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Use one less cable when charging your iPhone with a $35 wireless charger
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Power up your iPhone quickly with the Speedy Mag wireless charger, on sale for just $34.97 through July 21. Opens in a new window Credit: Electronic Avenue Speedy Mag Wireless Charger for iPhone (black) $34.97 at The Mashable Shop $119.95 Save $84.98 If you’re tired of dealing with a tangle of cables every time you need to charge your iPhone, there’s a gadget for that. The Speedy Mag wirel
Sure, the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button is great, but Apple should adopt this retro Google Pixel feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
When Apple announced the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max last year, I raised an eyebrow at the so-called Action button. While I like that Cupertino’s clever folks baked in more… errrr action into a somewhat redundant mute slider, I was less sold on the limitations of the button; after all, you could already use the volume buttons on previous iPhones to activate the camera app’s shutter. But a
FreeDOS, the Open-Source MS-DOS, Is Now 30 Years Old (And Still Going)
How-To Geek / 54min
FreeDOS is an open-source recreation of MS-DOS, capable of running new and old DOS games and applications on real PCs or emulators. Today, the project is turning 30 years old.
Get Rugged, Reliable Storage for Under $100
How-To Geek / 2min
One of our favorite external SSDs is on sale, and this rugged storage device is worth every penny.
30 years later, FreeDOS is still keeping the dream of the command prompt alive
Ars Technica - All content / 8min
Enlarge / Preparing to install the floppy disk edition of FreeDOS 1.3 in a virtual machine. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Two big things happened in the world of text-based disk operating systems in June 1994. The first is that Microsoft released MS-DOS version 6.22, the last version of its long-running operating system that would be sold to consumers as a standalone product. MS-DOS would continue
How to Use Rainmeter to Make a Stunning Windows Desktop
How-To Geek / 24min
Rainmeter is the oldest desktop customization tool for Windows. It lets you create and display custom skins on your desktopwidgets, visualizers, meters, mini apps, you name it. With a few simple clicks, Rainmeter can totally change the look of your boring old Windows desktop.
Review: Kuwait Airways Elite Lounge Kuwait Airport (KWI)
One Mile at a Time / 25min
For the next portion of my Allegris round the world journey , it was time to fly Kuwait Airways’ Boeing 777 first class from Kuwait City to Bangkok. This granted me access to the Kuwait Airways Elite Lounge, which is the carrier’s newest and most exclusive lounge to date, having opened in 2023. Ultimately the lounge was considerably nicer than the carrier’s other lounges, which isn’t saying a who
American Airlines Lost Luggage Delivered By Man In ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Shirt, Political Statement Or Poor Taste? [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 52min
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Will 2024 be the year of the eGPU? Open, caseless external graphics card dock goes on sale for $99 only — but you will need to have an OCuLink compatible device to benefit from it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 53min
2024 might just be the breakout year for external GPUs, especially with Minisforum's debut of the DEG1, one of the more affordable eGPU docks on the market. Priced at $99, the DEG1 is designed to offer significant graphical performance enhancements for those with mini-PCs, handhelds, laptops, or other devices constrained by internal capacity. Initially unveiled in May as an optional add-on for th
Watch out, Apple: Microsoft's Surface Laptops match MacBooks for performance and beat them on repairability
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 53min
For years, Microsoft’s Surface series has been a series (ha!) of disappointments featuring poor performance, stuttering, slowdowns, forced resets, and installed programs refusing to run, all wrapped up in a price point entirely undeserved for its level of quality. However, a clear difference between previous iterations and the 2024 models sets the latter apart in the best way possible. The Micros
Laserdisc or VHS: Which Is More Collectible?
How-To Geek / 54min
As it dawns on us that the internet isn't forever, and you don't really have control over your digital media, it's becoming more popular to collect physical media. While DVDs and Blu-ray media are a non-issue, what about older formats like LaserDisc and VHS? Should anyone be collecting these? If so, which one makes the most sense?
The #1 iOS 18 Feature Im Excited About as an Android User
How-To Geek / 1h
Apple showed off iOS 18 earlier this month, and while Apple Intelligence may be the headliner, there's a less buzzwordy feature coming to iPhones that I'm very excited about as an Android user. If you've ever been annoyed with the texting experience between iPhone and Android, you should be, too.
