Month: April 2023
In 2023, My Favourite Video Games Are Old
[ad_1] I am an old man. 41 years old to be precise. But I’m trying to preserve a youthful vibe, to stay connected to the new, fighting hard against the dying of the light – the brain death of interacting solely with the cultural pillars of your mispent youth. Instead, I’ve become an embarrassment in…
Read MoreHow I Became an ‘Ice Bath Guy’
[ad_1] On TikTok, on Instagram — everywhere really — there is a new type of Guy. There’s always a new genre of Guy. Historically, but especially in the past five years, men have begun to coagulate — merge, if you will — around singular, unified identities that bond them in spaces both real and virtual. We…
Read MoreDuolingo Turned Me Into a Monster
[ad_1] This is a story about Duolingo. That’s obvious. That’s in the headline. But it’s really a story about doing the wrong things for the wrong reasons. It’s a story about how gamification can rapidly transform one thing into another, completely different thing. A story about how I am a complete idiot who has no…
Read MoreBest Deals on Robot Vacuums: Discounts on Roomba, Roborock, Eufy and More
[ad_1] Robot vacuums first hit shelves over two decades ago, and they’ve come a long way and undergone many advancements since then. Modern models are loaded with cutting-edge features like laser navigation and object avoidance, and some can even mop as well. While some of the higher-end models can be a bit pricey, you get your hands…
Read MoreNoise for Sleep: Is White, Brown, Pink or Blue Best?
[ad_1] If you live in a city or have family members who keep you awake, you probably have a love-hate relationship with noises at night. Loud changes in sound are jarring and can interrupt your sleep. Noise machines can generate a steady color noise that helps block out these unwanted sounds. You’re probably thinking of white…
Read More‘Cocaine Bear’ Streaming on Peacock: Release Date and Time
[ad_1] Cocaine Bear, the horror comedy about a drugged-up bear that goes on a killing spree in a Georgia forest, only hit theaters in late February. But the mammal’s murdery exploits are already coming to Peacock. The film is directed by Elizabeth Banks and stars a large cast that includes Keri Russell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson,…
Read MoreYou’re Going to Be Able to Subscribe to People on Twitter
[ad_1] Twitter opened its Subscriptions program Thursday, which could allow you to monetize the content you create for the platform. CEO Elon Musk tweeted about the program, saying Twitter won’t keep any of the money earned by creators for the next 12 months. “Our goal is to maximize creator prosperity,” Musk said. “At any point,…
Read MoreNew Comics Publisher Wants to Help Readers Feel Closer to Creators
[ad_1] Two former Comixology heads unveiled a new creator-owned comics and collectibles publisher Thursday called Dstlry. David Steinberger, co-founder and former CEO of Comixology, and Chip Mosher, former Comixology head of content, hope the new publisher shifts the industry around creator-owned comics and collectibles. Dstlry will offer a limited number of physical and digital items…
Read MoreApple Plans to Use More Recycled Materials by 2025
[ad_1] Apple said Thursday that it plans on using 100% recycled cobalt in all Apple-designed batteries and 100% recycled tin soldering and gold plating for all Apple-designed circuit boards by 2025. The company also said it plans for all magnets in Apple devices to be made from recycled rare earth elements by then, too. Lisa…
Read MoreiOS 16.4.1 on Your iPhone: Everything Apple Fixed
[ad_1] Apple released iOS 16.4.1 on Friday, a little more than two weeks after the release of iOS 16.4. The latest update fixes a few problems that some users might have experienced with iPhone features, and, importantly, it also brings security fixes and bug patches to issues that might be actively exploited on your iPhone. You…
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