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‘Nasty’ Geometry Breaks a Decades-Old Tiling Conjecture
3KWired / 9h
Mathematicians predicted that if they imposed enough restrictions on how a shape might tile space, they could force a periodic pattern to emerge. They were wrong.
Google has developed a music-making AI bot
300+Mashable / 2h
As AI slowly creeps it way into every facet of our digital lives — from essay writing to conversations with therapists to the generation of original art — it's the least bit surprising that artificial intelligence would also take a step into music. It's also not surprising that tech giant Google would be the first major player on the scene. The company is reportedly building an AI bot that can cr
Timeless Actor Annie Wersching Passes Away at 45
300+Gizmodo / 2h
Annie Wersching recently passed away at the age of 45. Per her friends and family, and confirmed by Deadline , the Star Trek and Timeless actor was diagnosed with cancer in the summer of 2020. Read more...
The latest ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ trailer pits Cat Mario against Donkey Kong
Engadget / 16min
Over the weekend, Nintendo shared a surprise trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie . The 30-second clip shows additional footage from a scene that was first featured in the trailer Nintendo released last November . More importantly, it marks our first chance to hear Seth Rogen’s take on Donkey Kong. After Mario dons his cat suit, first introduced in 2013’s Super Mario 3D World , Rogen’s Donkey
This Ridiculous Robot Will Retrieve the Samples We've Left on Mars
How-To Geek / 37min
Thanks to devices like the Perseverance rover, we’ve collected and analyzed a ton of samples from the Martian surface. But zero of those samples have returned to Earth. Now, NASA and the ESA are showing off a solution to this conundrum—a giant robot arm. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Researchers Stanford University Design an Exoskeleton Using Raspberry Pi
How-To Geek / 37min
Researchers at Stanford University have invented an exoskeleton boot to help people with mobility impairments walk and run more quickly. The device uses a Rasberry Pi computer, along with multiple sensors, a motor, and a motor driver to assist users in moving about without being tethered. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Is Airport Lounge Crowding A Victory For The Masses?
View from the Wing / 57min
Airport terminals have been getting better. Arguably what were once the two worst terminals in the country – Tom Bradley International at LAX and New York LaGuardia’s Central Terminal – have been completely redone and both are gorgeous. And airports are trying to provide more seating, and meet the needs of passengers to power their devices. Who needs lounges? Continue reading ...
heaveninawildflower: Paintings of Flowers, Butterflies, and...
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
https://archive.org/details/paintings-of-flowers-butterflies-and-insects/page/n17/mode/2up heaveninawildflower : Paintings of Flowers, Butterflies, and Insects (between 1550 and 1570) by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues. Dumbarton Oaks. archive.org
danskjavlarna:Source details and larger version. My modest...
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
danskjavlarna : Source details and larger version . My modest collection of vintage ex libris / bookplates .
Fox Renews Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob's Burgers Through 2025
Gizmodo / 1h
Springfield’s sticking around for a little longer, as Fox has renewed The Simpsons more seasons. Read more...
Transferable miles with no annual fees: The Capital One SavorOne and VentureOne duo
The Points Guy / 1h
Transferable points and miles are among the most valuable currencies for travel rewards due to their versatility and resistance to devaluation . The ability to transfer rewards to multiple loyalty program partners reduces the impact of any one program’s devaluation. Some popular transferable currencies include American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards . The issue for some is
Your guide to experiencing the Edge observation deck in New York City
64The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information. Edge — a cantilevered observation deck clinging to the 100th story of a gleaming new skyscraper in New York City — opened to the public in March 2020. Just days after its grand debut, it was shuttered due to the coronavirus pandemic. Since its reopening, Edge has become one of the most popular observation decks in the city. It’s als
Singapore KrisFlyer: Ultimate guide to earning, redeeming and elite status
The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: We’ve updated this post with the latest information. As a transfer partner of many transferable points programs — and one of the best ways to book Singapore Airlines’ coveted Suites first-class product — there’s a lot to love about Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer program. Even if Singapore isn’t in your travel plans, KrisFlyer’s Star Alliance and non-alliance award charts have some h
How To Customize The Lock Screen On Your iPhone 14 Or iPhone 14 Pro
SlashGear / 1h
One of the best parts of getting a new phone is customizing the lock screen with your favorite photos and widgets. Here's how to set it up on the iPhone 14.