DNA from mammoth remains reveals the history of the last surviving population
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / An artist's conception of one of the last mammoths of Wrangel Island. (credit: Beth Zaiken) A small group of woolly mammoths became trapped on Wrangel Island around 10,000 years ago when rising sea levels separated the island from mainland Siberia. Small, isolated populations of animals lead to inbreeding and genetic defects, and it has long been thought that the Wrangel Island mammoths
Inside a violent gang’s ruthless crypto-stealing home invasion spree
30Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Malte Mueller / Getty ) Cryptocurrency has always made a ripe target for theft —and not just hacking, but the old-fashioned, up-close-and-personal kind, too. Given that it can be irreversibly transferred in seconds with little more than a password, it's perhaps no surprise that thieves have occasionally sought to steal crypto in home-invasion burglaries and even kidnappings. But
Netflix in 2024: the 9 most unmissable shows so far and what’s coming next
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
When you're the biggest streaming company in the world and make as many new Netflix movies and shows as it does, there's bound to be a few misfires – and this year has seen its fair share already, including J-Lo-in-space AI thriller Atlas , which has been inexplicably popular despite terrible reviews, and Zach Snyder's Rebel Moon Part 2 , which was not the epic sci-fi sequel we were hoping for. S
Here's How I Trick Non-Gamers Into Loving Video Games
How-To Geek / 1h
Not everybody in my life likes video games, but I've got a pretty good track record of getting them excited to play some with me. By picking the right games and choosing my moments wisely, I've gotten some non-gamers to fall in love with games. If you play your cards right, here's how you could see the same success.
A surprise in NASA's asteroid rocks hints Bennu came from an ocean world
Mashable / 2h
Scientists analyzing samples NASA brought back from an asteroid got a surprise detection that may mean the space rock was once part of a long-gone ocean world . What the team found was water-soluble magnesium-sodium phosphate in mottled stones — a mineral no one expected because it didn't show up in any of the data the spacecraft collected when it was at the asteroid Bennu . Phosphate compounds a
Mars gets walloped by space rocks way more than scientists thought
Mashable / 2h
Watch out, Martians. Meteorites slam into Mars five times more than planetary scientists thought, a finding published in the journal Nature Astronomy . This makes impacts on the Red Planet about a daily occurrence. A 26-foot-wide (8-meter) crater forms almost each day, and a nearly 100-foot (30-meter) crater is created once a month. Previous estimates of these Martian impacts largely came from st
Switchbot S10 Review: This Robot Vacuum Empties and Refills Its Own Water
How-To Geek / 2h
With the introduction of its robot vacuum line, SwitchBot wanted to make a splash by taking mundane tasks off your plate when it comes to cleaning. Since the S10 robot vacuum can tie into your homes plumbing system, it means youll no longer have to worry about emptying the dirty water tank or filling clean water again, and it might be the best feature the robot has to offer.
The 4 best robot vacuums for carpet and rugs in 2024
Mashable / 3h
UPDATE: May. 11, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EDT Two top picks in this story have shifted after senior shopping reporter Leah Stodart was able to hands-on test CES 2024 releases from Roborock and Eufy in her own home. Nearly any robot vacuum can sufficiently clear a tile or hardwood floor of the hair and crumbs blowing across it like tumbleweeds. But for a robot vacuum to work on carpet, much more suction po
The best iPads for reading, working, and streaming
Mashable / 3h
Apple's iPads dominate the market. Even with the plethora of tablets from other retailers, iPads are still our favorite. With the 2024 release of the latest iPad Pro and iPad Air , it's clear that Apple is positioning its tablets as a laptop alternative. Sure, they're great for streaming or reading on the go, but at this point, you can do anything on your computer on an iPad. Whether you want to
The 10 most bodacious '80s movies — and where to watch them
Mashable / 3h
Cowabunga, dudes and dudettes! Let's slide on our favorite scrunchies and some totally tubular leg warmers and, like, head to the mall to veg out with a new movie! Oh, wait. All of the malls are now decrepit shells where only the rats live? That's not so cowabunga. Well, we'll make due with this bitchin' list of movies from the 1980s that can currently be found on streaming. Just don't forget tho
Get cheap flight alerts for life from Matt's Flights for just $80
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Secure a lifetime subscription to a Matt's Flights Premium Plan for just $79.97 (reg. $1,800) through July 21. Opens in a new window Credit: Matt's Flights Matt's Flights Premium Plan Lifetime Subscription $79.97 at The Mashable Shop $1,800.00 Save $1,720.03 Save up to 90% on domestic and international flights It's not too late to plan your summer getaway. If you've been holding off becaus
Get a dual USB-C and USB-A high-speed flash drive (1TB) for only $75
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Get a dual USB-C + USB-A 3.2 high-speed flash drive (1TB) , price-dropped to $74.97 (reg. $109.99) through July 21. Opens in a new window Credit: UGR Tech Dual USB-C + USB-A 3.2 High Speed Flash Drive (1TB) $74.97 at The Mashable Shop $109.99 Save $35.02 Having easy access and sharing capabilities for all of your important files is a serious issue when you’re constantly on the move. A dual
Get an $80 touchscreen dash display for an instant car upgrade
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: This 7-inch touchscreen wireless car display is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and it's on sale for $79.97 (reg. $139.99) through July 21. Opens in a new window Credit: RochasDivineMart 7-inch Wireless Car Display with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Compatibility & Phone Mirroring $79.97 at The Mashable Shop $139.99 Save $60.02 Driving an older vehicle has its charm, but techn
Grab a $65 4K dual-camera drone and see things from the sky
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Get a 4K dual-camera drone with intelligent obstacle avoidance for just $64.97 (reg. $119) through July 21. Opens in a new window Credit: RochasDivineMart 4K Dual-Camera Drone for Beginners with Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance $64.97 at The Mashable Shop $119.99 Save $55.02 Planning some big outings this summer? If you're spending time outdoors, you can make sure you have proof of your adve
The 10 best podcasts of 2024 (so far)
Mashable / 3h
We're halfway through 2024, so it's time for a roundup of the most recent and best listening opportunities available in the form of the podcast. This time, we've got everything from nostalgic rewatching to journeys into the darkness of the human mind to interrogations of history. You'll find well-known favorites with new seasons, like Slow Burn and Long Shadow , plus some debuts onto the scene in
Aliens haven't contacted us. Scientists found a compelling reason why.
