Sonic Red" paint job without a single gripe.
Harper Lee - Don't Call It a Comeback!
After 55 years, Harper Lee, author of To Kill A Mockingbird, is ready to publish her second novel!
What golf balls can teach us about quantum mechanics
A particle physicist imagines what a game of subatomic miniature golf would look like.
How lungs work
This is one way to teach your kids about how lungs work: inflating cow lungs on the kitchen table.
Wedding in low country
Ashley pulls off a surprise World War II themed wedding in front of her family and friends.
Friday, 25 December 2015
The Animal That Holds The Answer to Immortality
A tiny jellyfish can rebirth itself infinitely, making it one of the only immortal creatures on earth!
Boo the monkey loves baths and pooping on family
Boo the monkey is very conscious of his hygiene, but that doesn't stop him from going on family!
Shark Week - New Species Discovered In Lake Michigan
Never before seen footage of a new species of shark found in Lake Michigan off the shores of Chicago.
Apple Pay: Why Do You Need It?
Jon R is back to discuss various topics in and out of the tech world. On this week's episode, Jon riffs on Apple's new digital payment system, Apple Pay. It has taken a long time for digital payments to catch on. Google tried with Google Wallet but the platform failed to gain the mass market adoption that Google was hoping for. Now that Apple has entered the race, a lot more consumers and retailers are interested in the concept.
Life, not death
A candid conversation with Nik about the realities of his family's death-defying occupation.
Thursday, 24 December 2015
Should We Raise The Minimum Wage?
Obama is pushing for an increase to the federal minimum wage, saying it will boost the economy. Opponents argue it will do the opposite. Is there a right answer to this? Should we raise the minimum wage?
Wishing You A Slow Motion Cat Christmas!
Cats and Christmas decorations: see it all go down in slow motion.
Why Are We Creatures Of Habit?
A new study shows that going to bed at the same time each night can be extremely beneficial for children, but do habits and rituals really help?
Wednesday, 23 December 2015
Navdy Hands-On: The Car Dashboard Of The Future?
Head-up displays are part of every futuristic sci-fi movie. Navdy is trying to bring the next evolution of car interfaces.
From Sin City to shantytown
Neil Darish hopes to restore McCarthy to its former glory, with or without help.
HTC Desire EYE Unboxing!
Some people just can't get enough of themselves, and the new HTC Desire EYE is the perfect vehicle for digital narcissism. Want to take a selfie? The Desire EYE has a 13-megapixel front-facing camera, giving you the tools to post only the sharpest and highest resolution selfies to your social networks. You know your best side-hide tilted, pouty lips, winked eye-and the HTC Desire EYE promises to best accentuate that with its new take on what front-facing camera quality should be.
Tuesday, 22 December 2015
Monsters lurking in the swamp
Kevin and Rob have to contend with fierce predators while Tethered together in the bayou.
Scotland bridge leads dogs to their death
Scotland’s Overtoun Bridge has a dark history of dogs leaping to their death into a gorge.
TREY 2 TERRIBLE
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Monday, 21 December 2015
The Mystery Of Venus' Green Glow
Venus glows green, and for years, astronomers had no idea why. What could be causing it?
Robots That Skate and Slither
One is cute and small, and the other is big and fearsome. But Glida and Titanoboa are both cool robots using unusual forms of locomotion. Doc North frolicked with them and their creators at this year's Bay Area Maker Faire.
Which Kind Of Meditation Is Better?
Millions of people around the globe meditate regularly. What are the benefits of meditation? Julian is here to discuss the effects that meditation has on the human body.
Will Mexico's Government Be Overthrown?
Protesters are taking to the streets in Mexico City, clashing with police and vandalizing government property. Why have the protests turned so violent, and is the country on the brink of a revolution?
Ralphie is a good explorer, but a much better napper
Maltese mix Ralphie decides to explore his new digs and seek out a friendly black cat found high up.
Sunday, 20 December 2015
How Scientists Can Slow Down Time
The faster you are moving, the slower time moves! Trace is here to discuss time dilation, and how it's so monumental that scientists were able to measure it in a lab!
The 9-foot tall Grassman monster is real
This 9-foot- tall creature is a member of the Bigfoot family and no stranger to human interaction.
Tesla Model X First Look - Family Friendly and Extremely Powerful
Tesla's Model X is arguably one of the more anticipated car releases of the past decade. The automaker has become a darling in the electric vehicle industry, gaining a cult following that grows bigger every day. And the Model X is atop that glorious pile of zero emissions glory. It's just too bad the damn thing's release keeps getting pushed back.