Samsung’s entry model Galaxy S23 could feature slower storage
Engadget / 1h
How much storage you decide to configure the Galaxy S23 with could be a more meaningful decision than with some of Samsung's past phones. According to frequent Samsung leaker Ice Universe (via Android Police ), the 128GB variant of the base model S23 will make use of a UFS 3.1 chip instead of Samsung’s newer UFS 4.0 standard. Consumers will need to pay extra for the 256GB version if they want the
Dead Space's Remake Gives Extra Substance to the Scares
Gizmodo / 3h
Visceral Games’ Dead Space felt like a shot in the arm for survival horror games when it was originally released in 2008. The franchise has always been fondly remembered, so when EA revealed that Motive was working on a remake of the first game, it felt exciting to hear after the series stumbled into retirement with … Read more...
Review: Four Seasons Naviva, Mexico (AMAZING!)
One Mile at a Time / 3h
After a few nights at the Four Seasons Punta Mita , it was time for something we were both indescribably excited about — a few nights at the Four Seasons Naviva . The Four Seasons Naviva opened in December 2022 , and it’s a completely new concept for Four Seasons. While I’ll have a lot of details below, let me just say upfront that this place is beyond spectacular. I think this might just be the
Phil Spencer says Microsoft will continue to ‘support and grow’ Halo amid 343 layoffs
100+Engadget / 3h
Xbox head Phil Spencer says Microsoft remains committed to the Halo franchise and developer 343 Industries. In an interview following this week’s Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct showcase , Spencer told IGN “the heart and soul of Halo is with 343 and the team’s that there, and I have the utmost confidence in the team that's there and leading and the plan that they have going forward.” Spencer’s
After 20 Years, Pokémon is Putting Kadabra Back in The Deck
Gizmodo / 3h
Pokémon cards have always been a big deal, but the last several years have been eventful for the trading card game. Right alongside announcements of new mechanics and updates to how the game is played, the process of getting cards has become a whole ordeal as collectors have looked to snatch up cards and either keep… Read more...
danskjavlarna: “Bouncing, a Canadian winter sport.“ From...
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
danskjavlarna : “Bouncing, a Canadian winter sport.“ From Chatterbox , 1918. Here’s a collection of people falling . Wondering about this post? Wait for the dissertation (TBA). For now: Weblog ◆ Books ◆ Videos ◆ Music ◆ Etsy
roses–and–rue:Victorian gift book c. 1850s-1860s with inlaid...
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
roses–and–rue : Victorian gift book c. 1850s-1860s with inlaid mother of pearl.
joeinct:Detroit, Photo by Jerry Berndt, 1971
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
joeinct : Detroit, Photo by Jerry Berndt, 1971
heaveninawildflower: Decorative front cover of ‘Clover’ by...
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
heaveninawildflower : Decorative front cover of ‘Clover’ by Susan Coolidge. ‘Clover’ was the 4th book in the ‘What Katy Did’ series. Published 1888 by Roberts Brothers. The Library of Congress archive.org
The Top 5 Most Expensive Cars In LeBron James' Collection
SlashGear / 4h
The King of the court has had an illustrious career playing in the NBA, and now, LeBron James has an expensive and impressive car collection to show for it.
Can 5G Really Be Used As A Home Internet Service?
SlashGear / 4h
You've probably seen ads for 5G home internet service, which uses the same wireless data connection as your phone. They're convenient, but are they worth it?
How To Customize The Lockscreen On Your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
SlashGear / 4h
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 can pull off some neat tricks, and some of the coolest are on the lock screen. Find out how to personalize it to your taste.
SNL's Weekend Update tackles TikTok, AI chatbots, and Chipotle
Mashable / 4h
SNL's Weekend Update rounded up quite the mixed-bag of news this week, including a proposed TikTok ban, Chipotle burrito sales, and cheese-induced nightmares. SEE ALSO: SNL's cold open makes Merrick Garland a whip-cracking legal hero and nods to Tyre Nichols Co-hosts Michael Che and Colin Jost went all in on the internet's trending topics, including the state of AI chatbots. They simultaneously r
The Last of Us' Second Season May Be a Two-Parter
Gizmodo / 4h
To no one’s surprise, HBO has already renewed its TV adaptation of The Last of Us for season two after just two episodes under its belt. While the TV show has brought much of the original 2013 game’s story to life thus far, it’s also knowingly taking some fairly substantial divergences or additions to make the… Read more...