Mashable / 3h
The universe may teem with tiny alien microbes . After all, scientists suspect such primitive organisms could even dwell nearby on other worlds in our very solar system — in briny oceans beneath shells of ice. We can't be sure, of course. Microbes can't beam us any messages. (Though we have plans to look for them .) But scientists have been getting a clearer picture of why no far-off intelligent
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 29 (#384)
How-To Geek / 3h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, June 29, 2024
LifeHacker / 4h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for June 29, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficult; I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for June 29, Wordle #1,106! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York Times we
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Google Pixel event details to a pair of new best Bluetooth speaker contenders
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
This week, we hosted our very own Smart Home Week to celebrate the latest and greatest tech in the smart home sector and give you tips on how to use your gadgets more effectively. We also saw the arrival of some brilliant new Bluetooth speakers, a Surface Pro that finally gives the iPad Pro a run for its money and several event date announcements from Prime Day to the Pixel 9 launch event. So, in
MacBooks in 2024: the big launches we've seen so far and what's coming next
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
We're now almost exactly halfway through 2024 – and rather than look back at the charred remains of our new year's resolutions, we'd prefer to review what's happened in the world of Apple's MacBooks. And also what's potentially coming in the next six months. If you're in the market for a new laptop, you may be wondering whether it's a good time to buy a new MacBook Air, or if you're better off wa
Facial Recognition Led to Wrongful Arrests. So Detroit Is Making Changes.
NYT > Technology / 5h
The Detroit Police Department arrested three people after bad facial recognition matches, a national record. But it’s adopting new policies that even the A.C.L.U. endorses.
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The Saginaw mural -
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
welldigger62 : This is the western facing side of the mural officially known as Shine Bright Saginaw Mural Project. You can Google Saginaw mural for much info and ‘before pics’ Designed by world renowned muralist Okuda San Miguel and painted by him and others. I first posted the progress on this side on June 10 here and wanted to get more shots now that it is complete. Many people stop by now an
It’s Feral Friday!
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
uwmspeccoll : This week we’re diving into zine history. Zines amplify marginalized voices & stories excluded from conventional publishing, challenge authority, and provide egalitarian channels for creative expression and alternative community building. Though often dated to the sci-fi fanzines of 1930s, some argue that zine history originated in the context of early printing in the 16th century
David Young Cameron - The Devil and the fairy (1893)
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
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danskjavlarna:Source details and larger version. The darkness:...
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
danskjavlarna : Source details and larger version . The darkness: my collection of vintage night imagery .
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View of dancer Christian Holder performing in “Touch me.” Label on back: “From the Joffrey Ballet,…
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
View of dancer Christian Holder performing in “Touch me.” Label on back: “From the Joffrey Ballet, 130 W. 56th St., NYC 10019, 212-265-7300. Christian Holder in Gerald Arpino’s new ballet, ‘Touch me.’ The costumes are by Geoffrey Holder and the music is by Reverend James Cleveland.” Stamped on back: “Photo by Herbert Migdoll.” E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Ar
Close-up from La Descriptione de la Pvglia (1567), an map of Puglia, Italy in the Newberry’s Franco…
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
digitalnewberry : ALT Close-up from La Descriptione de la Pvglia (1567), an map of Puglia, Italy in the Newberry’s Franco Novacco Map Collection. Explore the newly digitized Novacco Map Collection , which includes over 700 maps primarily printed in Italy in the 16th and 17th centuries 🗺️
@biodiversitypix.bsky.social
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
indigodreams : Revue horticole. Paris: Librairie agricole de la maison rustique, 1829-1974.