Do Bras Cause Cancer?
After a popular book came out in 2005, many people began questioning the link between bras and breast cancer. Will wearing a bra cause cancer? Tara is here to discuss why this idea is just a myth.
A spectacle of Christmas lights
Houses decked out with extreme Christmas lights are sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
Breaking down the gunfight at the OK Corral
Using testimony, expert analysis, and recreation, Gunslingers breaks down the OK Corral gun battle.
What happens to social media after you die?
You can now pick a person to post to your Facebook after you die - what does this mean for the rest of your social media?
Saturday, 19 December 2015
Why Innocent People Confess To Crimes
Sometimes, innocent people are convinced they committed a crime. Why is this?
Soldiers become hardened in Vietnam
These vets from the Battle of Dak To learned to function together as a unit.
Why Your Cute Cat Is Still A Vicious Killer
Does your cat love you? Do they care about you? New research shows that your cat might not be fully domesticated, and Joe Bereta is joining us to explain how this happened.
There's no way she could've known
At a group reading, Theresa suprises a woman with a message from her deceased parents.
Did a black hole create the Milky Way?
To discover what created the Milky Way, scientists have to look back 13.6 billion years.
Friday, 18 December 2015
How To Impress Your Family At Christmas
Want to impress your family this holiday season? Amy and Trace are here to teach you the science behind singing glasses.
Top 5 Screen Dimmers for Android
Tired of being blinded by your phone at night? Check out our video on the best screen dimmers for Android.
Why Do People Care About Others?
Are the brains of altruistic people different from the brains of everyone else? Tara and Julian are here to discuss why some people are extremely selfless.
Cheapest gift giver ever!
Sarah steals from her loved ones, then returns the "missing items" as Christmas presents.
Kilcher garden secrets
See how vegetation like peat moss and legumes are used to create rich soil for growing vegetables.
Thursday, 17 December 2015
Brain-To-Brain Communication Finally Achieved!
We have finally achieved brain-to-brain communication in humans? What does this news mean? Trace is here to explain.
Clean your house like a Gypsy
Kayla's got cleaning tips to make your home's #1 congregation spot extra fresh and clean.
Nik Wallenda's mental edge
Nik explains that walking a wire safely from one side to the other is far more mental that physical.
The Largest Canines in The World
Wolves are considered to be some of the fiercest predators in the animal kingdom. Did you know they can eat up to 20lbs of meat in a single sitting? Watch this episode of Weird, Gross, and Beatiful to learn more about wolves!
Sperm and conception
Everyone knows how babies are made but maybe you don't know the mechanics beyond the birds and bees.
9 Cats That Should Have Been Internet Famous
Cats were adorable, even before the internet. Here are a few cats from history that we would have followed on twitter if they were around today.
Wednesday, 16 December 2015
LEGEND OF ZELDA Live-Action Series Coming to NETFLIX?!
News has come out that Netflix is developing a live-action Legend of Zelda series!
Are People Too Obsessed with Slender Man?
What is with all the buzz about Slender Man? Watch now for info on the most recent tragic events surrounding this internet phenomenon.
Why Do People Love Pumpkin Spice Lattes So Much?
Pumpkin Spice Latte season is upon us! What is it that makes people go crazy over this drink? Tara and Julian are here to discuss.
Trapping an angry spirit
The boys have to summon all their courage to try and unfold the mysteries that lay within.
Behind The Build: African Safari Hut
See how Pete and his team managed to create a quintessential Kenyan hut in the Pacfic Northwest.
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
How To Make Smells Not Smell
What if there was a way to create white noise for your sense of smell? Trace is here to explain how scientists were able to successfully mask odors using "white smell."
Suicide Sniper Mission
Shooting legend Carlos Hathcock takes on one of the toughest covert missions of the Vietnam War.
Cheech the pit bull finally finds his forever home and family
Tears of joy were shed out of happiness at seeing this great dog finally find a loving home.
On a Dark Desert Highway with LOTS of Bats!
Caves are without question the number one habitat we think of when it comes to bats, but it might surprise you to know that there could literally be THOUSANDS of bats living right under a place many of us use every single day...the road! This week Coyote has teamed up with wildlife expert Philip "Wildman" Rakoci to seek out the Mexican Free-Tail Bat under the dark desert highways of Arizona.
Betrayal and regret
It was the middle of the night when a Sheriff’s deputy’s headlights illuminated a shocking sight.
New wheels reveal major problem
Slick discovers what could be a major problem with the 1962 Thunderbird convertible.