SNL's cold open makes Merrick Garland a whip-cracking legal hero and nods to Tyre Nichols
Mashable / 5h
SNL 's cold open had the cast on the hunt for the infamous "classified government documents." Don't worry everyone, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland (Mikey Day) is on the case. This week's Saturday Night Live, hosted by actor Michael B. Jordan, joined the comedic forces of cast members Day, Kenan Thompson, Ego Nwodim, and Bowen Yang, who step up to the press podium to relay an unspoken truth
Employees introduce the new Southwest Airlines experience in 'SNL' sketch
200+Mashable / 5h
Another Saturday Nigth Live commercial spoof means another skit with Michael B. Jordan in a nice button-up. I really can't complain. This time around SNL host Jordan and the cast portray Southwest Airlines employees presenting to viewers the new and improved Southwest experience. The team at Southwest is sort of apologizing for the mess that happened over the holidays and according to them are "d
The Meta Quest Pro is $400 off right now
60Engadget / 5h
Less than three months after arriving on store shelves, Meta’s pricy Quest Pro headset is on sale for the first time ever. After a hefty 27 percent discount, the headset is currently $1,100 or $400 off through Amazon and other retailers. That’s an all-time low for a device that typically costs $1,500. Even with its price tag cut by nearly a third, the Quest Pro isn’t for everyone. Thanks to its S
Man Uses AirTag, Watches His Wallet Travel To 35 Cities On American Airlines
View from the Wing / 5h
An American Airlines passenger landed in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, accidentally leaving their wallet behind on the flight. He reported the wallet missing. The man had an AirTag on his wallet, and showed him that it was still on the plane. And, he says, he watched the wallet travel to 35 cities. Continue reading ...
How to Uninstall Microsoft Office on a Mac
How-To Geek / 5h
Are you done with Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office)? Maybe you’re moving on from an outdated version, or simply unwilling to pay for another year of support. Here’s how to remove the Office suite from your Mac altogether. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Michael B. Jordan plays a not-so-good neighbor in 'SNL' State Farm sketch
200+Mashable / 5h
In one of Saturday Night Live' s funniest commercial spoofs in a while, host Michael B. Jordan portrays an absolutely unhinged Jake from State Farm who attends to a family's home and auto needs. He's there when you need him...24/7. Things come to a head when the father, played by Mikey Day, begins to realize that Jake from State Farm is spending way too much time with his wife and his kids. He bu
The Secret Emergency Brake In Most Electric Vehicles
SlashGear / 5h
Similar to newer gas-powered cars, electric vehicles have their own system of safeguards to prevent major damage when you need to come to a sudden stop.
How To Turn On Autopilot In A Tesla Model 3
SlashGear / 5h
All Tesla vehicles are outfitted with the Autopilot driver assistance software, but can be upgraded to Enhanced and Self-Driving capability as options.
Utah politicians are chipping away at gender-affirming care for transgender youth
40Mashable / 6h
The Utah Senate voted to approve SB 16 , a bill amending current state law to ban gender-affirming surgeries for transgender youth and halt access to forms of hormonal therapy. The state would be the first to do so in 2023, should the bill be signed into law, continuing a year of continued assault against transgender rights. Despite overwhelming medical evidence that access to gender-affirming pr
The Easiest Way to Sprout New Succulents
Lifehacker / 6h
Cacti and other succulents have been popular houseplants for years now—and given how easy they are to care for, that’s hardly surprising. The downside? They can also be pricey. Read more...
Open Channel: What TV Cancellation Still Stings in Your Heart?
500+Gizmodo / 6h
Earlier in the week, the news broke that the DC shows Titans and Doom Patrol were simultaneously canceled in the middle of their respective fourth seasons. The two shows were the final holdouts from the DC Universe app that later jumped ship over to HBO Max, and come as the 2010 era of live-action DC Comics shows are… Read more...