La Perruche à collier noir. Pl. 45. | Histoire naturelle des perroquets t.1 | Biodiversity Heritage…
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
podartists : La Perruche à collier noir. Pl. 45. | Histoire naturelle des perroquets t.1 | Biodiversity Heritage Library | rawpixel
We’re not prudes here at the Othmer library but a previous owner of this book on alchemy certainly…
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
othmeralia : We’re not prudes here at the Othmer library but a previous owner of this book on alchemy certainly was! The unification, marriage, and copulation of the king and queen are powerful allegories in alchemy and represent uniting opposites to create an amalgamated whole. It’s thought that the king represented sulfur and the queen mercury and, like most alchemical symbols, probably represe
Brochure from the Hotel Wolverine advertising The Tropics, a cocktail lounge and dining room….
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
Brochure from the Hotel Wolverine advertising The Tropics, a cocktail lounge and dining room. Printed on cover: “Artist’s sketch of Detroit’s most beautiful and unique tropical cocktail lounge and dining room. An authentic reproduction of a true South Seas paradise.” Printed inside: “The Hotel Wolverine is proud to announce the opening of the Tropics. The Tropics, a true South Seas paradise authe
Slowest new laptop in the world is now on sale, with Windows 95 and a CPU that's almost 40 years old — but at least it is (almost) pocketable and can run Doom or Commander Keen
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
There’s no shortage of ways that retro gaming enthusiasts can get their nostalgia fix these days, including PC emulators, mobile gaming apps, and plug-and-play consoles for TVs, but the Pocket 386, a handheld mini laptop, stands out by using original hardware for an authentic retro feel. The device, which originates from China (naturally) comes from the creators of the similar retro notebook, the
How to watch Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Live stream action from all 16 days of Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . This has been a huge year for sport. We've been treated to the T20 World Cup , Euro 2024 , Copa America , and a host of other top competitions, but the biggest event of the year is still to come: Paris 2024. There really is nothing tha
How to watch Germany vs. Denmark online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Watch Germany vs. Denmark in Euro 2024 for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Euro 2024 group stages delivered on every level, so expectations are high for the knockout rounds. Germany cruised through their first three games without ever really needing to be at their best, but that all changes now. There is no room for error
How to watch Switzerland vs. Italy online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Watch Switzerland vs. Italy in Euro 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Euro 2024 has been nothing short of magical. We've experienced stunning goals, last-minute drama, and electric atmospheres from just about every group-stage fixture. And we're expecting more of the same in the knockout rounds, with Switzerland
How to watch South Africa vs. India online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Watch South Africa vs. India in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup final for free on Disney+ Hotstar . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2024 Men's T20 World Cup final is finally here, with South Africa and India facing off in a battle for the trophy. We're expecting fireworks from these two exciting sides, and you can watch all the action witho
How to watch Canada vs. Chile online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Watch Canada vs. Chile in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . With the 2024 Copa America being held in the United States, North American teams have once again been invited to take part. Which means exciting times for Canadian football fans, as Canada has been trying to make a name of the internatio
How to watch Argentina vs. Peru online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Watch Argentina vs. Peru in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's hard to not see Argentina as the clear favorites to win the 2024 Copa America . Not only do they have a certain Lionel Messi in their side, but Argentina are also the defending Copa America and World Cup champions. It stands to re
Gemini is rolling out to Google Messages, but it’s not the same across Android
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Gemini continues its march across the Google ecosystem. The AI is currently making its way to Google Messages after restrictions were scaled back on June 18 . According to the news site MySmartPrice , you’ll soon be able to instruct the feature to “draft messages, have fun conversations, plan events," among other things. However, the form that Gemini will take on the app may differ from person to
The latest Google Lens update might bring Circle to Search to many more phones
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Google seemingly has plans to expand its Circle to Search feature to other Android phones via Google Lens. In a recent deep dive, news site Android Authority found clues to the update within the recent Google app betas files and compiled them all together. What’s particularly interesting is they managed to get the tool working on a smartphone, possibly hinting at an imminent release. According to
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for June 29
Mashable / 10h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for June 29's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle co
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for June 29
Mashable / 11h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / A European ATV cargo freighter reenters the atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean in 2013. Since the beginning of the year, landowners have discovered several pieces of space junk traced to missions supporting the International Space Station. On all of these occasions, engineers expected none of the disposable hardware would survive the scorching heat of reentry and make it to Earth's surfa
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Eero Mesh Wifi Router
LifeHacker / 12h
Amazon's early Prime Day deals are here, with deals on school supplies , TVs , Blink security cameras , and more leading up to Prime Day on July 16. Yet another deal has arrived, this time on an Eero router, which can help your wifi reach every area in your home. Amazon has a single router that expands
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