Monday, 14 December 2015
Why Are Peanut Allergies Becoming So Common?
Peanut allergies are becoming more and more common, and researchers are trying to find the cause. Trace is here to discuss this unique allergy, and how we might have finally found a cure.
Does your Cat Have Acne?
What is feline chin acne? Find out how cats are prone to some of the same skin conditions as humans.
Sunday, 13 December 2015
Why We Hate Pop Music
Today we showed people Justin Bieber's music without telling them it was his to see if people actually hate him. #socialconstruct #whydowedoanything
Planning baby Richard's birthday
Mellie and JoAnn talk about plans for Baby Richard's birthday while they wrap his gifts.
Hamilton Beach coffeemaker burn risk
Consumer Reports found a safety risk while testing the Hamilton Beach 2-Way FlexBrew coffeemaker. Take a look at the potential problem.
A feline turf war
Riley was peaceful and calm until Mia came into the picture. Can Jackson help this family?
How to Safely "De-Tick" Your Dog
What's the best way to remove a tick from your pet? Consumer Reports shows you how--along with what tools to use--and gives expert tips for keeping ticks away in your yard.
7 Modern Slang Words Way Older Than You Think
Slang has been around longer than you might think. Watch this video for the surprising origins of these modern slang words!
One last road trip for Bluey
With the uncertainty of how long Bluie may have left, the family takes one last road trip.
Do We Care Who Makes Our Games?
This week, two games came out that weren't entirely made by their original authors, which has Nick wondering about authorship in games, and whether it really matters to most gamers. What do you think?
Top 3 Rescue Stories of 2014
These pets made the headlines this year for their epic rescues, and their stories are still guaranteed to make your heart melt!
Why Morocco Left The African Union
Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic have been fighting for almost half a century. Will Morocco ever rejoin the African Union?
Big whoppers
Filmmaker Jeff Kurr shares the story of the time he fell onto the back of a great white shark.
Saturday, 12 December 2015
Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat: Which Diet Is Better?
For decades, researchers have debated whether a low-carb or a low-fat diet is more effective at losing weight. Tara is here to discuss new research that points to the best way to lose weight.
Could This Technology Make Cheap Energy Clean?
We talk about energy a lot here on DNews, and for good reason. Learn how this company is looking to change the way we capture carbon.
Kitten Convict Outtakes
Check out these amusing outtakes from our latest film where both cats and people need a do-over. Watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJbSfrEzZ-Y
Smoke a honey-glazed pork loin that will melt in your mouth
Michael Mixon of Jack's Old South knows how to win with his pork loin.
How Chairs Are Killing You
Bad news for people who sit at their desk all day: It might be killing you!
Fist pumping and pizza at the wedding
Danielle shows off her Jersey Shore ballroom with an upgraded lighting package.
90 days to find out
Jason is unsure if he can deal with Cassia's temprament. He's hoping she'll be able to change.
There's no place like bunker
The bunker business is booming, and Atlas Survival Shelters has you covered. Literally.
Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Really That Bad For You?
Everyone knows that high fructose corn syrup is bad for you, but how bad is it? And why is it bad for you? Trace is here to talk about artificial sweeteners.
Physical differences between brains of rich and poor kids
Why do poor children perform worse in school?
Why Winter Swimming Is Good For You
On January 1st, many daring individuals participate in a Polar Bear Plunge. What does this do to your body?
Friday, 11 December 2015
What is Ontological Design?
"Just as you grow into the world, the world grows into you. Not only do you occupy a certain place, but that place in turn occupies you. It's culture shapes the way you see the world, its language informs the way you think, its customs structure you as a social being." - Costica Bradatan
Behind the Scenes: Pete Rose
Pete Rose gives some batting tips to Brett for him to pass on to his son.
After Scotland: Who Else Wants Independence?
Scotland's recent attempt to become an independent nation represents just one of many nationalist movements around the world. What other countries are looking to secede? Have any been successful? Special Thanks to Julian Huguet for hosting TestTube!
Ernie "Turtleman" Brown and the Turtle Team Get Their Own Backwoods Treehouse
The Turtle Team has worked hard as heck and their dream backwoods headquarters is complete.
Bings bakery
Tom keeps hundreds of items on the menu, both good and bad, even as they continue to lose money.
Thursday, 10 December 2015
Amish stereotypes betrayed
Barbara Weaver's idyllic Amish home is shattered by the ungodly actions of her husband Eli.
The Nazi brand is brutal and simple and effective
Adolf Hitler was a sinister genius in how he organized and directed the Nazi movement.
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