How to Insert a PDF in Google Slides
How-To Geek / 6h
Google Slides doesn’t allow you to embed PDFs in your presentations, but there are a couple of workarounds to display your PDF content in your slides. You can use your PDF pages as images, or upload your PDF somewhere online and link to it from your slides. Here’s how to use both methods. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
YouTube's New Program Offers College Credits from Videos
How-To Geek / 6h
Imagine watching YouTube videos and earning real-life transferrable college credits. It sounds fantastic, right? And while you can watch almost anything on YouTube, only select content through Google’s new Study Hall program will earn you credits. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Test Suggests Ion Thrusters Could Power Crewed Interplanetary Missions
200+Futurism / 6h
A form of electric propulsion known as Hall thrusters — a type of ion thruster — may actually pack more bang for the buck than expected. Hall thrusters have conventionally been used to adjust the orbit of satellites. But according to a new study , they could also be scaled up for interplanetary commutes like a crewed mission to Mars, something that was considered unlikely until now. The belief so
James Webb Discovers Coldest Ice in Known Universe, Harboring Molecules Essential For Life
200+Futurism / 6h
Catch Em Cold The James Webb Space Telescope, which at this point can safely be described as an inveterate record breaker , has spotted yet another superlative cosmic curiosity: the coldest ice in the known universe. According to a new study published in the journal Nature Astronomy , that interstellar ice got as cold as minus 440 degrees Fahrenheit — just under 11 Kelvin, and spitting distance f
Largest Publisher of Scientific Journals Slaps Down on Scientists Listing ChatGPT as Coauthor
76Futurism / 6h
It's a No As some publishers are publicly — or secretly – moving to incorporate AI into their written work, others are drawing lines in the sand . Among the latter group is Springer Nature, arguably the world's foremost scientific journal publisher. Speaking to The Verge , the world's largest scientific publishing house announced a decision to outlaw listing ChatGPT and other Large Language Model
NASA Setting Up Facility For Mars Rock Samples That Might Contain Alien Life
200+Futurism / 6h
Rock And Roll NASA has announced that it's setting up a facility specifically designed to house Mars rock samples collected by its Perseverance Mars rover — which may contain traces of ancient Martian life. According to the agency, the new facility will be located at the Johnson Space Center in Houston and will be geared towards "receiving and curating" the extremely rare rocks as safely as possi
European Space Agency Shows Off Concept for Martian Sample Picker-Upper
100+Futurism / 6h
Earthbound The European Space Agency has shown off a concept for an eight-foot robotic arm, designed to pick up samples of Martian soil — small containers previously prepared by NASA's Perseverance rover — and put them inside a rocket to blast back off the Red Planet. While NASA has made progress in collecting over half a dozen samples with its rover, it's only a tiny part of a much larger ambiti
"Superager" Genes Can Shave a Decade Off Heart Age, Scientists Say
61Futurism / 6h
The genes of people who live to be over the age of 100 could one day help others stay heart-healthy for longer, according to some exciting new research. A team of British and Italian researchers has found that a specific mutated gene in so-called "superagers" who make it into their centenarian years could be used to help those with heart failure turn back the clock by ten years, as detailed in a
Mom Encourages Teen to Turn in Essay Generated With ChatGPT
100+Futurism / 6h
Assignment Intelligence A mother whose teen son struggles with a learning disability urged him to turn in an essay written by ChatGPT — and she makes a compelling case for the tech's helpfulness in that context. Although her high school senior son was relinquished from additional support from his education system in middle school, his mother, Karen Brewer, wrote for Medium 's "Illumination" verti
Hitting the Books: High school students have spent a decade fighting Baltimore's toxic legacy
Engadget / 6h
There was a time in the last century when we, quite foolishly, believed incineration to be a superior means of waste disposal than landfills. And, for decades, many of America's most disadvantaged have been paying for those decisions with with their lifespans. South Baltimore's Curtis Bay neighborhood, for example, is home to two medical waste incinerators and an open-air coal mine. It's ranked i
No more plastic cups for Alaska Airlines
The Points Guy / 7h
Your ginger ale will no longer be served in a plastic cup if you’re flying Alaska Airlines . The Seattle-based carrier said it has completely eliminated plastic cups on its flights, replacing them with paper cups. It’s all part of a sustainability push that the airline says will eliminate the use of nearly 55 million plastic cups a year. Alaska will now serve inflight beverages in Forest Stewards
What’s Stripe’s deal?
TechCrunch / 7h
Welcome to The Interchange ! If you received this in your inbox, thank you for signing up and your vote of confidence. If you’re reading this as a post on our site, sign up here so you can receive it directly in the future. Every week, I’ll take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week. This will include everything from funding rounds to trends to an analysis of a particular space
What No One Ever Sees: What Checked Bags Look Like Inside The Plane [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 7h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
The iPhone 15 Wi-Fi 6E upgrade might just be for the Pro models
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
When the iPhone 15 handsets make an appearance, we're once again expecting there to be several differences between the standard two phones and the two more expensive Pro models – and one of those differences could be in Wi-Fi support. A leaked document posted by tipster Unknownz21 on Twitter (via MacRumors ) makes reference to the antenna architecture for the iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Plus, the iP
You're Cleaning Your Mirror Wrong
Lifehacker / 8h
In theory, cleaning a mirror shouldn’t be difficult. A few spritzes of a cleaning product, followed by a thorough wipe-down, seems like it should leave you with a streak-free, glistening reflective surface. But far too often, that’s not the case. Read more...
