• Meta Just Became the Android of VR

    Hot on the heels of its biggest competition in the Apple Vision Pro, Meta has announced that it’s going to be fighting Apple using a tried-and-true strategy. In a move similar to Android or Windows, Meta's Horizon OS is being made available to third parties.

  • How to Estimate Distance Using Just Your Thumb

    This technique for measuring distance involves some gut-level estimation, but it's pretty easy. You just have to guess—or know—the size of an object in the distance. If you find yourself estimating distances often, you may want to look up the typical sizes of objects, like cars. We'll walk you through it.

  • Just a few wee questions regarding your Warriors

    Boy, the Warriors sure could have made our lives easier by not getting trucked by the Kings last Tuesday night.

  • Another Whistleblower Connected to Boeing Just Died

    Another whistleblower who raised safety concerns about production practices related to Boeing has died. Joshua Dean, who previously worked as a quality auditor at the plane manufacturer’s supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, died Tuesday as the result of a “sudden, fast-spreading infection,” the Seattle Times reports. Dean, who is described as being a “healthy” 45-year-old who was known for having a “healthy lifestyle,” succumbed to the sudden onset of a bacterial infection known as...

  • Who Is Rosie O’Donnell Playing on And Just Like That?

    Here comes Mary.

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    Crunchyroll Just Increased Prices on Premium Subscriptions

    The changes will affect subscribers in five countries, including the US.

  • Don't hate the drinking fountain button — it's just misunderstood

    If you've ever been disappointed by a weak trickle from a public drinking fountain, don't holler at the button. As outlined this article from The Verge, those much-maligned metal discs are actually ingenious pieces of engineering that are "tragically misunderstood." — Read the rest

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    Getting out in nature has more benefits than just fresh air

    DAYTON, OH (WDTN) - It’s going to be a beautiful week to get outside, and by just getting out and walking, you can enjoy not only nature but also a number of health benefits. Birds chirping, bees buzzing, it is spring! Time to get outside, disconnect from the internet and enjoy the sounds of nature. []

  • An airship to the isles? (Let's just hope it's more reliable than CalMac!)

    Six futuristic electric aircraft have been earmarked to fly passengers in the Highlands and Islands.

  • Apple EarPods are now just £14 on Amazon

    Good ol' Apple EarPods. They're traditionally among the most unloved Apple products of all time, especially now you don't even get them for free with the iPhone. Thankfully, if you need a pair of emergency earphones with a built-in mic for placing calls, you can get a set of Apple EarPods – not to be confused with AirPods – dirt cheap. Amazon is selling the Apple AirPods (USB-C) for just £14, which is a fiver (or 26%) off the £19 asking price. Apple EarPods are now...

  • Just Two Weeks Left to Submit Your Film!

    Ready to make your mark on the silver screen? You’ve got just two weeks left to submit your masterpiece to the Beyond the Peaks Film Festival before the May 14 deadline. Submission Deadline May 14 May 14 is the day! Get those films polished and submitted before time runs out. Film Categories Still finalizing your project or have a second submission in mind? We’ve got a spot for every kind of storyteller. Explore our categories and find your perfect fit: […]

  • Peacock is raising prices again, just in time for the Olympics

    Streamflation is real y'all. Peacock just announced its raising prices again, less than a year after it last upped subscription costs. The new price will be $8 per month for Peacock with ads and $14 per month for an ad-free experience, starting on July 18 for new subscribers and August 17 for pre-existing users. An ad-free subscription will be the same price as Disney+ and nearly as much as Netflix. Mrs. Davis was good, but was it that good? To put this into perspective, just one year ago a...