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Sunday, December 5, 2021

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57How-To Geek / 28min
Plex is arguably the best streaming platform out there today if you want to curate your own client-side media library or access an extensive library of streaming content. Between these two broad feature sets, you might be wondering: is Plex legal? Read This Article on Review Geek ›



Versions of “mobility as a service,” or MaaS, apps exist, but companies and cities will need to come together for the idea to gain momentum.



Mashable / 27min
TL;DR: Save 73% on this 3-in-1 Charging Cable with code CMSAVE20 as of Dec. 5 and get it for $11.99 instead of $44. You know what every single person could use this holiday season? More sleep . But since you can’t exactly gift that, the next best thing is something that can save time — like a charging cable that delivers fuel to three power-hungry devices at once. This three-in-one USB charging c




Mashable / 27min
Need a new computer? Dropping all your dollars on the latest and greatest models isn't always necessary. You can save mad money by snagging a refurbished one instead. Whether you’re looking for a desktop computer to make your work-from-home setup more ergonomic or an ultra-portable laptop to take with you on your adventures, there’s a refurbished PC deal for you. And while they’re already discoun



Mashable / 27min
TL;DR: As of Dec. 5, get the Adagio Not So Mini Flat Iron for just $27.99 with code CMSAVE20 — that's a discount of 72% from its regular price of $99. Great things come in small packages — including hair tools . The Adagio Not So Mini Flat Iron, for example, may be compact, but it offers efficient styling that won’t damage your hair. Plus, it’s on sale. As of Dec. 5, the Adagio Flat Iron is on sa



Mashable / 27min
TL;DR: The Quantum Handheld Portable Vacuum is just $35.99 at the Mashable Shop with code CMSAVE20 as of Dec. 5. We all have that one spot in the corner under our desks or in the crevice of our couches where the crumbs just collect and keep on collecting. It's not your fault; you just don't have the right vacuum yet. But that'll all change with the Quantum Handheld Portable Vacuum . And for a lim



Mashable / 27min
TL;DR: As of Dec. 5, use the code CMSAVE20 to get 63% off the Fader Stealth Drone for a discounted price of $47.99. Finding a gift that everyone — young or old — will enjoy, is tricky. That’s what makes those White Elephant gift exchange games so chaotic. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with an idea under $50 that anyone in the family will love: the Fader Stealth Drone . This drone from TR



How-To Geek / 28min
In an effort to keep certain at-risk accounts even more secure, Facebook is updating its Protect program and will soon force enrolled users to enable two-factor authentication (2FA). These accounts include politicians, human rights activists, journalists, and other high-profile users. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



The best video doorbells ensure that you never miss a delivery again (and that you can give cold callers the cold shoulder) by enabling you to see and speak to whoever is on your doorstep from your smartphone, even when you’re not at home. Arlo and Ring are two of the biggest names in the video doorbell market right now, and each offers a flagship video doorbell that captures footage in an aspect
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SAVE 50%: TunnelBear is a beginner-friendly service that secures your online world. A one-year subscription to TunnelBear is on sale for £3.74 per month as of Dec. 3, saving you 50% on list price. The world of VPNs can be an intimidating place, but there are beginner-friendly options out there that won't overwhelm you. TunnelBear is a beginner-friendly VPN that offers plenty of advanced features,



TL;DR: The CuriosityStream and KeepSolid VPN Unlimited Lifetime Subscription Bundle is on sale for £134.48 as of Dec. 5, saving you 60% on list price. Looking for a unique gift this holiday season that isn’t affected by supply chain shortages and delays? Go digital. Most of us spend about a third of our lives connected to the internet anyway, so why not truly lean in and give a gift that keeps on



Photoshop is so tightly integrated into our lives, Adobe has developed AI to find Photoshopped faces we otherwise wouldn’t spot at all. Yet there’s far more to the Creative Cloud than just Photoshop, and the 2022 All-in-One Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Certification Course Bundle will show you how to tap into it, with an extra savings during our ongoing Cyber Monday Sale. Mastering The Cloud Taught