SNL Spoofs Southwest Airlines Meltdown
60One Mile at a Time / 8h
Last night’s Saturday Night Live had a skit that aviation geeks may enjoy… Southwest’s “upgraded airline experience” On Saturday, January 28, 2023, SNL spoofed Southwest Airlines in a roughly two minute clip. This follows the carrier’s meltdown over the holidays , which stranded over a million travelers, and caused Southwest to lose $800(ish) million . Heidi Gardner and Devon Walker play the role
A JetBlue Passenger Stole A Gate Agent’s Phone Charger. How The Agent Responded Was Perfect.
View from the Wing / 8h
A passenger on a JetBlue flight stole a phone charger from an agent at the gate on Friday. They didn't take the gate agent's phone - just the charger. The agent realized their charger was gone, boarded the flight, and announced at the flight isn't going anywhere until the thief returns it. If the passenger doesn't come forward, they'll pull security tapes and figure out who it was anyway. It's be
VC funding to Black web3 founders popped last year, bucking trends
26TechCrunch / 8h
Much hope remains after the crypto winter almost froze the sector: the Luna crash , the bankruptcy of Celsius and the arrest of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried for alleged fraud. Then there was the venture pullback amid an economic downturn. In 2021, web3 startups globally raised a record $29.2 billion. By 2022, that number dipped to $21.5 billion — though that’s still much more than the total $4.8
How to Turn Off Track Changes in Word
How-To Geek / 8h
Not every change needs to be tracked in your document. You can disable the Track Changes feature in Microsoft Word even if your document is locked. We’ll show you how to do that as well as how to remove existing track changes and print your document with track changes hidden. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Enjoy the Big Game With the Best TVs for the Super Bowl
How-To Geek / 8h
The Super Bowl has something for everyone. Whether you can’t wait to watch the game, the commercials, or the Halftime Show, your viewing experience is only as good as your TV. Thankfully, there are plenty of great models to help you enjoy the Super Bowl right from your couch, and we can help you find the best ones. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Saturday Night Live Takes On Southwest Airlines, And It’s Really Funny
View from the Wing / 9h
Southwest Airlines melted down over the holidays, affecting around two million travelers and costing the airline around $825 million . And now the airline gets the Saturday Night Live treatment. SNL cast promote the new, reformed Southwest airlines. First on the agenda is upgrading their IT to 2008 Dell computers. Continue reading ...
This App From Schneider Electric Can Help Optimize Your Home’s Energy Use—for a Price
24Wired / 9h
Schneider Electric’s app-controlled electricity management hardware gives you more control over your power consumption. Are the utilities savings worth it?
IHG Rewards Traveler Card Review (No Annual Fee)
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Link: Apply now for the IHG® Rewards Traveler Credit Card There are lots of reasons it can make sense to have hotel credit cards , including the ability to earn elite status , free nights , and more. However, not all hotel credit cards are created equal. In this post, I wanted to take a look at the IHG® Rewards Traveler Credit Card , which is a no annual fee hotel credit card that offers some val
Nobody Is Happy With the Federal Grazing Program
36Gizmodo / 9h
At the first National Forest site we visited in California’s remote Modoc Plateau, nearly every plant had been chewed on by cattle. The botanists, there to track down and collect seeds from rare plants, pointed out the soil erosion from stomping hooves. The cow pies were everywhere, unavoidable on the steep roadside… Read more...
View of librarian at charge desk at the Chandler Park Branch Library, Detroit Public Library. Adult Reading Room in bac...
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
View of librarian at charge desk at the Chandler Park Branch Library, Detroit Public Library. Adult Reading Room in background. Stamped on back: “Michigan Bell Tel. Company Photographic. Jan 29, 1965.” Label on back: “Chandler Park Branch. 12800 Harper. Charge desk with view of Adult Reading Room.” Courtesy of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
Dimmable LED Bulbs Keep Burning Out? Do This
How-To Geek / 9h
If you’ve outfitted dimmable ceiling lights in your home with LED bulbs only to have the bulbs heave erratically or burn out, there’s likely a very simple reason with a very simple solution. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The flight tracker that powered @ElonJet has taken a left turn
200+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg/Getty Images) A major independent flight tracking platform, which has made enemies of the Saudi royal family and Elon Musk, has been sold to a subsidiary of a private equity firm. And its users are furious. ADS-B Exchange has made headlines in recent months for, as AFP put it, irking “ billionaires and baddies. ” But in a Wednesday morning press release, a
Garmin Forerunner 255 Review: Great Running Watch
Wired / 10h
Garmin's latest wearable for runners and triathletes adds a new Morning Report to track your daily fitness.
