Sunday, July 30, 2023

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Russia Takes Its Ukraine Information War Into Video Games


NYT > Technology / 35min
Propaganda is appearing in Minecraft and other popular games and discussion groups as the Kremlin tries to win over new audiences.


Get a pack of two Apple Watch keychain chargers for $39
Mashable / 27min
TL;DR: As of July 30, get this Apple Watch wireless charger keychain for just $38.99 — that's 60% off. Having an Apple Watch is great if you’re always on the go, hitting the gym, or working remotely. But anytime you’re away from home and see that red lightning bolt on your watch, you risk losing all of that convenience to a dead battery. You likely have a portable power bank for your phone, so wh


Pixel Watch 2 faces leak out early ahead of Google's next smartwatch launch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6min
We're expecting the Google Pixel Watch 2 to appear in the not-too-distant future, and the leak of new watch faces for the wearable would seem to suggest that the device is indeed about to be unveiled. These watch faces come courtesy of Android Authority , and there are four in total. They're all going to be exclusive to the second-gen watch apparently, and they all offer plenty of options in term



Get a full body workout with this magnetic rower, on sale for under $250
Mashable / 27min
TL;DR: As of July 30, you can get the Stamina X Magnetic Rower for only $223.99 instead of $449.99 — that's a savings of 50%. Smart technology can be interesting, but it probably doesn't have to be in everything. If you want to get in on the trend of "dumbing down" your unnecessarily smart products, start with your home workout equipment . Instead of paying monthly for a subscription service atta


Go back to school with Microsoft Office and an MBA-style course, now $40
Mashable / 27min
TL;DR: As of July 30, you can get the Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License and online business course bundle for only $39.97 instead of $419.99 — a savings of 90%. As students around the nation prepare for another year of classes, you may feel a push to learn something new or work toward a goal you've always had. If your dream is to own a business but you don’t have a clue wher


Get 1TB of lifetime cloud storage for $120
Mashable / 27min
TL;DR: As of July 30, you can get a Koofr Cloud Storage 1TB Lifetime Subscription for only $119.97 when you use code KOOFR (reg. $810) — that's a savings of 85%. Between all the apps, assignments, and essential games and distractions saved locally, some college students might not have enough space to keep all their classwork on their computer. If you need a bit more room, here's your chance to ge


Go back to school with a two-pack of AirPod alternatives for $40
Mashable / 27min
TL;DR: As of July 30, you can get two pairs of Flux 7 TWS Earbuds with Wireless Charging Case & Power Bank for just $39.99 instead of $99.99 — that's a savings of 60%. It’s already time to prepare to head back to campus next month. You might have a fresh notebook, planner, and pens, but what about a pair of noise-canceling earbuds to help you focus when studying around campus? These Flux 7 TWS wi


A lifetime license to MacX DVD Ripper Pro is on sale for under £25
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: A lifetime license to MacX DVD Ripper Pro is on sale for £23.33, saving you 55% on list price. It wasn't too long ago that a typical Friday night activity was renting DVDs at a nearby Blockbuster for a weekend of binge-watching films . The allure of collecting your favourite movies or TV shows on DVD or Blu-ray has mostly fizzled out in the streaming era, but sometimes there are things tha


How to unblock Chaturbate for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Unblock porn sites like Pornhub, XVideos, and Chaturbate from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Have you ever attempted to visit your favourite porn site , only to find out that your access is blocked by the network? This is a frustrating situation, but there is something you can do to bypass this type of online blockade. By using a VPN , you can bypass online restrictions and blocka


Twitter restores Kanye West's account after ban
100+BBC News - Technology / 7h
The US rapper was accused of violating the rules on the social media platform now known as X.


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for July 30
Mashable / 8h
Ah, Sunday at last! Time to celebrate with a brand new, totally unsolved Wordle . As always, we're here with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution. If you just want to be told the answer, you can jump to the end of this article for July 30's Wordle solution revealed. But if you want to solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did


WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?
100+BBC News - Technology / 8h
Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.


Quordle today - hints and answers for Sunday, July 30 (game #552)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's good fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also


blondebrainpower: Ceramic Feline Bottle From Peru’s Moche...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
blondebrainpower : Ceramic Feline Bottle From Peru’s Moche Culture. Made Between the 4th and 7th Centuries.


'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for July 30
Mashable / 12h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam


After My Worst Hyatt Stay In 15 Years, Am I Due Compensation?
31View from the Wing / 12h
I checked into the hotel and found it overrun with teenage sports teams. There were adults out front tailgating, and downing alcohol from full sized bottles. There was one person working the desk and a line of people. When it was my turn I learned that they’d screwed up. Continue r