TL;DR: As of Dec. 5, get 20% off a year of PlayStation Plus . It's regularly £45, but you can get the subscription for £36.05 with the code CMSAVE20. A PlayStation Plus subscription unlocks all of the hidden features of your console you never knew about — from online multiplayer mode to free games. And for a limited time, you can score a one-year subscription for just £36.05. That’s 20% off its u



SAVE 90%: Ivacy VPN offers high-speed streaming and P2P support for torrenting. A five-year subscription to Ivacy VPN is on sale for £44, saving you 90% on list price. We go on and on about how ExpressVPN is probably the best service for streaming, and with good reason. This is not to say there aren't other options out there though. The likes of Ivacy VPN offer high-speed streaming and P2P suppor



SAVE 83%: Surfshark offers protection for all of your devices with a single account. A two-year subscription to Surfshark is on sale for £1.66 per month, and includes an extra three months for free. What sets Surfshark apart from all the other top VPNs on the market? Surfshark ticks a lot of boxes, but it's the fact that you can connect an unlimited number of devices with a single account that st



Scientists at the Center for Synthetic Biology from the Northwestern University, Illinois, have managed to produce a so-called proof of principle demonstration on DNA storage encoding three bits of information in an hour. Although this is only a tiny fraction of what others have achieved (up to 200MB per day), Dr. Keith EJ Tyo, an associate professor of chemical and biological engineering and his



Music is so fundamental, even stars can become instruments with the right tools . And in turn that means your audio affects your focus, your mood, and your energy level. WiredVibe is designed to turn out personalized music that keeps you on task, and you can save on a lifetime subscription during our ongoing Cyber Monday Sale. AI-Powered Music Tested by top universities, including the University



Coding has penetrated so deeply into our lives, our cars may soon be mining cryptocurrencies while we charge them . So whether you’re looking for a new career, or need to add skills to stay on top of your current job, the 2022 All-in-One Learn to Code Certification Bundle will teach you what you need to know for the coming year, and it’s available at an even deeper discount with our ongoing Cyber



Artificial intelligence is changing how we get around, from baggage handling to doing the actual driving and flying . That same tool is also making it easier to get the cheapest flight, and for Cyber Monday, you can save on a lifetime subscription to Dollar Flight Club . How It Works Dollar Flight Club earned 4.4 out of 5 stars on TrustPilot by combining big data and human intelligence. The servi



Dogs love us, even if we go to space without them , so return that love this Cyber Monday with the DNA My Dog Breed Identification Test & Allergy Test My Pet Kit Bundle and save 20% with code CMSAVE20. DNA My Dog Winners of the Leaders in Ethical Canine Testing award at the BHP Biotechnology Awards in 2020, DNA My Dog makes it easy to learn just what breeds lie in your pooch’s history with a pain




We all love puzzles, and some puzzles have the potential to unlock the human mind . This Cyber WEek, you can save an extra 20% on the One Million Dollar Puzzle , and give the puzzle lover on your list both a head-scratcher and a chance to unlock a $1 million prize. The Puzzle When you first open the box, you’re confronted with a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle, 15.7″ by 15.7″ square. The MSCHF team have



39Gizmodo / 8h
Although Facebook Messenger’s entry into personal finance isn’t new, I’ve never quite managed to think about it as a payments platform. It’s more an inbox that aunts, uncles, and friends from high school blow up with messages when I haven’t posted on Facebook in a while. But it’s now becoming more and more clear that … Read more...



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3KMashable / 8h
OMGOMGOMGOMG Here's a surprise for your Saturday night. Sony is ready to unleash our first-ever look at Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse , the sequel to 2018's animated hit, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse . But wait! There's more. Across the Spider-Verse is going to be a two-part story, and we already know when the first part is arriving: Oct. 7, 2022. Less. Than. A. Year! This first look i



A man jumped out of a moving airplane at the Phoenix airport on Saturday. The 30-year-old passenger opened the rear galley door of Southwest Airlines flight 4236 after it had touched down from Colorado Springs, and while it was taxiing to the gate. He ran to the airport fire station and locked himself inside. Continue reading ...



thekimonogallery : © Akira Kusaka



2KGizmodo / 9h
When Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse arrived in theaters three years ago, it shattered expectations of what superhero movies, both live action and animated, could be. The follow up to Miles Morales ’ big-screen debut was always going to be a big deal after the success of the first film, and Spider-Man: Across the … Read more...



russianfolklore : “Bajun Cat” by Ivan Kovalevsky. Bajun cat is a huge magical talking cat of Russian tales. He is famous for lulling unfortunate people with his mesmerizing singing, and then killing them with his iron claws. A hero can tame the cat with the help of the iron hat and the iron gloves. In this case, Bajun becomes a loyal friend who can heal wounds with his purring and is able to get



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 ...



allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : From the rare The House of the Cat by Alexandra Roudybush.