Is Your Phone Listening to You?
69How-To Geek / 10h
We hear it all the time: “I swear my phone is listening to me because I just saw this ad about the exact thing I was just talking about.” Online ads undeniably have a way of promoting the same products and services we talk (and think) about. So is your phone really spying on your conversations? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Another flurry of Samsung Galaxy S23 price leaks have turned up
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
We've already seen several price leaks for the Samsung Galaxy S23 , but they're not stopping ahead of the expected launch of the phones on February 1. We now have information on pricing in Turkey, Germany and India. Even if you don't live in those countries, these are important markers of how the handsets are going to be priced globally. In Turkey for example (from Roland Quandt via Notebookcheck
This tiny device performs 8 smartphone functions, and it's on sale for $39.95
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 29, the WonderCube Pro All-in-One Mobile Keyring is on sale for $39.95 — that's a 42% discount from its usual $70 MSRP. The person who said that good things come in small packages has a point. A piece of chocolate, a snowflake, your tiny baby kitten. All these things are the epitome of cuteness and goodness, that's why we learn to grow fond of them. Apparently, the human brain
Score an $89 lifetime subscription to Stone River e-Learning
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 29, you can get a lifetime subscription to Stone River eLearning — which gives you access to more than 800 online courses — for just $89. The recent bout of layoffs at tech companies has rattled a lot of us. Even the biggest companies that seem untouchable, like Google, Microsoft, Netflix, and Spotify, have had to cut jobs after their hiring sprees at the beginning of the pande
Print your own toys with this 3D printer, now 36% off
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 29, you can get the Toybox 3D Printer Deluxe Bundle for only $299.99 rather than the full price of $469 — that's a savings of 36%. Toys aren't just for the kiddos anymore. Especially in 2023, when Kidults are on the rise . This new consumer group is comprised of adults who enjoy toys as well, and they're on to something. We could also use a little more fun in our lives, and rec
Celebrate National Puzzle Day by completing this jigsaw that gives you a chance to win $1 million
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR : Through Feb. 5, you can get the 2 Million Dollar Puzzle from MSCHF for just $19.99 instead of $30 — that's a limited-time discount of 34%. When it comes to fitness, one thing you have to keep in mind is it's not always just physical. The big hunk of muscle inside your head, a.k.a your brain, needs exercising, too. In fact, it needs regular exercise to work well. In between your nightly do
3 things to know before talking to ChatGPT about your mental health
Mashable / 12h
Freddie Chipres couldn't shake the melancholy that lurked at the edges of his otherwise "blessed" life. He occasionally felt lonely, particularly when working from home. The married 31-year-old mortgage broker wondered if something was wrong: Could he be depressed? Chipres knew friends who'd had positive experiences seeing a therapist. He was more open to the idea than ever before, but it would a
The enduring ubiquity of 'naur,' Gen Z's favorite objection
Mashable / 12h
"Naur" is everywhere, but a recent tweet claimed it had reached a particularly notable echelon of ubiquity. "Gen Z will not like hearing me say this...but 'naurrrr' and 'saurrr good' is just the new 'ermahgerd,''' it said, referring to the 2012 internet meme. Sure, there are definite similarities. Both "r," with "ermahgerd" stretching your mouth horizontally and "naur" stretching it vertically. A
Audi's New Off-Road EV Concept Looks Wild
How-To Geek / 12h
Audi’s been on a roll lately with some impressive concept cars and wild hybrid vehicles, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. This week Audi revealed its latest “Activesphere” concept EV, a stylish and versatile off-road crossover that can transform into a pickup truck and has augmented reality driving. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
TCL Launches a Smartphone with a Removable Battery
How-To Geek / 12h
Device repairability is a hot topic among frustrated phone users, farmers, and the government. Still, we’ve seen very little progress from phonemakers, who seem uninterested in making consumer-friendly products. But TCL is coming out of the woodwork with something unexpected—a phone with a remova