100+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. So you want to start flying private ? Or maybe you’re already hooked on flying private and want to find ways to maximize your flights. Navigating the ins and outs of private jet travel can seem overwhelming, but one of the easiest ways to dip your toes into the water is with a private jet membership. Related: The che



31Mashable / 10h
When you need to take a video like right now , your default camera mode doesn't cut it. The moment has passed and you didn't capture it. It's that feeling when stumbling for the video button once you've managed to open your iPhone's camera. Somehow you can't get to it fast enough and the funny song your baby niece was singing has deteriorated into whining. But you can get to that video speedy qui



somediyprojects : Janlynn: Smokey Mountain Cats stitched by sgivens_i . “Judgy Kittehs ask why it took 20 years to finish. Tsk tsk. Smokey Mountain Cats by Janlynn. So.Much.Blue.”



Clipper Today Pan Am 30•
Pan American World Airways, known as Pan Am and “The World’s Most Experienced Airline,” ceased flying thirty years ago this week, on December 4, 1991. But to avgeeks everywhere, the carrier that was founded in 1927 and was for many years the country’s largest international airline, still holds cult status for a long list of pioneering “firsts,” its iconic branding, the celebrities it carried, and



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Haney Diaz Boxing WBC•
WBC lightweight champion of the world Devin Haney (26-0) is undefeated but also unloved despite his obvious talents, his detractors adamant that he's never faced a genuine test. But there's no denying the credentials of Joseph Diaz Jr (32-1), who'll be piling on the pressure from the outset. If you want to know how to get a Haney vs Diaz live stream - including ways to watch absolutely FREE - we



nobrashfestivity : Yashima Gakutei , White Cat Hissing at Its Reflection in a Black Lacquer Mirror Stand, c. 1830 polychrome surimono woodblock print (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)



Fortnite Chapter C2•
500+Mashable / 11h
Now that I'm officially a Fortnite guy , it felt like I had a duty to tune in on Dec. 4 at 4:00 p.m. ET as Epic Games capped off the eighth and final season of Chapter 2, marking a new phase for the ongoing story. I was not disappointed. Epic set the standard for its chapter conclusions back in 2019 when Fortnite 's first stretch of seasons (and the story that wrapped around them) concluded with



Alaska is not only one of our most beautiful states, it’s one whose appeal changes with the seasons. Summer (for obvious reasons) is the peak time for visitors. But the Northern Lights, dog sled races and ice-carving contests of winter may beckon the more adventurous among us. With these deals on Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines , basic economy fares are available for as low as $135 round-trip



Clearview US Patent•
Engadget / 12h
Clearview AI is about to get formal acknowledgment for its controversial facial recognition technology. Politico reports Clearview has received a US Patent and Trademark Office "notice of allowance" indicating officials will approve a filing for its system, which scans faces across public internet data to find people from government lists and security camera footage. The company just has to pay a



thekimonogallery : Artist: 加藤美紀*Katoh Miki @hinamokuren title: Shinjuku decisive battle SHINJUKU KESSEN place: Shinjuku Kabukicho Godzilla Road year: 2021 Art materials: Wooden panel, Watson paper, gouache materials: wood panel, Watson paper, gouache size: 333mm x 242mm (F4)




George Clooney defined having more than enough money as being able to say ‘no’ when offered $35 million for a day’s work filming a commercial for an airline. He doesn't say the airline or when this happened - but it was clearly about six years ago, and either Emirates or Etihad. Continue reading ...



wtxch : Tomoko Nagai (Japanese,b.1982) Pajama party, 2011 Oil and acrylic on canvas



theophile-steinlen : Compagnie Francaise des Chocolats et des Thes, 1895 , Theophile Steinlen


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